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Father stabs 23-yr-old techie son during domestic dispute in Bengaluru
Basavaraju, who works as a driver of a mini goods vehicle, is originally from Huliyurdurga in Kunigal taluk, Tumakuru. Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that the incident occurred around 9:30 am in their first-floor house. Basavaraju and his wife, Bhagyalakshmi, often quarreled over taking care of Basavaraju's 75-year-old bedridden mother and other minor issues.
Karnataka: Bengaluru infra gets attention from new Congress government
In the budget for fiscal 2023-24, CM Siddaramaiah allocated Rs 273 crore towards developing 83 km of high-density corridors. Out of the state's share for the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, the government plans to release Rs 1,000 crore this year. The central government has released Rs 500 crore till date, while the state has contributed Rs 660 crore.
Karnataka Budget: Govt proposes two separate Metro rail projects worth Rs 31,328 Cr in Bengaluru
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed two Metro rail projects in Bengaluru at a cost of INR31,328 crore. One of the projects encompasses a total length of 45 km running from Kempapura to JP Nagar Fourth Phase and from Hosahalli to Kadabagere. The second proposal is for a new 37 km Metro line from Hebbal to Sarjapura at a cost of approx. INR15,000 crore.
Drive against encroachments in Bengaluru will go on: Minister
"An anti-encroachment drive should be continuous or else illegal occupation will come up again. There will be no discrimination between the poor, middle-class and rich people in this drive," Revenue Minister R Ashoka told reporters in Mysuru.
Bengaluru: E-commerce cos suspend deliveries to flooded areas
The inundated areas in the city such as parts of Sarjapura, Bellandur, Varthur, Whitefield and Outer Ring Road have become inaccessible due to water-logging. The companies also said that they are monitoring the situation and expressed hopes that as soon as the situation will improve they will restart deliveries across the city.
Basavaraj Bommai presents soft budget preparing BJP for coming elections
The budget, the last full-fledged one from the BJP regime as the state is scheduled to face assembly polls early next year, revealed signs of green shoots in Karnataka’s economy. In the fiscal year 2021-22, collections from state taxes are projected to outstrip targets by about Rs 12,000 crore. The result: the revenue deficit is expected to plummet by more than half.
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Basavaraj Bommai hints at more precautionary steps amid fresh COVID concerns, rules out lockdown
Indicating more precautionary measures amid fresh COVID-19 concerns, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said his government was taking utmost precautions, but ruled out the possibility of lockdown in the state.
IT employees may move away from tech corridors
Young technology professionals in India’s IT hub – Bengaluru – may scout for homes away from its preferred tech suburbs as they become cheaper to own or rent following a realignment in the hitherto-seen office culture.
IT professionals may move away from Bengaluru's tech suburbs
About 85% of Bengaluru’s IT services industry workforce is working from home currently.
It’s a hell of a ride on Bangalore roads
Traffic police list 244 roads that’re in bad condition, warn of accidents & traffic congestion.
Art teacher moonlights as ecological pioneer; grows seasonal, leafy greens to make Bengaluru healthy
These forgotten varieties are now finding takers in cities.
Rain deficit: Bengaluru has recorded 36% deficit in monsoon showers
The 19% deficit in June rose by 17% more in the first two weeks of July as the city received scanty rainfall.
Amid dwindling green cover, a Miyawaki forest takes root
Over 500 volunteers helped plant the saplings on one acre of land at the Indian Railway Institute of Disaster Management, along Mysore Road.
Open-air cinema makes a comeback in Bengaluru, thanks to city's stellar weather
The city has become a hotspot for screening cult films under the sky.
No more binge-watching TV after work! Bengaluru is staying healthy with late-night sports
Youngsters fighting hectic job schedules in the city are opting for late-night sport activities.
57,000 Homes to get piped natural gas by year-end
The new eco-friendly and inexpensive facility, which does away with hassles of conventional LPG cylinders, has already reached as many as 4,730 houses in the city.
For Bengalureans, home is close to where workplace is
Commuting long distances in the city for livelihood is taking a toll on Bengalureans and in a bid to save their health many are choosing to have second homes, closer to their workplace.
Heavy rains lash Bengaluru, 3 killed
Traffic was thrown out of gear as uprooted trees blocked the roads and many important roads were waterlogged, compelling motorists to wade through it.
Karnataka government plans a suburban road grid to improve connectivity
The existing arterial and sub-arterial roads, each of which ranges from 22 km to 47 km, will become wider once the project is completed.
Afforestation drive: How to expand green cover in Bengaluru and sustain it
Instead of exotic species, plant native trees as they give nectar and fruits, attracting bees, birds, and keeping the ecosystem alive.
34 encroachments in the buffer zone of the Kasavanahalli and Kaikondarahalli lakes
Civic authorities have razed some homes at Shubh Enclave, off Sarjapura Road, in a bid to restore the storm water drain connection to the 55.08-acre Kasavanahalli lake.
State scheme pilots dreams of 10 needy students for free
The government, under its Special Component Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), has waived the entire fee for these students and provides a stipend.
As monsson starts, training sessions help Bengaluru residents in handling snakes
" We regularly send notes via internal mailers and our staff is familiarised with the procedure of dealing with them," said a resident of Classic Orchards.
Finally, IIM-Bengaluru gets land for its second campus
After much delay, decks are cleared for the Indian Institute of Management Bengaluru (IIMB) to set up its second campus on the outskirts of the city in Anekal.
Does elevated road projects mean a boon or nightmare for residents of Bengaluru
Then there are older plans such as the steel bridge from Minerva Circle to Town Hall at a cost of Rs 134 crore and a similar one at Shivananda Circle.
Expert answers on real estate queries
In Mumbai region, Thane district can serve as good destination with projects by mid-tier developers that would be available under Rs 50 lakh.
ET Quick fix: Koramangala junction
The cycle time of traffic signals from 7 am to 11 am is above 200 seconds, which is over three minutes. This results in queuing up of vehicles.
KPTCL plans to upgrade transmission capacity in Bengaluru's tech corridor
The proposed project is expected to slow down the exit of large industries from the state grid which has become a major cause of concern for Bescom.
Samsung unveils free solar-based mobile charging facilities
Electronics major Samsung said it has installed solar-power operated free mobile charging facilities in the city.
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