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Karnataka SIR: 67L voters flagged, CEO office rechecks data

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Bengaluru: Facing mounting concern over notices being issued to voters during the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Karnataka election authorities have begun a fresh scrutiny of enumeration forms to identify and rectify discrepancies before citizens are summoned for hearings. The exercise assumes significance as nearly 67 lakh electors have been placed in two categories that require further verification. While 43,81,335 voters have been classified under anomaly or logical discrepancy, another 23,45,500 have been placed in the no-mapping category. The classification has caused anxiety among voters, particularly those receiving notices directing them to appear before Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) with documents to establish their eligibility and citizenship. Officials in the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, however, said the categorisation should not be interpreted as an automatic direction for every vo...
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Rural workers unearth centuries-old gold coins in Karnataka

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Belagavi: A routine rural employment project turned into an unexpected discovery for workers in Inchala village of Savadatti taluk when they unearthed 14 gold coins believed to date back several centuries on Friday, September 4. The discovery was made while workers were engaged in work under the VB G-RAM-G scheme. The coins were immediately taken to the gram panchayat and handed over to officials in the presence of police personnel. According to Savadatti tahsildar Mallikarjun Heggannavar, the coins have a combined weight of about 54.8 grams, with each coin weighing roughly 3.92 grams. “The 14 coins appear to have a similar design. An elephant is seen on one side and an old design is found on the other,” Heggannavar said. Following the discovery, the workers approached Inchala gram panchayat officials instead of attempting to keep the coins. The coins were formally received at the panchayat office in the presence of the PDO, deputy tahsildar and Muragod police personn...
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Bengaluru jail inmates attack warder, attempt to kill him

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Bengaluru: A prison warder was allegedly assaulted and subjected to an attempted murder at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison by five accused in the murder case of Bajrang Dal worker Suhas Shetty. The incident occurred in the convict section of the prison on September 2 but came to light later. The accused — Mohammed Muzammil, Abdul Shafghan, Mohammed Rizwan, Niyaz and Kalandar Shafi — allegedly attacked warder Manjunath while he was performing duties related to premature release proceedings. According to the complaint, the accused verbally abused him before dragging him into Room No 4 of a barrack. The inmates allegedly assaulted Manjunath and squeezed his neck in an attempt to suffocate him. Other prison officials and staff, who noticed the incident, rushed to the spot and rescued the warder. Preliminary information suggests the attack may have been linked to an earlier altercation between the warder and the accused. About a month ago, some inmates were shifted from the...
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Govt bus fares set for revision in Karnataka amid rising losses

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Bengaluru: Commuters using Karnataka’s government-run buses may have to pay more soon, with the state government considering a revision of ticket fares to offset rising operating costs and losses suffered by the four transport corporations. Transport Minister B Suresh said fuel prices had increased over the past eight months, but the government had not revised bus fares during the period. As a result, the transport corporations have accumulated losses running into thousands of crores of rupees. Proposed revision to consider financial burden of passengers A committee headed by retired senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Atul Tiwari has been examining the issue and is expected to submit its recommendations to the government shortly. The minister said the proposed revision would be limited and would take into consideration the financial burden on ordinary passengers. “Despite the increase in petroleum product prices over the past eight months, we have not ...
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Allow bikers on flyover or refund road tax, say angry commuters

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Bengaluru : The sudden restriction on two-wheelers, autorickshaws and light goods vehicles on the elevated flyover connecting Bengaluru with Kempegowda International Airport has triggered widespread resentment among commuters, with regular bikers questioning the rationale behind the move and its impact on thousands who depend on two-wheelers for affordable and time-bound travel. The new traffic arrangement has forced two-wheelers and other restricted vehicles onto the service road, resulting in severe congestion during peak hours. Commuters said a route that could earlier be covered in around 10 minutes is now taking 30 to 40 minutes because of traffic signals, bottlenecks and the additional load on the service road. For many bikers, the issue is not merely about inconvenience but also about access to public infrastructure. Two-wheelers are among the most widely used modes of transport in Bengaluru, particularly for office-goers, students, delivery workers and people travel...
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Karnataka: Protest erupts over misbehaviour with 6-year-old girl

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Kolar: Tension prevailed in Karnataka’s Kolar after a man was allegedly involved in an incident of inappropriate behaviour with a six-year-old girl, triggering widespread public outrage and protests. Hundreds of people gathered near a hospital and police station on Wednesday night, September 2, demanding stringent action against those allegedly involved in the incident. Protesters blocked the road and expressed anger over the alleged offence. As the situation escalated, police officials repeatedly attempted to pacify the protesters and restore normalcy. However, the crowd remained firm in its demand for strict action against the accused. Bangarpet MLA Narayanaswamy visited the spot and assured the protesters that stringent action would be taken against the accused. KGF Superintendent of Police Shivanshu Rajput also remained at the spot and monitored the situation. Bangarpet police have taken one person, who is allegedly involved in the incident, into custody. P...
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British Lifesciences lands in trouble with FSSAI over infant food

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New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI on Thursday, September 3, said it has started legal action against Bengaluru-based British Lifesciences after it found misbranded and expired infant food products during an inspection. In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that a large quantity of infant products were also seized. “Strict regulatory measures were taken against British Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, following food safety inspections of infant food products. A substantial quantity of misbranded infant food was seized,” FSSAI said. The regulator has started legal proceedings against the company. During the inspection, the FSSAI said that a significant quantity of misbranded infant food articles was identified and seized in accordance with the provisions of the FSS Act, 2006. “Considering the serious nature of the violations and the potential risk posed by non-compliant infant food products to inf...
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