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BBMP got 9,978 cr in 3 yrs, 30% works still pending
Public lectures by development economist Prof Venkatesh B Athreya in Christ University and IISc today
Speculation rife over film-star raids
The tax raids on big actors and producers has sent shock waves in the Kannada film industry. Insiders suspect two recent blockbusters---KGF and The Villain---drew the attention of the income tax department to those in the film business in Bengaluru.
The aim is to ensure that there is no elephant-human conflict. Since its an all-young tusker group, extra caution needs to be taken, the official added.
Petrol in Karnataka will cost Rs 70.84 a litre and diesel Rs 64.66 a litre (may vary slightly in different cities depending on transportation cost) and will come into immediate effect.
A herd of tuskers trying to migrate from Bannerghatta towards Tamil Nadu caused mass panic among commuters at the NICE junction in Kengeri.
Among the eight BBMP zones, the south zone is the best when it comes to implementation of tobacco control-related laws.
Cover up to beat the chill
GST evasion led to raids, says Sambargi
On Friday, Prashanth said I-T raids on Sandalwood stars are based on a solid tip-off from GST vigilance team and quoted various reasons on how the industry is avoiding GST.
Need more women in science for research quality: Murthy
India needs to create an environment conducive for qualified, bright women researchers to continue their pursuit in the field of science to improve the quality of research in the country, Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy said here.