Bengaluru, March 21: In a major relief to citizens, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced a One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme offering a complete waiver of interest on pending water bills, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Friday. The scheme, introduced as an Ugadi special initiative, will be implemented for…
Tumakuru: A 59-year-old Assistant Director of the Social Welfare Department, identified as Mallikarjun, allegedly died by suicide in his office in Pavagada town, Tumakuru district, raising serious allegations of workplace harassment. Mallikarjun, who had served in the department for three years and was nearing retirement, reportedly recorded a video message before his death, which has…
Bengaluru: In a significant push towards sustainable waste management, a bio-methanisation plant in Koramangala is scaling up operations by utilising wet waste collected from residents to produce biogas, Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy said. The project, originally launched in 2018 with a capacity to process 8 tonnes of wet waste per day, has now been expanded…
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Bengaluru: The South Western Railway has announced revised arrival timings for three train services, which will come into effect from March 20, 2026. According to Chief Public Relations Officer Dr Manjunath Kanamadi, the changes are aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing travel time. As per the revised schedule, Train No. 17378 Mangaluru Central–Vijayapura Daily…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, chaired a review meeting at Rail Bhawan today to evaluate progress in enhancing station access, upgrading passenger amenities, and reinforcing security measures to improve the overall passenger experience. The meeting emphasized initiatives such as access control, crowd management,…
Bengaluru: In a severe follow-up to recent unseasonal rains, large parts of Karnataka have been battered by intense hailstorms and heavy downpours, leaving widespread devastation in their wake. Nearly half of the state has reported significant damage, particularly to agricultural crops, pushing farmers into distress. Over the past two to three days, relentless rain accompanied…
Pune: Bharat Taxi would be launched in the city by May this year, said Pune RTO.“The new service has several perks for drivers, including guaranteed minimum base rate per km and assurance to return 80% of the profit. This new service will surely help cab drivers and elbow out the tendency to hook on to…
THE HEADLINES: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, India has emerged as a trusted partner in fast progressing global order; Asserts, government moving ahead with vision of Reform, Perform and Transform and country has boarded the Reform Express. Both Houses of Parliament adopt Motion of Thanks to President’s Address by voice vote; Opposition continues to disrupt…