Bengaluru: To manage the surge in passenger traffic during the Kumbh Mela, South Western Railway has announced a special one-way express train (Train No. 06215) from Mysuru to Prayagraj Junction. The special Kumbh Express will depart from Mysuru on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 12:30 AM and is scheduled to arrive at Prayagraj Junction on…
Nelamangala: A devastating chain accident involving two cars, two trucks, and a school bus claimed the lives of six family members near T. Beguru on the Tumkur-Bengaluru National Highway. Accident Details:The fatal incident occurred when a heavy-loaded container truck toppled onto a car, crushing it completely. The victims, identified as Chandra Yagappa Gol (48), Gourabai…
Bengaluru: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued a notice to One8 Commune, a bar and restaurant co-owned by cricket star Virat Kohli, near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The establishment is accused of violating fire safety regulations by operating without necessary approvals, including a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and fire department clearance. The notice…
Bengaluru: Former Team India cricketer Robin Uthappa has been issued an arrest warrant in connection with allegations of provident fund (PF) fraud involving his private company. The Regional PF Commissioner, Shadakshari Gopal Reddy, has written to the Pulakeshinagar police regarding the matter. The arrest warrant, issued on October 4, instructs the Pulakeshinagar police to take…
Bengaluru: BJP MLC CT Ravi, who was arrested in connection with an FIR filed over allegations of using obscene language against Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, has been ordered to be released immediately by the High Court. The JMFC court in Belagavi had earlier transferred CT Ravi’s bail application to the Bengaluru Special Court for Public Representatives…
Mandya: The 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana was inaugurated with grandeur in Mandya, the Sugar City, with a flag-hoisting ceremony marking the beginning of the event. The Sammelana, which will take place over three days starting today, is being held behind Sanjo Hospital in Mandya. The event officially commenced with the hoisting of the national flag,…
Belagavi:On December 19, during the Legislative Council session at Belagavi’s Suvarna Soudha, BJP leader CT Ravi allegedly used abusive language against Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar. The incident has sparked a major political uproar in the state. An FIR has been registered against Ravi for using derogatory language offensive to women. Police arrested Ravi and subjected him…
Bengaluru: Transport department employees in Karnataka have called for a statewide strike starting December 31, demanding the fulfillment of various pending requests. The strike is expected to cause significant disruptions to bus services across the state. Ananth Subbarao, a prominent leader of the transport workers, has announced the strike, and six major unions of transport…
New Traffic Rules on Bengaluru-Mysuru ExpresswayIn light of the Kannada Sahitya Sammelana taking place in Mandya from December 20 to 23, temporary changes have been implemented on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway for three days. These changes are aimed at facilitating the movement of visitors and the general public. The new traffic routes have been announced under…
Bengaluru: The South Western Railway (SWR) has announced that train services between Bengaluru and Mysuru are expected to be delayed for a few days due to ongoing maintenance work. Maintenance activities between Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (SMVT) Station and Kengeri will cause some trains to run up to 90 minutes behind schedule. Details of Delayed Trains:The…
