Rain dampens weekend in City
Heavy rains lashed Bangalore City on Saturday night disrupting normal life. Several low-lying areas were water logged and traffic movement was thrown out of gear on several roads.
An autorickshaw is stuck under a tree that fell after heavy rain, off Bellary Road in Bangalore.
Direct poll for mayor proposed A mayor directly elected by the people, a separate new legislation for BBMP and establishment of a Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) for Bangalore region.
MANURE FOR THOUGHT
State faces fertiliser crunch Karnataka is heading towards a severe shortage of chemical fertilisers. With many fertiliser-manufacturing companies unable to purchase raw materials owing to their high cost, the availability of stocks has touched the rock bottom across the State.
Railtel to offer internet service
Railtel, a public sector organisation under the Railways taking care of the transport behemoths telecommunication aspects, is now planning to exploit its vast reach by providing high speed broadband connectivity.
Chinese military patrols the streets in the Tibetan capital Lhasa on Saturday, a day after violent protests broke out against Beijing rule. China said that 10 people had been burnt to death during the unrest. The riots echoed world over with demonstrations against China at UN Headquarters, New York, Sydney, Kathmandu and other places.
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Karnataka is heading towards a severe shortage of chemical fertilisers. With many fertiliser-manufacturing companies unable to purchase raw materials owing to their high cost, the availability of stocks has touched the rock bottom across the State. 
