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‘Today I’m enjoying coconut water': UNGA prez lauds Karnataka wastewater project
Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:14 PM IST
UNGA President Csaba Korosi was all praise for Karnataka's KC valley wastewater management project, terming it a “success story” and a “transformation in the making”.

Bengaluru: After cats on bikes, a dog takes ride on car roof | Video
A video of a dog travelling on a Bengaluru road on top of a car is igniting a fresh debate on road safety and animal abuse.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 11:38 AM IST
Yamini C S, Bengaluru
Karnataka announces 50% discount on all pending traffic fines; offer till Feb 11
The Karnataka government has decided to offer a 50 per cent discount to residents across the state on all pending traffic violation fines in a one-time settlement, valid till February 11.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 10:38 AM IST
Karnataka poll: KPCC chief indicates tickets likely for majority of sitting MLAs
In what is being seen as an indication that most of the sitting Congress MLAs may get the ticket to contest the upcoming assembly polls, party's state President D K Shivakumar on Thursday said all of them have worked amidst people, and have done a "good job".

Published on Feb 03, 2023 09:44 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Amit Shah to visit Puttur in Karnataka on Feb 11
Union Minister for Home and Co-operation Amit Shah will be visiting Puttur in Dakshina Kannada district to participate in a co-operative convention on February 11.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 08:52 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Bengaluru: Youth murdered for chatting with girl, four arrested
The matter came to light after the victim's family approached the police and lodged a missing person's complaint.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 05:46 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Sankey road widening, flyover will not solve traffic congestion: IISc expert
The sustainable solution lies in reducing the total vehicles kilometre travelled (VKT) by motorized mode and reduced dependence on fossil fuels. Fundamental strategy should be to reduce number of motorized vehicles, reduce total motorized VKT, and fix India’s energy mix to renewable sources.

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 12:53 AM IST
VHP seeks ban on non-Hindu traders at temple fair in Karnataka
In their petition submitted on Thursday to Tumakuru collector YS Patil, the pro-Hindu groups warned of protests if traders from other religions are allowed to carry out business directly or indirectly on the premises of the temple or within 100-meter surrounding.

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 04:51 AM IST
‘Inclusive, growth-oriented': Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's take on the union budget
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the executive chairperson of Bengaluru-based biotech giant Biocon Limited, on Wednesday welcomed the union budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it an “inclusive, growth-oriented budget”.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 04:04 PM IST
Bengaluru news: Concrete mixer falls on car, kills mother and teen daughter
The deceased, Gayathri Kumar and her daughter Samatha, were on their way to school when the concrete mixer overturned and fell on their car, crushing them both to death.

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 03:18 PM IST
‘Should be Olympic sport’: Anand Mahindra on Bengaluru waiter balancing plates
Mahindra Group's Chairman, Anand Mahindra, suggested that a waiter's productivity should be an Olympic sport after watching a waiter at Bengaluru's iconic eatery, Vidyarthi Bhavan, balancing 16 plates of dosa.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 02:38 PM IST
Bengaluru events in February: Valentine's day specials, Aero India and more
Whether you are looking for a special night on Valentine's day with your significant other or chill out with friends at concerts and other events, Bengaluru has it all. Here is a curated list of events to choose from for a fun February.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 01:46 PM IST
‘Leave ego and bow down to God’: Karnataka CM inaugurates Mukteshwar Temple
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that the elders built temples to unite everyone and make them involved in religious activities without differentiation.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 01:09 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Budget is like 'seedless peanut,' says Karnataka Congress
Terming the Central budget as a ‘seedless peanut’, the Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday claimed that it has nothing to offer to the people, especially for the State.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 10:54 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
'Trouble-engine govt' for the rich, against poor: Siddaramaiah on Union Budget
Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the Union Budget represented 'Ameer Ke Saath, Garib Ka Vinash' (Standing with the rich, destroying the poor) as the Centre continues its "anti-people" policies.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 08:53 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Ilkal saree worn by Nirmala Sitharaman on Budget day was hand-woven in Karnataka
The maroon colour saree that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore while presenting the Union Budget on Wednesday is Karnataka's Dharwad region's hand-woven 'Ilkal' silk saree with traditional 'Kasuti' work.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 08:31 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Takes 3-4 years to get affiliation: Orchids school amid fake CBSE affiliation row
Even as parents alleged that the school falsely claimed to be affiliated with CBSE and duped them of lakhs of rupees in fees, the institution said that the process to secure CBSE affiliation is lengthy and time-consuming, and it can take up to 3-4 years for a school to formally get the affiliation.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 12:41 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Two held for dumping medical waste into Makuta reserve: Cops
According to forest officials, the two people were going back to Andhra Pradesh in a mini lorry after unloading goods in Kerala. While returning, the duo collected 15 bags of biowaste from a hospital, which was alleged to be disposed of in the Makuta reserve forest.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Coovercolly Indresh, Mysuru
Man held for rape and murder of 3-year-old
A senior police officer said that the mother found the toddler’s body when she returned home from work. The child was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival, said the officer, adding, the body was sent for medical examination as the girl had wounds on her body

Published on Feb 02, 2023 12:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Kerala lawyer booked over bribery claims
Earlier, the police sought the opinion of the advocate general on whether a case could be registered against the lawyer, who is also the president of the Kerala high court advocates association and got a green signal. On Monday, the Bar Council of Kerala also served a show-cause notice to him

Published on Feb 02, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Man arrested for raping, murdering 3-year-old girl in Bengaluru
Police said the accused in custody was known to the girl’s mother and while she was not at home he assaulted the girl

Published on Feb 01, 2023 06:03 PM IST
‘Be morally and ethically right..’: Sudha Murthy on controversies
Sudha Murthy, chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, gave advice on life, wisdom, patience and controversies to her husband, daughter and son-in-law.

Published on Feb 01, 2023 05:30 PM IST
Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
3-year-old toddler raped, murdered in Bengaluru; accused arrested: Report
The accused was in a relationship with the toddler's mother for over an year and committed the crime when she was not at home.

Published on Feb 01, 2023 04:40 PM IST
Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
KSRTC bus driver dives into pond to save two drowning girls: Report
A KSRTC bus driver was felicitated for his bravery after he dove into a pond and saved two girls from drowning near Tumakuru district, Karnataka on Sunday.

Published on Feb 01, 2023 01:42 PM IST
₹5,300 crore central aid to Karnataka for irrigation in election year
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the centre will provide ₹5,300 crore assistance to the drought-prone regions of Karnataka for irrigation purposes.

Published on Feb 01, 2023 12:33 PM IST
‘A warm hug..’: UNGA president lauds Anganwadi centre in Karnataka
United Nations General Assembly President Csaba Korosi visited Anganwadi centre, the rural childcare centre in Karnataka, and appreciated the community, state government and UNICEF for providing essential services.

Published on Feb 01, 2023 10:59 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Scandal-hit BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi holds long meeting with CM Bommai
A day after accusing Congress state president D K Shivakumar of being involved in a conspiracy behind the sex scandal that led to his resignation as minister in 2021, BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi on Tuesday held a lengthy discussion with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, sources said.

Published on Feb 01, 2023 09:56 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
SDPI to contest in 100 seats in upcoming Karnataka assembly polls
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) will contest in 100 seats in the coming assembly elections in Karnataka, SDPI state secretary Afasar Kodlipete said on Tuesday.

Published on Feb 01, 2023 09:42 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Fake CBSE affiliation: Parents continue to protest against B’luru school
At the Mahalakshmi Layout branch of the school, an altercation broke out between the parents and the school management, for allegedly falsely promoting themselves as a CBSE school and duping them of lakhs of rupees in fees.

Updated on Feb 01, 2023 05:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Outsourced civic workers in Karnataka to go on strike from Wednesday
All outsourced workers of local administrative bodies in Karnataka will go on an indefinite strike from February 1, demanding regularisation of their services in a phased manner on the lines of municipal workers.

Published on Jan 31, 2023 08:38 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S