Absconding drug supplier held in Hyderabad; 28 consumers identified
Hyderabad: Almost a week after 14 drug consumers were arrested by Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) in Gachibowli, the ganja supplier was arrested on Thursday, July 17. The EAGLE team also identified 14 other consumers. The ganja supplier was identified as Sandeep, a native of Karnataka. 2 kg of ganja was seized Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka introduces charges for groundwater extraction, ranging from Re 1 to 35 per cubic metre based on usage and location. The new rules mandate NOCs for borewells and apply to various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial. Revenue generated will fund groundwater recharge and conservation projects, promoting sustainable water resource management.
Before attempting the UPSC (IAS) exam, she first passed the Karnataka State Administrative Service (KAS) exam and worked in a government job for two years.
It Is Time Meta Establishes Responsible Translation System: Siddaramaiah
Raising concerns over automatic translation on Facebook, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that poor translations have been a cause of miscommunication and public backlash, urging that the issue be taken seriously.
Tender for Vizhinjam ports rail link to southern states to be floated soon
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a strategic move to attract cargo traffic from southern states to Vizhinjam port, a vital railway link connecting it to the national rail network is on the verge of approval. Authorities are expected to green-light the tender process in the next 10 days, marking a significant milestone in the ports evolution into a cargo gateway. A committee formed by Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) will review the draft tender document submitted by the Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL). The tender is expected to be published in August, with the contract proposed to be awarded by November this year. This will initiate construction of the 10.7km-long railway line, including a 9.43km tunnel, which will be the third longest railway tunnel in India. The railway connectivity is expected to open up cargo movement from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Although it is unlikely that Kerala itself will contribute significantly to container traffic, the state is poised to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the project. Road and rail connectivity are critical for a ports evolution from a transshipment hub to a gateway for cargo. Traffic from south Indian states will boost shipping activity and expand market opportunities. Its a major win for Keralas economy, a source close to the development said. Despite Vizhinjam port attracting major vessels and exceeding its initial container-handling estimates, most cargo is currently rerouted via feeder ships. The upcoming road and rail links are expected to shift this dynamic enabling direct-cargo movement out of the port gates. A shirt manufacturer in Tiruppur exporting 1,000 shirts would likely prefer road transport over waiting for transshipment due to the faster and more predictable delivery timelines, the source added. Project challenges The Rs 1,482.92-crore rail project is slated for completion by December 2028. It will be executed under the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model, with the selected contractor responsible for design. The 9.43km-long underground tunnel will minimise land acquisition and environmental disruption. The route will mostly run beneath the Vizhinjam-Balaramapuram Road, with 2.5-3km passing below private land at a depth of 30-35 metres. To ease public anxiety over the tunnel running beneath homes, authorities plan to release a video walkthrough of the project. The concerns of residents are valid. But Indian companies have already built over 450km of underground railway tunnels. Even the heritage structures in Old Delhi remain unaffected by the metro network, said an official with the ports department. Approximately 5.526 hectares of land are being acquired for the project in Balaramapuram, Pallichal, Athiyannoor, and Vizhinjam villages. Meanwhile, development of road infrastructure to the port is at various stages. Experts caution that the road network and infrastructure development still require a significant push to meet the anticipated demand from full-scale port operations.
Bengal man held for derogatory remarks against Kannadigas
BENGALURU: The Bommanahalli police on Thursday arrested a man from West Bengal for allegedly using derogatory remarks against Karnataka and Kannadigas. The accused, Mithun Sarkar, a massage therapist, is a resident of Begur Road. According to the police, on Thursday, one delivery executive, Ranjith Mathew, was on his way to deliver an order to Sarkar. When they were conversing on the call, the executive called an argument broke out, as Sarkar insisted that Mathew speak in Hindi. He allegedly said, We Hindi-speaking people make up 70% of the population in Karnataka. You people have gone overboard. If we leave, Kannadigas wont even survive, said the complaint. Based on Mathews complaint, a case was registered against Sarkar for intentional insult with intent to provoke the breach of peace. Following the incident, members of the pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike also filed a petition demanding action against the accused. The police said that, based on the information provided by the delivery executive, Sarkar was traced and arrested.
BBMP notifies new rules on number, size of outdoor ads under 2024 Bengaluru Governance Act
BENGALURU: The BBMP has issued a gazette notification on the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (Advertisement) Bye-Laws, 2024, applicable to Greater Bengaluru Area under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024. The new rules specify the size and number of outdoor advertisements across the city. According to the rules, the amount of ad space allowed will now depend on how wide the road is. For every 200-metre stretch, BBMP has fixed maximum limits. The bye-laws also introduce a city-wide rule that no two hoardings can be placed closer than 175 metres to each other. This distance is calculated from the nearest edge of one hoarding to the nearest edge of the next. However, the BBMP Chief Commissioner has the authority to modify these limits. In areas declared as Business Centers or Business Roads, the limits mentioned above will apply not for every 200 metres, but for every 100 metres, allowing more advertisements in high-density zones. The Commissioner can also increase the minimum spacing between hoardings or reduce the overall ad area allowed on any stretch, if needed. BBMP will also divide the city into specific zones through notifications. Only these notified areas will be eligible for commercial advertising. Advertising rights for these zones will be given out through open tenders or auctions conducted via the Karnataka governments e-procurement portal. Only licensed advertising agencies will be allowed to participate. Winning an advertising right does not give an agency the automatic right to place hoardings on buildings or land. BBMP has made it mandatory for advertisers to enter into agreements with the owners of properties where the advertisements are to be displayed. No ads can be placed without written permission from the property owner. This rule applies even if the land belongs to BBMP or a government agency, the notification stated. If a hoarding is erected on private property, the property owner will have to pay additional property tax to BBMP for each advertisement. If the property is listed as a B-register (B-Khata) property, the tax will be double the regular rate. In cases where the property has no BBMP khata, the owner must pay full property tax for the entire land plus double the advertisement tax as penalty. These charges apply for as long as the ad structure remains on the property. BBMP has made it clear that it reserves the right to remove advertisements from such properties without any prior notice if violations are found. The bye-laws also specifies that the right to advertise does not include properties owned by the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). Metro stations, pillars and other metro-related infrastructure are excluded from BBMPs advertisement zones. These will be put to separate tenders in consultation with BMRCL. However, if any advertisement is placed on a metro structure and is visible from a BBMP-assigned area, the revenue from that advertisement will be shared equally between BBMP and BMRCL.
In Bengaluru, a 31-year-old man was robbed after meeting someone from a gay dating app. Sahil was lured to a shed by Sufi, where he was assaulted and extorted. The culprits forced him to transfer money and call friends for more. Police arrested Sufiyan alias Sufi, a known rowdy-sheeter, and his associate.
Bengaluru weather update: Moderate rain and humidity expected today, July 19, 2025
Bangalore is set for a thoroughly wet July 19, 2025, experiencing moderate rain, temperatures from 20.3C to 24.3C, and a 93% chance of precipitation. High humidity and moderate winds will make it a soggy day, advising residents to carry umbrellas. The city anticipates continued rain throughout the week, with only slight respite by July 24, making outdoor plans challenging.
Congress MLAs express dissatisfaction during Raichur KDP meeting
Belagavi to get 300 new buses soon: Minister
Karnataka govt to levy groundwater extraction charges;meters now mandatory for all users
Villagers plant 2,500 saplings to protect govt land
45 yrs on, Kalasa-Banduri remains distant dream for farmers
Knock knock! Its your friendly neighbourhood Bengaluru cop at the doorstep
Telecaller dies and four injured as conductor drives electric bus in Bengaluru
Fom Israel to Tumakuru: Dad waits to reunite with daughters found in cave in Karnataka
Bhu Suraksha: Karnataka digitises 32 cr landrecord pages, targets 100 crore by Dec
Morning bomb threat sends 40 schools, cops into tizzy in Bengaluru
Razorpay Joins Worlds Top Fintech Innovators 2025 List by CNBC & Statista
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | 19thJuly 2025: Razorpay, Indias leading omnichannel payments and business banking platform, has earned global recognition by securing a coveted spot in the 2025 edition of the Worlds Top Fintech Companies list, curated by Statista and CNBC. Among thousands of fintech firms evaluated worldwide, Razorpay emerged as one of only 13 Indian [] The post Razorpay Joins Worlds Top Fintech Innovators 2025 List by CNBC & Statista appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
UGCET: Option entry date extended till July 22
Karnataka Forest Official Under Fire For Playing Rummy In Meeting
The incident came to light after a private news channel aired footage showing the officer, identified as Praveen, engrossed in the mobile game while the review meeting was in progress: Reports
Secret Saint primed to deliver in Karnataka Police Cup
Suspended IFoS officer offers apology; Minister orders his suspension to be revoked
MoEFF is learnt to have communicated that the officials suspension cannot be considered at this stage due to a technical reason
Karnataka chief minister says Mysuru conventionnot personal show of strength
ESIC launches Spree 2025 to boost registrations
Meta apologises forfaulty translation
Monsoon session of Karnataka legislature to begin Augt 11
Shivakumar bats for alumni associations in all schools
Bengaluru has so much potential; we just need to nurture it, says Kevin Oliver
Kids theatre festival held in Bengaluru
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited gets new managing director
Miscreant forges Australian embassy documents to secure NRI seat
Woman dies after inhaling toxic geyser gas in Bengaluru
Police commissioner stresses need of maintaining fitness for cops
Rani Channamma University honoured with Emerging University Award
Release water from Malaprabha reservoir: Minister Laxmi
Ex-MP receives threat from elderly man from Mumbai
Use of uncalibrated weighing scales increases in markets
Cybercriminals used Haveri bank accounts for online fraud
Railways implements CCTV cameras at level crossings
Centre creates fake Supreme Court of Karnataka account to demonstrate ease of social media misuse
Solicitor General shows verified X handle to High Court; X Corp. calls move improper, says account now suspended
Will Go By Law, CM On Mass Burials At Dharmasthala
Karnataka Govt Awaits Police Report on Dharmasthala Mass Burial Claims, SIT Probe Under Consideration
Monsoon session of Karnataka legislature from August 11
Ad hoardings to make a comeback, BBMP expects to earn nearly 500 crore additional revenue this year
BBMP (Advertisement) Bylaws - 2024 notified by the State government
ESIC rolls out one-time opportunity for unregistered employers and employees to enrol
Malaprabha water to be released for crops
The Union government on Friday highlighted the perils of anonymity and lack of editorial accountability on social media platforms before the Karnataka High Court by giving the example of a fake account on X, which went by the name of Supreme Court of Karnataka. Appearing for the Centre before the single-judge Bench of Justice M [] The post Centre highlights lack of accountability on social media with fake Supreme Court of Karnataka account on X appeared first on India Legal .
Tripura man arrested for abusing Kannadigas, Karnataka
Three die after coming into contact with live wire
Home Minister launches Mane Manege Police to promote people-friendly policing in Karnataka
Every officer must understand Constitution in order to implement its objectives: Karnataka CM
In Bengaluru, Police arrested Mithun Sarkar, a massage therapist from Tripura. He allegedly abused a delivery executive, Ranjith, for speaking in Kannada. Sarkar reportedly insulted Kannadigas and Karnataka during a phone call. Ranjith shared the audio with a pro-Kannada group, leading to a police complaint. Sarkar faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Monsoon Session Of Karnataka Legislature From Aug 11 To 22
The session has come amid rumblings within both ruling Congress and opposition BJP over the leadership issue.
Officials seize DCs car for non payment of bills to contractor
Take steps for speedy implementation of KUSUM-C scheme, CESC officials told
Officials told to ensure 100% e-KYC compliance of ration card holders
Mangaluru police have arrested 45-year-old Rohan Saldanha for allegedly defrauding wealthy businessmen through fake loan and land schemes worth over 50 crore. Saldanha lured victims with promises of massive loans, collected advance payments for stamp duty, then disappeared. A police raid on his opulent home revealed hidden rooms, underground tunnels, and high-end luxury items. Investigators suspect many more unreported victims across India. A broader probe is now underway, with three FIRs filed and links to financial crimes being examined.
Raising awareness on crop insurance among farmers is officials duty, says DC Fouzia Taranum
Let Environment Day be celebrated throughout the year: Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra
Will Mallikarjun Kharge return to State politics?
Kharge, who turns 83 on July 21, may emerge amid the power struggle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, believe some in the party
IIA team decodes reason behind May 2024 solar eruptions
Two kg ganja seized, one arrested
BLDE to start Ayurveda hospital in Vijayapura
66 police personnel lose weight in fitness workshop
Youth Congress should protect constitutional values, remain committed to ideology, says Karnataka CM
Rain showers North and West, but South and Northeast India face a dry spell despite 9% monsoon surge
India has experienced 9% above-average rainfall this monsoon, though unevenly distributed, leading to floods in some states while others await adequate rain. Jharkhand and Rajasthan saw significantly higher rainfall, while several states experienced normal levels. Despite this, floods have impacted regions like Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka, with Himachal Pradesh suffering the most casualties.
Narayan Baramani takes charge as DCP in Belagavi
With Sadhana Samavesha, CM threatening Congress high command, alleges Vijayendra
One labour dead, two injured in railway project site
The release of the grants is expected to ease discontent within the Congress, where some MLAs had publicly criticised the government over delay
Three-month programme for youths to be held from July 20 in Raichur
The Minister releases a handbook on the Home Health Programme
Eshwar Khandre pays surprise visit to BRIMS hospital following power outage issue
Deputy Commissioner stresses full and proper implementation of SCSP, TSP schemes
A reality check on Arkavati river - once the primary source of drinking water for Bengaluru
Sadhana Samavesha aimed at countering BJPs misinformation, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Bellad wants aerospace project relocated to NK region
Dharmasthala burials case: Govt. will act on police investigation report as per law, says CM
KKCCI urges stronger policing to curb rising crime in Kalaburagi
Big relief for Bengaluru property owners: B-Khatas to be treated as A-Khatas
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the regularization of B-Khata properties in Bengaluru issued up to September 30, 2024, granting them A-Khata status and access to essential civic amenities. This decision aims to bring discipline to property development and resolve long-standing legal ambiguities.
State to increase number of electric vehicles in phases, says Transport Minister
Notify Krishna tribunals earlier order, Siddaramaiah asks Centre
