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Bengaluru : Bengaluru has scripted history by creating a new Guinness World Record after planting 1.5 million saplings in a single day as part of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations. The massive plantation drive, spearheaded by the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA), was aimed at transforming the city into a greener, environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient urban centre. The achievement surpasses the previous Guinness World Record set by Indore in Madhya Pradesh , which planted over 1.24 million saplings within 12 hours in July 2024. With 15 lakh saplings planted during the same duration, Bengaluru has now emerged as the new record holder. According to BDA officials, more than 1,000 personnel associated with Guinness World Records were deployed to verify the plantation drive. Following an extensive counting and verification process, the officials confirmed that 1.5 million saplings had been successfully planted. The Guinness World Records team is expected t...

Bengaluru : Ambulance services, often regarded as the lifeline for critically ill and accident victims, continue to face serious challenges in Bengaluru due to worsening traffic congestion, shortage of vehicles and operational bottlenecks. Acknowledging these concerns, Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader has set an ambitious target of ensuring that ambulances reach hospitals within 13 minutes. At present, patients and their families frequently complain about delays in ambulance services despite emergency sirens. In many cases, ambulances reportedly take up to 50 minutes to reach Victoria Hospital, while covering a distance of just 10 kilometres can sometimes take more than two hours during peak traffic hours. As per standard emergency response norms, an ambulance is expected to cover around 8 kilometres within 20 minutes. However, Bengaluru ‘s heavy traffic has significantly increased travel time, affecting the chances of providing timely medical care to critically il...

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Saturday, June 27, urged commuters to wear helmets and prioritise safety. Sajjanar said that helmets aren’t meant to save traffic penalties but to safeguard life and “lamps” of one’s house. He said, “Let not a moment’s discomfort become the cause of lifelong pain. Whether it’s a short trip or a long journey… don’t forget your helmet.” ప్రమాదం ఎప్పుడూ పిలిచి రాదు! ⚠️ ప్రకృతి సిద్ధంగానో, సాంకేతిక లోపం వల్లనో… ప్రమాదం ఏ రూపంలో వస్తుందో ఎవరికీ తెలియదు. చాలామంది హెల్మెట్‌ను పోలీసులకు భయపడో, జరిమానా తప్పించుకోవడానికో ధరిస్తున్నారు. అది తప్పు! హెల్మెట్ అనేది మీ జేబులో పడే 'ఫైన్' కాపాడుకోవడానికి కాదు… మీ ఇంటి… pic.twitter.com/MfZdpipAWY — V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (@SajjanarVC_IPS) June 27, 2026 In a post on X, Sajjanar said that accidents never come with an invitation, adding that they may occur due to nature’s fury or technical glitches. T...

Chikkaballapur: Officials have seized 14 tonne of wheat allegedly being transported illegally under Karnataka’s Anna Bhagya scheme in Chikkaballapur district, exposing another suspected case of diversion of government food grains meant for welfare beneficiaries. The seizure was made during a surprise operation by the Shidlaghatta Rural Police near H Cross in Chintamani taluk. Police intercepted a canter truck transporting 250 bags of wheat from Chintamani towards Hoskote and took the vehicle into custody. According to preliminary investigations, the wheat was reportedly earmarked for students studying in government residential schools in the district. Officials suspect that the food grains were being diverted for illegal sale in the open market instead of reaching the intended beneficiaries. Case registered Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify those involved in the alleged diversion and determine how the government stock was m...

Bengaluru: The prime accused in the sensational triple murder case in Bengaluru has been arrested in Puducherry following an extensive manhunt by Karnataka and Puducherry police. Kenneth, who had allegedly fled after the brutal killings, was taken into custody on Thursday night, June 25, days after his alleged accomplice and girlfriend, Shwetha, was arrested. Case details The case pertains to the murder of three members of a family at an apartment in Seegehalli under the KR Puram police limits. The victims were identified as Somasundaram (55), his wife Muthulakshmi (48), and their younger daughter Supriya (20). Police allege that Shwetha, the elder daughter of the couple, conspired with Kenneth to eliminate her family members. According to investigators, Muthulakshmi and Supriya died on the spot after they were allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon. Somasundaram, who sustained grievous injuries, was rushed to the hospital by neighbours but later succumbed to his injuries...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to celebrate Kempegowda Jayanti 2026 in a grand manner on June 27. The state-level celebrations will be held at the newly developed Kempegowda Layout under the jurisdiction of the Kengeri Traffic Police Station in Bengaluru. In view of the large-scale event, the Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions and restrictions on roads surrounding the venue, including Mysuru Road, Kommaghatta Main Road, Kengeri Satellite Town, Magadi Main Road, and other adjoining roads. The traffic advisory was issued through the official social media handle of the Bengaluru Traffic Police. 40,000 to 50,000 people expected The event is expected to witness the participation of Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, ministers, legislators, and nearly 40,000 to 50,000 members of the public. To ensure smooth traffic management and public safety, restrictions will be in force from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, with alternative routes suggested for commut...