Minister backs UN tag for W. Ghats
In a move which could embarrass the state BJP government, Higher Education minister C.T. Ravi openly criticized the move of his government in opposing the heritage tag for 10 spots in the Western Ghat
Yeddyurappa unsure of drought tour
Former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa seems to be in a fix over his planned tour of drought-hit areas in the southern parts of the state. Mr Yeddyurappa, on his return from a tour of north Karnataka
Muslim leaders warn Cong not to take them for granted
Slamming Congress leaders for their style of functioning, Muslim leaders in the party warned that the traditional vote bank should not be taken for granted even as they sought adequate representation
Garbage, then rallies: City pays a huge price
Here is a classic example of how, in the process of solving one problem, more are created. Commuters from South Bengaluru were stuck on the roads for over an hour as Congress workers protested against
Man dies as truck rams into bus
An 18-year-old youth died after the private bus he was travelling in involved in a serial accident on National Highway 4 at Goraguntepalya Circle on Tuesday morning. The private bus, coming from Manga
Illegal catfish breeding affecting aircrafts: PIL
Schoolchildren, elderly people and Indian Air Force aircraft worth crores of rupees are at risk, all due to illegal breeding of banned African catfish at Rajack Palya, Budensaab Palya and Mastansab Pa
It’s ‘raining’ potholes in city
One week of heavy rains and the road infrastructure of the city is already showing signs of wear and tear. The shoddy road construction is evident every year but this has not moved the BBMP to pull up
State, fifth most-favoured destination for FDI
Karnataka has emerged as the fifth most favourite investment destination across India for overseas investors, the apex industry body, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) a
After heavy showers, viral infections, dengue on rise
The city has reported 16 suspected dengue deaths in the past one month. Hospitals are seeing an increase in the number of viral infections and dengue cases. The unhygienic state of the city as garbage
Checks, balances in phase 2
When the second phase of Aadhaar project rolls out across 21 districts in the State in October, it might leave out a large chunk of people – a huge population of migrants and refugees in Bengaluru and