Bengaluru: Despite being one of Asia’s largest industrial hubs, the Peenya Industrial Area continues to operate without a common effluent treatment plant (CETP), raising serious environmental and regulatory concerns more than five decades after it was set up. The area, according to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), generates approximately 1,458 kilolitres of wastewater…
AI-generated representational image. BENGALURU: A 26-year-old-man was found stabbed to death on the pavements of Balagere Main Road, Varthur, in the wee hours of Saturday. The victim has been identified as M Dala Ram from Rajasthan. He was residing with his cousin in Varthur. “He had come to the city four days ago, looking for…
Bagalkot/Davanagere: With four days left for campaigning to end ahead of the April 9 bypolls, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar Saturday said Congress is headed for a decisive win, driven by strong public response to the state govt’s guarantee schemes.He said the schemes — Shakti, Gruha Lakshmi, Gruha Jyoti, Yuva Nidhi and Anna Bhagya —…
Bengaluru: With the onset of summer, drinking water scarcity has been reported at 324 villages in Karnataka, prompting the state govt to step up supply through tankers and private borewells.Seasonal drying of water sources and reduced borewell yield have contributed to the situation. Karnataka has 26,676 villages across 31 districts, covering over 1 crore households.Rural…
Bengaluru: The state govt’s move to introduce automated land conversion is beginning to show results, with nearly 1,900 applications covering over 4,427 acres cleared for renewable energy projects since its rollout in Jan.Revenue department officials said applicants have paid more than Rs 15 crore in conversion fees, signalling strong investor interest. Tumakuru district has emerged…
Bengaluru: A senior citizen’s health insurance claim for cancer treatment was denied, leading to a prolonged dispute. The II additional Bengaluru Urban district consumer disputes redressal commission has now held the insurer guilty of deficiency in service, and ordered it to reimburse the expenses with interest and compensation, totalling almost Rs 5 lakh.The saga began…
Bengaluru: Eating out in the city is set to become costlier, with restaurant bills likely to rise by 3% to 10% as hotels grapple with rising LPG costs and supply shortages. Several small and mid-sized eateries have already increased menu prices over the past few days to stay afloat.An eatery owner from VV Puram, operating…
Bengaluru: Geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel-US are beginning to impact Karnataka’s agricultural markets, with prices of onions and other vegetables falling sharply and pushing farmers into distress.At the Bengaluru APMC Yard, traders report a widening gap between supply and demand. Large volumes of produce are arriving daily, but buyer interest has weakened, leading to…
Bengaluru: The state transport department Saturday clarified that its previous order on mandatory installation of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) has not been withdrawn, dismissing viral claims on social media and some television channels that motorists no longer required to replace old number plates.The department said the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) had…
Bengaluru: Happy Streets by The Times of India continues to bring the community together at Bhartiya City on Sunday, April 5, offering another vibrant morning near the central park. Residents can engage with Reclaim Constitution group, who will distribute copies of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution and encourage constitutional awareness. For those seeking creative…
