Drivers say using personal white-board bikes as taxis illegal BENGALURU: Autorickshaws will not ply on Bengaluru roads on Monday (March 20) as auto unions have called for a one-day strike against the state governments decision to grant permission for e-bike taxis. The unions have also demanded a ban on personal two-wheelers (white-board bikes) being used as bike taxis. The state transport department permitted private company Bounce to operate 100 e-bike taxis in the city to improve the first and

The GPS-based mobile app Stop Tobacco launched in Karnataka on February 28, has seen 50 complaints made on the portal of people smoking in public. BENGALURU: The GPS-based mobile app Stop Tobacco launched in Karnataka on February 28, has seen 50 complaints made on the portal of people smoking in public.Citizens often end up becoming victims of passive smoking in public areas. State Tobacco Control Cell (STCC), a wing of the department of health and family welfare, launched the app to reduce such

Several hundred women came out in protest against Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad, going so far as to beat an effigy of him with chappals and set it on fire. BENGALURU: Several hundred women came out in protest against Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad, going so far as to beat an effigy of him with chappals and set it on fire. Hundreds of women on Sunday protested in Shivajinagar against the MLA, following a raid on a godown owned by former BBMP corporator Farida Ahmed, wherein thousands of ration k

After producing many eminent engineers and scientists, now UVCE is becoming commercial only because of the negligence of the government and officials, he said. BENGALURU: Educationist Prof B Narayanappa on Saturday said while the University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) has been able to produce many prominent figures, it has been reduced to a commercialised version of itself due to government negligence. He was speaking at a consortium organised by IGNITE - the All Karnataka Engi

Bengalurus Irish community along with locals showed up in hues of green on Sunday when Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw hosted an exclusive gathering to celebrate St Patricks Day. BENGALURU: Bengalurus Irish community along with locals showed up in hues of green on Sunday when Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw hosted an exclusive gathering to celebrate St Patricks Day. In fact, the idea for the setting up of the Science Gallery Bengaluruwhich had a soft launch recentlywas conceived in Ireland. I was at the Trinity College

It was a weekend filled with celebration as expats in the city gathered to mark Japanese National Day and St Patricks Day on separate occasions BENGALURU: Sake, sushis and an evening of music and conversations. Friday marked the birthday of the Emperor of Japan who turned63 on February 23. And over 270 guests made their way to a star hotel to celebrate the occasion. Some traditional music by a choir comprising Japanese nationals gave company to an evening buzzing with conversation. His Majesty E

After this Bluru food-tech firm went viral on social media with claims of earning over Rs 12 lakh per day selling samosas, its founders share the real story BENGALURU: If you have been on social media recently, youre likely to have come across several inspirational stories about a Bengaluru-based couples phenomenal success selling samosas. The couple, supposedly, has built a business empire that has earned over Rs 600 crore in lifetime revenue within a span of just eight years. Nidhi Singh, the

We have already issued a 14-day strike notice to Labour Commissioner. From March 24, RTC workers will not report to work. BENGALURU: While the Joint Action Committee of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has withdrawn its indefinite strike scheduled from Tuesday after holding a meeting, chaired by Karnataka State Transport Corporation MD Anbu Kumar, on Saturday, another section of the transport union said they will go on with their strike from Friday. Members of the Karnataka State R

The first round seat allotment results for PG AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Naturopathy and Homeopathy) courses will be released by Monday evening. BENGALURU: The first round seat allotment results for PG AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Naturopathy and Homeopathy) courses will be released by Monday evening. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) had released the results of the mock seat allotments on Saturday. Candidates can view the results on the KEA website (keaonline.karnataka.gov.in). Can

The prosecution informed the court that the petitioners used to keep the device in the ATM, and would later make fake debit or credit card using the information gathered through skimming. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court denied bail to two South African nationals, who have been in judicial custody for around two years for allegedly being involved in ATM skimming cases. Merely being in judicial custody for almost two years itself is not grounds for granting bail to these petitioners. If they a

The conclave aimed at providing knowledge at training to women entrepreneurs towards making scalable and profitable businesses. BENGALURU:Rashi Agarwal (20), a third-year computer science engineering student from Bengaluru has started Pandeteens, a community-building platform to raise awareness about mental health and provide people with a space to communicate with others facing similar issues. Agarwal participated in the live pitching session organised at the Womens Indian Chamber of Commerce a

The advisory stated that the Influenza is self-limiting and only lasts 5-7 days, and the morbidity and mortality rate are also low. BENGALURU: Karnataka Health Department has added Oseltamivir drug (used to treat Influenza) to the essential drug list in an advisory issued on Saturday. It will be made available in all health facilities in the state. The Union health ministry had written to six states in India to take action to curb the rise in Influenza and Covid cases. Karnataka has also been wi

The court directed the CBI to make necessary arrangements for recording the statement of those accused by a magistrate. BENGALURU: A special court for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases tendered pardons to six accused in the IMA scam as they agreed to become approvers.The accused were charge-sheeted by the CBI under IPC sections and the Karnataka Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishments Act and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court directed the CBI to make

The Jigani police identified the body, and their sources said that the victims sister and her lover were missing since the murder. BENGALURU: A couple, who were on the run for eight years, after allegedly brutally murdering a native of Vijayapura district, finally landed in the police net in Maharashtras Nashik. In August 2015, 21-year-old Lingaraju Siddappa Poojary was murdered in the Jigani Industrial area near Electronics City. The accused are Bhagyashri, 31, and her husband Suputra Shankarap

On the implications of smoking on board, a top security official said, Such an act will put the safety of the aircraft at risk. BENGALURU: A 20-year-old passenger has been arrested by Kempegowda International Airport police for smoking inside the washroom of an Indigo flight from Kolkata to Bengaluru on Friday. This is the second such instance recorded on the same route of the IndiGo flight within a fortnight. The incident occurred on flight number 6E 716 on March 17 at 1.45 am. According to pol

The goof-up caused major confusion as international passengers need to clear immigration checks. BENGALURU: In a rare goof-up at the Kempegowda International Airport on Friday, 30 passengers of Sri Lankan Airlines were erroneously made to alight at the domestic arrival gate instead of the international arrival gate by the shuttle bus ferrying them inside. This caused major confusion as international passengers need to clear immigration checks. Flight UL 173 from Colombo reached KIA at 2.22 am on

The lights of the airport seemed dim and diffused and everything had an eerie glow. BENGALURU: I left the cool environs of namma ooru to fly into the muggy air of amchi Mumbai, on work. The staid atmosphere in Bengaluru was giving me ennui and when this work opportunity presented itself it was up-up and away for me! As my aircraft circled my beloved city before landing, I was a little taken aback with an eerie mist that seemed to envelop everything. The lights of the airport seemed dim and diffu

Earlier, the ED had issued two provisional attachment orders and attached Rs 77.25 crore lying in bank accounts and payment gateways in this case, and the same has been confirmed BENGALURU:The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint (PC) against seven entities and five individuals involved in the Chinese loan app case, before the Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court, Bengaluru. The court has taken cognizance of the PC, the ED stated in an official rel

The residents pointed out that power cuts are happening just a day after the energy department announced that there would be no power cuts for the next three months to help students and farmers. BENGALURU:For most residents of west Bengaluru, this summer has been tortuous, especially because of power cuts and water problems. For the last two days, areas from Peenya to Vijayanagara and Byadarahalli have been facing power cuts, leading to a water crisis. Also, many small and medium-scale industrie

Shivajinagar facelift costs Rs 7 crore; Roads improved, clock tower constructed, CCTVs installed BENGALURU:The struggle of walking through the narrow lanes of Shivajinagar or finding a suitable parking slot are passe. Much has changed in this bustling market, with the area getting a facelift under the Smart City Project. Chandni Chowk Circle (popularly known as Chowk) in Shivajinagar, now has a plaza, fountain, smart parking facility, bright lighting and a clock tower. The revamp of the circle a

Many bartenders are exploring the unique flavours and aromas that different varieties of honey can bring to their drinks. BENGALURU: Honey has long been a beloved ingredient in cocktails, and its popularity only seems to be growing with time. One of the key reasons behind its enduring appeal is its incredible versatility as a sweetener. Bartenders around the world have been incorporating honey into their drinks for years, using it to add sweetness and balance to avariety of cocktails. Fromwhiske

Ahmed then rushed his mother to a nursing home and after getting first aid, she was shifted to Victoria Hospital. BENGALURU:Basic training at a camp helped 29-year-old hotelier Zubair Ahmed save his mother 46-year-old Laika Anjumas life when a leak in a gas pipeline caused an explosion in her house. Her son had undergone a two-day training session at the RA Mundkur Fire and Emergency Services Academy on Bannerghatta Road, and learned about precautions to be taken during a gas leak or in case of

During her exclusive interaction with The New Indian Express on Thursday evening, she produced the proof of her ticket on her mobile. BENGALURU:Pinky Chatterjee (name changed to protect identity), allegedly harassed by suspended Deputy Chief Ticketing Inspector (DyCTI)V Santhosh at the KR Puram railway station, filed a complaint against him at the Government Railway Police station at Bengaluru Cantonment on Friday. The police, in their FIR, have booked Santhosh under Section 354 of the IPC which

BMRCL MD Anjum Parwez and other top officials gave a presentative on Metros network and its upcoming lines Friday morning, after which the team toured the station. BENGALURU:A 10-member strong French delegation, including five parliamentarians who arrived from New Delhi, took a ride on Namma Metro Friday morning from Kempegowda Interchange Metro station to Vidhana Soudha. They were impressed. Thepossibility that Agence FrancaisedeDeveloppement(AFD), a French public institution, which has funded

Sleep deprivation has emerged as a modern-day epidemic that impacts health and quality of life, warn experts BENGALURU: Hitting the sack is the ultimate unwinding mantra for many. Nothing reinvigorates the weary mind and body as some good sleep, says ancient wisdom. However, nowadays, there is a growing tribe that indulges in bedtime me time before zonking out. Revenge bedtime procrastination, the experts call it. Scrolling through the phone, watching films, chatting, music, gaming... it could b

The victim is 27-year-old Tamanna, a native of Bihar. The killers had broken her legs to fit her into the small drum. BENGALURU: The woman whose body was found inside a drum at Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal in Baiyappanahalli on March 13 was strangulated by eight men at Kalasipalya over a family dispute, the investigation has revealed. Following a clue from a sticker with the name Jamal and Kalasipalya pasted on the drum, the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested three of the accused within two

Bengaluru-based autorickshaw app Namma Yatri, which was created by autorickshaw drivers, now have around 4 lakh customers and 43,000 drivers. BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based autorickshaw appNamma Yatri, which was created by autorickshaw drivers, now have around 4 lakh customers and 43,000 drivers.The app which was launched amid a tussle between the government and cab aggregators, who were accused of charging high fares. The app is probably the worlds first 100 per cent open-mobility app, where passen

Petitioners, who are slum dwellers, made to run from pillar to post, says court BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court upbraided the bureaucratic approach of BDA and BBMP for issuing Transferable Development Rights to the petitioners, who are allottees of Hakku Patras, the land which they have given up four decades ago for the formation of KSRTC Employees Cooperative Society and the Slum Area Development Board. A perusal of the impugned order, the court said, gives an impression that it is texted w

Hussain, an expert at fabrication of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), hails from Panpara in Barpeta district of Assam. BENGALURU:The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court, Bengaluru, on Wednesday convicted another terrorist Arif Hussain in the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen-Bangladesh (JMB) dacoity case.Hussain was found guilty under Sections 120-B, 395, 452, 468, 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for criminal conspiracy, dacoity, house trespass, forgery for purpose of cheating and frau

Founded in 2017, the Partnership for Healthy Cities is a global network of 70 cities working together to prevent NCDs. BENGALURU: For its efforts to reduce smoking in public and thereby significantly reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD), Bengaluru was awarded Partnership for Healthy Cities Award which comes with a cash prize of $150,000. Founded in 2017, the Partnership for Healthy Cities is a global network of 70 cities working together to prevent NCDs. BBMP Special Commissioner

Two women sustained burn injuries and two houses were damaged in a fire caused due to a leak in a gas pipeline, in 7th sector HSR Layout on Thursday morning. BENGALURU: Two women sustained burn injuries and two houses were damaged in a fire caused due to a leak in a gas pipeline, in 7th sector HSR Layout on Thursday morning.The gas pipeline of the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) is said to have got damaged during sewage works carried out by the BWSSB. The two houses were damaged when fire brok

Case involves harassment over instant loan offered by mobile apps linked to China BENGALURU: The Special Court for CBI cases ordered the framing of charges against an Enforcement Directorate (ED) official for offences punishable under Section 384 IPC and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Amended), for allegedly extorting money in a case involving harassment over instant loan offered by mobile apps linked to China. The accused official is Lalith Bazad. The principal special jud

Activist S Bhaskaran is a petitioner in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) graveyard encroachment case. BENGALURU:An RTI activists, who along with many others, had gone to the Lokayukta office demanding justice over graveyard encroachment, alleged that the anti-corruption watchdog had served a notice for recording his statement a day after he was supposed to record his statement. Activist S Bhaskaran is a petitioner in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) graveyard encroachme

I now intend to pursue much stricter action against this individual and, maybe, file a criminal case against him, he said. BENGALURU: The videos exposing the behaviour of Deputy Chief Ticket Inspector (DCTI) at Krishnarajapuram, V Santhosh, have been welcomed by countless passengers who have been allegedly harassed by him in the past. One such passenger plans to file a criminal case against him. Sunil, an IT professional, who claims he was harassed by Santhosh earlier, told TNIE that he had been

This city-based singer recently performed at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Day celebrations and met British Royals BENGALURU: Sometimes life givesyou opportunities you might never have dreamt of in your wildest dreams. When 17-year-old Tiana Esther Oberoi went on stage at Westminster Abbey to perform on Commonwealth Day on March 13, the moment was surreal for her. Since its a week-long celebration, Bengaluru-based Oberoi will also be performing today at the South Africa High Commission

Set against the backdrop of the 2008 Lhasa protests, this play in Tibetan with English subtitles examines the dichotomy of the Tibetan resistance movement following decades of oppression BENGALURU: With his last play The Djinns of Eidgah, playwright Abhishek Majumdar explored the human cost of the Kashmir conflict. Now, with his latest play Pah-Lak, Majumdar offers a philosophical view into the nature of non-violence and its effectiveness in countering oppression in contemporary times. Having

Because of glitches in fastag scanners, commuters are being forced to take the service road, thereby causing a delay. BENGALURU: Taking suo motu cognisance of issues raised by commuters after the commencement of toll collection on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, the high court on Wednesday directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to file its response within three weeks. A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Ashok S Kinagi passed the order while hearing

A change in footwear can help relieve any pain by 30-40 per cent BENGALURU: Shoes are facilitators to health and fitness. We almost walk five times the circumference of the earth in an average lifetime. Yet we seldom pay attention to our feet and footwear inspite of them bearing the entire body weight and primary mover of the human body. Most of us prefer having a single pair of shoes to serve all purposes of walking, running, gym activities, etc., but believe it or not, it is crucial to not def

Soon after the barricades were put on the stretch, travellers and netizens took to social media to criticise the government and the NHAI for improper maintenance. BENGALURU: Officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have barricaded a portion of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway from Tuesday night after steel plates on the road joints were found damaged. Soon after the barricades were put on the stretch, travellers and netizens took to social media to criticise the government and

In a bid to meet the high electricity demand in summer, the energy department has instructed KPTCL and all Escoms to take necessary actions to meet the rising electricity demand. BENGALURU: Officials of the energy department announced on Wednesday that there will be no power cuts in the state for the next three months. The announcement was made on Wednesday, even as the decision was taken on Monday at a high-level meeting. Managing Director of Bangalore Electricity Supply Corporation Limited Mah

A total of 2006 sites, allotted in 2003-04, have run into trouble with the Forest Department. Giving details, a senior BDA official said the sites were handed over two decades ago. BENGALURU: The massive hurdles faced by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) site allottees to construct house on plots allotted to them two decades ago in Banashankari VI stage came to the fore during a public grievances meet on Wednesday. The owners said the Forest Department was not permitting them to go ahead

The union leaders, however, cited that the government has given an interim relief of a 17 per cent hike to government employees and 20 per cent for KPTCL workers. BENGALURU: The second round of discussion held with different unions of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to discuss wage hike for transport employees on Wednesday failed. With this, the chief minister will have to intervene in the matter as the earlier meeting with Minister B Sriramulu had also failed, and the unions have

Dr MK Sudarshan, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) chairman, said the a high number of H3N2 cases have been observed in the past few weeks. BENGALURU: While the H3N2 virus is already dominant in Karnataka, Covid and H1N1 (swine flu) cases are also seeing a slow rise in the state. Lately, the active Covid cases have crossed the 500 mark in the state. Dr MK Sudarshan, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) chairman, said the a high number of H3N2 cases have been observed in the past few weeks. He add

The accused, who has been identified as Manoj, and the victim were Facebook friends and later fell in love. BENGALURU: A jilted lover allegedly raped and murdered a 23-year-old woman after she got engaged to another man. After committing the crime, the accused attempted suicide and is undergoing treatment. The crime was reported in Wilson Garden Police station limits on Tuesday. The accused tried to end his life at his residence in KP Agrahara police limits. The accused, who has been identified

The incident took place at the Krishnarajapuram railway station around 6 pm after the Howrah-SMVT Express stopped for crossing with another. BENGALURU: A senior ticket checker in the Bengaluru Railway Division has been suspended on Wednesday for allegedly misbehaving with a female passenger in an inebriated condition, said sources. The incident took place at the Krishnarajapuram railway station around 6 pm after the Howrah-SMVT Express stoppedfor crossing with another. The Bengaluru Divisional R

House owners have spent Rs 18,000 to Rs 80,000 to repair the cracks and leakages over the last four years, but the problem persists. BENGALURU: Several house owners of Alur phase-2 housing project of the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) are battling leakage of water from overhead tanks or cracks caused by seepage in the walls from above. Leakage from overhead water tanks has upset house owners | Express House owners have spent Rs 18,000 to Rs 80,000 to repair the cracks and leakages over th

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) Employees Union has announced that its members will go on an indefinite strike from March 16. BENGALURU: Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) Employees Union has announced that its members will go on an indefinite strike from March 16.This may hit the power supply across the state. The employees will only ensure uninterrupted power supply to pump water, hospitals and other emergency services and attend to complaints suc

However, the valuables were not delivered and their phones were switched off, following which a complaint was lodged. BENGALURU: The CEN police of the Central division have arrested two persons who worked as delivery boys and allegedly stolevaluables that were booked for delivery by customers. Investigations revealed that the accused used fake Aadhaar cards to register with the delivery service company. Basavaraj (26), a resident of Raichur, and Malappa (23), a resident of Surpur in Yadgir, are

The complainant gave him Rs. 49 lakh which the accused returned in December and asked for more money. BENGALURU:A diploma holder, R Srinivas (34), a resident of Maruthi Nagar in Chandra Layout, who posed as an IPS officer and cheated a businessman ofRs 1.75 crore has been arrested by the Thalaghattapura police. The police said Venkatnarayan, a used car dealer, filed a complaint alleging that he came in contact with Srinivas through a friend and Srinivas introduced himself as an IPS officer worki

On their return to Mysuru, the car stopped suddenly after developing a snag. Pushing the car to the roadside, they telephoned the NHAI helpline and could not find any help to tow the car. BENGALURU: Two couples who were waiting for help following a car breakdown on the new Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway were threatened and robbed by two scooter-borne robbers in the wee hours of Monday. They had come to Bengaluru to drop one of their friends at Nayandahalli. On their return to Mysuru, the car stoppe