SHIVAMOGGA: The death of Shivamogga zoo veterinarian Dr Sameeksha Reddy has raised questions about a possible lapse in safety protocols at the facility.Former veterinarian Dr Muruli Manohar, who is still attached with Shivamogga Zoo and Tiger and Lion Safari at Tyavarekoppa as a consultant, said he had not authorised Dr Reddy to check on a…
Bengaluru: For Bengaluru’s quick commerce users, the rule is simple — either order for at least Rs 199 or be ready to pay extra. As platforms roll back fee waivers, consumers are now spending more than they originally intended just to avoid delivery charges, effectively turning “free delivery” into a Rs 200 minimum commitment.What was…
Bengaluru: Amid rising demand for Cauvery water during the peak summer months, the state govt Saturday announced a major relief for lakhs of Bengalureans who have defaulted on water bills owed to Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).Rolling out a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said the govt would waive…
Bengaluru: A three-and-a-half-year-old girl walking with her mother was crushed to death under the wheels of a rashly driven truck near Nelamanagala Saturday morning. The victim is Nishtia LN, elder daughter of Lakshminarayana and Lavanya. Lavanya, who was carrying her 11-month-old boy in her arms, watched helplessly as the truck ran over her daughter around…
Bengaluru: Every weekend, Bengaluru transforms into a hub for spiritual exploration as thousands of devotees seek convenient ways to visit the city’s temples. To meet this demand, Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) launched the one-day Divya Darshan tour in March 2024, offering families a hassle-free and well-organised way to cover multiple temples and spiritual centres…
Bengaluru: Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the judicial system must strengthen, not supplant, human decision-making, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant said Saturday.He was addressing a seminar on ‘Artificial intelligence – Prevention and resolution of disputes’, organised by Karnataka Judicial Academy in collaboration with Bar Association of India, UIA India Chapter and National…
Bengaluru: In a relief for the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), the Karnataka high court has upheld the acquisition of certain pieces of land at Gubbalala village for the formation of a further extension of Banashankari VI Stage by linking the existing VI Stage Layout through Kanakapura-Bengaluru Main Road.The preliminary notification for the scheme was issued…
Bengaluru: Facing mounting pressure from inadequate parking and limited land availability, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to introduce multi-level parking facilities at nine existing Metro stations across the city.Senior BMRCL officials said the move is aimed at significantly increasing parking capacity at key stations where demand has outstripped supply by looking…
Bengaluru: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has completed its lateral and final placements for the PGP and PGPBA Class of 2024-26, with 596 students getting 664 offers from 177 firms.Management consulting emerged as the dominant career pathway, accounting for 45% of the total offers, followed by technology/product management and investment banking, contributing 15% and…
Bengaluru: A fire gutted two fodder godowns at a private goshala near Bidarahalli, east Bengaluru, on March 17, destroying dry grass worth over Rs 2.2 crore.Pukhraj Maharaj, 41, who has been running Shri Krishna Goshala for seven years, said the shelter houses 1,158 cows rescued from slaughterhouses with the help of organisations and police. The…
