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Bengaluru: The Lokayukta police probing the MUDA site allotment case on Wednesday, February 19, said the charges against chief minister Siddaramaiah and his wife Parvathi could not be proved for want of evidence. Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, R Ashoka, addressing the media said the Lokayukta report giving clean chit to Siddaramaiah was on the expected lines, while the petitioner in the case, activist Snehamayi Krishna, told PTI: “Only those officials who have sold their conscience can give such a report”. The probing officers said they have submitted the final report to the High Court. “Since the above allegations against accused-1 to accused-4 in the case have not been proven due to lack of evidence, the final report is being submitted to the High Court,” the Lokayukta police said in a letter to Krishna. Besides Siddaramaiah and his wife, his brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy and the land owner Devaraju are the accused. Also Read MUDA scam: Karnataka Lokayukta seeks ...

Bengaluru : The Karnataka BJP slammed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday for allegedly blocking funds allotted for one of the most backward communities. State BJP President B. Y. Vijayendra , claimed the grant allocated for the Vishwagaaniga Community Trust of the highly backward Gaaniga community has been withheld. He said Siddaramaiah remembers backward classes for votes but has not done anything for their welfare. The most backward Kayaka communities continue to be neglected and now the backward classes are realising the harsh reality, the BJP leader claimed. Also Read HC judgment today on plea for CBI probe against Siddaramaiah in MUDA case Backward Classes Welfare Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi has “blocked” the funds meant for the development of the Vishwagaaniga Community Trust of the Taileshwara Gaaniga society, thereby causing distress to the community, he claimed and said that this “exposes” the true face of the Congress government, which pretends to stand for so...

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has imposed restrictions on the use of drinking water for non-essential activities due to rising temperatures and decreasing groundwater levels. Those found violating the order would be fined Rs 5,000, it said. According to the order issued in the public interest, under Sections 33 and 34 of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Act 1964, the BWSSB has prohibited the usage of potable water in the city of Bengaluru for cleaning vehicles, gardening, construction of buildings and roads, for entertainment purposes or decorations like fountains. Malls and cinema halls are permitted to use water only for drinking. “In case of violation of prohibitory order, a fine of Rs 5,000 will be applicable for the first time offence and recurrence of this violation will result in a fine of Rs 5,000 with an additional penalty of Rs 500 per day,” it stated. Highlighting that the supply of drinking water to all is essential, the BWSS...

Bengaluru : The Karnataka Lokayukta, which is probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam matter in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was named as one of the accused, has sought more time from the court to submit the final report. Considering the plea, Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat of the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru has posted the matter for hearing on February 24. The counsel representing the prosecution submitted that Lokayukta ADGP A. Subramanyeshwara Rao is reviewing the report and requested additional time for submission due to technical reasons. Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh had submitted the MUDA scam report to Lokayukta ADGP Subramanyeshwara Rao on February 13, following the directions of the High Court bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna. According to sources, the final report on the MUDA scam consists of 550 pages across five volumes. The legal cell of the Lokayukta will examine the report and decide whether to file a charge sheet or su...

Bengaluru : Reacting to deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar’s remark that Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah’s name should not be misused, minister for cooperation KN Rajanna stated on Monday, February 17, “Who cares about warnings?” Rajanna made the statement while speaking to the media. Minister Rajanna asserted that Karnataka Congress president Shivakumar’s comment about the CM was merely a statement, not a warning. “We have not misused anyone’s name. Let him not misuse the name of the AICC. By invoking the AICC for everything, he should not misuse it,” said the minister. “This is not an allegation, it is reality. I don’t need to learn discipline from anyone. I have worked for the party for 50 years. When I speak, I say things that bring positive outcomes; I don’t speak in ways that would harm the party,” Rajanna claimed. Speaking about the issue of a full-term chief minister, Rajanna stated that he was not adamant about it. The final decision would be made by the high comm...

Mysuru : Four of a family, including a 15-year-old boy, were found dead on Monday, February 17, under suspicious circumstances at an apartment in Vishvevaraishnagar locality of Mysuru city in Karnataka. The deceased were identified as 45-year-old Chetan, a labour contractor, his wife 43-year-old Roopali, their son 15-year-old Kushal and Chetan’s mother 62-year-old Priyamvadha. The police suspected that Chetan had poisoned the other three first before he hanged himself to death. Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar visited the spot. She later said the police have taken up the matter for investigation and the reason for the incident is yet to be ascertained. “One family of husband, wife, son and mother are found dead. Mother was found dead in one of the flats and the rest were found dead in another flat in the same apartment complex. The mother lived separately. The deceased Chetan, the head of the family had given a call to his brother Bharat residing in the US that he was c...

Hyderabad: The Telangana Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has announced a 10 percent discount on fares for buses plying from Telangana to Bengaluru. Giving more details, TGSRTC managing director VC Sajjanar said, “The discount is available on all services operating to and from the Bengaluru route. It will save Rs 100-160 per passenger.” తెలంగాణ నుంచి బెంగళూరుకు వెళ్లే ప్రయాణికులకు శుభవార్త!! బెంగళూరు మార్గంలో టికెట్ ధరలో 10 శాతం రాయితీని #TGSRTC యాజమాన్యం కల్పిస్తోంది. బెంగళూరు రూట్ లో  నడిచే అన్ని సర్వీసుల్లోనూ రానుపోనూ ఈ రాయితీ వర్తిస్తుంది. ఈ రాయితీ వల్ల ఒక్కొక్కరికి రూ.100 నుంచి రూ.160 ఆదా అవుతుంది. ఈ… pic.twitter.com/OqhyMQX5QS — V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (@SajjanarVC) February 17, 2025 Also Read No job cuts amid electric buses shift in Hyderabad: TGSRTC MD For more information on the booking to Bengaluru, citizens can visit the TGSRTC website. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Storie...

Bengaluru : The ruling Congress unit in Karnataka, which looked solid in terms of unity, may witness a worse phase of factionalism, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is gearing up to convene massive conventions of oppressed and backward classes across the state. Though the leaders are claiming that the conventions are held to strengthen the party, sources reveal that by organising massive conventions across the state, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp wants to project him as the unquestionable leader of Dalits, backwards and minorities and send out a strong message to the high command and also to Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar not even think of disturbing him. Sources stated that ministers of CM Siddaramaiah ’s camp have decided to name it a convention of oppressed classes. They are further planning to get them inaugurated by the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi . Also Read HC judgment today on plea for CBI probe against Siddaramaiah in MUDA case Minister fo...

Bengaluru : Karnataka Police have released the images of the two bike-borne robbers who shot dead an ATM cash van guard in Bidar shot dead a travel agent in Hyderabad’s Afzalgunj. Karnataka Police also announced a Rs 5 lakh cash reward for any information regarding the accused duo. The Karnataka Police said Aman Kumar, a resident of Fathehpur Phulwaria of Vaishali district in Bihar and Alok Kumar aka Ashutosh aka Ambani, a resident of Mahisour near Janadhaha in Vaishali district of Bihar were wanted in connection with the heist and murder case. Bidar Police have announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for any person providing information leading to the arrest of Aman Kumar and Alok Kumar. The police have assured that the names of the informants will be kept secret. The police have requested to provide the information to the following contact numbers. DIGP Kalaburagi ( +919480800030 ), SP Bidar ( 9480803401 ) and DSP Bidar ( +919480803420 ). Also Read Hyderabad police launch manh...

Bengaluru : The Congress-led government in Karnataka, headed by Siddaramaiah, handed over the Covid ‘scam’ investigation to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday, two months after lodging an FIR. The team headed by CID SP Raghavendra Hegde and three Dy SPs will investigate the “scam” which allegedly occurred during the tenure of the previous BJP government , sources said. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar, Home Minister G. Parameshwara and other prominent leaders used the Covid “scam” as the shield against the allegations of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and sensational tribal welfare board scam. Also Read HC judgment today on plea for CBI probe against Siddaramaiah in MUDA case The FIR was lodged regarding the Covid scam in Vidhana Soudha police station on December 13 against senior officers and staffers. The Congress government hinted at action against former CM B.S. Yediyurappa, f...

Drinking and driving or driving while on the phone have become alarmingly common instances of reckless behaviour, although this woman in Bengaluru took carelessness to another level by driving while working on her laptop.  The incident which occurred on Monday, February 10, was recorded by passersby and shared with the traffic police. Based on the complaint the police were able to track down the woman with the help of the car registration number seen in the video and slapped a fine of Rs 1,000 for reckless driving, reported The Hindu.  In the video, the woman can be seen with a laptop propped up in her lap as she drives on a busy road. The video sparked enraged reactions from the public after being shared by X account of deputy commissioner of police, North Bengaluru with the caption “work from home not from the car while driving.” While some people called for cancelling the woman’s driving licence, other people pointed out how the toxic work culture with unreasonably lon...

Have you ever wondered where your earnings place you on the dating market? With Valentine’s just around the corner, you can find your ‘date-worthy’ score through this website. Topmate’s Find Your Mate website allows you to ‘check your worth’ by filling in simple details like your X username and your CTC. The CTC options go from NIL to infinity making the evaluation widely accessible to all wage groups.  Waiting a few moments presents you with the most Gen Z critique with phrases like “almost a baddie” and “potential main character energy”. Other facets of your brand like your ambition, social skills, personality and your face value are also scored to give you a final evaluation out of 100. The website also promises prizes of up to Rs 10k for the “top 10 date-worthy scores”.   Also Read Startup company promises to ‘deliver humans in 10 minutes’, sparks debate The assessment has captivated the internet with some people suggesting expanding on the CTC option by incl...

Ever dreamed of living in New York? Well, wait no longer—Bengaluru’s housing crisis offers the same cramped experience at an equally bank-breaking cost. A video shared recently by an Instagram user “abhiskks_17” (real name Abhishek) shows him giving a tour of his 1 BR (Bedroom-balcony) house which is just wide enough for him to spread his arms out. Abhishek playfully displays how the limited space offers many cost saving benefits like not having to spend on additional furniture because, ofcourse, there is no room for it. He also gives a “tour” of the balcony which barely accommodates two people standing.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhishek Singh (@abhiskks_17) People have left amused reactions to the video saying “ yeh tho shuru hothe hi khatam hogaya bhai ” (it ended before even starting) and “ Isse badi toh meri toilet hai ” (my toilet is bigger than this). Others remarked sarcastically “ Bhai balcony me hi...

English singer-songwriter and global artist Ed Sheeran’s surprise performance in the streets of Bengaluru meant to be a treat for his fans turned embarrassing for the singer as police foiled his gig midway by unplugging his PA system.  The British singer took to Church Street in Bengaluru on Sunday, February 9 to perform one of his most popular songs ‘Shape of You’ . A crowd gathered around recording and cheering him on but the wholesome interaction between the singer and his fans was cut short as a policeman came up to the singer and asked him to stop.  As a resident and a fan of Ed Sheeran attempted to stop the policeman from unplugging the system, the officer got visibly angry, leaving the singer unsure of what to do. The policeman supposedly failed to recognise the pop singer and said prior permission was required to perform gigs on the street.  Also Read Ed Sheeran coming to Hyderabad: Concert date, location, tickets The incident has generated even more buz...

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Metro Railway Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) on Saturday announced a revision of Metro ticket prices, starting from Rs 10 for travel of 2 km up to Rs 90 for travel till 30 km. The revised prices will be effective from Sunday. It has also decided to retain the 5 per cent discount on smart cards. The official statement by the BMRCL stated that the new ticket prices are fixed at Rs 10 for 0 to 2 km distance, Rs 20 for 2 to 4 km, Rs 30 for 4 to 6 km, Rs 40 for 6 to 8 km, Rs 50 for 8 to 10 km, Rs 60 for 10 to 15 km, Rs 70 for 15 to 20 km), Rs 80 for 20 to 25 km and Rs 90 for 25 to 30 km. For above 30 km, the ticket price will remain Rs 90. Also Read Telangana to introduce AI in schools, studies Bangalore, Kerala models In accordance with Section 34 of Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002, a Fare Fixation Committee under the Chairmanship of a former Judge of the High Court was constituted to recommend a revised fare structure. The Fare Fixation Co...

Hundreds of campus recruits who joined Infosys in October 2024 are being forced to resign after failing three consecutive evaluation tests at the IT giant’s Mysuru campus.  Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) president Harpreet Singh Saluja was quoted by the Deccan Herald (DH) saying that the number of employees being laid off is around 700, although Infosys admits the figure to be around 300.  According to the Economic Times , 400 employees were called in batches and asked to resign on February 7. The employees were reportedly asked to walk off with a month’s salary and access to some courses otherwise they would be terminated making it difficult for them to be hired anywhere else. Also Read Infosys co-founder, 17 others booked for caste discrimination against Dalit professor Bouncers deployed to intimate the employees Bouncers and security personnel were deployed to intimidate the employees and they were also asked to keep their mobiles and lap...

Bengaluru : Two sites have been shortlisted for Bengaluru’s proposed second airport, and the proposal will be sent to the Airport Authority of India before February 17, Karnataka Infrastructure Minister M B Patil said on Saturday, February 8. Indicating that two proposals may be sent to the AAI, the Minister made it clear that the site selection will be based on “merit” and will not be a political decision. According to reports the state government is said to have zeroed in on Nelamangala and Kanakapura Road as the possible sites for Bengaluru’s second airport. “No confusion regarding the second airport, we have shortlisted two among four sites and had one round of briefing regarding it to the Chief Minister. We will have another round of briefing to the Chief Minister and if possible, either before the Global Investors Meet or one or two days after that, we will send the proposal to the Airport Authority of India,” Patil said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, there is no need...

Bengaluru : The Karnataka High Court will pronounce its judgment on a petition filed by former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa, seeking to quash charges against him under a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) case on Friday. The Bench, headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, had reserved its decision after concluding arguments and counterarguments in the case on January 17. It had also extended the interim stay on proceedings against Yediyurappa until the verdict is pronounced. In case of setback, Yediyurappa will have to face legal consequences. Also Read BDA case: Karnataka govt asks Guv to reconsider prosecution of Yediyurappa The prosecution had argued that Yediyurappa’s petition to quash the case was calculated, as it was filed after the death of the victim’s mother, who was the complainant. Senior counsel C.V. Nagesh, representing Yediyurappa, countered that his client could not have known about the complainant’s death, an...

Bengaluru : The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court, headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, will pronounce its judgment on Friday regarding the petition seeking an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. The court had reserved its orders on January 27 following the conclusion of arguments and counterarguments in the case. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is named as the first accused in the case, while his wife, B.M. Parvathi is the second accused. It has been alleged that Siddaramaiah used his political influence to secure compensation for 14 sites in the name of his wife in exchange for 3 acres and 16 guntas of land acquired by the MUDA. Also Read Karnataka received nothing: CM Siddaramaiah on Union Budget ’25 The petitioner, Snehamayi Krishna, objected to the ongoing probe by the Karnataka Lokayukta and sought a CBI investigation. While reserving the matter for judgment, the Bench also directed the...

Bengaluru: Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya approached the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday seeking direction to banks to provide details of the total amount recovered against loans obtained by him, United Breweries Holdings Limited (UBHL, now in liquidation). Considering the plea, the High Court has issued notices to concerned banks in this regard. The bench headed by Justice R. Devadas passed the order issuing notices to banks, and recovery officers and adjourned the matter till February 19. Also Read Porsche case: Accused will flee like Nirav Modi, Mallya if given bail, says prosecution Senior counsel Sajan Poovayya appearing for Vijay Mallya submitted to the court that the loan amount to be paid was Rs 6,200 crore, whereas Rs 10,200 crore has been recovered so far. In spite of the complete recovery of the loan amount, the process of recovery is continued by the banks and hence the banks should be issued with notices to furnish accounts of the recovered amount. Further...