Priyanka Rudrappa
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Cash-for-seat case: 56L cash seized from Halashree’s mutt in Karnataka

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have seized ₹56 lakh from seer Abhinava Halashree’s mutt in Vijayanagara district

The CCB officials arrested the seer on September 19 on a train near Cuttack in Odisha. (HT)
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 10:38 AM IST
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Bus lanes cut travel time, help tackle pollution in Bengaluru: Report

The survey found that, over 28% of existing bus users reported an improvement in travel time since the implementation of the bus lane

The bus lane, which ran along the Outer Ringer Road (ORR) on a stretch of about 18.5 kilometres, was launched in 2019, and discontinued in mid-2022 due to metro work.
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 10:40 AM IST

‘Bill to pave way for more women to enter politics’

“As a woman, I welcome the Bill. Rajiv Gandhi had raised his voice for women 25 years back. More women should enter politics, should be given equal representation, and thus help society,” Kashappanavar said

Lucknow: Women celebrate after the introduction of the Women's Reservation Bill, in Lucknow on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 01:02 AM IST

Temple decorated with coins, currency notes worth 3 crore for Ganesh Chaturthi

A team of 150 individuals spent a month executing the elaborate decoration, ensuring it was equipped with security measures including CCTV surveillance.

Sri Sathya Sai Ganapathy temple decorated with fifty lakhs coins and more than one crore currency notes on the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi festival at J.P. Nagar in Bengaluru Monday. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 05:32 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Kundapur discharged from hospital, seer still on run in cash-for-ticket case

Police arrested Kundapur and six others on September 12 on charges of cheating Govind Babu Pujari (44) by falsely promising him a BJP ticket to contest the assembly elections from Byndoor in Udupi district

Chaitra Kundapur, the main accused in the alleged cash-for-ticket scam was hospitalised on September 15, after she reportedly suffered from epileptic seizures when she was being questioned by the CCB officials
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 12:55 AM IST

Drugs worth 7.89-crore seized, 14 peddlers held

Bengaluru City police commissioner B Dayananda said seven separate cases were registered at police stations in Varthur, Banashankari, Vidyaranyapura, Cottonpet, and Kadugodi, adding that the arrests and seizures took place over a week

FILE PHOTO--Police on Saturday seized drugs worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.89 crore and arrested 14 peddlers including three foreigners in Karnataka. (PTI)
Published on Sep 18, 2023 12:45 AM IST

How right-wing activist duped a Karnataka bizman

Police arrested Kundapur and six others on September 12

Police arrested Kundapur and six others on September 12 on charges of cheating Govind Babu Pujari (44) by falsely promising him a BJP ticket to contest the assembly elections from Byndoor in Udupi district. (File)
Updated on Sep 18, 2023 12:21 AM IST

Karnataka cash for tickets scam: Activist hospitalised after she collapses during probe

The doctors said that Kundapur’s condition is now stable, adding that she arrived at the hospital in a semi-conscious state

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Published on Sep 16, 2023 12:47 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Cash-for-ticket scam: Names of bigwigs to come out soon, says Hindu activist

Bengaluru CCB police on Tuesday night arrested Kundapur from the parking area of Krishna Mutt in Udupi, and the six other accused from Chikkamagaluru

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Published on Sep 15, 2023 01:22 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Karnataka declares 195 taluks as drought-hit

The order on drought-hit taluks will be in force for a period of six months or until further orders from the state government.

Krishna Byre Gowda (HT Archives)
Published on Sep 15, 2023 01:21 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Private transit system hit due to goverment’s half-baked scheme, says HDK

He demanded the government to act as promised and provide relief to those affected due to the guarantees implemented by the Congress-led state

“The severity of the ‘side effect’ of guarantees implemented by the @INCKarnataka government is affecting the people,” HDK said. (ANI)
Published on Sep 12, 2023 01:13 AM IST

Transport strike turns violent; stones pelted at taxis, autos

The bandh was called by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association over state’s alleged failure in fulfilling their several demands, including a ban on bike taxis

Auto and cab drivers gather in protest against the state government not meeting their demands at Freedom park in Bengaluru on Monday. (REUTERS)
Published on Sep 12, 2023 01:12 AM IST

Private transport system disrupted in Karnataka due to ‘Shakti’ scheme: Kumaraswamy

The bandh has been called by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association over state government’s alleged failure in fulfilling their several demands, including a ban on bike taxis

The former CM alleged that the government has destroyed the private bus network which is providing good service. (ANI file photo)
Updated on Sep 11, 2023 03:54 PM IST

Health minister launches dashboard, app to track surge in dengue

The app which will give predictive analysis of communicable diseases at least four weeks in advance and will also be used to monitor the health condition of health workers

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday launched a disease surveillance dashboard and a mobile application for effective monitoring of the vector-borne disease. (HT)
Published on Sep 09, 2023 01:27 AM IST

‘Metro Mitra’ likely to begin operations from next week

The operations which were scheduled to begin from Thursday, have to be postponed for a week due to internal conflicts in the union.

Metro Mitra aims to provide last-mile connectivity to metro passengers across the city. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 12:57 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Joshi calls Congress govt in Karnataka ‘ghamandi’

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has called the Congress government in Karnataka "arrogant" and defended the central government's decision to deny additional rice supply to the state. This comes a day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called the BJP government at the Centre "despicable." The state government has been unable to source additional rice and is currently providing monetary aid instead.

Pralhad Joshi (PTI)
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 12:51 AM IST

In a first, white sambar deer spotted at Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

This is the first photographic record of a white form of sambar deer or leucistic sambar deer, from this landscape, Gubbi’s team said

The female sambar was seen accompanying another adult female sambar. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 01:03 AM IST

Dengue cases surge across Karnataka, authorities on alert

According to health department officials have attributed the spike in cases to erratic weather patterns, with intermittent rainfall providing ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes.

So far, 6,806 cases have been reported in the state with 3,454 cases from Bengaluru. (HT Archives)
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 12:59 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Armed gang attacks DMK leader Alagiri’s aide in Bengaluru

The survivor, VK Gurusamy (53), is a DMK functionary and allegedly a Madurai-based gangster who has multiple criminal cases pending against him.

The police suspect that the attack was a result of an ongoing gang rivalry. (HT Archives)
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 12:50 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Bengaluru commuters want seamless last-mile connectivity

The survey launched in July was conducted by the Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) and World Resource Institute India (WRI) to encourage commuters to use public transport at least twice a week

A survey revealed that 95% of respondents who use personal vehicle to reach office want to shift to metro in Bengaluru. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 01:04 AM IST

Ration cards can be modified to avail ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ aid: Government

The ration card holders can now change the head of the family in the ration cards by nominating women, thus, allowing them to avail monthly assistance of ₹2,000

The Congress government launched the Gruha Lakshmi scheme on August 30 in Mysuru. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 01:08 AM IST

Goverment may start state airline to boost regional connectivity

Patil said he has held discussions with owner and founder of Star Air, Sanjay Ghodawat regarding the initiative

According to Patil, the idea was born out of the government’s decision to start maintaining airports on its own. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 01:08 AM IST

Rickshaw driver held for moral policing: Police

In the reel, Nayaz is allegedly seen threatening a burqa-clad woman and the man for chanting “Jai Shri Ram” in a video

A 22-year-old autorickshaw driver was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly threatening a couple who posted a video on social media chanting religious slogans
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 01:06 AM IST

All-party meet on August 23 over Cauvery water release: Deputy CM

Amid attack from the Opposition, the Congress government has convened an all-party meeting on August 23 over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka to release 10 tmc ft of water from the Kaveri basin to Tamil Nadu.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 03:46 PM IST
By, Bengaluru

3 of Davangere family found dead in Baltimore

According to the Baltimore county police department, the incident is suspected to be a double murder suicide.

The deceased are native residents of Halekal village in Davangere district
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 01:33 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

No FIR against actor under SC/ST act: Karnataka HC

Karnataka high court on Monday stayed the FIR registered against popular Kannada actor turned politician, under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act over his derogatory comments targeting a Dalit community

Bengaluru: Karnataka high court on Monday stayed the First Information Report (FIR) registered against popular Kannada actor turned politician, under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (PTI)
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 11:21 PM IST

Odisha man murders woman in Bengaluru; dumps body in a drum, arrested

According to police officers, Sethi kept the body of the victim, wrapped in a bedsheet inside his house after killing her. He later disposed the body outside her house in the wee hours of Friday

A 27-year-old security guard from Odisha was arrested by the police in Bengaluru in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old woman
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 01:22 AM IST

Three employees injured in BBMP fire critical

A fire broke out at the Quality Control Lab of the BBMP head office, located at Hudson Circle in Bengaluru, on Friday

CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM Shivakumar met the injured BBMP employees on August 11. (ANI)
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 01:17 AM IST

Review parameters to declare drought, Karnataka CM writes to Centre

Chief minister Siddaramaiah has written to the Union government to review the current parameters for a state to declare drought and consider its amendment

Despite drought-like conditions in several taluks, we have not been able to meet the existing parameters for declaring drought, which is leaving our farmers without critical support said the CM. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 01:02 AM IST

Bengaluru: Uber driver assaults woman, her son for entering wrong cab, arrested

The accused told the police that the woman passenger behaved rudely and slammed the door of the car while getting down

Victim’s husband shared the CCTV footage of the assault on his wife and kid by Uber driver in Bengaluru (Twitter Photo)
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 05:37 PM IST
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