Tumakuru: Searing heat wave conditions and rising mercury levels in Tumakaru have been linked to deaths of 35 peacocks this week. The deaths, reported from areas such as Bommanahalli and Machenahalli, were spread out over distances of 500 metres to 1 km, indicating a widespread impact rather than an isolated incident.Veterinary teams conducted postmortems and…
Bengaluru: Conflict between Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML) and its contractors has escalated into a full-blown civic crisis, with garbage piling up across the city. Officials from Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) have now stepped in, with one of them stating, “There is a clear breakdown in coordination between the implementing agency and contractors.”The dispute,…
Bengaluru: Fresh chaos unfolded at Kempegowda International Airport Thursday after SpiceJet flight SG768 from Bengaluru to Kolkata was delayed for several hours due to a technical snag, adding to a growing list of complaints against the airline over repeated disruptions and apathy towards passengers.Passengers on SG768 said they were left waiting for hours without clear…
Bengaluru: Investigations into the Kodagu homestay horror in which a US tourist was raped have thrown up more chilling details: The woman was restrained from talking to anyone, she was only allowed to text.In her statement, the woman reportedly told police that the homestay members told her: “…not to inform the police, not to consult…
Bengaluru: Amid last-minute confusion over the state govt’s proposal to introduce a grading system in place of marks for Hindi subject in SSLC (class 10) exams, the 2026 results have thrown up an unexpected twist. Despite govt push for a two-language formula that seeks to contain the dominance of Hindi in the curriculum, the pass…
Bengaluru: From big cities to small towns, Karnataka’s seven SSLC toppers share a common thread — discipline, consistency, and strong family and teacher support. Their stories, spanning diverse backgrounds, underline how focus, clear goals, and steady effort can overcome constraints and turn ambition into exceptional academic success.Dhanush Sudhir Mysore, Poorna Prajna Education Centre (Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru)Consistent…
Kolar: While most students walked into their SSLC exam halls with pens and hall tickets, Kusuma S alias Kusumanjali arrived in an ambulance. Recovering from serious injuries and still under medical care, the KGF student turned adversity into achievement, scoring first class and inspiring many with her grit.Kusuma, a student of St Mary’s High School…
As mango season begins, restaurants, cafés and even roadside stalls across Bengaluru are refreshing their menus to celebrate the king of fruits. From spicy, tangy raw mango slivers to thick shakes brimming with juicy, sweet chunks, the city is turning into a haven for mango lovers. From fruit to full mealA versatile ingredient, mango is…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Resource Mobilisation Committee has recommended the introduction of online liquor sales in the state as part of broader excise reforms, a move that is likely to spark debate given past opposition. In a report on Karnataka’s excise policy, the committee described selling liquor online as a “complement to retail reforms”. It says digital…
Bengaluru: With near-record temperatures persisting over the past few days, the city’s power infrastructure has come under stress.As the searing daytime heat resulted in unusually warm hours late Tuesday night, a line breaker at the 220 kV station in Somanahalli on the city’s outskirts that supplies power to the BWSSB pumping station, witnessed a rare…
