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How one man collected 70kg nails from roads to save your tyres from the...
InspirationBengaluru-based Benedict Jebakumar has been combing the road between his home in Banashankari and his office in Outer Ring Road for the past four years.Megha Varierbenedict_main.jpgWhen...
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For water starved Bengaluru, will paver block roads be the answer?
Civic IssuesPaver blocks have been used in Yediyur as a pilot project.Theja RamPaver Block Road edit-min.jpgMost of Bengaluru city's arterial and main roads have been laid with concrete or tar, leaving...
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6-year-old boy dies at Bengaluru's Lalbagh after part of pillar falls on him
AccidentThe boy was leaning on a pillar, posing for a picture when the incident occurred.TNM StaffLabagh_Augustus Binu_Wiki-min.jpgAugustus Binu/Wikimedia commonsIn an unfortunate turn of events, a...
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Alcohol-induced violence among youth on the rise: NIMHANS study
Mental HealthThe study also revealed that there is an increasing incidence of violence in tier-3 cities like Dharwad, Udupi and Kolar.TNM Staffalcohol 2 750x500.jpgPTIA bit of booze during the weekend...
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Women's rugby gains ground, but recognition's hard to come by in K'taka
SportLack of infrastructure and funds also hamper the sport’s growth in the state.Theja Ramrugby-girls-championoship-26_12.jpgSitara Indramohan started playing rugby eight years ago, giving the sport a...
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Deafening explosion as trucks loaded with 900 LPG cylinders catch fire in...
AccidentPolice said that despite such a huge accident, no one was injuredTNM Stafffire-836635_1280.jpgPicture for representationDeafening explosions awoke residents of Nayanahalli in Chikkaballapura...
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As 2016 comes to an end, here are the scams that rocked Bengaluru's...
ScamsThis year, BBMP wins the race hands down.Theja Rambbmp.jpgBengaluru is in disarray. Be it management of roads, water supply, garbage management or frothy lakes... One of the key deterrents to...
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In photos: Photographer captures plight of people as they struggle with...
DemonetisationVenkatesh's photographs capture the poignant struggles of daily wage workers, pensioners and the poor. TNM StaffK Venkatesh demonetisation-main.jpgPhoto by K VenkateshSince demonetisation...
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Olympic gold winners from Karnataka to now bag Rs 5 crore from state govt
SportsA silver will now fetch Rs 3 crore (earlier - Rs 50 lakh), while a bronze will get Rs 2 crore (earlier - 25 lakh).TNM Staffolympics logo 3x2.jpgPTIKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday...
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Looking back: CM Siddaramaiah's year book of scams and scandals
PoliticsFrom the Rs 70 lakh watch to Meti’s sex tape, the Karnataka government’s year in review.Theja RamSiddaramaiah_Assembly_hands PTI.jpgPTIFrom expensive watches to sex tapes, the Siddaramaiah...
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BBMP introduces online property tax monitoring system for Bengaluru
CivicThe new Geospatial Enabled Property Tax Information System will identify property tax defaulters instantlyTNM StaffBengaluru_Map-min.jpgSoon, residents of Bengaluru will be able to know how much...
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I-T raids in K'taka, Goa reveal Rs 1,414 cr undisclosed income since Nov 8
DemonetisationThe I-T Directorate has seized Rs 34.6 crore cash, of which Rs 22.3 crore was in new currency notes.TNM Staffblack money pti.jpgEver since the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes,...
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Cash, bullion seized by K’taka I-T sleuths up by over 300% since last year
Tax InvestigationsOfficials said that over 59,300 entries in co-operative banks, totalling to Rs 7,936 crore are under investigation.Theja RamRs 500_Rs1000_PTI.jpgPTIThe large sums of undisclosed...
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Prosecute guilty BBMP officials: MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar shoots off letter...
PoliticsWithout any response for three months after the first letter, the MP again wrote to the Chief Secretary on Wednesday.TNM Staffrajeev_chandrasekhar_pti.jpgPTIIn mid August, when the BBMP resumed...
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Orion and Gopalan malls encroached on storm water drains, says Bengaluru Mayor
Civic IssuesThe Mayor also said that the former BBMP Commissioner had not granted permission for construction of these malls.TNM...
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Bengaluru court orders CBI officers to pay Rs 2.5 lakh for defaming DD official
Law In 1999, the CBI had alleged that Joshi and others had sanctioned a programme for broadcast on Doordarshan for less than the fixed rates.TNM Staffjuryroom.jpgTwo Central Bureau of Investigation...
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Lokayukta court dismisses cases against Yeddyurappa, Eswarappa citing...
LawCases relate to Yeddyurappa’s alleged benami purchase of land, encroachment of forest land and nepotism. Theja RamBS_Yeddyurappa_KS_Eshwarappa.jpgPTIIn a shocking turn of events, a Special Lokayukta...
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Apple may set up shop in Bengaluru next year, to manufacture phones
TechnologyThe facility, to be set up in Peenya, is believed to start production in April and will initially have an assembly line.TNM StaffApple 3x2.jpgApple may soon set up shop in Bengaluru as...
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Bank cashier kills self after 'false' media reports of him being investigated...
CrimeThe family to sue TV channels, online news portals which implicated him of committing the crime.TNM Staffsuicide.jpgPTIMedia organizations are being blamed for being reckless by the family of a...
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Review: ‘Kirik Party’ promises a fun college film, and more than delivers
Film ReviewThe film works so well because of its lightheartedness and excellent humour that does not resort to crassness.Rakesh MeharKirik_Party_Screenshot_Trailer.jpgScreenshot/YouTube TrailerWhen I...
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