Articles by Priyanka Rudrappa
Woman, son booked for setting two bikes on fire in Kothanur
Officials said the two bikes were owned by a woman named Pushpa and her son. Soon after the incident, Pushpa filed a complaint with the Kothanur police.
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 08:43 AM IST
Two summoned by forest department for questioning in tiger claw case
According to officials, notices have been issued to Santhosh’s close aide Ranjit and a jeweller who allegedly made the gold chain.
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 08:37 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Karandlaje may be named Karnataka BJP chief
Other senior Vokkaliga leaders, including former ministers R Ashoka and CN Ashwath Narayan, are said to be upset with the latest developments.
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 08:39 AM IST
PM Modi unveils two sections of Bengaluru Metro’s purple line
PM Modi virtually inaugurated the extended sections of the Purple Line of the Bengaluru metro between Kengeri-Challaghatta and KR Pura-Baiyappanahalli.
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 09:53 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Karnataka CM clarifies govt order barring chemical colours during Ayudha Puja
The circular emphasised that preserving the beauty of the heritage buildings was the primary responsibility of every officer and employee
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 09:12 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Karnataka: Panel formed under ex-UGC chief to frame state edu policy
The GO said that in addition to the commission, an advisory board consisting of eight members has been established to provide insights and guidance
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 08:42 AM IST
Toll in Karnataka firecracker shop blaze rises to 16
On Wednesday evening, Dinesh (19), a resident of Tamil Nadu had succummed to his injuries at Victoria Hospital. Dinesh had been working at the cracker shop for about a month
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 08:36 AM IST
Karnataka CM suspends 3 officials in cracker unit fire case
According to officials, Anekal Tehsildar, a police inspector and a regional fire office have been suspended.
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Central team to submit report on drought in 1 week: Karnataka minister
The state has also requested the Centre to extend the number of employment days under MGNREGA from 100 to 150 in view of the drought.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 09:00 AM IST
70k suggestions received from people for Brand Bengaluru project: DKS
The civic body on Monday, organised the conclave which included a series of meeting held by eight teams on varying issues after meeting different stakeholders.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 08:50 AM IST
Toll in Karnataka firecracker shop blast rises to 14, 2 held, say police
While 12 people had died on the spot during the incident on Saturday, two others succumbed during treatment on Sunday, the officers added.
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 07:40 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar invites tenders for tunnel construction in Bengaluru
Shivamukar, who is also the bengaluru development minister (BDA), held a meeting with officials regarding the development of the city on Thursday.
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 10:10 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Karnataka government orders probe against BBMP chief
According to officials privy to the developments, the probe was ordered on the direction of chief minister Siddaramaiah, following which chief secretary Vandita Sharma wrote a letter to the Karnataka chief electoral Officer on August 14, seeking a probe in the matter
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 10:02 AM IST
Carpooling not banned but needs permission: Minister
The Karnataka transport department on September 30 announced a ban on the app-based carpooling services in Bengaluru, following persistent complaints.
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 09:47 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Congress approves 5 district party panels, names presidents
This is a signal for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, especially in Bengaluru. This is to make sure all the guarantees reach the people and that Congress gets back Bengaluru,” Wajid said.
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 09:40 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Govt trying to save the guilty, says Eshwarappa on Shivamogga stone pelting
Eshwarappa also slammed home minister G Parameshwara, for calling it a “small incident” and demanded his resignation.
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 09:38 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Capital set to host its first Kambala event on Nov 25-26, 700k likely to attend: Puttur MLA
According to Rai, about 100 to 130 pairs of buffaloes from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kasargod and other districts will take part in the event, and 7,00,000 visitors are expected to attend it in Bengaluru
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 08:26 AM IST
Kannada actor held as 1 dies in road accident: Cops
The deceased has been identified as Prema S, and her husband, Krishna B. While the woman died on the way to the hospital, the man is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit, and continues to be critical, police said
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 08:22 AM IST
JD(S) holds meeting amid rumblings over BJP tie-up
Several leaders from the regional party, predominantly Muslims, have resigned, while several others are planning to quit, according to Muslims leaders in the party
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 08:20 AM IST
KR Pura Metro line can ease traffic snarls on Outer Ring Road in Karnataka, say experts
The green signal has been given for passenger operations to begin on a stretch of the Bangalore Metro Rail, but congestion on the Outer Ring Road could have been avoided if the metro line had been functioning. The 2.1-kilometer stretch of the purple line is still closed to commuters. The delay in opening the stretch has drawn criticism from the public, who are urging the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation to start operations as soon as possible. The full 44-kilometer purple line will be operational once the Baiyappanahalli-KR Pura and Kengeri-Challaghatta sections are opened.
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 07:40 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Alliance with Karnataka BJP hints at shift in JDS strategy towards Muslim voters
While both the BJP and the JD(S) hope to benefit from the alliance, the JD(S) is now vying on the Vokkaliga vote bank.
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 10:01 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Right-wing activist, six others sent to judicial custody till October 6
Hindutva activist Chaitra Kundapur and six others accused in a cash-for-ticket scam were sent to judicial custody till October 6 by a court in Bengaluru. Police have recovered a significant amount of money and assets from the accused. Kundapur and the others were arrested on charges of cheating a businessman by promising him a BJP ticket. Kundapur is also facing charges in other cheating cases.
Updated on Sep 25, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Notify time-bound approval of licence plate manufacturers: Karnataka HC
The bench was hearing a petition filed by HSRP manufacturers’ association of India, Kochi in Kerala, and two authorised manufacturers of HSRP.
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Dasara celebrations set to be scaled down in Mysuru: Minister
Mahadevappa held discussions at the district level about celebrating Dasara in a simple way. He said that a decision will be made at the government level.
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 08:17 AM IST
Cash-for-seat case: ₹56L cash seized from Halashree’s mutt in Karnataka
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have seized ₹56 lakh from seer Abhinava Halashree’s mutt in Vijayanagara district
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 10:38 AM IST
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Bus lanes cut travel time, help tackle pollution in Bengaluru: Report
The survey found that, over 28% of existing bus users reported an improvement in travel time since the implementation of the bus lane
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 10:40 AM IST
‘Bill to pave way for more women to enter politics’
“As a woman, I welcome the Bill. Rajiv Gandhi had raised his voice for women 25 years back. More women should enter politics, should be given equal representation, and thus help society,” Kashappanavar said
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Temple decorated with coins, currency notes worth ₹3 crore for Ganesh Chaturthi
A team of 150 individuals spent a month executing the elaborate decoration, ensuring it was equipped with security measures including CCTV surveillance.
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 05:32 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Kundapur discharged from hospital, seer still on run in cash-for-ticket case
Police arrested Kundapur and six others on September 12 on charges of cheating Govind Babu Pujari (44) by falsely promising him a BJP ticket to contest the assembly elections from Byndoor in Udupi district
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 12:55 AM IST
Drugs worth ₹7.89-crore seized, 14 peddlers held
Bengaluru City police commissioner B Dayananda said seven separate cases were registered at police stations in Varthur, Banashankari, Vidyaranyapura, Cottonpet, and Kadugodi, adding that the arrests and seizures took place over a week
Published on Sep 18, 2023 12:45 AM IST