'Rain likely to increase in the coming weeks' In July, Bangalore on the other hand has recorded more than double the normal rainfall, i.e. 264.3 mm against the normal rainfall of 110 mm.
WEATHER REPORT
More rains for City Officials from Meteorological Department said with the south-west monsoon having covered the State, the City would remain generally cloudy and receive spells of light rain towards evening/night on Wednesday too.
Panel on water 'hunt' To meet the demands of Bangalore, the government has constituted an expert committee to find new sources of water.
CRIME BEAT
6 students held for robbery The accused were PU students at MES College at BTM Layout. Police said they would accost college students, threaten them with a knife and rob them of their jewellry and mobile phones.
BDA to hand over major layouts to BBMP for maintenance As per the Government Order dated May 5, 2007, the Bangalore Development Authority will hand over all major layouts to Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike for maintenance.
Family members consoling Subashini Vasanth, wife of Col Vasanth who was killed in an encounter at Jammu, at their residence in Bangalore on Tuesday. DH photo.
The government has taken a decision to ban smoking in work places, and also in homes if the maids object. Is it possible to implement the ban?
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