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Karnataka police seize nearly Rs 29 lakh in new currency in Hubli
DemonetisationAccording to the police, the three men were carrying out an exchange of new notes for demonetised currency.TNM Staffhubli_seizure.jpgMore than a month after the central government's...
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Four months and a contempt notice later, BBMP addresses encroachment by malls
Civic Issues"When people are losing their houses to demolition, why are encroachments by malls not addressed?" asks the petitioner. Megha...
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Karnataka govt has announced tough guidelines for private companies to...
Women SafetyNew norms include provision of creche services, free transport and rotational night shifts for women.TNM Staffwoman-happiness pixabay.jpgIn a bid to ensure the safety of women in private...
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Phase II of Bengaluru's Namma Metro to be bigger and better, says BMRCL
Namma MetroPhase II will include parking and feeder bus facilitiesTNM Staffnamma metro PTI 750X500.jpgWith Bengalureans depending on bus services to access the metro, the Bengaluru Metro Rail...
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Bengaluru, your New Year’s Eve party can go on longer – deadline extended
New YearCity police have instructed bars, pubs and restaurants to install CCTV cameras and recruit additional bouncers for security.TNM StaffParty pixabay.jpgImage for representationDon’t you hate it...
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'Fall sick often, can't study,' B'luru students ask CM to shut waste...
EnvironmentThe students ask CM to fulfill a promise he made a year ago- shut down the 41-year-old waste processing plant. Megha Variersiddhu_postcard_collage.jpgHundreds of school students in Bengaluru...
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The universe in classrooms: Mysuru student’s mobile planetarium is making...
Science Students can experience and learn about the universe without having to step outside their schools. Monalisa DasPrajwal M (3)-compressed.jpgA Mysuru college student's initiative is bringing the...
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Ground report: Why over 3,000 Adivasis in Kodagu vow to never go back to...
Human RightsThey have been protesting for nearly a month after their hutments were razed to the ground.Theja RamDiddalli Adivasis-min.jpgIn a remote part of the Kodagu forest area are around 3,000...
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When pigs are in town, float a tender: Why Bengaluru’s pig-trap schemes are...
Civic IssuesBBMP is offering to pay Rs 550 for every pig caught.Theja RamPig_Pixabay_detapo-min.jpgOver the last few years, in addition to Bengaluru's civic issues, a relatively new one has come its...
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Finally, official order issued for Kannada-only ‘Janata Theatres’ in Karnataka
PolicyThe order states that new single-screen theatres will be allotted Rs 50 lakh, while new multiplexes will be granted Rs 50 lakh per screen TNM Staffmovie-cinema-theater_hall_PTI_750x500.jpgPTIIn...
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I-T sleuths raid 4 jewellers, bullion traders in Bengaluru, Rs 47.74 crore...
Crime These jewelers backdated their bills and even paid VAT to make the transactions look genuine as the salesTNM Staffold_500_1000-pti-750x500_money-seized.jpgPTIThe taxman has sharpened the...
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Kannada did not meet norms for regional language inclusion in NEET, says Centre
EducationK'taka did not conduct medical entrance exam in Kannada earlier, says CentreTNM Staffexam students pti.jpgPTIOn Friday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told media persons that he would once again...
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Uber and Ola driver threaten strike on Dec 31, Airport taxis fight...
Cab AggregatorsThe issue began when Ola and Uber started charging Rs 400-500 for rides from the Kempegowda International AirportTheja Ramuber ola taxi.jpgWeeks after Uber and Ola got their own...
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Congress leader Ugrappa gets death threat from Raghaveshwara Swami's...
CrimeUgrappa had commented that the seer should decide whether to continue as mutt head after allegations against him.Theja RamUgrappa.jpgThe Ramchandrapura Mutt’s tainted seer Raghaveshwara Swami's...
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Karnataka woman dies at IVF facility, family alleges medical negligence
MedicalThe married couple approached the fertility hospital nearly two months ago. TNM Staffwoman-sad.jpgImage for representationA 33-year-old woman died while undergoing infertility treatment at a...
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Prisoners “send” letter alleging misconduct and corruption in Parappana...
PrisonThe letter has made serious allegations against the board constituted to form the list of premature releases. TNM StaffPrison_Jail_750x500.jpgImage for representationDays after jail authorities...
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Country’s first bio-diesel buses to hit the roads soon, courtesy Karnataka...
TransportThe buses costing Rs 91.10 lakh each will produce 60-70% lower emissions and save the Corporation Rs 80 lakh each year.TNM Staffksrtc_bio-compressed.jpgIn what is a first for the country, the...
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Controversy erupts over video showing a man tying Karnataka CM’s shoelaces...
PoliticsThe CM claimed that the video showed a relative bending down to find his shoes, not helping him put them on.TNM Staffsiddhu_tie_shoe.jpgScreengrab/ ANIKarnataka Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, no...
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I-T sleuths eye K’taka co-op banks, unearth Rs 500 crore cash deposits...
CrimeThe DCC bank in Bagalkot alone had cash deposits of Rs 162 crore, whose management involves several politicians.TNM Staffblack money pti.jpgPTIThe crackdown by the Income Tax Department and...
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Rural Karnataka attempts to turn cashless soon, MPs to help panchayats
DemonetisationBanks have been roped in to help train panchayat officials with the usage of debit and credit cards and mobile wallets for the next three months.TNM Staffdebit credit...
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