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Karnataka govt has blood on its hands, it can’t turn a blind eye to manual...
MurderAs three more manual scavengers die in posh Bengaluru, it’s time for the authorities - and the society - to wake up.Megha Variermanual-scavenging-collage-1.jpgOutside the Bowring hospital...
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Karnataka govt plans new city in Kolar Gold Fields to decongest Bengaluru
PolicyUrban development minister Roshan Baig made the announcement on Tuesday.TNM Staffkgf-compressed.jpgImage courtesy: George Thengummoottil In a major move, the Karnataka government has decided to...
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Bengaluru 13-year-old boy allegedly beaten up at school for not paying fees...
Child WelfareIn their complaint to the police, the parents alleged that their son was mentally and physically harassed even after the dues were cleared.TNM StaffChild shadow pixabay.jpgParents of a...
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Hundreds of women sanitation workers protest in Bengaluru, Mayor asks, “why...
Labour RightsThe protesting sanitation workers allege that the BBMP has not been paying them the promised amount.Theja RamPourakarmika protest-min.jpegOn International Working Women’s Day, hundreds of...
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‘He entered my room, threatened to rape me’: Woman narrates horrific night in...
CrimeDissuaded from filing FIR, cop gave me cricket match tickets: Woman molested in B’luru PG to TNMGeetika Mantrichild-abuse-picture (1).jpgSmitha* remembers the night of March 4 vividly. Not only...
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Bengaluru PG assault accused allegedly raped another woman in the same area,...
Crime Was a serial rapist running amok in Bengaluru? PG rape attempt opens a can of worms.Geetika MantriTheja RamShivarama Reddy_sized.jpgShivarama ReddyOn March 5, a girl in her 20s came to the HAL...
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BBMP to widen Jayamahal Road, to rope in experts for translocating trees
Civic IssuesIn the first phase, 42 trees will be translocated.Theja RamJayamahal Main Road-min.jpgThe Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on Wednesday said that the plan to widen Jayamahal Road is still...
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Woman drugged and raped in her own house for nine days by nine men, accused...
CrimeThey barged into her house and threatened to slit her throat.Theja Ramrape assault victim 3.2.jpgShanti* is scared of stepping out of her house, and yet staying indoors isn’t any better. Her own...
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Mangaluru college student attempts suicide over alleged harassment, protests...
Student protestsMV Shetty College students allege that a lecturer had deliberately failed the 21-year-old.Megha Variermv_Shetty-compressed.jpgThe students of MV Shetty College in Karnataka's Mangaluru...
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Cop offered cricket match tickets, said don't complain: B'luru sexual assault...
CrimeIt has happened to many women, and when cops dissuade some women do drop complaint says activists.Theja RamShivarama Reddy_sized.jpgSoon after midnight on March 5th, a young woman woke up to find...
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A story of exploitation: Contractor denied masks, gloves to Bengaluru’s...
Human Rights“Just because we are Dalits and clean up the dirt produced by the rich people, we become untouchables.”Theja Rammanual-scavenging-collage-1.jpgApathy, exploitation and disregard for both...
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Bengaluru tree terror: 27 trees murdered for one pathetic iPhone hoarding
Environment 17 trees were poisoned and 13 had their branches chopped off by an advertising company.Theja RamTree poison-min.jpegImagine a beautiful stretch of road with canopied trees. Yes, that’s the...
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A chilling trail of crime: 16 cases against Shivarama Reddy, accused in...
CrimeFrom dacoity to rape, B'luru PG assault accused Reddy has been neck-deep in crime for years.TNM StaffShivarama Reddy_sized.jpgHabitual offenders, serial rapists don’t merely exist in crime dramas....
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Three students die of suspected food poisoning in Karnataka
CrimeThe three boys fell seriously ill on Wednesday night after eating rice and sambar.IANScrime_3x2.jpgThree teenaged boys died of suspected food poisoning at a private residential school in...
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Bengaluru manual scavengers’ deaths: Culpable homicide cases slapped against...
DeathsSection 304 of the IPC is a non-bailable offence and the punishment can go up to 10 years in prison.TNM StaffBengaluru manual scavenger death.jpgIn perhaps the first ever instance, the Bengaluru...
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Congratulations Bengaluru! Illegal hoarding for which trees were poisoned...
EnvironmentBut here’s the question - did BBMP ignore the poisoning of trees for 2 months?Theja RamTree-story-collage-2-compressed.jpg Weeks after 27 trees were poisoned or hacked to ensure visibility...
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Winner of many medals, this champion gymnast is now paralysed and needs your...
SportsWhile performing a summersault, the Mysuru gymnast landed awkwardly on his head and injured his spinal cord badly.TNM StaffAnanth Rao 750x500.jpgYouTube ScreenshotAnanth Rao from Mysuru started...
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Bengaluru's St Joseph's college sacks professor for 'disturbing opinions', he...
ControversyThe college says he had crossed certain lines and hurt religious sentiments.TNM StaffAshley_St Josephs.jpgAshley Tellis (L), St Joseph's College (R)St Joseph’s college in Bengaluru sacked...
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Far from accountability, contractor tries to ‘settle’ Bengaluru manual...
Human RightsSources say agents of Ramky Enterprises entered Bowring Hospital impersonating activists, and tried to pay off the families of the victims.Theja RamBengaluru manual scavenger death.jpgThree...
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Christ College student from Arunachal brutally beaten up, allegedly by...
CrimeHigio was also verbally abused and made to lick the owner's shoes.Theja RamMan sad lonely pixabay.jpgAnother case of violence against a student from North East India has occurred in Bengaluru....
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