Revanna shifted to prison in Bengaluru
The ex-Minister has been remanded in judicial custody for seven days
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Karnataka sex scandal: HD Revanna sent to judicial custody till May 14
Bengaluru: The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) in Bengaluru sent JD-S MLA H.D. Revanna to judicial custody till May 14 in connection with a case of kidnapping a victim of alleged sexual assault by his son and the partys sitting MP from Hassan, Prajwal Revanna. H.D. Revanna, the son of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Worlds biggest sexual abuse case: Congress on charges against Prajwal Revanna
Bengaluru: MP Prajwal Revanna is facing allegations in the worlds biggest sexual abuse case, the ruling Congress in Karnataka alleged on Wednesday and claimed that attempts are on to cover up the scandal by diverting attention towards the release of explicit videos and those behind it. The claims were made by four ministers of Chief Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka minister rejects demand for CBI probe in cases against Prajwal
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Wednesday turned down former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's demand for a CBI probe into the sexual harassment case against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna. He said the state government's CID is competent enough to investigate the case. Kumaraswamy had raised over 100 questions. I cannot answer all of them. He had asked for the CBI probe, which we will not do. The SIT is competent. I have said that we will get a proper investigation done, the Home Minister said. According to Parameshwara, three people have been arrested so far in a case related to kidnapping of a woman, who is a mother of three, in which Holenarasipura JD(S) MLA and Prajwal's father H D Revanna is also an accused and presently in the jail serving the judicial custody. Revanna is the son of former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda. His son Prajwal, who is under investigation for multiple cases of sexual harassment of women, has reportedly fled the country and is absconding. Regarding the progress in the investigation, the home minister said three people have been arrested, including Revanna and his aide Sathish Babanna. He declined to share the details of the third person saying that disclosing the name would affect the investigation. To a question whether there will be any investigation against those who leaked the videos, Parameshwara said, We do not wish to hide anything. The probe will also cover the circulation of the pen drive. Kumaraswamy has alleged that policemen have distributed it. Which police distributed it and where, are the aspects we have to look into. The SIT will decide whether to issue any notice to Kumaraswamy on his charges, Parameshwara explained. He said the government trusts the SIT and will wait for its report to be submitted. On Kumaraswamy's demand to investigate Rahul Gandhi for his statement that 400 women were raped, Parameshwara said that it would be the decision of the SIT. On not arresting Karthik Gowda, driver of Prajwal Revanna, who is believed to have had the pen drive containing explicit videos allegedly involving the MP and several women, Parameshwara said there should be clear evidence to arrest someone. Until we receive evidence, we cannot arrest Karthik or Devaraje Gowda (BJP leader), the minister said. On giving protection to Karthik or Devaraje Gowda, Parameshwara said that protection would be extended only to the women who were victims and nobody else.
Appointment of Muslim to Avimukteshwara temple committee sparks political storm in Karnataka
In Bengaluru Rural district, the decision by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government on Wednesday to include a non-Hindu member in the Avimukteshwara Brahmotsava Committee at Hoskote Fort has ignited a fierce debate in Karnataka's political arena.
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BJP Leaders JP Nadda, Amit Malviya Summoned By Bengaluru Police Over Controversial Post
Bengaluru Police summoned BJP leader JP Nadda and the partys IT cell head Amit Malviya over a controversial post shared on X by the partys state unit.
The BJP leaders have been given seven days to appear before the investigating officer for questioning
Nexon DCA abruptly shifts to neutral when driving; Have a few questions
BHPian red_hot_punto recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I'm going to talk about the Abrupt, automatic transition of drive mode from Drive to Neutral when the new Nexon facelift 2K24 DCA was on the move! Hope this is the right place to share the below information. A week back last Sunday 24th March, my friend was driving from his home town Murudeshwar back to Bengaluru in his brand new 2K24 Nexon DCA facelift model bought on Feb 14. So the car was just 38 days on the roads with occasional use for just learning. Below are his own words: We were heading towards Bangalore from Murudeshwar via Shivamogga on a Sunday 24th March. Just after our journey of covering around 130 km while the car was on the move, the gear came to Neutral automatically and the accelerator was not working. It happened near the ghat section before Sagar. There we turned off the ignition completely and restarted after 10 minutes, then the car started working and with Drive mode it went for 80km and again while from Running mode changed to city, then to sports and later to economy mode automatically on its own and abruptly came to Neutral. l! The transmission unit was completely locked while the car was running. With God's grace, the road was free and we were able to park the car next to the road. Further tries to restart went in vain. And luckily it all happened at noon. Then we started contacting the showroom where the vehicle was purchased. Since it was Sunday they said no service person was available so contact the toll-free number directly. Later I contacted the toll-free number and the vehicle was towed to the nearest service centre. Initially, Tata wanted to provide transportation for only 50kms where Bengaluru was still 270 km away. But later agreed to provide transportation for the family including a small kid to reach Bangalore only after some harsh exchange of words. We reached Bangalore post midnight. Imagine the situation if we would have got stuck in the ghats where the network would be very low or if the time had happened in the middle of the night! Got an update from the service centre after 1 week. They mentioned that 2 engine components are malfunctioning: the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) & ABS (not sure how ABS is related to this). They ordered from TATA MOTORS and said it would take another 10 days to repair the vehicle. Now the big questions below:What would have been the consequence if the acceleration failure had crept in right at the time of overtaking with another vehicle approaching from the opposite side at high speed?Considering my friend is a newbie, how he would have handled such a critical failure during an uphill ascent?How confidently he can overtake in the future even if gets the vehicle repairedHow trustworthy is Tata when it comes to reliabilityCan someone think of night drives after such a harsh experience?Is the problem unique with DCAs alone and is not mature and reliable enough?How long has DCA technology been in use worldwideCan something similar happen with the manuals from TataHe is yet to get the vehicle back. Can someone suggest what guarantee he should get from the Tatas before he takes the delivery? Whether it should be in writing? Highly appreciate any suggestion regarding the matter. Below are some pics: Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.
J P Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru police over social media post
BENGALURU: Bengaluru Police has summoned BJP President J P Nadda and the party's IT cell head Amit Malviya in connection with a social media post allegedly intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate, officials said on Wednesday. They have been asked to join the probe at the High Grounds police station here. For the purpose of investigation of the said case, you are hereby directed to appear before the undersigned investigation officer at 11 am at High grounds police station within seven days of receipt of this notice, the summons read. The move comes after an FIR was registered against Nadda, Malviya and BJP's Karnataka unit chief B Y Vijayendra in connection with a social media post following a complaint filed by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) with the Election Commission and police on May 5 alleging violation of the model code of conduct. They were booked under sections of Representation of People Act and section 505 (2) (Statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes) of the Indian Penal Code, a senior police officer said. MCC violation: FIR registered against Nadda, Amit Malviya and Vijayendra over social media post In the complaint, the KPCC cited the video uploaded on social media platform 'X' by the official account of Karnataka State BJP which, it alleged, is operated by Malviya, on instructions of Nadda and Vijayendra, BJP State President and Social Media incharge- Karnataka BJP, on May 4. The said video posted on social media featured animated characters of (Congress leader) Rahul Gandhi and (Chief Minister) Siddaramaiah. In the clip, SC, ST and OBC community are portrayed as eggs in a nest and it also suggested Rahul Gandhi planting a big egg labelled as Muslim community. It is projected as though funds are being fed to the chick depicting the Muslim community, which then kicks out SC, ST and OBC community, it alleged. The act of the accused person (s) is to wantonly provoke rioting and promote enmity between different religions and is prejudicial to maintenance of harmony apart from intimidating members of SC/ST community not to vote for particular candidate and causing enmity against members of SC/ST community, the complaint alleged.
BJP leaders J P Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru police for social media post
BJP leaders J P Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru police for social media post Bengaluru Police has summoned BJP President J P Nadda and the party's IT cell head Amit Malviya in connection with a social media post allegedly intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate, officials said on Wednesday. They have been asked to join the probe at the High grounds police station here. For the purpose of investigation of the said case, you are hereby directed to appear before the undersigned investigation officer at 11 am at High grounds police station within seven days of receipt of this notice, the summons read. The move comes after an FIR was registered against Nadda, Malviya and BJP's Karnataka unit chief B Y Vijayendra in connection with a social media following a complaint filed by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) with the Election Commission and police on May 5 alleging violation of model code of conduct. They were booked under sections of Representation of People Act and section 505 (2) (Statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes) of the Indian Penal Code, a senior police officer said. In the complaint, the KPCC cited the video uploaded on social media platform 'X' by the official account of Karnataka State BJP which, it alleged, is operated by Malviya, on instructions of Nadda and Vijayendra, BJP State President and Social Media incharge- Karnataka BJP, on May 4. ''The said video posted on social media featured animated characters of (Congress leader) Rahul Gandhi and (Chief Minister) Siddaramaiah. In the clip, SC, ST and OBC community are portrayed as ''eggs'' in a nest and it also suggested Rahul Gandhi planting a big egg labelled as Muslim community. It is projected as though funds are being fed to the chick depicting the Muslim community, which then kicks out SC, ST and OBC community,'' it alleged. ''The act of the accused person (s) is to wantonly provoke rioting and promote enmity between different religions and is prejudicial to maintenance of harmony apart from intimidating members of SC/ST community not to vote for particular candidate and causing enmity against members of SC/ST community,'' the complaint alleged.
K'taka cops summon BJP chief Nadda over controversial post on X
Karnataka Police has summoned BJP National President JP Nadda and party member Amit Malviya to appear at Bengaluru's High Grounds police station within a week regarding a tweet shared by BJP Karnataka. The tweet in question is said to have targeted the SC/ST community. Earlier, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) had urged the Election Commission to take action against JP Nadda and other BJP leaders for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.
HD Revanna Remanded to Week Judicial Custody in Abduction of Woman Case
Bengaluru : The 17th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Judge Ravindranath Kattimani on Wednesday remanded Janata Dal Secular (JDS) MLA and former minister H.D. Revanna to 7 days judicial custody in connection with the alleged abduction of a woman. Following the judicial custody awarded to him by the Court , Revanna, incumbent Holenarsipura MLA, was sent to Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, Bengaluru city. However, his bail plea is coming up for hearing tomorrow (Thursday). Revanna is charged with abduction of a woman who is said alleged to have been one of the victims of sexual exploitation by his son and Hassan Lok Sabha member Prajwal Revanna. After some of the video clips of the allegations of sexual exploitation of a series of women went viral in public (April 24 this year), Prajwal fled the country and a blue corner notice against him has been issued by Interpol officials. Earlier, Revanna was taken into custody on last Saturday by sleuths of Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigating a series of sexual exploitation of women by Prajwal Revanna. In one of the complaints to the police, both father and son have been named accused as per the complaint of a victim. The complaint has been registered at Holenarsipura town police station. In another complaint against Revanna, a 20-year-old youth H.D. Raju, a resident of Hebbalu Koppalu in Krishnaraja Nagar taluk of Mysuru district alleged that his mother, who had earlier worked at the residence of Revanna in Holenarsipura town of Hassan district, has been missing and kept in an unknown location at the behest of JDS MLA by one of his close aide Satish Babu. Satish Babu has also been arrested by the police. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stated to have appointed two additional Special Public Prosecutors-senior advocate Ashok Nayak and Jayana Kothari, to handle cases related to alleged sexual atrocities against women by Prajwal Revanna which are under investigations by the sleuths of SIT under Criminal Investigation Department. The move to include two additional Special Public Prosecutors to handle cases related to sexual atrocities is to strengthen the legal team, said the Chief Minister.
Bengaluru Police Summons JP Nadda, Amit Malviya Over BJP's 'Objectionable Post'
The police action came following a complaint lodged by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) with the Election Commission and police on Sunday alleging violation of model code of conduct
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JP Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru Police over 'objectionable post'
JP Nadda Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru Police over objectionable post
Peninsula Land Secures Rs 150 Crore Funding to Establish Rs 765 Crore Real Estate Platform
Peninsula Land Secures Rs 150 Crore Funding to Establish Rs 765 Crore Real Estate Platform Realty firm Peninsula Land Ltd on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 150 crore through the issue of debentures and will also set up Rs 765 crore platform to develop projects. In a regulatory filing, the company informed that it has raised the amount through the issue of optionally convertible debentures (convertible into equity shares). The investment is being made by Arsenio Strategies, which is an affiliate of Alpha Alternative Holdings, a asset management firm. The company is also setting up a Rs 765 crore real estate platform with Alpha Alternatives and Delta Corp Ltd. The platform will be the parties' exclusive vehicle to undertake residential re-development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and plotted development in and around the MMR, Alibaug, Khopoli, Karjat and Pune. The platform is proposed to be funded with an aggregate amount of up to Rs 765 crores. Alpha Alternatives, Peninsula Land Ltd and Delta Corp propose to contribute up to an aggregate of Rs 450 crore, Rs 225 crore and Rs 90 crore, respectively. Peninsula Land will also be the exclusive development manager for all platform projects. Rajeev Piramal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Peninsula Land, said, '' This announcement marks a new chapter in our growth story and is in line with our strategic roadmap to establish a position of leadership in the asset classes we pursue.'' This new platform will leverage the combined expertise of all parties in project selection, funding and development to unlock the value that exists in real estate. Peninsula Land has projects spanning Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Lonavala, Nashik, and Goa. To date, Peninsula Land has delivered over 10.6 million square feet of real estate across key Indian cities.
JD(S) MLA H D Revanna remanded to judicial custody till May 14 in woman kidnap case
JD(S) MLA Revanna remanded to judicial custody till May 14 in woman kidnap case
BENGALURU: Karnataka JD(S) MLA and former Minister H D Revanna, who is facing kidnapping charges, was remanded to judicial custody till May 14 by a Magisterial court here on Wednesday. Also, his bail petition before a sessions court has been posted for Thursday. After the completion of four days of police custody, the 66-year-old Revanna, son of JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, was produced before an Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate. Zero tolerance for Prajwal Revannas: PM Modi on sexual assault case
Trans voters feel sense of empowerment
Members of Bengaluru's transgender community, including Soumya A and Ankita, felt empowered and included in the electoral process. Shridhar Arman shared an emotional first voting experience, while Rakshitha Malikarjuna and Mounika expressed validation and pride in voting.
Obscene video case: Why wasnt victim produced before judge, asks Kumaraswamy
Obscene video case: Why wasnt victim produced before judge, asks Kumaraswamy Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister and JD(S) state chief H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday questioned the Congress government over its failure to produce the victim, who was kidnapped and later rescued, in the obscene video case before a judge. Speaking to reporters here, Kumaraswamy said, [] The post Obscene video case: Why wasnt victim produced before judge, asks Kumaraswamy appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
IPL 2024: PBKS, RCB clash in bid to stay alive
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Indegene IPO subscribed 33 times on Day 3 so far; QIB portion booked over 74x
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Gift Caravan in Bengaluru offers free toys, clothes, and enables gadget swapping
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Lok Sabha polls done, politicians brace for 3 more elections
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Texas-based techie casts vote in Davanagere
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Cabin Crew Shortage Forces AI Express to Cancel 80 Flights, Leaving Passengers Stranded
Cabin Crew Shortage Forces AI Express to Cancel 80 Flights, Leaving Passengers Stranded Air India Express has cancelled more than 80 flights since Tuesday night with a section of senior cabin crew reporting sick to protest against alleged mismanagement at the Tata Group-owned airline, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at various airports in the country. Scores of Air India Express passengers, mostly scheduled to travel to the Gulf nations, protested at airports in Kerala against last-minute flight cancellations. Some of them claimed that they were informed about the cancellations after the completion of security checks. On Wednesday, sources told PTI that more than 200 cabin crew are believed to have reported sick to protest against the alleged mismanagement at the airline. The cabin crew shortage has resulted in the cancellation of at least more than 80 flights since Tuesday night and scores of flights were delayed. Flight disruptions are happening at various airports, including Kochi, Calicut, Delhi and Bengaluru, they added. An Air India Express spokesperson said the airline is engaging with the cabin crew members to understand the reasons for reporting sick and also apologised for the flight disruptions. Discontent has been brewing among a section of the cabin crew at the low-cost carrier for some time now, especially after the start of the process to merge AIX Connect, formerly AirAsia India, with itself. The sources also said there was chaos at some airports due to the sudden cancellation of flights, including to overseas destinations. The airline is to operate 360 daily flights during the summer schedule that started in the last week of March. ''A section of our cabin crew has reported sick at the last minute, starting last night, resulting in flight delays and cancellations. ''While we are engaging with the crew to understand the reasons behind these occurrences, our teams are actively addressing this issue to minimise any inconvenience caused to our guests as a result,'' the Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement. Apologising to the customers for the ''unexpected disruption'', the spokesperson said those impacted by the cancellations will be offered a full refund or complimentary rescheduling to another date. Late last month, a union representing a section of the Air India Express cabin crew alleged that the airline is being mismanaged and there is a lack of equality in the treatment of the staff. Air India Express Employees Union (AIXEU), a registered union, which claims to represent around 300 cabin crew members, mostly seniors, had also alleged that mismanagement of the affairs has affected the morale of the employees. The development at Air India Express comes a month after Tata Group full-service carrier Vistara witnessed pilot woes, forcing it to temporarily cut down capacity by 10 per cent or 25-30 flights daily. On Wednesday, a woman passenger, who was to travel from Kannur to Sharjah with twin babies and her husband on an Air India Express flight, said she has to rejoin work on May 9, but the airline was offering her a flight from Kochi only on May 10. ''What would be the point in me travelling on May 10? If I do not reach there before May 9, my boss will say not to come and I will lose my job,'' she told the media. ''Guests flying with us today are requested to check if their flight is affected, before heading to the airport,'' the airline spokesperson said. As part of consolidating its airline business, Tata Group is merging Air India Express and AIX Connect, as well as Vistara with Air India.
Karnataka records 70.41 pc voter turnout amidst sweltering heat
Bengaluru: As the mercury soared to a blistering 45 degrees Celsius in certain pockets of Karnataka, the state bore witness to a remarkable display of civic duty during the third phase of Lok Sabha elections across 14 constituencies. Despite the scorching heat, Karnataka boasted a commendable 70.41% voter turnout by 10 am on Wednesday, surpassing []
Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival
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Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar slams Kumaraswamy over obscene video scandal - Suryaa Telugu News
Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar slams Kumaraswamy over obscene video scandal Suryaa Telugu News
Shivakumar slams Kumaraswamy over obscene video scandal
Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress chief and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday slammed former CM and JD(S) state chief H.D. Kumaraswamy over the alleged obscene video scandal. Speaking to reporters in Chikkamagaluru, Shivakumar said, If Kumaraswamy has any shame left, he should first meet the families of victims of the alleged sex scandal and pacify Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Interactive OLV boosts click-through rates by 377% compared to standard OLV ads: VDO.AI report
VDO.AI recently conducted a comprehensive study to assess the impact of interactive OLV ads. In comparison to traditional OLV formats, the study unveiled a 377% surge in click-through rates (CTR) for interactive OLV ads. With a focus on key demographics and premium website publishers, the campaign garnered an average of 1,000,000 impressions. The study was launched across five major metropolitan areas, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. While conventional OLV ads offer basic functions like play, pause, and rewind, they often lack the rich interactive elements required to fully engage audiences. The key highlights of the report include: Enhanced Click-Through Rate (CTR): The substantial 377% increase in CTR for interactive OLV ads suggests a heightened likelihood of viewers engaging with interactive components embedded within the ad. Shift in Viewer Behavior: Interactive OLV saw a 4X increase in CTR, indicating that viewers interacting with the dynamic features were more open to the brand's messaging. Moving Beyond Awareness: Interactive OLV compels viewers to take action, enabling brands to drive measurable outcomes beyond mere visibility. Improved ROI: By converting a larger portion of viewers into website visitors or customers, interactive OLV campaigns yield a superior return on investment when compared to standard OLV formats. Commenting on this rising trend, Amitt Sharma , CEO at VDO.AI, emphasized, The results of our study clearly demonstrate the power of interactive OLV ads in engaging viewers and driving click-through rates to unprecedented levels. Arjit Schdeva , CTO at VDO.AI, further added, The evolution of OLV towards interactive formats opens up a realm of possibilities for brands seeking to create immersive experiences that resonate with their target audience.
PBKS vs RCB: Dream11 Prediction, 58th Match, Dream11 Team, Indian Premier League 2024
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers BengaluruDream11 Prediction, IPL 2024 : The ongoing 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is a few matches away from the playoff stage. There are 6-7 teams that are fighting for four spots. Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru also have a slight chance, but that depends on the performances of other teams as well. The next match of the competition will be played between these two teams on Thursday. This game will be played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. It is a virtual knockout, as whoever loses this game will be out of the race. PBKS vs RCB: Match Details Match Date : May 09, 2023 (Thursday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala PBKS vs RCB: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can enjoy the live telecast of match no. 58 on their cable TV networks through Star Sports networks. The broadcast of the PBKS vs RCB clash will be available on the Jio Cinema app and its website. PBKS vs RCB: Head-to-Head Total Matches Played : 32 Punjab Kings : 17 Royal Challengers Bengaluru : 15 No Result : 0 PBKS vs RCB: Pitch Report The pitch in Dharamsala is a fast wicket where bowlers will get pace and bounce to play with. The average score at this venue is 152, and the team that bats second has a better record in T20s. Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Predicted Teams Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal PBKS vs RCB: Dream11 Team Wicket-keepers : Jonny Bairstow Batters : Virat Kohli (Captain), Faf du Plessis (Vice Captain), Shashank Singh All-rounder : Glenn Maxwell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Cameron Green Bowlers : Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj Dream11 Prediction :RCB is in great form right now, and PBKS is struggling at the moment. As a result, we predict RCB to win this game on Thursday. PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Today Match Prediction, Today Match PBKS vs RCB, PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Team, PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head record, Fantasy Cricket Tips, PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report, Today Cricket Match Prediction, Today Cricket Match, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of the match between Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For IPL 2024 Updates Disclaimer : The fantasy team is purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your Dream11 team.
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Sex videos: Court to decide on HD Revannas bail plea today; SIT awaits Prajwal Revannas arrival
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Air India Express flight cancellations leave Kerala passengers high and dry
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Hundreds of passengers who came to catch the Air India Express flights from three major airports in the state were left stranded due to the sudden cancellation of flights due to the staff protest, on Wednesday morning. As many as 12 flights were cancelled affecting trips to Sharjah, Abu Dabhi, Dubai, Muscat, Bahrain etc. Many of them missed connection flights from other airports due to these cancellations. Passengers of the Thiruvananthapuram - Sharjah flight came to know about the cancellation only after they waited for onboarding at the security gate. The passengers expressed their anguish at the sudden change in plans and the lack of response from Air India Express management in arranging alternate flights. Among those affected are those who face visa expiry, job interviews etc. Some of them explored tickets in other airlines at double the money. Flight Fiasco: Air India Express grapples with 70+ cancellations amidst cabin crew sick leave Anoop Govind, a finance professional, complained on social media that his parents would miss the international connection flight from Bengaluru after the flight from Thiruvananthapuram had been cancelled. Air India Express offered only a full refund or rescheduled the flight within 7 days. A section of our cabin crew has reported sick at the last minute, starting last night, resulting in flight delays and cancellations. While we are engaging with the crew to understand the reasons behind these occurrences, our teams are actively addressing this issue to minimise any inconvenience caused to our guests as a result. We sincerely apologise to our guests for this unexpected disruption and emphasise that this situation does not reflect the standard of service we strive to provide. Guests impacted by cancellations will be offered a full refund or complimentary rescheduling to another date. Guests flying with us today are requested to check if their flight is affected, before heading to the airport, Air India Express spokesperson. The operations of close to 80 international and domestic flights were affected from various airports as about 300 cabin crew reported sick, as a mark of protest, at the last minute.
DViO launches operations in Bengaluru
DViO, an independent full-stack growth marketing company has today announced the launch of its Bengaluru operations. This office marks DViOs third office in India and sixth globally which includes Doha, UAE and Saudi Arabia. Situated in the heart of Bangalore's tech hub, the new office is located in the world-class tech park Qube by SSG in Bellandur Ring Road. This prime location places DViO in close proximity to some of the largest consulting, entertainment and eCommerce companies providing an opportunity for synergistic partnerships and growth. The Bangalore office will serve as a hub for the agency's innovative digital marketing solutions, catering to the diverse needs of startups and established enterprises alike. DViO is set to grow its team in Bengaluru, and will thus attract talent from Bengaluru's thriving creative, tech, data and media community. Sowmya Iyer , Founder and CEO of DViO , said, We are thrilled to inaugurate our new office in Bengaluru, a city renowned for its vibrant tech ecosystem. This strategic move not only strengthens our presence in India but also reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting and empowering tech startups. We look forward to leveraging our expertise and resources to drive innovation and success for our clients in this dynamic market.
JDS leader, HD Revanna, Hospitalized Due To Discomfort
Karnatakas Holenarasipura MLA and Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) leader, HD Revanna, was hospitalized on Tuesday following discomfort. Initially admitted to Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru, he was later transferred to Victoria Super Speciality Hospital for further scans. After receiving gastric treatment, Revanna was discharged and proceeded to the... The post JDS leader, HD Revanna, Hospitalized Due To Discomfort appeared first on HW News English .
Couple gets intimate in Bengaluru Metro; video triggers mixed reactions
A video of a couple getting intimate inside a Bengaluru Metro train triggered a mixed reaction from netizens. In the video, the couple was seen showing affection while standing near the automated doors of the moving train. As soon as a user shared the video, other netizens started sharing their views. While some condemned it, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Akarsh Khurana on This Time: You are always coming of age
Director Akarsh Khurana says This Time, to be staged in Bengaluru on May 9 and 10, revolves around the concept of time
IMD issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru for Wednesday, signifying the possibility of heavy rainfall accompanied by strong gusts of wind
Fresh Fir Filed Against Jd(S) Mp Prajwal Revanna Based On The Victim's Complaint | English News
Fresh Fir Filed Against Jd(S) Mp Prajwal Revanna Based On The Victim's Complaint | English News Fresh FIR filed against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna based on the victim's complaint. 'Pendrive circulation was not limited to Hassan but it was also done in Mandya, Bengaluru rural, it was done with the help of police,' claims HDK
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Number of ghost malls increases in major cities
NEW DELHI: Owing to growing preference towards online shopping and the advent of top Grade A class shopping centres, number of ghost shopping malls, characterised by a vacancy rate exceeding 40%, rose from 57 in 2022 to 64 in 2023 across eight major cities, said real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank on Tuesday. The consultant noted that there has been a sharp rise in low-performing retail assets with nearly 13.3 million square feet (mn sq ft) of retail shopping centre space categorised as ghost shopping centres. There has been an increase of 238% year-on-year (YoY) in ghost shopping centres by gross leasable area (GLA) since 2022 in the prime markets. As a result of the rise in vacant spaces, Knight Frank estimates that loss of value to be at `6700 crore or $798 million in 2023. National Capital Region (NCR) accounted for the highest Ghost Shopping Centre stock measuring at 5.3 mn sq ft (rise of 58% YoY), followed by Mumbai with 2.1 mn sq ft (rise of 86% YoY) and Bengaluru with 2.0 mn sq ft (rise of 46% YoY). The sharpest rise in Ghost Shopping Centres was recorded in Kolkata (237% YoY), albeit at a lower base. Knight Frank stated when new Grade A shopping centres were opened, many retailers made a beeline to expand their presence. This led to a high double-digit vacancy in Grade C structures. Ghost malls often fail to attract customers and retailers interest due to various constraints such as bad location, obsolete design, strata sold arrangements in addition to dilapidation and unattractiveness of structures. Shishir Baijal, Chairman & MD, Knight Frank India, said Grade A malls have excelled, maintaining robust occupancy, foot traffic, and conversion rates, thereby delivering value to their customers. Conversely, Grade C assets and those classified as Ghost Shopping Centres are lagging, prompting landlords to take action to rejuvenate or divest such properties. In tier 1 cities, total number of shopping centres have reduced in a period of one year. Despite new addition of 8 new retail centres, number of shopping centres reduced to 263 in 2023 as 16 shopping centres were shut down over the last year.
Will achieve $1 bn in revenues: Happiest Minds
BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based mid-tier IT company Happiest Minds Technologies, which posted a 14% increase in the full financial year FY24 revenue at Rs 1,625 crore, is on track to achieve its long-term vision of $1 billion in revenues by FY31. In an interaction with TNIE, Venkatraman Narayanan, MD & CFO, said the objective of reaching $1 billion will be a combination of both organic and inorganic growth. The company recently acquired PureSoftware Technologies for about Rs 779 crore and this will strengthen the companys Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI) and Healthcare and Life Sciences verticals. It also acquired Macmillan Learning India for about Rs 4.5 crore to strengthen its edtech vertical. Narayanan said the companys organic growth has been quite strong. We have been growing at about 21-22% until now and in fact much faster. There were years when we have grown 37%, so our CAGR has been quite solid up until now and we are planning to keep the same growth rate or maybe even slightly better. In a post-earnings media call, Ashok Soota, Executive Chairman, said FY25 is poised to be its best-ever year since the IPO. In February, the company announced its new vertical organisation structure comprising six new Industry Groups including edtech in order to compete in the global markets. It is also bullish on Gen AI and has created a Gen AI business unit. Joseph Anantharaju, Executive Vice Chairman, said, this separate business unit helps both internally and externally. Internally because it gets the focus and the importance that you need to make it successful and from a customer perspective, it shows our seriousness and the depth that we are building, he added. The company has around 14 customers already on Gen AI and it expects this to gather momentum through the year and into the next year. He added that they have built up a good sales pipeline for FY25. Happiest Minds is also looking at Gen AI as one of its prime engines of growth. As long as we are focusing on areas like Gen AI, automation, security, there will be opportunities because these are all areas of need for customers, Anantharaju added.
Review: Used the Nuego EV Bus for my Bangalore to Chennai travel
BHPian DigitalOne recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I had to go to Chennai last week to attend to a family matter. When it was time to come back, I vaguely recalled reading a news article that NueGo had introduced an electric bus service on this route. So took the opportunity to see what it is all about. I booked using the Paytm app. Weekday (Thursday) AC seater fare was just Rs 524, including GST; To compare, a KSRTC Airavat AC starting at same time was around Rs 780. Pickup was from Koyambedu, opposite Sangeeta hotel, marked as Sharma Transports in Google maps. Paytm app had the link to the right pickup spot, but no contact details of the operator. I did a dumb mistake of not trusting the app but asked the auto driver for the pickup point for private buses. He dropped me about 500m ahead, and I had to walk back in the hot sun . Pick up spot: The bus was scheduled to start at 3PM. When I reached at ~2.10, the bus was already there, AC was switched on and the cool air inside the bus was so welcome after that 10-minute walk. I felt the seats were thinner compared to the Volvo busses. But the recline was excellent and it was comfortable. Less than 50% of the seats were occupied, so I could use both the seats throughout the journey . The bus started on dot 3 pm from Koyambedu. But in the next two pickup points there was a cumulative delay of around 40 mins for the pickups: unhappy. Operators (including KSRTC) have to do something to curb this nuisance of passengers taking their own sweet time to reach pickup spots. By the time the bus left Poonamallee road KFC, it was 4.20 pm. There were a lot of squeaking noises and one particular flapping noise inside which somewhat negated the lack of engine noise. (The bus was new, and these noises may probably settle down eventually). It definitely was not 'noiseless' as they advertise. Ride quality was comparable to a Volvo ICE bus, nothing superior. At around ~6.30 pm, between Vellore and Ambur, the bus took a U-turn under a flyover, came back a couple of kms towards Vellore and stopped at a newly setup NueGo charging station cum rest stop. I wasn't expecting this, as I had assumed it will reach Bengaluru on a single charge. 2 NeuGo buses towards Chennai were getting charged, one left just as our bus entered. The bus stopped for almost an hour (55 minutes, to be precise) here. The driver initially told 30 minutes. This board is kind of hidden. Yes, technically 55 is '30+ minutes' but it could have been better informed . The rest rooms are also in the back of the restaurant. I wonder how they are going to manage when it rains? (Is it safe to charge outdoors during rains?) Ironically, there was a power cut at the charging station, and the DG sets were running on full steam. So much for 'sustainable clean energy' . The bus eventually left at 8pm and reached Silk board at 11pm (~8 hours) where I got down. A comparable trip by a KSRTC Airavat would have taken 6.5 - 7 hrs. In summary, on the plus side, the fare was cheaper (introductory pricing??), busses are new, seats are comfortable, and the AC was super effective. On the minus, the duration is long. The novelty would soon wear of and they would be compared with other ICE operators. They need to pull up their socks. Read BHPian comments for more insights and information.
A festival in Bengaluru that celebrates urban literature - The Hindu
A festival in Bengaluru that celebrates urban literature The Hindu
BENGALURU: In October 2023 when I went for my annual health check-up, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (A1C of 8.9). I was so confident that my test result was wrong, that I retook it, only to find a result worse than what I expected! Even my wifes diabetes markers were not encouraging, so we both decided to make some changes to our nutrition, inspired by our friend Smitha Prabhu. Smitha, a former employee of Google, had quit her corporate career to start her own company, Uddha, as a mission to help people change their relationship with food and reclaim their health after she experienced a transformation herself when she underwent a nutritional programme called WILDFIT (founded by Eric Edmeades). The science and psychology behind the regimen convinced her that most health issues result from the food that we are NOT eating enough of fruits, vegetables, greens, nuts, seeds, good fats, proteins and water. As the saying goes, Eat your food as medicine, or you will have to eat medicine as your food! The entire food industry has driven people towards a health epidemic. On 1 January, 2024, my wife and I started the three-month WILDFIT programme with Uddha and my numbers started to steadily improve. By the end of three months, I was off my medication (metformin) and had reversed the diabetes (A1C of 5.9). My energy levels significantly improved; I didnt need afternoon naps and I have realised its the quality of the food that matters and not the quantity. I read extensively to understand our body and eating habits.Jason Fungs book, The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally, is an instruction manual that explains in detail how Type 2 diabetes has become the epidemic of the 21st century and why conventional treatments (including drugs) dont work. Although diet and exercise are cornerstones of diabetes management, Fung explains how nutrition should be the prime focus. Food writer Mark Bittman lost 35 pounds and saw marked improvement in his blood levels by simply eliminating meat and processed foods from two of his three daily meals. As he points out, in Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating, if you eat more vegetables and whole grains, your health, and that of the world, will improve. Disregarding my fathers long-standing advice, I have been gulping my food as if it were a task to be completed, changing my ways only after Id turned 50! Marc David in his bestseller The Slow Down Diet presents a new way to understand our relationship to food, focusing on quality and the pleasure of eating to transform and improve metabolism. Citing cutting-edge research on body biochemistry as well as success stories from his own nutritional counseling practice, he shows that when we attend to body, mind, and spirit simultaneously, we can shed pounds, increase energy, and enhance digestion to feel rejuvenated. A must-watch documentary on Netflix is You Are What You Eat:A Twin Experiment. It showcases an eight-week, Stanford Universitystudy that put 22 sets of genetically identical twins on opposing (but healthy) diets: omnivore and vegan. The results are fascinating its not the genes, its the greens! Rujuta Diwekar, Indias leading sports-science and nutrition expert, recommends a blend of traditional food wisdom and modern nutritional science for a healthy body and mind, with the motto: Eat local, Think global. While her books focus on dieting (Dont Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight), I believe in the mantra, eat healthy and lose weight, rather than lose weight to become healthy. There are thousands of programmes and an entire diet-and-fitness industry, but the fundamentals remain the same. Enjoy Mother Natures bounty fruit, veggies, greens, nuts, seeds and proteins and keep hydrated. Eating well is a learnt skill and Im glad I acquired it! Flyleaf VR Ferose (The author is a technologist based in Silicon Valley who is gently mad about books) (The writers views are personal)
Tackling Bengaluru's water woes
BENGALURU: The water crisis in Bengaluru has become one of those annual occurrences over the last five years where, despite ample warnings and precedents, people are late to act. Whether its news of lakes drying up or the concrete-covered city failing to retain any groundwater, the situation is bound to worsen if the city continues to walk in a memory fog. Fields of View (FoV), a game design organisation based in the city, is trying to raise awareness and contribute through Hanigalu, a game that simulates water crisis management. We conceptualised the game just before the pandemic, in collaboration with Azim Premji University as part of the Small Grants Programme of the Bengaluru Sustainability Forum. The idea was to create a ward-level water security planning tool; pick a ward and create awareness among people about the water security. But soon after the pandemic hit, we decided to make it a digital game, says Yashwin Iddya, the chief knowledge officer at FoV. Set in the fictional city of Paanipura, Hanigalu tasks players with navigating the citys water crisis. Players step into the shoes of researchers for the Paanipura Municipal Corporation. One very important aspect is that while the game is built on a fictional city, the data of the present version of the game is actually based on Bengaluru and relies heavily on data, says Iddya, who has been conducting online sessions to raise awareness. The game begins with players understanding Paanipuras geography, demographics, and water systems, after which they delve into the sources of water, supply mechanisms, the demand-supply gap, and even the economics of water distribution. After the briefing, the playing part begins where different crises arise in the city and players are given different choices. For example, if a pandemic occurs and residential water consumption increases, the group has to debate among themselves on the solution to this problem from the given choices and then see the consequences of their decisions, says Iddya. While Hanigalu highlights pressing water issues facing Bengaluru to great effect through real-time data, gathering such data has been a huge challenge. There is a lack of adequate data and continuous data on different aspects of water security. So the second part of the game was aimed at highlighting this gaps. If you want to plan for a sustainable city, data is crucial for effective planning, explains Iddya, who aims to engage more deeply with policymakers to influence water security planning.
Class act with filmmaker Akarsh Khurana's 'This Time'
BENAGLURU: Reunions always have a special place in our hearts. While many might term stories of people growing apart and finding their way back years later as a cliche, most people yearn for it; to connect with who they used to be and go back to the familiarity of carefree laughter with people they grew up with. Bringing this sense of nostalgia and yearning to stage for the first time in Bengaluru, is the renowned director of Mismatched fame, Akarsh Khurana with his 80th production This Time . The story is centred around a college reunion and a lot of people who have passed out 20 years ago are coming back to reconnect. The protagonists are two people who used to date each other and dont know that the other is coming. The spine of the story is what happens when they meet, says Khurana, adding, The play is about nostalgia and growing up and how things change over time. The concept of This Time germinated from Khuranas long-standing desire to explore the dynamics of a college reunion. I have been wanting to do a college reunion for a very long time. I thought that its such a wonderful setting for a play. But I was not finding the right story to tell. Then a friend of mine who has been doing research on the concept of time shared some insights which had to do with how cultures study time and the importance they give to time and clocks. A lot of ideas started marinating in my head, explains the writer-director, who thought that this concept could perfectly blend with the setting of a reunion. A still from the play Khurana acknowledges that he has taken experience from his past, saying, Im from St Xaviers College, Bombay and in my head, the play is set there. A lot of the characters, whether it is the faculty or friends, are inspired from people I know. But the six actors have also brought a lot of their own references and experiences to the play. He further highlights that while his former production The F Word was a tribute to families, This Time is more of a tribute to exes. While the play draws on his experiences, he also says that a lot has come from his imagination. The protagonists are a futurologist and a museum curator. I dont know any futurologists, laughs Khurana, pointing out, Their chosen professions, that is, one studies the future and the other has chosen to look into the past, puts a contrast in the tension between the two human beings. While it might look like a romantic comedy on the surface, Khurana says it talks about a lot of people things. In totality, it is about the pros and cons of nostalgia. There is merit in holding on to the past, but theres also a downside. Its a very interesting take on growing up and almost like a coming-of-age story for middle-aged people, he adds. The play essentially mirrors his own journey, exploring the dichotomy of clinging to the past while facing the uncertainties of the future. Im 44 today and when you are approaching this age, whether you call it midlife crisis or anything else, it is about looking back at the past, because it holds certain memories for you; the future is a bit uncertain, and youre stuck in the middle, shares Khurana candidly. The director has finished the third season of Mismatched and is currently working on its post production. Now that my shoot is over, Im focusing on taking our plays across the country, signs-off Khurana. (This Time will be staged on May 9 and 10; 7.30pm at Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar)
Seer breaks maun vrat, heads to booth
Adarsh Iyengar's 'Belake' number on Bengaluru water crisis
BENGALURU: If Bengaluru was notorious for anything in the past, it was for its traffic jams. But now, it seems the severe water scarcity has also made Bengaluru world-famous. Having lived in the USA for 10 years, Adarsh Iyengar has been following the water situation in Bengaluru, and the news has been nothing short of heartbreaking for him. This prompted him to express his angst and sorrow through his music. His latest single, Belake, encapsulates all those emotions. Staying away from the country brought me closer to it. Bengaluru is my favourite city in the world, and its heartbreaking to see it in this situation. The internet is filled with news about the water crisis in the city. People are planning to leave because of the situation, says Iyengar, speaking from Dallas. Belake, which translates to light, is a small prayer for the situation to improve and become brighter in the future. The water crisis is a universal problem. By 2030, it is predicted that 40 per cent of the worlds population will suffer from a lack of access to drinking water. There has already been a significant increase in average temperatures each year. I hope the song puts some amount of spotlight on this matter, says Iyengar, who originally hails from Shivamogga. The music album is directed by Rakhith Thirthahalli, with music by Hemanth Jois. A techie by profession, Iyengar has always been inclined towards music. Having participated in many singing talent shows, he has decided to use his music to spread awareness about issues. I dont want to make music for commercial purposes. For example, my song Jaya He pays tribute to soldiers, Forever explores the twists of fate, Hope sheds light on vitiligo, and Quit addresses the scourge of drugs, explains Iyengar.
Karnataka HC: Imposing only fine will encourage rash driving
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court refused to quash the six-month sentence imposed on an ambulance driver from Chikkamagaluru district, with a fine for causing an accident, resulting in the death of the car driver and grievous injuries to three passengers. Confirming the sentence imposed by the sessions court on S Santhosh of Nidivale village in Mudigere taluk, the high court observed that the accident indicates the speed at which the ambulance might be driven. If such an accused is dealt with by imposing with nominal sentence or a fine of a few hundred rupees, it would be an injustice to society as well as the victims of the accident. It would encourage negligent riders/drivers of vehicles to drive or ride their vehicles in a rash manner without caring for traffic rules or value of human life, the high court said. Justice Umesh M Adiga made this observation while referring to the prayer by the counsel of the accused to impose only a fine. On April 19, 2011, the accused was driving an ambulance rashly, and at Bidarahalli village, he rammed a Maruti Alto. The driver of the car, Prakash, died on the spot and three others sustained simple as well as grievous injuries. The trial court, in 2014, sentenced the accused to six months simple imprisonment with a fine of Rs 4,000. He challenged this before the district court which declined to interfere with the trial court order in 2016, so he moved the high court by filing a revision petition against the sentence. Dismissing it, the high court said: The trial court looking at the gravity of the offence and facts of the case imposed proper sentence. Neither it is too harsh nor nominal. Hence does not call for interference.
Hacker Sriki lands in SIT net for 2017 Bitcoin theft case
BENGALURU: Hacker Sri Krishna Ramesh aka Sriki, the main accused in the Bitcoin case, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with a 2017 case, from a luxury hotel on Ballari Road early on Tuesday morning. Sriki is allegedly evading SIT inquiries and had failed to respond to notices issued by the agency in connection with the case. The case was filed against Sriki by BV Harish, Director of Unocoin Technologies in Tumakuru, at the New Extension Police station in Tumakuru on March 26, 2017. Sriki was accused of hacking into the companys server and stealing 60.6 Bitcoins worth Rs 1.14 crore. The cost of each Bitcoin was said to be Rs 1.67 lakh. The case was transferred to SIT for further investigation on July 18, 2023. The laptop recovered from Sriki was subjected to scientific analysis and the SIT was successful in cracking the case. In the Bitcoin scam, SIT is investigating eight cases registered in Cottonpet, KG Nagar, Ashoknagar and other cyber crime police stations. Sriki was out on bail in these cases. Sriki, a resident of Jayanagar, went by the aliases online as AP, Rose and Big Boss. A software programmer, he is said to have picked up technical skills in his school days that enabled him to allegedly commit several cyber crimes. He allegedly hacked into the main website of his school to change his and others attendance and marks records regularly. After his schooling, he went to Amsterdam in 2014 to study computer science. After his return, he was accused of hacking into Indian poker websites and an online gaming website. With the money he made, he would purchase drugs from the dark web using Bitcoins, get it delivered to the Foreign Post Office in Chamarajpet. On November 4 last year, he received hydro ganja from his contacts at the Chamarajpet foreign post-office and his contact was caught by the police. This case brought Sriki under the police radar.
JD(S) MLA HD Revanna taken to Bengaluru's Victoria Hospital
BENGALURU: Former minister and JDS MLA HD Revanna was rushed to Victoria Hospital after he reportedly complained of chest pain and uneasiness during a routine medical examination at Bowring Hospital on Tuesday. However, sources from Victoria Hospital said his vitals were stable. Revanna was escorted to Bowring by the SIT, where he was observed for about two hours, sources said. The legislator underwent an echocardiogram (ECHO) and electrocardiogram (ECG) at Bowring Hospital. However, while leaving, he complained of chest pain and uneasiness and was subsequently advised to consult a cardiologist and gastroenterologist, following which he was taken to Victoria Hospital. A physician at Victoria, where Revanna underwent further examinations, stated that he returned after receiving normal test results. The doctor said Revanna had experienced some gastric issues, however not requiring hospitalisation.
Election is a festival: This family of 180 has 96 voters!
HUBBALLI: 96 voters in one family! Yes, you read it right. No political party can ignore the Koppad family of Noolvi village in Dharwad district, as this colossal household of 180 members comprises 96 eligible voters. Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls on Tuesday (May 7) and saw a turnout of 68%. The Koppad family of 180 lives in different houses on the same street in the village. Of the 96 voters, 30 are women. While the men, who also number 30, visit the polling booths during their lunch time, the seniors vote in the evening hours owing to the scorching summer. We do not miss voting, said Kanteppa Koppad, a senior member of the family. Since the beginning, we have lived in one large house. When families started growing, we started shifting to different houses on the same street, and today the entire street has Koppad family houses. Men who work in fields go to vote after the women return home. For us elections are a reason for a get-together like any other festival, he added. Fakiravva Koppad, who is a Gram Panchayat member, pointed out that their family constitutes 30% of the total votes in the ward that she represents. We are 180 members now living in separate houses next to each other in the village. Every family has its own business, such as agriculture, vehicles on rent, and shops. Children study in villages as well as in Hubballi, she added. The families come together on many occasions, including the annual pilgrimage. We need 12 vehicles and we move like a convoy, she added. Voting is a serious matter, and we encourage all families to exercise their franchise, said an elderly member of the family. Though we live separately, we come together during festivals. The election is nothing less than any festival for us, he said. 38 of a family vote in one booth! Davanagere: Thirty-eight voters from a single family voted in Davanagere on Tuesday. Journalists K Chan-dranna and K Ekanthappa, who are brothers, along with 36 members of their family residing at Davanagere North Assembly segment, voted in a booth in Bakke-shwara High School. My sis-ter Yashodha Handral and her husband YY Handral along with their son HY Praveen, came from Delhi to vote. Another daughter, Aishwarya Rani, also came from Bengaluru to vote, Ekanthappa told TNIE.
Officer hurt as drug peddlers ram car into police vehicle to evade arrest in Kochi
KOCHI: A police officer sustained injuries after a group of drug peddlers drove their car into a police vehicle to evade arrest at Thoppumpady Old Bridge in the wee hours of Tuesday. The police have arrested a Fort Kochi native, Ashiq, in connection with the incident. According to the police, the same gang had an encounter with the Chengamanad police team the previous day. Acting on a tip-off about a drug smuggling attempt, the Chengamanad police tried to intercept a TATA Nexon car registered in Ernakulam on Monday. However, the vehicle sped away. When the police started chasing them, the offenders threw a bag containing 100 grams of MDMA out of their car and escaped. Meanwhile, the Kochi City police started tracing the movement of the vehicle following information from the Ernakulam Rural police. We received the information that the car was moving on the Ernakulam-Fort Kochi route around 3.15am. Thus, our team tried to intercept the vehicle at the Thoppumpady Old Bridge. When the vehicle reached the eastern end of the bridge, our team signalled the driver to stop. However, the driver rammed the parked police vehicle, injuring a sub-inspector, and went towards the Mattancherry side. The injured officer was shifted to the hospital a police official said. However, the police team later chased the vehicle and intercepted it at Mattancherry. Though the wpolice arrested Ashiq, four others in the vehicle managed to escape. Ashiq was later handed over to the Chengamanad police. Five arrested The police on Tuesday arrested five persons in the case related to seizure of 100 grams of MDMA that was thrown out of a speeding car at Chengamanad on Monday. The police had signalled to stop the car but it sped away. The arrested persons are Mattancherry natives Sanoop, 26, Ansil, 23, Shinaz, 25, Fort Kochi native Shahil, 27, and Aslam, 24, of Kanjoor. Earlier, police had seized the vehicle used by the accused persons for smuggling MDMA from Bengaluru at Mattancherry and arrested a Fort Kochi native Althaf. Chengamanad police tried to intercept the vehicle on Monday but it did not stop. When police started the chase, a bag containing drugs was hurled onto the road. Sanoop, Ansil and Shinaz were inside the car along with Althaf.
Case against two bookshops for selling pirated NCERT textbooks in Kerala
KOCHI: The police on Tuesday registered cases against two bookshops in Kochi and seized pirated school textbooks published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) from there. The cases were filed following the complaint of NCERT officials from Bengaluru who are checking the sale of pirated books in Kochi. The cases were registered against Surya Books located at TD Road in Kochi and Maulavi Books at Padamughal in Kakkanad. According to police, following a tip-off, NCERT officials arrived in Kochi and posing as customers, procured textbooks from various book stalls. Of the books they purchased, the ones from Surya Books and Maulavi Books turned out to be pirated copies. NCERT officials visited Surya books on Sunday afternoon and bought textbooks for various classes. The officials found that the textbooks of 10th standard Mathematics, Democratic Politics- II, Social Science and Contemporary India they purchased were pirated copies. Similarly, ninth-standard Economics and Social Science Contemporary books were also found to be fake. We have registered a case for cheating and copyright infringement against the owner of the bookshop. It is being checked whether more pirated books are being sold from the bookstall, a police officer said. The officials also procured textbooks from Maulavi books in Padamughal on Sunday evening. From the purchased books, ninth standard Social Science India and the Contemporary World- 1, Social Science Democratic, Economics, Social Science Democratic Politics-1, 10th standard Social Science Democratic Politics-II and Geography textbooks were found to be pirated copies. Based on the information provided by NCERT officials, we raided the shop and recovered pirated textbooks worth Rs 2 lakh. The case was registered for copyright infringement. Further investigation is being conducted regarding the suppliers of pirated books, a police officer in Thrikakkara police station said. According to police, due to a shortage of NCERT textbooks in CBSE schools, pirated textbooks are flooding the market. It is suspected that textbooks are printed in north Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and New Delhi. As the printing of NCERT textbooks is delayed this year, there is a shortage of books in the market. The book stalls are attracted by high commissions from selling the pirated version. The pirated books lack the watermark used in original books. Also, the size of pirated textbooks varies, the police officer said.
ECI writes to X, seeks removal of BJP post on Congress leader Rahul, Karnataka CM
BENGALURU: The Election Commission of India on Tuesday wrote to social media platform X, urging it to remove one of the posts by BJP4Karnataka, that claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah were allegedly giving funds to people from minority communities. The ECI said the post is violative of the extant legal framework. A video posted on May 4 from the official handle of Karnataka BJP depicts caricatures of Rahul Gandhi and Siddaramaiah putting an egg with Muslims written on it, into a nest that already has three eggs on which SC, ST and OBC are written. In the video, Rahul Gandhi feeds the Muslims egg with funds, and after hatching, the birdie comes out and kicks out other birds that were hatched from other eggs. Objecting to this, Congress had filed an FIR earlier, following which ECI officials directed X to take down the post immediately. This is issued with the approval of the competent authority, Anuj Chandak, Joint Director and Nodal Officer, ECI, mentioned in his letter to X. The letter also mentioned that an FIR has already been registered. It is further brought to your notice that the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, through Cyber Crime Division, Bengaluru, has already directed X on May 5 to take down the objectionable post as per section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act and Rule 3(1)(d) of The Information Technology (intermediary guidelines and digital media ethics code) Rules 2021. However, the post has not been taken down yet, it stated.
Joy of voting in booth: Age, physical ability doesnt stop them
BENGALURU: At the ripe age of 100, Gangavva Vastrad of Talewad village in Kohlur taluk, Vijayapura, and Yallubai Venkanna Lad from Ashte village in Chikkodi, proved that if the spirit is willing and will is strong, nothing can stop them from doing their ballot duty. This was also true for Moin M Junnedi, the para-swimmer who came in a wheelchair, beating the scorching summer heat and temperatures of over 42 degree Celsius to vote in Tilakwadi, Belagavi, on Tuesday. Hanumavva, a 95-year-old specially challenged woman, came all by herself to her booth in Kudligi, Ballari district. Similarly, Shivagangamma (98) preferred to visit the booth in Abbalagere, Shimoga parliamentary constituency, as did Radhamma (98) from Sanganakallu village in Ballari, unmindful of heat wave conditions. Participating in Phase-3 of the Lok Sabha elections in 14 parliamentary constituencies spread over Kalyan, Malnad and Kittur Karnataka regions, these voters truly celebrated the festival of democracy. Data from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, showed that a total of 32,433 (95.08%) voters cast their vote from home, of the 34,110 approved voters. CEO Karnataka, Manoj Kumar Meena told The New Indian Express that VFH (vote from home) was introduced for the first time in this election. The staffers approached voters booth-wise, based on the list they had prepared, but many voters preferred to visit polling booths, saying they enjoyed the experience. This was not the case with 85-year old Ganapathi Shinde, though, who came to vote in Hukkeri because officials did not visit his home. A group of 265 mentally challenged people in Vijayapura came to the booth to vote. Similarly, a visually challenged person used the Braille facility in Vijayapura. Specially challenged Praveen and Chaya came in wheelchairs, undeterred by the poor facilities at Maravanthe polling booth.
Kept away from foreign team studying Karnataka polls, says civil society
BENGALURU/BELAGAVI: Civil society groups have expressed strong displeasure and frustration over the visit of about 75 foreign delegates from 23 countries on a tour of India to study the Lok Sabha elections, and say that it appears to be a protected tour, stage-managed exercise and a sham. In Belagavi, members of Yeddelu Karnataka, an umbrella organisation of social and political activists, criticised the district administration for refusing to allow them to meet members of the delegation which visited Belagavi and Chikkodi, where polls were held on Tuesday. A group of activists met Belagavi Deputy Commissioner Nitesh Patil with a request to permit them to meet representatives of five foreign countries who were in Belagavi on Monday and Tuesday. However, Patil refused to permit them, saying he had no authority to issue such permits. We told him we had valid reasons to raise objections to the poll process followed by the Election Commission of India, and would like to bring this to the notice of the foreign delegates. But he did not listen and said we were free to complain to the ECI or approach the Supreme Court. Then we decided to present a memorandum to the DC with a request to pass it on to the foreign delegates, Siddagouda Modagi, farmer leader and Eddelu Karnataka member, told reporters. The memorandum said the EC has failed to conduct free and fair elections, with dereliction of duty. The process of appointing the Chief Election Commissioner is biased, affecting its autonomy. The model code of conduct is selectively implemented, complaints against the ruling party are not taken seriously, and grievances about EVMs are also not addressed. ECI has not acted against speeches by leaders like the PM, hate and divisive politics that openly targets a specific minority group, like arrest of chief ministers and freezing of accounts of opposition parties etc. Reacting to this, Ashok Sharma, retired IFS officer, and MG Devasahayam, retired senior IAS officer from Bengaluru, told TNIE, They brought the delegates to show public trust in the electoral process, so why are they avoiding civil society? They claim it is the largest delegation of foreign delegates who have come to independently see our electoral process. Civil society groups wanted to meet them but were not allowed.
Posters on CM Siddaramaiah, DyCM DK Shivakumar: Congress approaches top cop
BENGALURU: The Congress lodged a complaint with the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, seeking that the miscreants, who had pasted posters containing pictures of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, with abusive language being reportedly used against them in parts of the city, be arrested. The Bengaluru Central District Campaign Committee chairman G Prakash urged that an investigation be conducted, as there was a conspiracy by some politicians behind the incident. Stringent legal action should be taken in this regard, he said. The delegation of Congress leaders which approached the commissioner was led by KPCC general secretary S Manohar. Plaint against Devaraje Gowda Another delegation of the Congress, led by Bengaluru West Campaign Committee chairman Puttaraju Y lodged a complaint with the Karnataka Lokayukta against BJP leader and lawyer Devaraje Gowda. In an interaction with media, referring to the family of Holenarasipur MLA HD Revanna and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, Devaraje Gowda stated that he had an offer of Rs 20 crore, Rs 50 crore and Rs 70 crore, when he was fighting a case against Prajwal in the court to disqualify him from his LS membership in the past. This should be investigated, Puttaraju appealed.
Devaraje Gowda behind sharing of pen drive: Congress leader
BENGALURU: BP Manjegowda, a Congress leader from Hassan, has refuted allegations made against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar by advocate and Hassan BJP leader Devaraje Gowda. Addressing reporters on Tuesday, the Congress leader said that both Devaraje Gowda and Hassan MP Prajwal Revannas car driver Kartik should be arrested for the truth to come out, regarding the circulation of the videos and photographs of the ongoing alleged sexual abuse. Devaraje Gowda has resorted to blackmailing Congress leaders by blaming them for the circulation of sex tapes. He is the originator of sharing of the pen drives. Gowda is the first to get the pen drive and the first to see its contents. He was the first to copy the pen drives. He gave them to the BJP leaders in Delhi and the state. In fact, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had called former CM HD Kumaraswamy and told him not to give a Lok Sabha ticket to Prajwal, and to field some other candidate. Even Kumaraswamy has implicitly accepted this, Manjegowda claimed. This being the truth, to what extent is it right to unnecessarily accuse Shivakumar of sharing the pen drives. Shivakumar is campaigning continuously, not only in Karnataka, but even in other states and how can he be held responsible, Manjegowda questioned. Devaraje Gowda held a press conference on Monday on the directions of some BJP leaders, since the voting for the second phase in Karnataka was a few hours away, Manjegowda alleged, further adding that both Devaraje Gowda and Kartik have to be arrested for the truth to come out.
H D Kumaraswamy slams Rahul Gandhi for mass rapist comment
BENGALURU: Former Chief Minister and JDS chief H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday made a scathing attack on senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for stating that Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna had allegedly raped over 400 women, including minors, and referring to him as mass rapist. DCM DK Shivakumar is allegedly responsible for distributing the pen drive containing sleazy videos, and should be suspended from the cabinet as he doesnt deserve that post, he urged. He said he would approach Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking a judicial probe into the case, and also anticipates the court will hand over the case to the CBI. Coming down heavily on Rahul Gandhi, Kumaraswamy at a marathon press conference taunted that Gandhi had seen the videos and got statistics and information on the pen drive before anyone else. Rahul Gandhi said that among the rape victims were girls under 16 years of age. On what basis did he make this statement? He has insisted that cases be filed under the Pocso Act. Why has notice not been given to Rahul Gandhi, he questioned. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar had allegedly conspired and released the pen drive and blamed them for ruining the dignity of the state, besides mortgaging the dignity of the women (victims). Cong lost sleep over alliance Kumaraswamy was replying to Gandhis reported statement at an election rally in Shivamogga, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that Prajwal Revanna rapes 400 women and makes vidoes. This is not a sex scandal but rape, but the Prime Minister campaigned for him (Prajwal). Every woman should know that when the PM sought votes, he knew what Prajwal did and so did all BJP leaders, yet they backed Prajwal. Why are you dragging the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister Amit Shah into this? You lost your sleep when JDS forged an alliance with BJP, which is why this case has been blown up into national and international news. Congress Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala said financial compensation will be given to the victims, he said. Congress leaders sat with the pen drive and Surjewala himself ticked which video should be released first and which later. Now, you are speaking of compensation to the victims? Terming the Special Investigation Team (SIT) Siddaramaiah Investigation Team and Shivakumar Investigation Team, he said it is a puppet of CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, and wanted to know why Naveen Gowda, an aide of a Karnataka minister, Karthik, Prajwals driver, and Puttaswamy, alias Putty, a habitual offender, have not been arrested yet. He clarified that he is not worried whether the JDS-BJP alliance will continue or not, and said it is up to the BJP to take a call. Congress leaders planting victims, says Kumaraswamy Kumaraswamy alleged that CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar have been planting victims in connection with Prajwal Revannas alleged sex scandal case. He claimed the victims had been terrorised into lodging complaints against Prajwal and his father Revanna. A former ZP member lodged a complaint on April 28 that she was raped (by Prajwal) at gun-point for several years. But the woman shared the stage with the accused (Prajwal) on April 22 during a campaign, he pointed out. Kumaraswamy expressed doubts about another victim being allegedly kidnapped by HD Revanna, and rescued by police from a farmhouse. It is a different story and I will reveal more about it later, he said. He clarified that he was not defending Prajwal, but only wants a fair probe into the case. It is the duty of the government to secure Prajwal from wherever he is, he replied to a query.
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 8
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - May 8 The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines - Ofcom adds pressure on tech industry to protect children online - UK probes 'potential failings' at military contractor over suspected China hack - Ford ready to restrict UK sales of petrol models to hit EV targets - FCA bans Lars Windhorst's long-time broker James Lewis Overview - UK media regulator Ofcom outlined more than 40 measures, such as age verification and better moderation, that online services must implement to protect underage users from harmful content online as stringent new legislation comes into effect. - The UK government said that it was investigating potential failings at SSCL, the private IT contractor that was breached in a suspected cyber attack by China targeting the records of UK military personnel. - Ford is prepared to restrict the sale of petrol models in the UK in order to hit the country's stretching EV targets, a move that is likely to push up prices for consumers, its European boss Martin Sander has warned. - The UK financial regulator has banned and fined James Lewis, the former chief executive of brokerage Shard Capital, for providing incorrect information about clients' cash balances. (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)
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Despite heat, Karnataka Phase-3 polls records 70.41 per cent voting
BENGALURU: Despite the maximum day temperature touching 45 degrees Celsius in some segments, 14 constituencies in the state recorded a voter turnout of 70.41%, as tabulated till 11.17 pm on Tuesday in the Phase - 3 Lok Sabha elections. According to election officials, the overall voting percentage in Karnataka was69.96,better than the national average of 67.40. IMD officials had issued a heatwave alert for most parts of Karnataka, including the 14 constituencies that went to polls on Tuesday. The maximum temperature in Gulbarga and Raichur constituencies was around 45 degrees Celsius. In Koppal, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gadag, Bellary, Bidar and Yadgir constituencies, it was around 43 degrees Celsius. Election and IMD officials said despite the harsh weather, the voter turnout in Phase-3 elections was excellent. The voter turnout in Phase-2 elections was 69.56%. Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka Manoj Kumar Meena said the overall voter turnout for Phase-3 was better compared to Phase-2 elections, given the weather conditions Chikkodi sees highest voter turnout Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Majok Kumar Meena because of the poor turnout in Bengalurus three urban constituencies, the overall percentage dropped in Phase-2 elections. The constituencies that went to polls in Phase-3 in the state have no metropolitan cities. Hence, the overall turnout was good, he added. In Bellary, election officials Lakshmi Devi and Ravichandra were rushed to hospital after they suffered low blood pressure. According to doctors, it was due to heatwave. Meena said despite the ban on using mobile phones inside polling booths, incidents of people voting, videographing and posting it on social media were reported. Details were being collected from polling officials and action will be taken accordingly, he added. Many politicians, including All-India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge, former chief ministers BS Yediyurappa and Basavaraj Bommai, and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi exercised their franchise. Padma Shri awardee and poll icon Manjamma Jogatti also exercised her franchise. Lok Sabha elections ended in Karnataka on Tuesday. Of the 93 constituencies that went to polls, 14 are from Karnataka. At 9am, the voter turnout was just 9.45%. This made the election officials a little apprehensive as they expected a huge turnout during morning hours, given the weather conditions. The turnout increased to 24.48% at 11am, giving the officials some hope. It rose to 41.59% at 1.30pm and then to 54.20% at 3pm. At 5pm, the turnout was 66.05%. Highest and lowest The highest voter turnout of76.99% was recorded in Chikkodi constituency and the lowest of 61.73% in Gulbarga, the home constituency of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. Uttara Kannada, with the least number of voters (16,41,156), recorded 73.52%.
Vehicle owners in Bengaluru confused over installation of GPS, panic buttons
BENGALURU: Confusion prevails among owners of transport vehicles on the installation of emergency panic buttons and location tracking devices, which have been made mandatory. While some owners stated that the cost of the tracking devices is higher than the market price, bus and van operators are not sure of how many panic buttons and location tracking devices they should install. As per the state governments notification issued in November last, all public service vehicles such as yellow board cabs, vans and tourist buses have to install panic buttons and tracking devices by this November. The idea is to enhance the safety of passengers, especially women. The owners, who fail to comply with the notification, will not be allowed to renew vehicle permits and fitness certificates. A private cab owner said the cost of the tracking device and panic button kit in the market is around Rs 4,000. However, the unit supplied by the empanelled vendors of the transport department costs Rs 7,599, excluding GST. He said installation of the device is not a problem, but the compulsion that it should be obtained only from the empanelled vendors is the issue. He sought to know on what basis 13 companies have been selected to supply such devices. A representative of a private cab operators association said, For vehicles such as tourist vans and buses, there is no clarity on how many panic buttons should be installed. Also, the main intention is to track the vehicles. If any passenger hits the emergency panic button, it has to be addressed. There is no clarity on how this will function. Additional commissioner (Transport) Mallikarjuna C said, There are 13 empanelled vendors to supply the panic button and vehicle tracking equipment. Vehicle owners can purchase the devices from these vendors. The transport department has nothing to do with pricing. He said vehicle owners have been asked to install the devices at the earliest. Once the Model Code of Conduct ends, the department will raise awareness on it and persuade vehicle owners to install devices by November.
BWSSB files plaint over illegal drilling of borewell
BENGALURU: Residents of Ambedkar Nagar in Whitefield tipped off the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board about illegal drilling of borewell by an unauthorised paying guest accommodation, following which, officials stopped the work and filed a police complaint. Sandeep Anirudhan, a civic activist, said builders, who are involved in the PG business, are trying every trick in the book to get permission for borewells, but the water board objected to this in April citing groundwater depletion. BWSSB has clearly stated that only recycled water is permitted for building construction. But land owners get permission for empty site and once a borewell is drilled, it is used for construction purposes, he said and added that PG business is a commercial one, but the owners fraudulently get permission by declaring the construction as domestic. Two weeks ago, residents stopped drilling of an unauthorised borewell in the same area. After we received a complaint, we rushed to the spot and called the police. A complaint also was filed against the borewell contractor and vehicle numbers were given to the police. Henceforth, borewell contractors will be booked, said a senior BWSSB official.
Karnataka's Varthur wetland project nears completion
BENGALURU: To treat high sewage content and produce maximum potable water, wetland construction has started in Varthur, and is scheduled to be completed by June this year. The process will include methods such as excavation, grading, planting native vegetation and managing water flow to enhance biodiversity conservation, water purification, for habitat restoration and as a means of sustainable water management. Jagadish Reddy, a member of a citizens collective, Varthur Rising, told TNIE that wetland construction will involve placing plants and vegetation strategically at key points to enable the absorption of sewage water by vegetation, and help in facilitating water treatment. The step is essential to prevent untreated water from contaminating lakes and water bodies. Reddy also said that lake volunteers will soon submit a framework to the government, highlighting factors around water quality and lake management. Speaking about the framework, Reddy said the lakes are categorized into rural, urban and semi-urban types, with each lake and water body possessing distinct biological features like pollutant content, including treated or raw sewage content, and biodiversity factors including flora and fauna species that can be grown. Plans are under way for overall lake management and experienced lake volunteers from the Federation of Bengaluru Lakes will provide the government with a framework aimed at prioritizing factors essential for maintaining biodiversities such as ecology and forest preservation, Reddy added, and highlighted that the framework intends to underscore basic as well the additional requirements of the lake that the government must address to prevent another water crisis in the city. We will outline the issues and concerns that require attention from both the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and Central Pollution Control Board, Reddy mentioned.
70.4% in Ph-2 helps Karnataka post its best turnout ever - The Times of India
70.4% in Ph-2 helps Karnataka post its best turnout ever The Times of India
Bengaluru Metro to have 16 interchange stations along with Majestic - The Hindu
Bengaluru Metro to have 16 interchange stations along with Majestic The Hindu
Bengaluru Metro to have 16 interchange stations along with Majestic
The main aim of planning 16 interchange metro stations is to ensure that commuters can easily travel on any metro line, thereby increasing passenger reliance on the metro for their daily commute, say BMRCL officials
Three-day festival on textile history and literature in Bengaluru - Deccan Herald
Three-day festival on textile history and literature in Bengaluru Deccan Herald
Eight-hour play on Mahabharata this weekend in Bengaluru - Deccan Herald
Eight-hour play on Mahabharata this weekend in Bengaluru Deccan Herald
Musical tribute to Tagore on May 12 in Bengaluru - Deccan Herald
Musical tribute to Tagore on May 12 in Bengaluru Deccan Herald
'The End' for Cauvery, 50-year-old movie hall in Bengaluru - Deccan Herald
'The End' for Cauvery, 50-year-old movie hall in Bengaluru Deccan Herald
Flights from Gorakhpur to Bengaluru, Delhi from May 29
HC confirms punishment for man who fled custody
Govt, varsities seek NMC nod for 4 medical colleges
A day after rain, BBMP charts plans
22 properties of co-op bank to be attached
BBMP to harvest rainwater along 85-km high-density corridors
