Articles by Yamini C S
Karnataka students to study Bhagavad Gita: Ed Minister
State Education Minister B C Nagesh said that the Bhagavad Gita will be included in school syllabus from the current academic year.
Published on Apr 12, 2022 05:17 PM IST
Yamini C S
‘Going on journey of no return’: Contractor who accused BJP minister found dead
The contractor who accused senior Karnataka BJP leader K S Eeshwarappa of taking 40% commission has been found dead in a hotel in Udupi, reports said.Reacting to the news, Eeshwarappa said, “I have no clue why he wrote my name (in the death note).”
Updated on Apr 12, 2022 02:49 PM IST
Yamini C S
Bangalore University syndicate members resign; say VC misled govt
Two members of the Bangalore University syndicate handed in their resignations on Monday to protest the withdrawal of two syndicate members' nominations by the government without citing any reasons, reports said.
Published on Apr 12, 2022 11:32 AM IST
Yamini C S
Section 144 imposed in Kolar after stone pelting at Ram Shobha Yatra; five held
Curfew has been called in Karnataka's Kolar district after a group of miscreants pelted stones at a Ram Shobha Yatra in Mulbagal town as part of Rama navami celebrations.
Published on Apr 09, 2022 07:28 PM IST
Yamini C S
Rama Navami mood kicks off in Bengaluru
Ram Navami is usually celebrated on the ninth day (navami) in the shukla paksha of the Chaitra month every year, according to the Hindu calendar and will fall on April 10.
Published on Apr 09, 2022 04:24 PM IST
Yamini C S
Bengali film festival in Bengaluru from April 8: How to get in
Film lovers are in for a treat this weekend as the Kolaj Bengali Association has organised a Bengali film festival in Bengaluru for the first time from April 8 to April 10.
Updated on Apr 09, 2022 03:42 PM IST
Yamini C S
Bengaluru: Father burns son for failing to account for ₹1.5 crore
Arpit, who succumbed to his burn injuries on Thursday, had an argument with his father over his finances , which lead to the incident.
Published on Apr 07, 2022 08:33 PM IST
Yamini C S
Here is how the BMTC is planning for buses to go conductor-less soon
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is planning to make its buses conductor-less from next year onwards on a pilot-basis.
Published on Apr 07, 2022 08:32 PM IST
Yamini C S
Conmen pose as ACB; target BESCOM officials to extort money
A group of conmen posing as ACB officials threaten to conduct raids, aiming to extort money from government officers in order to avoid them in Karnataka.
Updated on Apr 07, 2022 06:56 PM IST
Yamini C S
Why Ola, Uber cab drivers are refusing to switch on their ACs in Bengaluru
The country's two most-used hailing apps Ola and Uber are under fire as cab drivers have adopted a ‘no AC’ policy amid fuel price hikes and low commissions.
Updated on Apr 09, 2022 04:34 PM IST
Yamini C S
22-yr-old killed in road rage; 3 including minor arrested
A 22-year-old man named Chandru was stabbed to death by three people in the early morning hours of Tuesday over road rage argument.
Published on Apr 06, 2022 07:03 PM IST
Yamini C S
How a Twitter user's dream to drive an electric scooter was dashed
The ever increasing number of fire incidents and accidents being reported about electric scooters are denting demand in an early setback for the emerging EV sector.
_1642680330799_1649243990538.jpg "Ola Electric is on fire from irate customers claiming it is not safe.")
Published on Apr 06, 2022 05:00 PM IST
Yamini C S
What is the ‘40% Commission’ charge against Bommai govt
Congress minister Rahul Gandhi called the Karnataka government ‘the most corrupt’, bringing up the 40% commission remark during his recent visit to Karnataka.
Published on Apr 02, 2022 09:18 PM IST
Yamini C S
Former Bengaluru Police Commissioner quits, likely to join AAP
IPS officer Bhaskar Rao, who served as the chief police commissioner of Bengaluru from 2019 to 2020, has officially resigned.
Published on Apr 02, 2022 08:51 PM IST
Yamini C S
Bengaluru PUBG player makes fake bomb threat call to win game
A 12-year-old PUBG addicted boy make a hoax call about a bomb being planted at the Yelahanka railway station to delay the departure of his classmate which would cause him to stop playing.
Published on Apr 02, 2022 05:18 PM IST
Yamini C S
‘Move to Hyderabad,’ KTR responds to Bengalurian startup founder's concerns
Bengaluru startup founder's tweet expressing dismay and inconvenience due to Bengaluru's bad roads got a response from Telangana's IT Minster KT Rama Rao, asking IT people to move to Hyderabad instead.
Published on Apr 02, 2022 01:44 PM IST
Yamini C S
Halal Row: Animal Husbandry Dept mandates ‘stunning’ of animal before slaughter
Amid the controversial call for the ban of halal meat ahead of Ugadi celebrations, the Department of Animal Husbandry has mandated that animals be “stunned” before being slaughtered for meat.
Updated on Apr 02, 2022 02:31 PM IST
Yamini C S
False alarm: Explosion in Amit Shah's route in Bengaluru due to short circuit
An explosion was heard near Mount Carmel college in Bengaluru as Union Home Minister Amit Shah was returning from an event in Chikballapur.Police inspected the issue, which turned out to be a short circuit.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 08:13 PM IST
Yamini C S
‘Be careful & don’t discriminate during Ramadan,' Muslim body appeals
The Jamiat Ulama Karnataka issued a letter on Saturday last week appealing Muslim masses not to indulge in counter boycotts during Ramadan in retaliation to the ban on Muslim vendors during temple jaatras in Karnataka.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 08:11 PM IST
Yamini C S
BBMP's new rule in-house waste processing for bulk generators
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued an order making it mandatory for bulk waste generators in the city to undertake processing of biodegradable waste within their locations.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 08:05 PM IST
Yamini C S
After school girl, BBMP truck kills senior citizen in Bengaluru
A BBMP garbage truck has claimed another life, this time that of an elderly man, mowing him down and running him over on Thanisandra main road in Bengaluru.
Updated on Apr 01, 2022 02:55 PM IST
Yamini C S
At 11pm! BBMP uploads Budget 2022 on website, unprecedented move surprises many
In an unprecedented move, The BBMP has released its 2022-23 annual budget over its website late on Thursday night.It is being speculated that it was done to avoid taking questions and clearing doubts, which usually happens soon after the budget presentation.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 11:45 AM IST
Yamini C S
Why Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah are making a beeline for Siddaganga Mutt
Rahul Gandhi and Amit Shah are visiting the Siddaganga mutt in Tumkur on March 31 and April 1, respectively.
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 07:51 PM IST
Yamini C S
Karnataka devotees and Andhra vendors clash in Srisailam
A rampage ensued in Srisailam when a dispute between a local vendor and a devotee from Karnataka flared up, causing a violent clash that vandalised properties.
Published on Mar 31, 2022 07:00 PM IST
Yamini C S
Amid hijab row, Hindu-Muslim brotherhood on display at Bidar festival
In a change of scene, Hindus and Muslims came together in Bidar for a festival worshipping Allama Prabhu on Monday.
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 04:24 PM IST
Yamini C S
From Hijab to Halal: Bommai says govt looking into ‘serious objections’
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that the state government will look into serious objections" regarding 'halal' meat issue that has been raised by several Hindu organisations recently.
_1648709703606_1648709711237.jpg "After hijab row overshadowed Karnataka government for a month clamour to ban halal meat has taken over")
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 05:13 PM IST
Yamini C S
After 10 hikes, Bengaluru fuel prices cheaper than Mumbai but higher than Delhi
Petrol and diesel prices were increased for the ninth straight day by 80 paise a litre each, however, Bengaluru's petrol rates relatively cheaper compared to other metropolitan cities.
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 12:57 PM IST
Yamini C S
Bengaluru Metro launches daily smart cards & unlimited travel
Bengaluru Metro commuters can now travel unlimited with introduction of daily and three-day passes, being issued from this Ugadi, April 2.
Published on Mar 31, 2022 10:42 AM IST
Yamini C S
5 years for ₹10,000 bribe: BWSSB engineer pays a heavy price for corruption
A BWSSB engineer, identified as Channeshappa, was sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment for accepting a ₹10,000 bribe.
Published on Mar 30, 2022 06:40 PM IST
Yamini C S
Bengaluru: At the last minute, BBMP postpones Budget announcement
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) budget was supposed to be presented at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
Published on Mar 30, 2022 06:01 PM IST
Yamini C S
