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S L Bhyrappa, one of Karnataka’s most celebrated literary figures and a recipient of the Saraswati Samman and Padma Bhushan, died of cardiac arrest in Bengaluru on Wednesday. He was 94. Bengaluru Renowned Kannada novelist and thinker Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa passed away following
A Bengaluru family’s long-awaited holiday to Bhutan turned into a stressful ordeal after their SpiceJet flight from Bengaluru to Bagdogra on April 4, 2024, was delayed by nearly 16 hours. The family, led by RN Nagaraj from Sahakaranagar, had planned a pre-booked Bhutan tour from
Bengaluru’s Trinity Circle, one of the city’s busiest intersections, now features an AI-powered digital billboard that publicly displays traffic violations of passing vehicles in real time. The initiative, supported by Cars24, local traffic police, CrashFree India, and Monday Ven
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has attributed Bengaluru’s worsening pothole crisis to the previous BJP government, calling current criticism politically motivated. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has attributed Bengaluru’s worsening pothole cri
Income Tax officials conducted widespread raids on several prestigious educational institutions in Bengaluru over alleged tax evasion and disproportionate assets. Income Tax Department officials carried out extensive raids on several prestigious educational institutions in Ben
Residents of Bengaluru’s Silk Board junction are outraged as a long-standing garbage dump and foul stench continue to mar the busy area, highlighting the city’s waste management challenges. Bengaluru’s Silk Board junction, infamous for its long traffic jams, is now drawing pub
The Karnataka CID has moved the High Court seeking to lift BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraju’s interim protection from arrest in a murder case. The Karnataka Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has petitioned the High Court seeking removal of the interim protection from arrest gr
Bengaluru The Karnataka Arogya Sanjeevini Scheme (KASS), which provides cashless treatment for state government employees and their dependent family members, will officially come into effect from October 1. Although the scheme was formulated several years ago, its implement
The league stage runs until September 25, followed by a ranking clash on September 26 morning. The grand finale begins at 1:00 PM Bengaluru The Karnataka Men’s T20 Cricket Series for the Blind 2025 began on Wednesday at Altiore Sports, The Oval, with four teams — Kadambas,
Karnataka State government informs the High Court that participation in the socio-economic and educational survey is voluntary Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday heard petitions challenging the State’s approval to conduct a survey on the social and educational s
Bengaluru To ensure the financial sustainability of state transport corporations and to prevent fare hikes from being politicized, the Karnataka government has issued a draft notification to set up a Public Transport Fare Regulatory Committee (PTFRC), modelled on the Karnataka
Deputy Commissioner CN Sridhar highlights Ayurveda’s role in promoting health and well-being for a vibrant society. Gadag “Health and well-being are the true wealth of man, and Ayurveda plays a crucial role in maintaining it,” said Deputy Commissioner CN Sridhar. Speaking a
GBA Wins National e-Governance Award for ‘e-Khata’ Scheme The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in digital governance, winning the prestigious 2025 National e-Governance Award for its flagship ‘e-Khata’ initiative. The program, w
Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) Commissioner, Pommala Sunil Kumar, carried out an early morning inspection of Veerannapalya on Tuesday, directing civic officials to intensify upkeep of drains, roads, and waste management in the locality. The inspection comes in response t
The Bengaluru City Traffic Police (BTP) has intensified its road safety awareness initiatives by organizing a series of lectures and interactive sessions at the city’s Traffic Management Centre (TMC). The programs were aimed at sensitizing both public transport drivers and studen
In a bid to ease congestion during peak hours, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic – East) conducted a surprise inspection at the busy Marathahalli Bridge junction on Tuesday. The inspection was aimed at addressing the persistent problem of traffic snarls caused by unautho
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday addressed concerns over potholes in Bengaluru, stating that road issues are prevalent across the country, including in New Delhi, and projecting the problem as unique to Karnataka is misleading. Speaking to reporters before leav
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Wipro founder-chairman Azim Premji, seeking the company’s support to ease traffic congestion along Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR). The request involves allowing limited vehicular movement through the Wipro campus, particular
