Read our story: HDK refuses to apologise for "shoot mercilessly" remark
Embroiled in a row over his "shoot mercilessly" remarks, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday rejected the opposition demand for an apology over his comments, saying he was an "emotional person." Read more
17:11
In case you missed it! Here is the video behind HDK's controversy
#WATCH Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy caught on cam telling someone on the phone 'He(murdered JDS leader Prakash) was a good man, I don't know why did they murder him. Kill them (assailants) mercilessly in a shootout, no problem. (24.12.18) pic.twitter.com/j42dqiRs0a
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy: That isn't a big issue,that's human tendency, in that kind of situation, any human being will react like that, I have clarified it already, that’s why I changed the word also, I’m an emotional person. pic.twitter.com/Qflm7sjCt9
Read our story: CM’s ‘shoot mercilessly’ remark kicks up a controversy
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy courted controversy over his remarks after the killing of a JD(S) leader in Maddur, triggering a backlash from his political rivals on Tuesday Read more
16:22
RTI activist Narasimhamurthy on filing complaint against Karnataka CM in Human Rights Commision
RTI activist Narasimhamurthy on filing complaint against Karnataka CM in Human Rights Commision: The CM told police officials to shoot the culprits. In our country, there's law & constitution. Procedure of law should be followed, the CM cannot give such statements. pic.twitter.com/x8PG2NLL0S
Announcement about seminar on the response of streamflow to urban development at IISc Bangalore
I am giving a seminar on the response of streamflow to urban development at IISc Bangalore @iiscbangalore Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research on January 1 at 4 pm
March to end sexual violence against women and children in Bengaluru today! The march is a 10,000 km national effort covering 200 districts in 24 states/UTs in India.
Some of our recent stories on air pollution in Bengaluru & Karnataka
Pollution board books citizens for garbage dumping KSPCB officials on Wednesdayinspected Hoskote taluk, only to be welcomed by piles of garbage. Agitated by this, the officials have booked cases against the wrongdoers. Read more
Bad air: wake up, Karnataka Karnataka has the worst air quality among southern Indian states, a study published in the prestigious medical journal Lancet has found. And it is claiming many lives. Around 95 people out of every 1 lakh population in the state are dying due to toxic air. This is higher than the national average of 90 deaths per 1 lakh population.
11 yrs on, KSPCB helpless in tackling air pollution
Even after setting up threeexpert committees in thepast 11 years and finding little success in addressing the deteriorating air quality, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has now set up the fourth committee at the behest of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Read more
35% outdoor workers show restrictive lung capacity
Nearly 35% of outdoor workers including KSRTC drivers and roadside hawkers who are exposed to air pollution have shown restricted lung capacity, according to a recent study.
In South India, Karnataka has worst air quality In south India, Karnataka has the worst quality of air that kills 95 persons out of every 100,000 population, says India's first comprehensive state-wide estimates of deaths, disease burden, and life expectancy reduction associated with air pollution.
Sagarika Ghose in the city to promte her book 'Why I Am A Liberal'
Good people of Bengaluru, great to be in your lovely city! Do drop in for my two book events on #WhyIAmALiberal on Thursday & Friday. Look fwd to seeing you 🙏 pic.twitter.com/wUgaJzW7f7
Making paperless offices a reality, the state government has brought in several e-initiatives to simplify the administrative process. Read more
11:54
Transferable Development Rights to be revised
In yet another attempt to pace up developmental works in the city, and keep the land losers happy, the state government is now working to revise the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) scheme, and increase it from the existing 2 to 3 times the value of the property (guidance value). Read more
11:52
Panathur Lake to get a fresh lease of life soon
It looks like the Panathur Lake will get a fresh lease of life, as the civic body has taken up the rejuvenation work of the waterbody. Read more
11:45
Dedicated cycle parking hubs soon at 271 locations
Moving closer to extending the ambitious Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) system, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has identified spots for setting up cycle parking hubs at 271 locations in Central, North and East Bengaluru. A tender facilitating the construction of cycle parking hubs costing Rs 7.72 crore was rolled out by the corporation a few days ago. Read more
11:42
40 urban centres to be set up for the homeless by March
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is planning to set up around 40 permanent shelters across the city for the homeless people by next winter. This would come as a huge relief for the thousands sleeping out in the open on the streets and pavements of Bengaluru. Read more
11:36
Service provider staff cheat Amazon of Rs 70 Lakh via refund policy
The Indian arm of the global e-commerce company Amazon has filed a criminal case against four employees of one of its delivery service providers, accusing them of cheating itofRs 69.61 lakh by misusing the product refund policy. Read more
11:38
One side of Sirsi Circle flyover shut from today
Commuters using the Sirsi Circle flyover should gear up for a bit of congestion over the next four months as the repair will begin on Wednesday. Read more
11:34
Traffic woes mount as govt ducks sustainability
A year after citizensbroke thegovernment’sresolve to build a steel flyover in the city, 2018witnessed more people coming together to oppose the proposed elevated corridor. Paradoxically, for the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition, the elevated corridor is the only solution to ease the traffic congestion. Read more
11:25
Traffic update
LOTS OF SLOW TRAFFIC in the following locations:
10th Main Road
towards Banaswadi Road/Banaswadi Main Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:10 km/h
12Th Cross Road
towards Hosur Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:13 km/h
13Th Cross Road
towards Sankey Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:10 km/h
17th Cross Road
towards 27th Main Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:7 km/h
1st Main Road
towards NH-4/Jaymahal Main Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:10 km/h
2nd Cross Road
towards Kasturi Nagar 1st Main Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:23 km/h
2nd Main Road/Gowthampuram Main Road
towards Cambridge Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:8 km/h
30th Cross Road
towards Kanakapura Main Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:9 km/h
4th Cross Road
towards Thavarekere Main Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:7 km/h
4th Main Road
towards Kanakapura Main Road/3rd Cross Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:12 km/h
7th Main Road
towards Sarjapur Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:14 km/h
80 Feet Road
towards Outer Ring Road/Tumkur Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:8 km/h
80th Feet Road
towards 100 Feet Ring Road/Outer Ring Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:11 km/h
Airport Road
towards Airport Exit Road (North)
Delay:2 min
Current speed:10 km/h
10:56
Good morning Bengaluru! Here's your post Xmas weather update:
Brace for a sunny day with a chance of a gentle breeze!
HDK launched a new police patrol vehicle today! Deputy CM Parameshwara also present.
Read our story: HDK refuses to apologise for "shoot mercilessly" remark
Embroiled in a row over his "shoot mercilessly" remarks, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday rejected the opposition demand for an apology over his comments, saying he was an "emotional person."
Read more
In case you missed it! Here is the video behind HDK's controversy
HDK responds to 'shootout' controversy
Read our story: CM’s ‘shoot mercilessly’ remark kicks up a controversy
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy courted controversy over his remarks after the killing of a JD(S) leader in Maddur, triggering a backlash from his political rivals on Tuesday
Read more
RTI activist Narasimhamurthy on filing complaint against Karnataka CM in Human Rights Commision
Weather update!
Announcement about seminar on the response of streamflow to urban development at IISc Bangalore
March to end sexual violence against women and children in Bengaluru today! The march is a 10,000 km national effort covering 200 districts in 24 states/UTs in India.
Some of our recent stories on air pollution in Bengaluru & Karnataka
Pollution board books citizens for garbage dumping
KSPCB officials on Wednesdayinspected Hoskote taluk, only to be welcomed by piles of garbage. Agitated by this, the officials have booked cases against the wrongdoers.
Read more
Bad air: wake up, Karnataka
Karnataka has the worst air quality among southern Indian states, a study published in the prestigious medical journal Lancet has found. And it is claiming many lives. Around 95 people out of every 1 lakh population in the state are dying due to toxic air. This is higher than the national average of 90 deaths per 1 lakh population.
Read more
11 yrs on, KSPCB helpless in tackling air pollution
Even after setting up threeexpert committees in thepast 11 years and finding little success in addressing the deteriorating air quality, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has now set up the fourth committee at the behest of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
Read more
35% outdoor workers show restrictive lung capacity
Nearly 35% of outdoor workers including KSRTC drivers and roadside hawkers who are exposed to air pollution have shown restricted lung capacity, according to a recent study.
Read more
In South India, Karnataka has worst air quality
In south India, Karnataka has the worst quality of air that kills 95 persons out of every 100,000 population, says India's first comprehensive state-wide estimates of deaths, disease burden, and life expectancy reduction associated with air pollution.
Read more
Air pollution concerns in Bengaluru
Sagarika Ghose in the city to promte her book 'Why I Am A Liberal'
Now, get your documents e-attested
Making paperless offices a reality, the state government has brought in several e-initiatives to simplify the administrative process.
Read more
Transferable Development Rights to be revised
In yet another attempt to pace up developmental works in the city, and keep the land losers happy, the state government is now working to revise the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) scheme, and increase it from the existing 2 to 3 times the value of the property (guidance value).
Read more
Panathur Lake to get a fresh lease of life soon
It looks like the Panathur Lake will get a fresh lease of life, as the civic body has taken up the rejuvenation work of the waterbody.
Read more
Dedicated cycle parking hubs soon at 271 locations
Moving closer to extending the ambitious Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) system, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has identified spots for setting up cycle parking hubs at 271 locations in Central, North and East Bengaluru. A tender facilitating the construction of cycle parking hubs costing Rs 7.72 crore was rolled out by the corporation a few days ago.
Read more
40 urban centres to be set up for the homeless by March
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is planning to set up around 40 permanent shelters across the city for the homeless people by next winter. This would come as a huge relief for the thousands sleeping out in the open on the streets and pavements of Bengaluru.
Read more
Service provider staff cheat Amazon of Rs 70 Lakh via refund policy
The Indian arm of the global e-commerce company Amazon has filed a criminal case against four employees of one of its delivery service providers, accusing them of cheating itofRs 69.61 lakh by misusing the product refund policy.
Read more
One side of Sirsi Circle flyover shut from today
Commuters using the Sirsi Circle flyover should gear up for a bit of congestion over the next four months as the repair will begin on Wednesday.
Read more
Traffic woes mount as govt ducks sustainability
A year after citizensbroke thegovernment’sresolve to build a steel flyover in the city, 2018witnessed more people coming together to oppose the proposed elevated corridor. Paradoxically, for the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition, the elevated corridor is the only solution to ease the traffic congestion.
Read more
Traffic update
LOTS OF SLOW TRAFFIC in the following locations:
10th Main Road
towards Banaswadi Road/Banaswadi Main Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:10 km/h
12Th Cross Road
towards Hosur Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:13 km/h
13Th Cross Road
towards Sankey Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:10 km/h
17th Cross Road
towards 27th Main Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:7 km/h
1st Main Road
towards NH-4/Jaymahal Main Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:10 km/h
2nd Cross Road
towards Kasturi Nagar 1st Main Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:23 km/h
2nd Main Road/Gowthampuram Main Road
towards Cambridge Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:8 km/h
30th Cross Road
towards Kanakapura Main Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:9 km/h
4th Cross Road
towards Thavarekere Main Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:7 km/h
4th Main Road
towards Kanakapura Main Road/3rd Cross Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:12 km/h
7th Main Road
towards Sarjapur Road
Delay:2 min
Current speed:14 km/h
80 Feet Road
towards Outer Ring Road/Tumkur Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:8 km/h
80th Feet Road
towards 100 Feet Ring Road/Outer Ring Road
Delay:1 min
Current speed:11 km/h
Airport Road
towards Airport Exit Road (North)
Delay:2 min
Current speed:10 km/h
Good morning Bengaluru! Here's your post Xmas weather update:
Brace for a sunny day with a chance of a gentle breeze!