BENGALURU: The Associated Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) has stated that over 95% of students across surveyed schools do not participate in physical activities, even during scheduled Physical Training (PT) periods. The survey was conducted following the growing health risks among school children, citing a sharp rise in fatigue, low blood pressure, and early cardiac-related symptoms. Based on years of school-level observation, KAMS attributes the worsening health

BENGALURU: The city witnessed 6.6 mm of rainfall on Friday evening. Though the rain was brief, it was enough to throw traffic out of gear in core areas and also at places where civic agencies have taken up development works over the last few days. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) maintained that only South Bengaluru and surrounding areas received heavy rainfall and there were no issues. As per the Varunamithra application of the Karnataka Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre, Vidyapee

BENGALURU: Following reports of notices issued to small traders by the Commercial Tax Department, the state government clarified on Friday that the action was based on data collected from Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service providers to ensure compliance with Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws. Under the GST Act, in force since July 1, 2017, suppliers with an annual turnover exceeding Rs 40 lakh (for goods) or Rs 20 lakh (for services) are required to register for GST. This turnover includes

BENGALURU: Artificial Intelligence (AI) could soon disrupt the very foundation of science education, said mathematician and Princeton University professor Manjul Bhargava on Friday. Delivering the convocation address at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Friday, he pointed out that within the next year or two, advanced AI models will likely be able to correctly solve undergraduate-level science problems a development that will compel premier institutions like IISc to reconsider what and

BENGALURU: Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporations (BMTC) push towards eco-friendly public transport got a major boost with the induction of 148 new non-AC electric buses on Friday. The buses were flagged off by Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy at the BMTC Central Office in Shanthinagar. The event also marked the launch of new routes under express services and package tours. With this, BMTCs electric bus fleet now totals 1,436 vehicles. The BMTC stated that the operation of el

BENGALURU: A departmental inquiry has been ordered against Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Chan Pasha, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly aiding Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist T Naseer, currently lodged in Bengaluru Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara. Addressing the media after the monthly parade at the City Armed Reserve Parade Grounds (South) in Adugodi, City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh confirmed that a departmental inquiry had been initiated

SULIGERI (UTTARA KANNADA): With the landslide near Kodasalli in Uttara Kannada remaining unattended for the past 10 days, 35 families in the village of Suligeri are cut off from the world, deprived of transport, communication, and basic amenities like electricity, petrol and kerosene. There is a fear that the villagers could soon run out of rations. The landslide occurred on July 2, leaving the village of 35 families marooned. Suligeri sank into darkess three weeks ago when heavy rainfall brough

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs statement favouring a two-language formula for school education has ignited a vigorous debate over the issue. While some say the existing three-language formula could increase the linguistic proficiency and cognitive advancements, others view it as an added academic burden or a potential threat to local languages. At the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), we do encourage a three-language formula, and the three-language policy i

BENGALURU: A 49-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was arrested on charges of trying to murder his wife, a Kannada television serial actress. The police said Amaresh, the accused, used pepper spray on his wifes face before stabbing her with a knife suspecting her fidelity on July 4. The victim, identified as Manjula alias Shruthi, is undergoing treatment at Victoria Hospital and is said to be out of danger. She is the mother of two daughters. They were in courtship before getting married about 20 yea

BENGALURU: With the citys suburbs having a stray dog population of around 70,000 and the status of their anti-rabies vaccination unknown, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) animal husbandry department officials express deep concern over the spread of rabies among vaccinated dogs in BBMP as well as migration of unvaccinated stray dogs from panchayats, especially in Bommanahalli, RR Nagar and Mahadevapura. As per a senior veterinarian from the BBMP animal husbandry department, on average, a

I am constantly reminding myself that these are random occurrences. But, the frequency and regularity with which these grotesque deaths are happening is making me feel that some other sinister events are in play. It is like the earth is swallowing up all our young people! And I am talking about the young people who are hale and hearty, take care of their health, non-smokers, and I could go on and on. They are going to sleep one night and not waking up the next morning! As Indians we are very acc

HSR Layout has undergone a major shift over the last 25 years. Once dominated by farmland and vacant plots, the region has now transformed into a thriving residential hub with exorbitant real estate charges, making it an upscale neighbourhood. Despite the shift, HSR Layout has long been perceived as an area removed from the city and its excitement, with most people gravitating to adjacent Koramangala or Indiranagar for a night out. However, in the last few years, trendy and aesthetically-appeali

Strolling around the streets of Bengaluru is always an adventure, whether youre new to the city or used to it. With new cafes, food carts, and offbeat experiences to discover and experience, you may think youre already used to the unexpected, but when Vibhuv Reddys Paxi rolls down the roads of Koramangala, most people do a double-take. After all, it isnt every day that you see a sleek navy blue Volvo covered in stickers of Charizard, Pikachu, Rowlet, Snorlax, and Dragonite. Parking what he likes

BENGALURU: A 21-year-old woman died on the spot when a lorry knocked her down near 8th Mile after Hesaraghatta Cross in Peenya traffic police station limits on Thursday afternoon. Her husband and their eight-month-old child, who were standing near her, survived. The police identified the deceased as Lakshmi. Her husband Ambarish, who was carrying the child, fell unconscious on seeing his wife die. He was shifted to KC General Hospital. The family, who were on a two-wheeler, had stopped on the wa

BENGALURU: Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara has said that the State Government is aware of the statement made by a former sanitation worker of Dharmasthala about allegedly burying bodies of young girls and women . The police are investigating. At present, advocates have given complaints on behalf of the former sanitation worker. He should come forward and give a statement, the minister said. According to Dr Parameshwara, the former sanitation workers statement is also important because

BENGALURU: The Kaggalipura police arrested three men for attacking and robbing a factory owner. The 27-year-old victim, a resident of Kengeri, who had gone to get food for his employees on Monday late night was attacked and robbed near Pintoo bar at Thagachakuppe village near Kengeri. He runs a factory making plastic granules. The accused, who are first time offenders, escaped with cash and a mobile phone. Mohsin Pasha, the victim, was robbed between 10.30 pm and 10.40 pm on Monday. The complain

BENGALURU: Tavarekere police have arrested a 22-year-old carpenter for allegedly raping and murdering a 14-year-old girl at her house in Karaga Beedhi on Wednesday afternoon. The accused, Yellappa, who worked near the victims house, observed her movements closely. He found her to be alone at home as her parents, who are construction labourers, left home for work around 8 am daily. Her elder brother works at a local shop and her younger brother goes to school. The victim discontinued studies afte

BENGALURU: The ticket rates at Bannerghatta and Mysuru zoos will soon be hiked by 20%. However, the safari ticket charges will not see any increase. Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre on Thursday agreed to the proposal of the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) and various zoo managements across the state for the zoo ticket revision. While officials had sought a 50% hike, the minister agreed for 20%. The rates were last revised in 2021. The ticket rates will not be hiked for other zoos in the state f

BENGALURU: How effective are inspections by BBMPs senior officers? Three weeks after the inspection by Mahadevapura Zonal Commissioner at MIMS Gulmohar Road, Athashri Road and Prithvi Layout in Whitefield ward, 200 odd buildings were found with violations. The Zonal Commissioner had directed Assistant Executive Engineers of Hoodi subdivision and Whitefield subdivision to issue notices but it appears that the officials have failed in their duty. Alleging maladministration by the BBMP officials ri

BENGALURU: In an effort to improve SSLC results for the academic year 202526, the Karnataka School Education Department has issued a 29-point action plan addressing syllabus completion, remedial teaching, exam preparation, student well-being, and school monitoring. As per the circular, all schools must complete the SSLC syllabus by December 2025. Remedial classes based on bridging assessments and foundational learning tests will be held daily from July to December. To boost exam preparedness, th

BENGALURU: Tummoc and Namma Yatri launched new public transit features powered by open data, enabling seamless Metro, bus and auto planning. The apps are winners of the Enroute Challenge by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), World Resources Institute (WRI) India, and Villgro, marking the citys first end-to-end Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions. The initiative was unveiled by Minister for IT/BT Priyank Kharge on Thursday, aiming to boost public transport use to 70 per cent

BENGALURU: Every dog has its day. Certainly, at least, in Bengaluru. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is set to start first-of-its kind initiative in the country in terms of dealing with stray dogs. The palike will feed around 4,000 stray dogs once a day and supply chicken and rice to avoid aggression in animals. The municipality has invited tenders will be spending Rs 2.88 crore annually for the initiative and claims to control aggression due to lack of food and arrest scavenging among su

BENGALURU: A 26-year-old hotel management graduate has been arrested by the Banashankari police for allegedly posting videos and photographs of women on an Instagram account without their consent. Gurdeep Singh, the accused, who is currently unemployed, was arrested at his residence in KR Puram, where he was living with his brother. The police registered a suo motu case after a woman took to Instagram to report the incident, stating that she had been recorded without her knowledge or consent. Lo

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Paike (BBMP) has issued a stern warning to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other private organisations for allegedly engaging in fundraising for lake development and other activities, stating that there is a court stay against such collections. With NGOs and associations reportedly raising funds for lake revival and development activities, the BBMP said, this is not legal. A senior engineer said that a prominent group in the Bengaluru South Pa

BENGALURU: With Bengalurus neighbouring districts, Ramanagara and Bengaluru Rural renamed Bengaluru North and Bengaluru South respectively, real estate experts say it has ignited a renewed interest, especially among Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who are rushing to invest along Kanakapura and Mysuru roads. They opined that the renaming, along with the rollout of the Greater Bengaluru Authority, has dramatically shifted the investor behaviour, as investors, especially NRIs, now prefer to invest in

BENGALURU: Unable to handle the continuous flow of sewage, encroachments and the unsolved issue of fencing 500 acres of Yele Mallappa Shetty (YMS) Lake in KR Puram, the minor irrigation department has decided to hand over administration of the water body, and also transfer ownership to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Confirming the development, minor irrigation department secretary BK Pavithra said, The lake is in urban local body limits and it will have sufficient funds to develop th

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the first round of options entry for UGCET-2025 admissions to engineering, veterinary, agriculture, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Allied Health Sciences (AHS) courses. Candidates can submit their preferences through the official portal till July 15. However, option entry for medical, dental, ayurveda, homeopathy, unani, B Sc Nursing, architecture and naturopathy courses will begin only after the release of their respective s

BENGALURU: The bandh called by various trade unions on Wednesday, opposing what they describe as the governments anti-labour policies, did not affect normal lives in the state and its capital, Bengaluru. In Bengaluru, the bandh was restricted to Freedom Park, where hundreds of trade union members gathered and protested. Schools and colleges remained open and functioned as usual. The operation of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) in the city and Karnataka State Road Transpor

BENGALURU: In a gruesome incident, a 14-year-old girl was found dead at her house under Tavarekere police station limits in Ramanagara district on Wednesday afternoon. It is suspected that she was raped and murdered by unidentified miscreants. The deceased was a Class 6 dropout. Her family hails from Koppal district, and her parents work as daily wage labourers. She has a younger and an older brother. Speaking to the TNIE , Ramanagara SP R Srinivas Gowda said, The victims parents have filed a co

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has imposed an exemplary cost of Rs 2 lakh on the then chairman and members of the District Caste and Income Verification Committee of Hassan which has to be paid from their pockets to the petitioner for declining to issue her a certificate validating the caste and income certificate that had already been issued. The committee had told the petitioner that the income of her husband, who worked as a lecturer at a private college, is beyond the permissible thresh

BENGALURU: High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the state government on a petition filed by Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL), which owns the RCB team, challenging an order passed by the Bengaluru Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). In its July 1, order, the CAT had observed that prima facie, RCB was responsible for the massive and unregulated crowd outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which led to a stampede on June 4, resulting in the deaths of 11 people. A divisio

BENGALURU: Bommanahalli police arrested a 33-year-old man on Monday for allegedly murdering his wife by pressing his foot against her neck during a fight over a trivial issue. The incident happened on Sunday night and the victim died in hospital on Monday. The accused has been identified as Harish. The deceased, Padmaja (29), was a homemaker. The couple from Kolar, both BE graduates, lived in Bommanahalli with two children aged four and one-and-a-half. Harish recently quit his job. According to

BENGALURU: In the late hours of Monday, four members of a gang into a man's house and raped the female guest. The gang also demanded that the victims transfer money to an online gaming application and looted the house. The police arrested the accused on Wednesday. The accused have been identified as Raghu alias Appu (23), Kenchegowda (26), Madesha (27), and Shashikumar (24), who are blue-collar workers in the city. According to the police, Nagesh had invited a woman to his house near Sai Layout

BENGALURU: With the death of a 22-year-old kabaddi player due to rabies in Uttar Pradesh, the BBMP is now focussing on prevention of the disease through vaccination and awareness camps and by launching a drive to round up suspected rabid dogs in its limits. The palikes dog catching squad isolated 1,107 strays and found 673 of them to be rabid in the past four-and-a-half years. A senior veterinarian from BBMPs animal husbandry department said whenever dog bite complaints are received, the canine

BENGALURU: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru zonal office, has released properties valued at Rs 3,82,74,444 to the Karnataka Waqf Board, which was the victim of money laundering and the legitimate claimant in the Shusheela Chintamani and others case, currently under investigation by the ED. The ED stated that its investigation was on the basis of an FIR filed against two Vijaya Bank officials and Syed Siraj Ahmed, the then first division assistant with the Waqf Board. The Waqf Board

BENGALURU: A software engineer, who was addicted to online betting and lost money to gambling, turned to theft. The Magadi Road police arrested the accused, who was involved in chain snatching and house break-in thefts. The accused, K N Murthy (27), a resident of Hongasandra and a native of Shivamogga, works for a private firm in the city. The police said that based on a chain snatching case registered in their station limits, Murthy was arrested in June near Begur Road. During interrogation, he

BENGALURU: A prison psychiatrist and a police official have allegedly been behind extremist radicalisation inside the Bengaluru Central Prison. In a shocking expose of subvert activities by government appointees inside the prison, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday arrested prison psychiatrist Dr Nagaraj, assistant sub inspector (City Armed Reserve police) Chand Pasha and mother of an absconding accused Anees Fathima in a 2023 case related to radicalisation of prisoners by a LeT

BENGALURU: After two decades of wait, residents of Mallappa Layout in Babusabpalya finally began receiving Cauvery water in March 2025, but their relief was short-lived. Since the supply began, 43 pipeline leaks have been reported, many of them surfacing on newly laid roads. The Mallappa Layout Residents Welfare Association (RWA) claims the damage dates back to February 2022, when telecom companies installed optical fibre cables using winching machines just before road work began, damaging the w

BENGALURU: Bike taxi riders on Tuesday called upon the state government to immediately take steps to adopt the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Aggregator Guidelines-2025 to regulate bike taxi services. The lack of clear policies has left riders struggling to make a living and commuters without affordable transport options, they claimed in an open letter to Labour Minister Santosh Lad, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge, Industries Minister M B Patil

BENGALURU: Bengalurus concrete cover is a solid 87.6 per cent, having increased by 10 per cent over the past decade. This has had a multiple effect on the city, leading to the creation of many heat archipelagos, a rise in temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions, besides affecting citizens health. A cluster of urban heat islands within a city or region is called an urban heat archipelago and represents the combined effect of multiple localised heat islands, forming a broader area of elevated te

Members and coalitions within the LGBTQIA+ community organise back to back events to celebrate Pride Month. Corporates too have joined in with gestures like changing the background of the companys logo into rainbow hues and hosting sensitisation seminars. Conversations around rainbow washing and pink washing have questioned the impact of such events, with queer employees demanding more from employers than a few events in June. What is rainbow washing? The term is used to refer to corporates usin

I have been writing this column for nearly eight years now, and it is the longest project I have worked on. Sometimes, the column has ruffled a few feathers and raised a few eyebrows. I feel like the uncle who sits on the park bench and judges everybody. As I navigate my 30s, I feel it is time to give the city the respect it deserves. For, there are a few issues that are completely indigenous to Bengaluru. It is a city in a long-distance relationship with itself. But you will never find the loca

In a world obsessed with outcomes, design invites us to reimagine the process. Design isnt about making things functional,its about making them human. As someone trained as an engineer but shaped by books, Ive come to see design as a way of being. The books that have guided me are not manuals, but mirrors. They reflect who we are, and who we might become. At the heart of this journey is Ge Wangs Artful Design: Technology in Search of the Sublime. Unlike any other book on design part manifesto,

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Monday issued notices to the state and central governments and Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) on a petition by BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, seeking directions to make the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) report public, saying the BMRCL fare is most expensive in the country. Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav issued the notices after hearing Suryas petition, alleging that BMRCL failed to either respond, publish or release the report despite multiple representati

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that after taking Opposition leaders into confidence, the Greater Bangalore Authority (GBA) report will be tabled at the cabinet meeting. The GBA report recommends splitting Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into multiple corporations. Addressing the media after a meeting with officials at Vidhana Soudha on Monday regarding the GBA, Shivakumar, who is also Bengaluru Development Minister, said, The committee has submitted its final repor

As part of diamond jubilee celebrations, the BWSSB has launched a large-scale tree plantation drive titled Green Path - Waters Future, with the aim of planting 60,000 saplings across its jurisdiction, said BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar on Monday. Inaugurating the campaign at the GKVK campus, Manohar symbolically planted 60 sapling varieties. A green environment is essential for both water conservation and ecological balance. Citizens must contribute by planting trees in their surroundings t

BENGALURU: A theory to show expenses for childrens delivery and income from fortune telling, turned into misfortune for an Excise inspector after the Special Court for Lokayukta cases rejected it and sentenced him to undergo three years rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 30 lakh. The accused, K Krishnamurthy, the then Excise Inspector, Bengaluru South Range, was found guilty of possessing disproportionate assets of Rs 29.98 lakh, which is 70.46%. His actual income was Rs 42.55 lakh, and exp

City-based swimmer Srihari Nataraj has made a name for himself in the international arena, winning several accolades and representing India in the 2024 Summer Olympics and the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The recent addition to the list was winning a gold medal in 200m and silver in 100m freestyle category of the Singapore National Swimming Championship (SNAC) 2025, held in Singapore. It was a good tournament, Ive made a switch in my focus in terms of my races this year. Also, Ive been focusing on f

Even as the mythologically inspired, dramatic worlds of playwright and actor Girish Karnads Nagamandala, Hayavadana, Yayati, and Tughlaq continue to capture the attention and imaginations of playgoers and practitioners alike, with regular performances in the city, a staging of Wedding Album is, perhaps, a rare sight. One of the last plays he penned before his demise in 2019, Wedding Album will be performed at Bangalore International Centre on July 9 and Ranga Shankara on July 30. While Karnad wa

BENGALURU: Be alert, look up at the clear sky and track the live movement of the International Space Station (ISS). This has become the latest trend among many stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts, especially after Indias first astronaut, Group Captain and mission pilot of Axiom-4 Shubhanshu Shukla, boarded the ISS. Ever since Shukla docked into the ISS on June 26, there has been heightened excitement among astronomy enthusiasts and scientists. It has now caught the attention of citizens who are