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Rice prices surge in Bengaluru, adding to burden on households

Bengaluru: Amid rising petrol, diesel and vegetable prices, consumers in Bengaluru are now facing another blow as rice prices have witnessed a sharp increase across varieties. Retail prices of rice have gone…
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Bengaluru: Mother held 3 months after 6-yr-old Vennela’s murder

Bengaluru: The shocking murder of six-year-old Vennela has not only exposed a gruesome crime but has also raised serious questions about the functioning of the Kadugodi police in Bengaluru, Karnataka, who allegedly…
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Bengaluru tops as food destination, ranked 13th globally

Bengaluru: India’s Silicon Valley has added another feather to its cap by securing a place among the world’s top food destinations. The city has been ranked 13th in the list of the…

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Young couple killed after gas tanker rams bike in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: A young Bengaluru couple died after a gas tanker allegedly suffered a brake failure and rammed into their motorcycle near Goraguntepalya Junction on Thursday afternoon, June 11. The deceased have been…
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Former student gifts new car to retiring teacher

Haveri : In a touching display of gratitude and respect, a former student gifted a brand-new car to his retiring teacher who had supported him during some of the most difficult phases…
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Namma Metro Phase-3 approval likely

Bengaluru : The long-pending approval for Namma Metro Phase-3 is expected to receive a significant boost after a draft report prepared by RITES Ltd, a central public sector enterprise, concluded that the…
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SLV Mahila Mart fraud reaches Tumakuru

Tumakuru: The alleged fraud involving SLV Mahila Mart, a company that recently came under scrutiny in Haveri for allegedly cheating women of crores of rupees under the guise of providing self-employment opportunities,…

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Two members of interstate ‘TATTO 313’ burglary gang arrested

Udupi: Manipal police in Udupi district have arrested two members of an alleged interstate house burglary gang known as ‘TATTO 313’ and recovered gold ornaments and mobile phones worth approximately ₹7.90 lakh.…
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State rank holder Abhijna Bhat passes away after illness

Sullia: Abhijna Bhat, a talented student who had recently secured the fourth rank in Karnataka in the Second PUC examinations by scoring 596 out of 600 marks, passed away on Wednesday following…
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Hemavathi Link Canal project revived after 10 months

Tumakuru: The Karnataka government’s move to revive the controversial Hemavathi Express Link Canal project after a gap of nearly ten months has reignited political and public debate in Tumakuru district. The project,…
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Bengaluru footpath encroachments put pedestrians at risk

Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s worsening pedestrian safety crisis has come under renewed scrutiny as footpaths across the city continue to be encroached upon by shops, street vendors and commercial establishments, forcing pedestrians onto busy…
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Bengaluru’s garbage crisis worsens as black spots surge to 5,445

Bengaluru: Bengaluru is once again grappling with a mounting garbage crisis, with heaps of uncollected waste piling up across several parts of the city, raising concerns among residents and civic activists. The…
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Bengaluru students seek discounted Namma Metro passes

Bengaluru: Following the Karnataka government’s announcement of free bus passes for students across the state, students in Bengaluru have now urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to introduce special discounted passes for travel…
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BDA targets Guinness record with 1.5 million saplings

Bengaluru: In a massive green initiative aimed at expanding Bengaluru’s tree cover and promoting environmental sustainability, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has announced plans to plant 1.5 million saplings across the city…
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Whose roads are better? Check out viral Hyderabad-Bengaluru post

Bengaluru: A social media post by a Hyderabad resident comparing the infrastructure and traffic conditions of Hyderabad and Bengaluru has gone viral, reigniting the long-standing debate over urban planning and road connectivity…