Bengaluru: Even as state govt maintains that there is no shortage of auto LPG, auto drivers in several parts of the city are reporting difficulties in refuelling.The auto drivers complain supply constraints have forced them to visit multiple bunks and wait in long queues. At several stations, police have stepped in to manage crowds, urging…
Bengaluru: A guest who checked into a hotel on Palace Road for a short stay ended up enjoying its hospitality for 63 days in a suite — and nearly 196 days overall — without clearing his dues. The dispute over prolonged stay finally landed in court, which ordered him to pay the full outstanding amount…
Bengaluru: Over 1,000 people gathered at Freedom Park Tuesday to celebrate the 2625th Janm Kalyanak Mahotsav on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Organised by Jain Yuva Sangathan, the event kicked off around 8.30am, with a procession starting from Town Hall to Freedom Park. The procession saw performers of traditional Yakshagana and women in traditional turbans…
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Congress in-charge for the state Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday held a joint press conference from Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and Congress state in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday held a joint press conference at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee…
A techie couple from Telangana died tragically within minutes of each other in Bengaluru’s Kothanur area. BENGALURU: A tragic chain of events unfolded in Bengaluru’s Kothanur area, where a techie couple from Telangana died within minutes of each other at their apartment complex, leaving residents and police stunned.Bhanu Chander Reddy Kunta (32), a software engineer…
Karnataka deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Monday said three free tickets for IPL matches will be provided to each MLA, while two complimentary tickets will be given for international matches, with an option to purchase two more. Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence after a meeting…
Shivamogga: Forest department officials Monday captured an eight-year-old female sloth bear that had travelled nearly 50km in 24 hours, straying through residential areas before entering the premises of Shivamogga’s Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport at Sogane village.The bear was later moved to an observation cell at Shivamogga Zoo, where it was reported to be stable. Sources told…
Bengaluru: A slice of Bengaluru’s art found its rockstar moment when Vivian Campbell, guitarist of legendary British rock band Def Leppard, picked up a work by city-based artist Devika Sundar.The piece — part of Devika’s series Adrift and at Sea — was acquired for appoximately $800 during a private viewing organised for the band while…
Bengaluru: The families of over 100 deceased sanitation workers, whose services were regularised under the erstwhile BBMP (now GBA), are not entitled to any compensation or jobs after their deaths.This is because their services were regularised under supernumerary posts from May 2025. “Even in the earlier direct payment system before regularisation, compensation of Rs 10…
Bengaluru: A few IPL cricket fans had a bitter experience last Saturday during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), as at least 25 spectators lost their mobile phones.However, police clarified that it is not confirmed whether all the phones were stolen inside the stadium; some people may have lost their…
