Bengaluru: As summer heat intensifies, anticipation builds for the arrival of the “king of fruits” — mangoes. Even as markets prepare for the season, a unique conservation effort unfolded in Uttara Kannada district, where volunteers and researchers trekked to complete a three-day survey documenting the genetic diversity of Appemidi mango variety, an endemic variety found…
Bengaluru: The health dept issued a fresh set of guidelines for private healthcare institutions to reinforce mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, 2012, particularly in cases of child pregnancies.The directive highlights provisions of Section 19(1) of Pocso Act, which mandate that any person with knowledge…
Bengaluru: Former Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde collapsed during a public event in the city Friday and was rushed to hospital. The 85-year-old former Supreme Court judge fell ill while attending a felicitation for former minister and state chief commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides PGR Sindhia, organised at Kondajji Basappa Auditorium on Palace Road.Sources…
Bengaluru: Governance in Karnataka has slowed significantly as the political executive shifts its focus to high-stakes bypolls in Bagalkot and Davanagere South, with ministers spending weeks on campaign duties.All cabinet ministers, including CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar, are engaged in electioneering. Congress has deployed around 20 ministers in Bagalkot and another 10 in…
Bengaluru techie dies by suicide after baby drowns in bucket BENGALURU: What was supposed to be a routine afternoon at a West Bengaluru home ended in a gruesome double whammy Wednesday.An 11-month-old boy drowned in a bucket of water at his home in Byraveshwaranagar on Nagarabhavi Main Road, following which, his mother died by suicide,…
BENGALURU: Looking for a weekend full of entertainment in Bengaluru? From rib-tickling comedy and soul-stirring music to rooftop cinema and vibrant cultural celebrations, the city has something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood to laugh, sing along to timeless hits, watch a movie under the stars, or experience the rich flavours and traditions of…
Bengaluru: In a big relief to thousands of property owners unable to obtain occupancy certificates over deviations, Greater Bengaluru Authority has proposed to raise permissible deviation from sanctioned building plans from current 5% to 15%.GBA signalled a policy shift on urban regulation in a draft notification that seeks to amend the 2003 building bye-laws. Deviations…
BENGALURU: Vehicle count in Bengaluru city breached 1.2 crore as of March 31, 2026, straining an already-stretched urban mobility system. This translates to 900 vehicles for every kilometre of city road.In 2025-26 alone, 7.9 lakh vehicles were added — more than 2,100 a day on average — compared with 7.2 lakh the previous year. The…
Bengaluru: Parents and guardians from Sampigehalli, north Bengaluru, blocked a vehicle of Vibgyor School in Chokkanahalli, demanding an apology from its driver for alleged rash driving. The protesters filed a complaint with Sampigehalli police against the driver, identified as M Harsha. Based on their complaint, police issued a notice to Harsha, who apologised for rash…
Bengaluru: After nurturing thousands of start-ups across multiple sectors in recent years, Karnataka is now shifting its focus to renewable energy technologies. Barely a few weeks after chief minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to set up an incubation centre to promote research in clean energy, the Energy Department on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
