M'luru: Apartment secy among 4 held for theft
City police have arrested four persons in connection with the recent theft of Rs 51 lakh and 250gram jewellery at an apartment in Idya, Surathkal. According to the police
Low pH level water: Engineer issued notice
The nightmare that is Hosa Road
Two-wheeler and pedestrian accidents are so common on the Hosa Road, (the road leading to Parappana Agrahara Central Jail), that an accident-free commute on this stretch
Udupi rain loss put in excess of 290 cr
18-month-old girl sexually assaulted in Bengaluru, minor boy arrested
Crime The boy is currently at the Madiwala Juvenile Justice Home. Theja Ram Representation photo A horrifying case of child sexual abuse has come to light in Bengaluru wh
Schools in Karnataka including Bengaluru to remain shut till September end
COVID-19 This despite the union government as per Unlock 4.0 guidelines had allowed partial reopening of schools. IANS Representational image The Karnataka Primary and Se
Bengaluru violence: NIA takes over probe
he National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe in the August violence in Bengaluru, which was triggered by a derogatory Facebook post on Prophet Muhammad
No leadership change in Karnataka, says BJP
The BJP in Karnataka on Tuesday termed as baseless and misleading reports about leadership change in the state by replacing Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa.
Karnataka drugs case: Lookout notice issued against Minister's son Aditya Alva
Crime The lookout notice has also been issued against Shivaprakash Chippi, who is accused number one in the case. TNM Staff File image The Central Crime Branch probing th
Siddaramaiah, DKS accuse state govt of misappropriating Rs 2,200 cr COVID-19 fund
Politics Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar demanded that the government give a detailed account of how much money was spent to tackle COVID-19 in the state. TNM Staff Repres
Bengaluru Metro increases validity of smart cards to 10 years
Metro Earlier, the validity of the smart card which was initially for one year from the date of the last top-up. TNM Staff The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited ha
NIA takes up probe into two cases in connection to Bengaluru DJ Halli riots
Crime The NIA said a team headed by an Inspector-General of Police (IGP) rank will probe the cases. TNM Staff File image/PTI The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tu
B'luru: Man held for filming woman taking bath
A 34-year-old executive with an electronic gadgets showroom, who allegedly peeped into his neighbour's bathroom and videographed her having bath, was beaten black and blu
Bengaluru Metro smart cards valid for 10 years
BMRCL has extended to 10 years the validity period of all smart cards from the last top-up.
Hoskotes Anand Dum Biryani sees massive queues as Bengalureans flock to eatery
Food The biryani hotspot in Hoskote had a 1.5 km line on Sunday morning, leaving some hungry customers without the famed biryani. Nikhita Venugopal Twitter Like many rest
Yelahanka, Bengaluru West recorded most COVID-19 cases over 24 hours
Coronavirus Though Bengaluru West recorded many of the new COVID-19 cases on Monday, it also saw the most recoveries. TNM Staff Of the 2,886 new COVID-19 cases reported i
NIA will probe August 11 east Bengaluru violence
Following a directive from the Centre on Monday, the National Investigation Agency will probe the Aug 11 east Bengaluru violence that left 4 people dead.
Monsoon session of K'taka assembly cut to 6 days
After several ministers, MLAs and officials tested positive for Covid-19, it was decided on Monday to curtail the 8-day monsoon session of the assembly to six days.
Bengaluru Covid cases to spike in Oct, Nov too
With more than 3,500 new cases every day, Bengaluru, whose roads increasingly wear the pre-Covid look, has become the second-most infected city, after Delhi, in the count
Supreme Court quashes NLSIUs entrance test
The Supreme Court on Monday quashed the September 3 notification issued by the National Law School India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, for conducting a separate National
Minor landslide triggers panic in Manipal over building collapse, residents moved out
Infrastructure A viral WhatsApp message suggested that the building was about to collapse but the district administration rejected suggestions that there is any threat to
Scuffle between Karnataka Minster and BJP MLA in Vidhana Soudha
Politics The scuffle took place on the first day of the monsoon session of the state legislature at the makeshift lounge on the first floor of the Vidhana Soudha. TNM Sta
Roots of B'luru's drug problem are far & wide
(This story originally appeared in BangaloreMirror on September 22, 2020)
Rivers in spate as rains lash parts of K'taka
A majority of rivers in Karnataka are in spate following heavy downpour in the past few days while the situation remained grim in worst-hit Udupi district where floods wa
E-lost app to be replicated across K'taka: DGP
Karnataka: 9,925 recover, 7,339 Covid cases
Karnataka on Monday reported 7,339 new cases of Covid-19 and 122 related fatalities, taking the infection count to 5,26,876 and the death toll to 8,145, the health depart
Elderly lady from Australia mugged in Cooke Town
With every incident, the miscreants seem to be getting bolder by the day if this incident involving a 70-year-old Australian woman is proof.
Cong MLA Sangamesh tests +ve for coronavirus
Karnataka's Congress legislator BK Sangamesh from Bhadravathi has been admitted in a private city hospital after testing cornavirus positive , a party official said on Mo
Karnataka: Covid-19 fear stalks legislators
With three legislators' demise, two of whom were a sitting MLA and MP - B Satyanarayana and Ashok Gasthi, attributed to Covid-19, the palpable fear and angst over the pan
Telugu actor Venkatesh Daggubati cheers for SRH ahead of its IPL opener
IPL 2020 The Hyderabad-based franchise will clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday. TNM Staff Facebook/Venkatesh Daggubati With Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Bengaluru sees massive protest rally by farmers against farm bills
Protest Yogendra Yadav, Justice (retired) HN Nagamohan Das, centeraninan freedom fighter HS Doreswamy, among others, joined the farmers in their protest. Soumya Chatterje
Rains continue in Karnataka, rivers in spate
A majority of rivers in Karnataka are in spate due to torrential rains for the past few days inundating many villages, submerging houses, vehicles and destroying standing
Doc develops device to fight cross-contamination
Karnataka monsoon session truncated to 5 days
As the number of Covid-19 positive cases shows no signs of abating, chief minister BS Yediyurappa and the BJP government prevailed over the opposition parties - Congress
NLAT entrance exam by NLSIU Bengaluru not valid, rules Supreme Court
Education The court also directed that admissions in all National Law Universities (NLUs) be conducted in accordance with the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). TNM Staff
Karnataka govt mulls cutting short Assembly session, opposition cries foul
Politics The ruling party wants to cut short the session even as several important bills are slated to be tabled. TNM Staff Representation photo The Karnataka government
Bengaluru reports 3322 new COVID-19 cases, most in Yelahanka and west zone
Coronavirus East zone recorded the second highest number of coronavirus cases on Sunday at 15%. TNM Staff Image for representation/PTI Bengaluru recorded 3,322 new COVID-
B'luru: Party host known to Ragini Dwivedi held
CCB police probing a drug racket with Sandalwood links on Sunday arrested Srinivas Subramanian alias Sri from his Sahakarnagar flat. They seized 13 ecstasy tablets, 100 g
BSY bats for 2-day session as Covid-19 cases rise
Taking cue from Parliament thats set to end its session early due to rising Covid cases, CM BS Yediyurappa on Sunday held discussions with opposition parties on trimming
COVID-19 deaths in Karnataka cross 8000, Bengaluru accounts for 2657
COVID-19 The total recoveries in the state at the end of Sunday stood at 4,13,452. PTI File image/pTI COVID-19 fatalities in Karnataka crossed the 8,000 mark on Sunday wi
Covid lasts for few wks but fears remain forever
(This story originally appeared in Bangalore Mirror on September 21, 2020)
Covid-19 deaths cross 8,000-mark in Karnataka
Covid-19 fatalities in Karnataka crossed the 8,000-mark on Sunday with 101 fresh deaths, while 8,191 new infections took the tally to 5,19,537, the health department said
Landslip hits train traffic in M'luru partially
Everybody wants to bring the office chair home
Along with sanitisers and masks, ergonomic chairs too have become must-haves in the post-covid world, as more and more offices have moved to homes. The demand for office
Over 2800 rescued after heavy rains cause flooding in Udupi
Floods The Karnataka Disaster Management Authority reported that 1107 houses were partially damaged while 1201 people rescued were housed in 31 relief camps opened on Sun
Karnataka to study long term effects of COVID-19 in those recovered
COVID-19 The panel will evaluate those who had mild and severe symptoms, especially people with comorbidity. TNM Staff File image of Dr K Sudhakar The Karnataka governmen
Six drug peddlers held in Bengaluru
Deve Gowda not allowed to finish his maiden speech in Rajya Sabha, JD(S) calls it an insult
Politics The former PM was making his maiden speech as a newly elected member of the Rajya Sabha on Sunday. TNM Staff Former Prime Minister of India, HD Deve Gowda took o
KSRTC to restart M'luru-Mumbai bus services
Mangaluru division of KSRTC is all set to restart bus services on the niche Mangaluru-Mumbai sector from September 24. The division will operate multi-axle Volvo and non-
Relentless rain wreaks havoc in Udupi
Continuous downpour since Friday in the coast has thrown normal life in Udupi out of gear, with all low-lying areas under six feet of water.
The mystery of the Bengaluru woman who went missing from an ambulance 2 weeks ago
Missing Her family does not buy the version that she left without informing her family. Prajwal Bhat PTI : Image for representation More than two weeks after a woman in B
Coastal Karnataka receives 793% excess rainfall in last 24 hours
Karnataka rains Heavy rains have caused floods in many low-lying areas, resulting in widespread damage of crops and property, and even one rain-related death. Soumya Chat
Under the cloud of COVID-19, 8-day Karnataka Assembly session to begin on Monday
Politics While an eight-day session has been scheduled by the Speaker, Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah has demanded that the session be extended. PTI File image An eigh
Next cabinet meet to decide on new Vijayanagara
The cabinet at its next meeting will decide on carving out a new district of Vijayanagara from Ballari. If it happens, Vijayanagar will be Karnatakas 31st district with H
BJP Karnataka chief Nalin Kumar Kateel calls for closure of pubs and bars in Mangaluru
Politics Sources in the Karnataka CMs office confirmed to TNM that the demand is not being considered by the government. Pooja Prasanna Courtesy: PTI I told the Commissio
B'luru docs drain 25 lt water from girls body
A 12-year-old girl from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, who experienced sudden weight gain in the course of a month due to a renal disorder, has got a new lease of life after
Heavy rains causes flooding in Udupi, one dead in Dakshina Kannada in wall collapse
Rains Water entered homes, inundated paddy fields and blocked off roads in Udupi after a spell of overnight rains prompting rescue operations by local residents and NDRF
Karnataka farmers want exemption to export Bangalore Rose onions
Agriculture The Union government banned the export of onions, including the 'Bangalore Rose' onions and Krishnapuram onions on September 14. IANS DV Sadanada Go
Choreographer among two held for drug peddling
Two persons, including movie choreographer Kishore Aman Shetty, were arrested on Saturday for peddling and consuming MDMA. Police seized Methylene dioxymethamphetamine va
Healthcare workers are feeling pandemic blues
(This story originally appeared in BangaloreMirror on September 20, 2020)
Will expand ministry if party agrees: CM BSY
Ministerial aspirants continued to be on tenterhooks as CM BS Yediyurappa, on his return from a two-day Delhi trip on Saturday, said he is keen to expand the cabinet befo
Ex-JD(S) MLAs gun seized at B'luru airport
Central Industrial Security Force sleuths on Saturday detained former JD(S) MLA Anand Asnotikar at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for carrying a licenced revolver
Deputy CM, 6 assembly staffers test Covid +ve
Deputy chief minister CN Ashwath Narayan and Congress legislator Priyank Kharge on Saturday became the latest Karnataka politicians to test positive for coronavirus, a de
Rs6 crore worth of drugs seized so far, this year
The ongoing Sandalwood drug scandal is not the only area of focus, says Sandeep Patil Joint Commissioner, Crime
MRPL holds on-site mock drill at refinery
Indoor life hits Vitamin D levels, mind health
Outdoor activity, he adds, is known to produce serotonin, the happy chemical, which is essential to keep people in good cheer. Spending time in the sunshine appears to he
IMD announces red alert in Malnad regions
Heavy rains lash coast; 1 dies in wall collapse
The coast on Saturday received widespread moderate to heavy rains over Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada districts under the influence of the cyclonic circulatio
Right time to enter politics for me: Trans activist Akkai to join Karnataka Congress
Politics Akkais oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for Sunday. Theja Ram Akkai Padmashali, an award-winning transgender rights activist, has been a vocal advocate of LGBTQ
DK Congress welcomes BJP promise on sand
Choreographer held for drug peddling in M'luru
B'luru: 250% rise in calls to elders helpline
There has been more than 250% rise in calls received on elders helpline (1090) this year. The portal received 515 calls during 2019, an average of 43 a month. But the num
Why residents staying near graveyards are anxious
(This story originally appeared in Bangalore Mirror on September 19, 2020)
Pubs lead youth astray, must be shut, says Nalin
Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel has said pubs in Dakshina Kannada should be closed to ensure that youngsters do not go astray and peace is maintained in the di
BSY meets PM, but no nod for cabinet rejig
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday a first face-to-face interaction in six months but he failed to win nod from the party leadershi
Sex workers use tech to beat pandemic blues
Mallika (31), who also has the street name Rani, has had a regular spot near the Majestic bus terminal for the past six years. She would ply her trade with travellers and
Many B'luru schools may not reopen on Monday
A large number of private schools in the city are unlikely to reopen on September 21 for doubt clarification sessions for classes 9-12 as permitted under the home ministr
Rly officers inspect Mangaluru Central station
A high-level team of officers nominated by Pratap Singh Shami, divisional railway manager, Palakkad, inspected Mangaluru central railway station on Friday.
Lockdown costs Bengaluru Metro Rs 170 cr
Salary hike: Karnataka docs call off strike
The government doctors in Karnataka on Friday called off their strike over salary hike after the government conceded their demand. The announcement was made by state heal
BSY brushes aside JD(S)-joining-BJP-govt talks
Plasma donors forum for severe cases in DK
Viqaya, the emergency response and social service wing of the Samastha Kerala Sunni Students Federation (SKSSF), has created an exclusive forum of plasma donors who can g
Cubbon Park traffic ban will cause snarls
Around one lakh vehicles move through the six gates of the park daily and barring their entry would put more pressure on the other roads the two and four-wheelers take an
Covid policy available for sr citizens, HC told
Bengaluru: Rowdy attacks constable, shot at
DJ Halli police opened fire at a 30-year-old rowdy-sheeter Prem Kumar after he attacked a constable with a dagger on Thursday morning near LR Bande in east Bengaluru.
BJP MP Ashok Gasti dies due to Covid-19
Ashok Gasti, who became a member of the Rajya Sabha just two months ago in a surprise nomination by BJP, passed away in Bengaluru late Thursday night, nearly three weeks
K'taka tests least among 5 states with 3L+ cases
More than 1.4 lakh new Covid-19 cases were detected in Karnataka during a 16-day period beginning September 1 and the state tested more than 10.9 lakh samples for the vir
This headmaster started offline classes in temple
(This story originally appeared in Bangalore Mirror on September 18, 2020)
Green Line services to be disrupted this weekend
The 'lake' in Cooke Town is a health hazard
Said Anver Barak, a resident, The contractor of the building used to pump water from the pit a few weeks ago. Now, he has stopped doing it.