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Karnataka passes amendment bill to tighten property tax compliance in Bengaluru

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Second Amendment Bill, aimed at tightening measures against property tax defaulters in the city. "A deadline of November 30 was set for property tax defaulters within the BBMP jurisdiction to clear their dues under the One-Time Settlement scheme. However, he cautioned against future hikes in property tax, emphasising …

Bengaluru Tax Property Property Tax Bill

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka police arrest four in massive drug bust, recover 103 grams of MDMA worth ₹15 lakh

Hindustan Times

Karnataka police arrested four individuals in Ullal for alleged possession and distribution of MDMA drugs. A follow-up raid resulted in the arrest of another individual, who was found with 53 grams of MDMA, ₹ 7.76 lakh in cash In the initial raid, authorities apprehended three suspects, confiscating 50 grams of MDMA, a car, three mobile phones, and ₹7.76 lakh in …

Bengaluru Karnataka Drug Mdma

3 weeks, 2 days ago

International cricket stadium to be built in Tumakuru within two years: G Parameshwara

Hindustan Times

Tumakuru district's long-standing demand for an international cricket stadium is finally set to become a reality. According to Asianet News, the stadium will be built on 41 acres of land allocated to the Karnataka State Cricket Association by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board in PGollahalli and Sorekunte. It will be equipped with modern amenities to host international cricket matches …

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3 months ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu

Munirathna: An MLA dogged by many controversies Former Minister and BJP MLA from R.R. Suspect in murder of Bengaluru woman identified: Karnataka Home Minister Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has said that the prime accused in the murder of 29-year-old Mahalakshmi has been identified and is holed up in West Bengal. Not obliged to respond to all communications from Raj …

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4 months ago

Karnataka cabinet approves 12,690 crore tunnel road project from Hebbal to Silk Board

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The state cabinet on Thursday granted administrative approval for construction of an 18.5-km tunnel road from Hebbal to Central Silk Board Junction on Hosur Road at an estimated cost of Rs 12,690 crore. The cabinet also approved a 250-foot tall skydeck project in Bengaluru to be built at a cost of Rs 500 crore. Initially, 11 high-density corridors were …

Cabinet Board Bengaluru Silk Board Crore Tunnel Skydeck Project

4 months ago

Karnataka: Trains cancelled at Yesvantpur station due to foundation works

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Multiple trains have been cancelled due to the foundation work for the air concourse being taken up at Yesvantpur railway station. Platforms 2 and 3 will not be operated for 15 days from August 21 to September 4, while platform numbers 4 and 5 will not be operational from September 5 to 19, said a release. The following trains …

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5 months ago

PhonePe founder apologises for comments on Karnataka's jobs-for-locals Bill

The Hindu

Sameer Nigam, founder and CEO of digital payment gateway start-up PhonePe, on Sunday apologised for his comments on the draft Bill for job reservation for Kannadigas. Stressing that PhonePe was born in Bengaluru, he said: “The city thrives on an incredible culture of innovation, and attracts the most brilliant young minds from Karnataka and the rest of India. We believe …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka to unveil country’s maiden GCC policy soon

The Hindu

Karnataka currently is home to 570 Global Capability Centres with a 2x enterprise-ready talent compared to any other location in the country. By 2030, Karnataka could host around 330 Forbes 2000 enterprises, and the trend would be driven by India’s increasing prominence as the global GCC hub, according to a report. According to the Karnataka GCC Landscape Report, Bengaluru remains …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Widespread rain expected in Bengaluru till July 8; Other parts of Karnataka till mid-July: IMD

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has forecasted extensive rainfall across the state until July 12, with areas likely to experience moderate to heavy showers and isolated spots possibly seeing very intense rainfall, news agency PTI reported. Bengaluru Urban is set to see steady rainfall till July 8, the IMD noted. The Bengaluru Urban district is set to see …

Weather Bengaluru Karnataka Rain Rainfall Imd

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Action initiated to revoke suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport: MEA

Hindustan Times

The ministry of external affairs has initiated action under provisions in the Passport Act for revocation of the diplomatic passport of suspended JD MP Prajwal Revanna, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. Prajwal Revanna left India on a diplomatic passport a month ago a day before his name came up in multiple cases of sexual assault. The request to …

India Bengaluru Karnataka Sit Prajwal Revanna Passport Mea

7 months, 2 weeks ago

J P Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru police over social media post

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: Bengaluru Police has summoned BJP President J P Nadda and the party's IT cell head Amit Malviya in connection with a social media post allegedly intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate, officials said on Wednesday. The move comes after an FIR was registered against Nadda, Malviya and BJP's Karnataka unit chief …

Social Media Community Bengaluru Media Social Nadda Malviya

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Bengaluru Rural key candidates: DK Suresh vs CN Manjunath. All you need to know

Hindustan Times

Within a few hours, the polling for the second phase of general elections will begin in Bengaluru as scheduled on Friday. Bengaluru South, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru Central, and Bengaluru Rural are the four Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka’s capital. Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Bengaluru Rural key candidates: DK Suresh vs CN Manjunath Bengaluru Rural Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha seat has …

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8 months ago

BJP and PM Modi consciously masking future of Bengaluru to woo investments to cities in Gujarat and UP: D.K. Suresh

The Hindu

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bengaluru, Congress MP D. K. Suresh has fired a fresh salvo at the BJP central leadership by accusing it of casting a shadow on the future of Bengaluru and Karnataka by “consciously” hindering their development to help woo investments to cities in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. In an interview with The Hindu, …

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9 months ago

Bengaluru water management body mandates tap aerators for bulk consumers, installation drive to begin March 21

Hindustan Times

The Bengaluru water management body, the BWSSB, took yet another step in the direction of conserving water amid an acute shortage, this time mandating the use of aerators by bulk consumers in a bid to curb wastage. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Tuesday made aerators compulsory in taps used by bulk users by the end of the …

Bengaluru Karnataka Water Management Drinking Water Bwssb Consumers Installation Aerator

9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru water crisis | ‘Karnataka has not seen such a severe drought in 30-40 years’

The Hindu

Accusing some of politicising the water crisis in Bengaluru to criticise the government, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. These measures have helped in preventing tanker owners from fleecing people,” said Mr. Shivakumar, who is also the Water Resources Minister. Mr. Shivakumar added, “The government has decided to redrill dry borewells and sink more borewells besides seeking an agreement with farmers of …

Bengaluru Karnataka Tamil Nadu Water Shivakumar Borewells

9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Borewell at my house also dried up…’: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar amid water woes in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said more than 3000 borewells in Bengaluru, including the one at his house, have dried up amid the ongoing water crisis. Assuring that officials are working seriously to solve the state capital's water woes, the DCM said the government will try to provide water to the public at reasonable rates. Earlier, an …

Water Borewell Bengaluru Karnataka

1 year ago

Bengaluru seeing rise in SARI and influenza cases, especially after travel

The Hindu

Although the State Health Department stopped COVID bulletins in November, and has started posting weekly infectious disease reports on its website, the reports do not have COVID-19 data. “Currently, Karnataka is reconciling testing and positive cases reports through ICMR’s covid19cc portal that is used by the sample collection centres to enter data,” the sources informed. According to the 48th weekly …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka Bandh: Pro-Kannada Activists Detained Amid Cauvery Protests

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: Bengaluru police on Friday detained members of pro-Kannada organisations protesting over the Cauvery river water dispute near Attibele in Karnataka. Farmer unions and pro-Kannada organisations have called for a Karnataka Bandh today after the Cauvery Regulatory Committee ordered to release of 3000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. Amid a row over Cauvery River water sharing raging between Tamil …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru bandh: Police clamp prohibitory order

The Hindu

The city police have clamped prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code in the city for 24 hours starting Monday midnight, to prevent any untoward incident and violence during the Bengaluru Bandh on Tuesday. City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda said that the police personnel have been directed to ensure no one forces people to participate in the bandh …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Call for Karnataka Bandh to Oppose Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle

BENGALURU: Under the banner of Aam Aadmi Party, various farmers and pro-Kannada organisations have called for Bengaluru city bandh on September 26 to oppose water release to Tamil Nadu by the State Government. At a meeting held at Freedom Park in Bengaluru city on Saturday, leaders of various associations termed the orders of Cauvery Water Management Authority asking Karnataka to …

Bengaluru Tamil Nadu Water Congress State Government Tamil State

1 year, 3 months ago

Schools in Bengaluru to Likely Remain Closed Tomorrow Due to Transport Strike

News 18

A private transport strike in Bengaluru on Monday, September 11, is increasingly likely as a result of a lack of agreement between the Karnataka government and the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Auto-rickshaws, taxis and school buses are among the several private transportation services that are anticipated to be affected by the upcoming strike on Monday in Bengaluru. …

Bengaluru Transport Strike Schools Private Buses

1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka: Bengaluru airport's Terminal 2 to commence international operations from tomorrow

India TV News

Bengaluru airport: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru's Terminal 2 is set to commence its international operations, with the first flight scheduled on August 31. Passengers travelling on Singapore Airlines flight SQ508/SQ509 between Singapore and Bengaluru will be the first to experience the international zone of the new terminal, a BIAL statement said today. All international flights departing and arriving from 10.45 …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Activists, commuters give thumbs up to Karnataka government’s taxi and auto booking app proposal

The Hindu

The Karnataka government's plan to create a taxi and auto booking app has garnered positive responses from activists and commuters. Vinay Sreenivasa, member of Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike, suggested that while the idea holds promise, the government must consult with auto drivers to ensure a smooth implementation. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy had earlier said that the government had decided to …

Bengaluru Kerala Auto Drivers App Taxi

1 year, 5 months ago

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises T.N. CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu issue with Karnataka

The Hindu

The AIADMK’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday asked why Chief Minister M.K. Stalin fought shy of raising the Mekedatu issue with the Karnataka government or its Water Resources Minister, D.K. Addressing journalists in New Delhi, Mr. Palaniswami referred to the reception given by Mr. Shivakumar to Mr. Stalin recently in Bengaluru, and wondered why the Chief Minister did …

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Karnataka passes amendment bill to tighten property tax compliance in Bengaluru

Karnataka police arrest four in massive drug bust, recover 103 grams of MDMA worth ₹15 lakh

International cricket stadium to be built in Tumakuru within two years: G Parameshwara

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka cabinet approves 12,690 crore tunnel road project from Hebbal to Silk Board

Karnataka: Trains cancelled at Yesvantpur station due to foundation works

PhonePe founder apologises for comments on Karnataka's jobs-for-locals Bill

Karnataka to unveil country’s maiden GCC policy soon

Widespread rain expected in Bengaluru till July 8; Other parts of Karnataka till mid-July: IMD

Action initiated to revoke suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport: MEA

J P Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru police over social media post

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Bengaluru Rural key candidates: DK Suresh vs CN Manjunath. All you need to know

BJP and PM Modi consciously masking future of Bengaluru to woo investments to cities in Gujarat and UP: D.K. Suresh

Bengaluru water management body mandates tap aerators for bulk consumers, installation drive to begin March 21

Bengaluru water crisis | ‘Karnataka has not seen such a severe drought in 30-40 years’

‘Borewell at my house also dried up…’: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar amid water woes in Bengaluru

Bengaluru seeing rise in SARI and influenza cases, especially after travel

Karnataka Bandh: Pro-Kannada Activists Detained Amid Cauvery Protests

Bengaluru bandh: Police clamp prohibitory order

Call for Karnataka Bandh to Oppose Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu

Schools in Bengaluru to Likely Remain Closed Tomorrow Due to Transport Strike

Karnataka: Bengaluru airport's Terminal 2 to commence international operations from tomorrow

Activists, commuters give thumbs up to Karnataka government’s taxi and auto booking app proposal

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises T.N. CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu issue with Karnataka