Bengaluru: An online search for a life partner ended in heartbreak and the loss of Rs 23.5 lakh for a 42-year-old woman, who fell victim to an elaborate scam.Roopa (name changed), a resident of Mathikere, said in her complaint that she had registered on a matrimony platform and was contacted by a profile in the…
Bengaluru: As cricket fans took to the streets after RCB’s IPL final victory Saturday night, police launched a massive enforcement drive, targeting stunt riders, traffic violators, and suspicious vehicles to ensure the celebrations remained safe and orderly.During the special operation, police checked 2,502 two-wheelers, 556 autorickshaws, and 458 four-wheelers. Strict action was taken against violators,…
Bengaluru: Despite growing fitness culture, obesity continues to rise – more sharply among women – across Karnataka, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 report, released recently.The survey, conducted in 2023-24, found that 41.2% of women and 36.4% of men in Karnataka (out of a sample size of 30,260 persons) are either overweight or…
Bengaluru: Ramaiah Group is launching a new greenfield deemed-to-be university, offering industry-embedded engineering curriculum and translational research.Called Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), the campus will offer engineering in computer science and artificial intelligence, aerospace engineering and electrical sciences to begin with. The transit campus will begin operations in Aug and the main campus…
File photo of DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah Bengaluru: In a fresh wrinkle for CM-elect DK Shivakumar, outgoing CM Siddaramaiah has reportedly proposed forming a coordination committee to act as a bridge between Congress and the govt, reopening a debate over an ongoing tussle in Karnataka Congress.While the proposal is yet to receive approval from the…
Bengaluru: A peaceful night’s sleep turned into a costly shock for a group of PG residents after thieves allegedly sneaked into their accommodation and stole eight mobile phones.According to a complaint filed by cab driver Darshan, 27, the incident happened on the night of May 28 at Sai Aradhya Luxury PG for Gents on Kudlu…
BENGALURU: By the end of the 15th over, with Gujarat Titans reeling at six wickets down, Bengaluru had already begun celebrating. Even before the result was officially confirmed, RCB fans flooded X with congratulatory messages, reviving the slogan “Ee Sala Bhi Cup Namde“ as the team edged closer to a second consecutive IPL title. Pakshal…
Residents and experts brainstorm ideas for civic troubles Bengaluru: More than 40 residents of Malleswaram (ward 53) joined urban planners, mobility experts, and civic practitioners Sunday for a community workshop to discuss solutions to issues related to walkability, parking, street vending, and waste management in the neighbourhood.The workshop, titled ‘Walkable Malleswaram: Reimagining Ward 53’, was…
Siddaramaiah could retain the much-coveted bungalow, which is usually reserved for chief ministers Bengaluru: Siddaramaiah is expected to continue residing at Cauvery, the official chief ministerial residence despite stepping down from the CM post, marking the second time in his political career that he is likely to retain the bungalow after demitting office.While rules allow…
Supporters of DK Shivakumar celebrated his election as CLP leader by offering special prayers at Sri Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru district on Sunday Bengaluru: Rather than increase, the elevation of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president DK Shivakumar as Karnataka’s chief minister-elect could see the number of ministers from the Vokkaliga community shrink compared to…
