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Bengaluru: Aiming to curb corruption in the stamps and registration department, the state govt has proposed a negative scoring system for posting sub-registrars, senior registration officers and first division assistants, tying career mobility to pending cases and disciplinary records.Under the new system, officials facing criminal charges, Lokayukta investigations or serious allegations may be transferred prematurely…

Bengaluru: The shocking news of a family of four dying of suspected food poisoning in Mumbai has made food safety a hot topic of discussion. In Bengaluru, where temperatures continue to climb, experts are urging people to prioritise hygienic preparation, storage and consumption to reduce the risk of spoilage and infection.“Warm temperatures and humidity create…

Bengaluru: In tandem with Telangana’s crackdown on chemically ripened mangoes, Karnataka authorities have also stepped up surveillance. Health department officials said mango samples from Kolar, the state’s largest supply hub, are being tested for chemical residue. “Tests for chemical traces are also being conducted on fruits from other regions sold in Bengaluru markets,” an official…

Bengaluru: A 32-year-old man claimed to have found a lizard in the paneer tikka roll he got at a bakery near Housing Board on Magadi Main Road. He later fell sick and had to be hospitalised.According to the complaint filed by Deepu NK, a resident of Agrahara Dasarahalli and a cab driver, he skipped lunch…

Bengaluru: As the scorching sun tightens its grip on the city, many residents seek refuge indoors. But for those at the bottom of the urban workforce, there is no escape. Delivery agents, Accredited Social Health Activists, and waste collectors continue their daily routines under punishing heat, navigating long hours without access to drinking water, toilets…

Bengaluru: “Do you have a radio?” A routine question that census enumerators ask has become emblematic of the daily challenges they face on the ground. The question, part of the official census questionnaire, was met with an angry outburst from the resident of an apartment in Koramangala, who questioned its relevance and accused enumerator Vanitha…

Bengaluru: A major tragedy was narrowly averted in Bengaluru’s Nandini Layout when around 50 young women escaped a raging fire by jumping from their PG accommodation building to safety.The fire broke out in Blue Leaf Signages godown in Annamma Circle, opposite Kanteerava Studio around 12.20am Sunday midnight.LED boards and materials stored in the godown were…

Bengaluru: A long-pending cabinet rejig has emerged as the latest flashpoint in a tussle for the top post between chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar, with Congress high command’s decision after the May 4 election results expected to shape Karnataka’s political future. Sources say, after the results, Siddaramaiah is likely to seek approval…

Bengaluru: In its efforts to improve admission to its schools, the state govt has now promised eight education guarantees.A post shared by chief minister Siddaramaiah and the department of school education Monday lists out the promises that will be rolled out in the next three years.They includes one teacher per class up to class 5…

Bengaluru: A 31-year-old homemaker died due to electric shock, suspected to have been caused from a washing machine.The tragedy happened near Nelamangala, on the city outskirts, a day after C Sujatha, the victim, celebrated her 11th wedding anniversary. Police said Sujatha tried to switch on the machine around 8am when she allegedly suffered electric shock…