Dateline South West: Depression, the silent killer
Jun 8, 2013
Bangalore walks for water
Jun 8, 2013
In Bangalore, he was found chained on roof of son's house
Jun 6, 2013
A bright idea to protect the environment
Jun 5, 2013
Techie held for sending emails containing wife's obscene pictures
Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2013
A software engineer from Bangalore was arrested by Andhra Pradesh police on the charge of sending emails containing obscene photos of his wife who had sought divorce for allegedly hiding his first marriage.
BJP protests bus fare hike in Karnataka
Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 17, 2013
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday staged a rally in Bangalore and a few other places in Karnataka demanding withdrawal of recent hike in bus fares in the state.
New low-cost carrier Air Costa to launch operations in July
Monday June 17, 2013
The no-frill Air Costa will initially fly to Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Vijayawada and later to some two-tier cities in the north.
Karnataka cheap rice for poor scheme delayed again
Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 13, 2013
Karnataka's Congress government's ambitious scheme to provide 30kg rice per month to poor families at Re 1 a kg is expected to take off by July 10 and not July 1 after being rescheduled from an earlier deadline of June 1.
Akhilesh Yadav in Karnataka on two-day visit
Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 13, 2013
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, whose Samajwadi Party (SP) has one member in the Karnataka assembly for the first time, arrived in Bangalore on Thursday on a two-day visit to the state.
Narendra Modi's magic works only on TV and in Gujarat: Akhilesh Yadav
Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2013
Dismissing the possibility of any impact of Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today said his elevation will not cast a magic spell as his Gujarat counterpart is hardly acquainted with UP politics.
Opposition walkout in Karnataka Assembly on Cauvery issue
Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2013
Opposition JD-S in Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday staged a walkout over the Congress government's decision to approach the Centre for clearing long pending extension, renovation and modernisation of projects in the Cauvery Basin as its argued that i...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces probe into Public Service irregularities scam
Press Trust of India | Monday June 10, 2013
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced an inquiry into alleged irregularities in selection of candidates by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) for gazetted probationer posts.
Manna Dey's condition "slightly better": Hospital sources
Press Trust of India | Monday June 10, 2013
The condition of playback legend Manna Dey, undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bangalore for age-related and other complications, has shown "marginal improvement", hospital sources said.
Railways to launch SMS-based service for housekeeping complaints
Press Trust Of India | Monday June 10, 2013
The service is likely to be launched in either Mumbai Rajdhani or Bangalore Rajdhani as a pilot project soon.
Bangalore passport fair processes 855 applications
Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday June 8, 2013
A day-long passport fair was held in Bangalore on Saturday to speed up processing of applications by the regional passport office.
Written by Radhika Iyer | Saturday June 8, 2013
At a time when the city of Bangalore is reeling under acute water crisis, more than 150 volunteers of the Art of Living Foundation in Bangalore, along with founder Sri Sri Ravishankar led a walkathon with posters on how to save water.
Clubs in Karnataka may have to shed dress code
Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 7, 2013
Popular clubs in Karnataka may have to shed their dress code if the government agrees to turn into law the recommendation of a legislators' panel that all clubs should allow people "wearing decent clothes".
New FDI rules a setback for foreign, local retailers
Reuters | Friday June 7, 2013
New rules requiring foreign supermarkets to set up their own warehouses and stores in India are likely to further delay the entry of companies like Wal-Mart Stores, increase costs and hurt cash-strapped local retailers eager to partner with foreign c...
Over 2,150 rape cases in Karnataka in three years: House panel
Press Trust of India | Friday June 7, 2013
More than 2,150 rape cases were registered in Karnataka in the past three years, says a report of an official committee, calling for the need for non-bailable warrant against accused and bringing the crime under the stringent Goonda Act.
