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‘My speech on fake accounts edited out of context’: Cong leader Ramya slams BJP
ControversyOn Tuesday, the BJP had released a video in which Ramya is seen talking about fake social media accounts to party workers.TNM StaffRepresentational ImageReacting strongly to the viral video...
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Modi takes on Kharge in Parliament in speech targeting Congress
Politics This comes after the Congress minister attacked Modi, saying the BJP had destroyed democracy in India.TNM StaffThe Karnataka Assembly polls are nearing and the BJP versus Congress war of words...
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Bengaluru firm wins two international awards for its Bystander Intervention...
Awards Curley Street, a film production house, bagged two prizes at the 2018 AVA Digital Awards.TNM StaffCurley Street, a Bengaluru-based film production house, has bagged two prizes at the 2018 AVA...
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Another steel flyover in Bengaluru, but the objections are still the same
Civic issues Experts say there was no public consultation for the Shivananda Flyover, and it has been planned unscientifically.Soumya ChatterjeeFacebook- Shivananda Flyover It was a big win for the...
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Arrest those who enforce manual scavenging: Protestors demand at Bengaluru rally
Manual ScavengingThe protest march was called off after the government agreed to call for an inter-departmental meeting to address the issue.Soumya ChatterjeeA large number of people gathered for a...
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Chicago varsity ties up with Karnataka govt to help clean Bengaluru
EnvironmentThe winners of the Bengaluru Innovation Challenge would be given up to Rs 1.5 crore over two years to test and implement their ideas.IANSThe University of Chicago in the US midwest has tied...
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Karnataka to go the MP way? Considers death penalty for rapists of minor girls
Law“From molestation to rape, there has been an increase in crimes against children,” said Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy to TNM.TNM StaffImage for representationThe Madhya Pradesh cabinet in December...
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With no doctors at K'taka rural hospital, 22-year-old woman in labour dies
DeathThe DHO said that the PHC had only one doctor, who had finished an 18-hour shift and gone home an hour before Anusuyamma was brought in.Theja RamIn the wee hours of Wednesday, 22-year-old...
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Inspiration Pad Man: K'taka village to use Murugananthan model for low-cost...
Human Interest The unit had abruptly shut down in 2015 and are now looking to adopt Pad Man’s model for better quality, economical pads.Harsha Raj GattyAs audience await social entrepreneur Arunachalam...
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Bengaluru, you may not have to install kitchen pulverisers to tackle waste...
Civic issues When activists pointed out that these pulverisers would strain the city’s sewerage network, the BBMP official agreed to relook the plan. Soumya ChatterjeeRepresentational Image: By...
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Bengaluru to get charging point for e-vehicles on Feb 15, 11 more to come up
AutomobilesThe charging station will come up at the Bescom headquarters near KR Circle in Bengaluru.TNM StaffRepresentational ImageGoing ahead with its policy to incentivise making and using electric...
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Karnataka 2018: JD (S), BSP strike alliance ahead of polls
Politics`With this, the 20 constituencies from where the BSP will contest were announced.IANSThe Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Thursday announced an alliance for the...
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Has BBMP quietly reopened controversial Pattandur Agarahara Lake road project...
Civic IssuesBy diverting a storm water drain that flows into the lake, residents allege that they will face the brunt of the monsoon again this year.Theja RamBengaluru’s civic body, the Bruhat...
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‘No intention of controlling religious institutions’: K’taka govt does U-turn
PoliticsAfter severe opposition, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that the government is withdrawing its notification to bring religious mutts under its ambit.TNM StaffThe row over controlling...
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Bengaluru teen allegedly kicks, stamps to death 2-year-old after spat over...
CrimeAfter allegedly confessing to the crime, the 14-year-old boy was sent to a correctional facility.TNM StaffA horrifying murder of a toddler came to light in Bengaluru, where the little boy was...
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BU runs into fresh controversy, gives students cash instead of medals at...
ControversyThe University also mixed-up certificates, and the neither the Chancellor nor Pro-Chancellor attended the event.TNM StaffThe 53rd convocation ceremony of the Bangalore University was a...
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Will Rahul Gandhi’s ‘soft Hindutva’ approach work in Karnataka? Experts weigh in
PoliticsRahul Gandhi’s 4-day itinerary to poll-bound Karnataka includes a visit to Huligemma Temple in Koppal among other places of worship.Soumya ChatterjeePTI photoAfter Prime Minister Narendra...
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Karnataka midday meal workers call off 4-day strike after govt’s wage hike...
Protest"The government has promised the midday meal cooks a hike in their honorarium that will be presented in the budget," Minister Tanveer Sait said.IANSThousands of midday meal cooks from across...
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What does the BSP-JD(S) alliance mean for both parties? Insiders, experts speak
PoliticsWhile insiders say this move will only help the party access more funds, experts have termed the alliance one of convenience.Theja RamOn Thursday, the Janata Dal (Secular) and Bahujan Samaj...
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Luxury train Golden Chariot to become more affordable, promises K'taka govt
Railways With the Centre agreeing to help operations on a revenue-sharing basis, the state plans to introduce curated tours to attract more passengers.TNM StaffBy Simon Pielow/Flickr In a major shot in...
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