Rain stops, but woes remain Battered roads, snapped power supply, flooded neighbourhoods... woes continued to pour in from residents of Bangalores rain-hit pockets on Sunday. Grappling with the rain aftermath, BBMP has taken up damage control by demolishing encroachments on storm water drains.
ROWDY HACKED TO DEATH A rowdy-sheeter was hacked to death by a gang of five on Saturday. He has been identified as Venkatesh (31), a resident of Katriguppe Bhuvaneshwarinagar....
Ganesha a superstar, chant devotees At Ulsoor Tank, 25,000 idols were immersed on the first day and 3,000 on the second day. Due to heavy crowds on the first day, cranes were brought to immerse idols. Police have made special arrangements on Sept 19 and 23 as huge crowds are expected on these days.
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.
