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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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Mysuru : A jewellery shop owner has been taken into custody after allegedly collecting monthly instalments from more than 80 people on the promise of providing gold and then leaving the city, in the latest gold fraud case reported in Mysuru. The alleged fraud took place at Mohan Jewellery near Vivekananda Circle. Shop owner Mohan Lal had reportedly operated gold savings schemes in the past two rounds, collecting monthly instalments from customers and handing over gold as promised. This helped him gain the confidence of customers. Encouraged by the earlier schemes , several people reportedly invested larger amounts in the latest scheme, hoping to purchase gold through monthly instalments. However, the shop remained closed for about a week, leaving customers worried. According to the complainants, Mohan Lal also vacated his residence and allegedly left the city without informing the customers. More than 80 people are believed to have been affected by the scheme, with the e...

Bagalkote(Karnataka): The concrete roof of a government school collapsed while classes were underway at Mugallolli Tanda here on Wednesday, September 3, injuring six students, officials said. All the six students who sustained minor injuries in the incident are safe and are being provided appropriate treatment at a hospital, Bagalkot Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Gajanan Bale said in a statement. Karnataka: Roof of a govt school in Mugaloli Thanda in Bagalkot taluk collapsed while students were studying on Wednesday. Six children sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. Parents have sought permanent repairs & safety measures, citing the… pic.twitter.com/9nsDD6eUY8 — ChristinMathewPhilip (@ChristinMP_) September 2, 2026 The CEO said the Panchayat Raj Engineering Department (PRED) has been directed to immediately repair the damaged portion of the school building. The Deputy Director of the Department of School Education a...