Kerosene 'mafia' runs out of gas! In a big blow to kerosene black market in Bangalore, the Food and Civil Supplies department has plugged the illegal diversion of subsidised kerosene to the tune of 500 kilo litre (5 lakh litre) every month, which was actually meant for the benefit of poor under Public Distribution System (PDS).
Rain wreaks havoc in City Several areas in the City, especially the low-lying areas, were inundated following heavy rains on Wednesday night.
School clerk in CoD net The CoD sleuths have arrested Basavaraj Rudrappa Bidadalli, (43), a resident of Hasvi village, Sorab taluk, Shimoga district and kingpin in the appointment of 53 fake teachers.
BBMP drive against hoardings "You should have issued notice first...," was the cry of many shoppers on 80ft road in Koramangala when BBMP East zone staff arrived on Wednesday to remove unauthorised advertisement hoardings.
Civic bodies all set for 'green Ganeshotsav' Ganesha Chaturthi is round the corner and the civic bodies are gearing up to ensure a Green Ganeshotsav -- while the public celebrate "Ganesha banda kai kadabu tinda," with Ganesha idols, modaks and festive pandals.
BBMP staff pulling down unauthorised hoardings on 80-Ft Road, Koramangala. East zone joint commissioner S N Nagaraj, chief engineer Srinivas and executive engineer K T Nagaraj are supervising operations. DH Photo
The power game in Karnataka is headed for a climax. In October, the credibility of JD(S) will be put to test when it has to hand over power to BJP. Will the JD(S) do so? If yes, will B S Yediyurappa become the chief minister?
Deccan Herald invited readers to send in their predictions. Many argued that JD(S) would hand over the baton to BJP, but it would still be advantageous to JD(S) in the new dispensation.
Others were sure that BJP won’t gain power but will win public sympathy.
