'Widen Sarjapura Road': Bengalureans protest, petition CM, MLA and MP
Civic IssuesThe DPR of the project was released in 2016 but work never took off.Soumya ChatterjeeIrritated and tired by the inaction of the BBMP over the widening of the Sarjapur Road, many...
View ArticleB’luru’s digital door number proposal for houses in plagiarism row? BBMP gets...
NewsZippr Private Limited has accused BBMP of using its tech-design for the DiGi7 digital door-numbering system without proper authorisation. TNM StaffBengaluru’s ambitious plan to provide every...
View ArticleKarnataka cops carry dead body of 80-year-old down a hill after locals refuse
SuperstitionLocals believe that it is inauspicious to touch a dead body during the ‘Daiva Nema’ ritual, as they fear that it would invite the wrath of the deity.Harsha Raj GattyFor over six hours, the...
View ArticlePoll Watch: ‘Photoshop’ war between BJP and Congress, and other updates
PoliticsIn the run up to the biggest election of 2018, TNM brings you Poll Watch every Monday and Thursday.TNM StaffAssembly polls in Karnataka are just months away, and the current Siddaramaiah-led...
View ArticleNow, pay toll on the way to Bengaluru airport: Will traffic congestion increase?
TransportSo far, commuters only had to pay a toll while returning from the airport. Soumya ChatterjeeRepresentational ImageBengalureans who fly frequently have a cause for cheer, but it comes with its...
View ArticleCongress divided: Millionaire MLA Ashok Kheny enters party, not everyone is...
PoliticsSeveral top leaders are miffed with the induction of the businessman, who is accused of forgery, land grabbing, and murder.Dhanya RajendranTheja RamA businessman mired in multiple controversies...
View ArticleDear BBC, Bengaluru isn’t running out of water soon. Here’s why
WaterA recent article on BBC had listed Bengaluru on the second position among the top 11 cities to run out of drinking water in the coming years. Puttenahalli lake. Photo by Kennedy WirthBy Vishwanath...
View ArticleDeve Gowda-Kheny rivalry puts possible Cong-JD(S) post-poll alliance in jeopardy
Politics Soon after news of Kheny's induction broke, JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda hinted at withdrawing his party’s support from the coalition it had formed with the Congress in the BBMP council.Theja...
View ArticleCong will come back to power under Siddaramaiah’s leadership: Dinesh Gundu...
Karnataka 2018In this interview, Dinesh Gundu Rao speaks about Nalapad, battling BJP and winning over Bengaluru. Soumya ChatterjeeFour-time MLA and KPCC working president Dinesh Gundu Rao believes the...
View ArticleTrucks try to dump mud on Bengaluru lake bed, citizen watchdogs turn them back
EnvironmentThe residents, for the last few months, have been steadfastly opposing the BBMP's attempts to construct a road connecting Varthur Kodi and ITPL in Pattandur Agrahara.TNM StaffSave Pattandur...
View ArticleInternal politics could derail Upendra's political plunge even before it...
PoliticsDifferences between party president Upendra and general secretary Mahesh Gowda over party tickets has led to the party calling for a meeting on Tuesday.TNM StaffUpendra at the launch of KPJP...
View Article30 Bengaluru rooftop pubs could soon lose licence for violating fire safety...
CivicThe Fire department’s list includes Humming Tree and B-Flat in Indiranagar, Church’s Inn on Church Street.TNM StaffImage for representationThirty roof-top pubs and restaurants in Bengaluru could...
View Article‘Polarising people is real democracy’: Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde interview
PoliticsWhen asked if the BJP was only protecting the interests of Hindus, the Union Minister said, “Yes, of course. It is our duty.”ScreengrabBy Arun Dev Polarising people for the right cause is real...
View ArticleUpendra's messy break-up: Quits KPJP after filmy launch, now plans new outfit
PoliticsUpendra said that the senior leader, who he had trusted immensely had betrayed the party’s ideals and manifesto.TNM Staff“Uppi ge jai, Uppi ge jai”, these were the words shouted by Real Star...
View ArticleHeli-taxi takes off, users reach B’luru airport from Electronic City in 15 min
TransportThe heli-taxi made two trips on its first day of operations.TNM StaffIn a first-of-its-kind service in the country, Bengaluru’s helicopter taxi took off on Monday. Commuters were delighted...
View ArticleAfter BJP, now Congress Minister calls for ban on cow slaughter in Karnataka
PoliticsNone of us have the right to kill animals, which are the creation of god. All of us worship cows and it should not be slaughtered,” said Karnataka’s Home Minister.TNM StaffPTI/ Representational...
View ArticleHairline fractures, contusion and oedema: Vidvat’s medical report reveals...
AssaultVidvat L was admitted to the Mallya hospital in Bengaluru after being assaulted by Mohammed Nalapad, son of Congress MLA NA Haris.Soumya ChatterjeeThe discharge report of Vidvat L, has revealed...
View ArticleNight traffic ban in Bandipur Tiger Reserve will stay: K’taka govt backs...
NewsThis comes after the Kerala govt mooted a proposal for opening the stretch passing through the reserve to night traffic. Soumya ChatterjeeScores of environmental activists gathered at Bengaluru’s...
View ArticleTime to make Karnataka Congress-free: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Karnataka 2018"Congress party itself has become a problem for the country. The party has not been able to bring any development to Karnataka and has only divided the society."IANSPTI/ file imageUttar...
View ArticleKarnataka govt withdraws transfer of Hassan DC Rohini Sindhuri and 4 other...
ControversyThe Election Commission had asked the state government to withdraw the transfer orders until the publication of electoral rolls on February 28.TNM StaffThe Karnataka state government...
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