CCB Narcotics Squad seized illegal marijuana worth Rs. 16.5 lakh and detained three illegal residents, said City Police Commissioner. In a recent series of operations, the City Crime Branch (CCB) Narcotics Squad in Bangalore made significant strides in combating illegal drug activities and addressing illegal residency concerns, said B. Dayananda, City Police Commissioner during a […]
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Investigation is ongoing in a high interest business scam case, said the city Police Commissioner. B. Dayanand, Police Commissioner, announced significant progress in combating two financial crimes by the Central Crime Branch (CCB Police Station in Bangalore. The first case involves a fraudulent scheme promising Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) membership in exchange for large […]
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Unfinished drainage work leads to overflowing sewage, mosquito infestations, and finger-pointing between BWSSB and BBMP Residents of Gottigere and the adjacent areas have been in distress since the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) began installing underground drainage (UGD) pipes last year. The construction is still not completed, and the delay has resulted in […]
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The Commisioner of Bengaluru Police, B Dayananda, held a press conference today, where he reported on the progress of various branches of the city police. Incidents of human trafficking, insurance fraud, and theft were cases that the Bengaluru police said they are making substantial progress in solving. After receiving many complaints regarding potential cases of […]
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Delay in approval of drafted rules highlight the need for integrated transport planning The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) bill, passed in December 2022, will be implemented in April 2024. Citizens had been advocating for the creation of BMLTA which is expected to address the city’s traffic congestion and disorganized public transport management. Netravati […]
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The party emphasized the need to abolish president’s rule post-elections to facilitate a smoother transition to a new government. Karnataka Swabhimani Raitara Karmikara party (KSRKP ) put forward a comprehensive set of demands today aimed at reforming the electoral system . S. Nagaraja, the party’s spokesperson, along with Bharathraj J., lawyer and Vice President of KSRKP, and […]
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Due to a lack of digital literacy and the changing nature of crime, the elderly have increasingly fallen victim to cyber crimes in 2024. Ramesh turned his attention towards his screen as the familiar ding of a notification resonated through his device. His eye caught the culprit amidst the row of notifications on his glowing […]
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Bangalore Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), under the banner of the Bangalore Smart City initiative, is working towards the abolition of roadside cobblers. Ramesh taps his hammer against worn leather, a familiar rhythm in Jayanagar for 20 years. But his iron kiosks, his livelihood and his neighbourhood fixture, might not fit Bangalore’s Smart City vision. He, […]
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The village series project completion deadline, initially set for mid-January 2024 by both Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has been missed resulting in sewage water entering the lake The 48-acre Kaikondrahalli lake in Bengaluru, once a spot for migratory birds, is now polluted with stagnant water and dumped waste […]
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Consumers in Bangalore are buying less poultry this month than the previous few months. The prices of poultry are increasing consistently every few days. Poultry dealers in the city find that sales have dipped due to the high prices. R H Malli, a chicken shop owner said, “There has been no decrease in price this […]
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