BENGALURU: A woman has lodged a complaint with the Karnataka State Commission for Women, alleging that a well-known ascetic from Bagalkote district “sexually harassed” her and is attempting to blackmail her. Based on the complaint, the Commission has directed the police to investigate the matter.“A complaint was filed last evening. I don’t know who the…
Bengaluru: A stretch that is just over a kilometre long has been closed for white-topping work for close to two years. White-topping work on Malleswaram’s 8th Main, also called Canara Union Road, was approved in June 2024, with work beginning in Sept 2024 and the deadline set for Nov 2025. Even as officials are preparing…
Bengaluru: A late-night fire in north Bengaluru turned deadly, killing five cows and injuring a few others after flames spread rapidly from a nearby shop.The blaze broke out around 1.45am Monday at a plywood and used furniture shop in Shampura and quickly spread to an adjacent cattle shed on land owned by Muneshwara Temple Trust….
Bengaluru: What began as a seemingly harmless friendship on social media spiralled into a chilling tale of manipulation and extortion. A 32-year-old woman found herself trapped in a web of deceit spun over nearly one and a half years. Friendly online interactions with two individuals gradually evolved into trust — only to be exploited, leaving…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s roads could be in for a dramatic transformation. The city’s traffic police have unveiled an ambitious plan proposing 25 underpasses, 35 flyovers, and 101 skywalks, alongside more than 3,700 smaller interventions — from clearer signage to improved drainage — all aimed at easing the daily grind for commuters.The proposals, submitted to the Greater…
Bengaluru: In a shocking late-night robbery, a 19-year-old boy studying in ninth standard at a private school and working as a part-time delivery boy was assaulted by a gang of three miscreants and forced to transfer Rs 49,000 online near Nexus Mall recently.The victim, identified as Gopikishan, a resident of Tavarekere in Suddaguntepalya and a…
Bengaluru: There has been a sharp decline of at least 50% in voluntary blood donations after the Covid-19 pandemic in the city over the past few years.Experts attribute the decline to a mix of work-from-home arrangements, shifting lifestyles, and emerging health concerns — factors that have disrupted traditional donation channels in a city where demand…
Bengaluru: A five-year-old Belgian Malinois trained in Bengaluru wagged its tail in delight as it won top honours on the national stage.K9 Babi, trained at CRPF’s Dog Breeding and Training School (DBTS) in the city, emerged as the best canine at All-India Police Duty Meet 2025–26, held this weekend in Nagpur. Competing against more than…
Bengaluru: The recent disappearance of a trekker from Kerala in the dense forests of Kodagu has once again brought into sharp focus the often-underestimated risks associated with trekking in the forests of Karnataka. Even as the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats and other scenic hinterlands continue to attract thousands of adventure enthusiasts every year, trekking experts and…
Bengaluru: The health department has ordered a mandatory audit of adolescent pregnancies among girls, aged 10-18 years, across the state. The audit will be conducted through the existing public health system to enable early identification of such pregnancies and to provide counselling and preventive interventions through convergence with allied departments.Taluk health officers (THOs) have been…
