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The pollution control board said in a report to the tribunal that 76 of the 97 industries around Bellandur lake had been shut.

Bengaluru: Silt in Bellandur Lake worth Rs 15-16K crore

The amount of silt in the lake is seven million cubic metres.

13 Jun 2017 4:08 AM IST

Bengaluru: Monsoon blues Cabbies can rain on your parade

Bengaluru: Monsoon blues Cabbies can rain on your parade

Though cab aggregators claim to offer services 24x7, we often find refreshing the mobile app repeatedly to book a cab.

13 Jun 2017 3:57 AM IST

So far Vijayawada has around 50 private generic medical stores selling branded generic drugs.

Generic drugs not always good, say doctors

But there is scepticism about how well it can work in the Indian scenario.

13 Jun 2017 3:49 AM IST

A file photo of water being released from KRS dam near Mysuru

Karnataka: It's raining! But 35 per cent deficit in Cauvery basin

The water level at the Krishna Raja Sagar reservoir was 67.51 feet as against its capacity to hold water upto 124.80...

13 Jun 2017 3:47 AM IST

A five-member technical committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal has found no hazardous substance in the muck excavated at the Polavaram project site, which was dumped at Moolavanka dumping yard.

Karnataka: Environmentalists oppose deputy commissioner's office...

In addition seeds from other parts are also brought to this place for multiplication, says Shashidhar Shetty.

13 Jun 2017 3:45 AM IST

Karnataka Social Welfare Minister H. Anjaneya

BJP to H Anjaneya: You are misleading House on caste census

Social Welfare Minister H.Anjaneya assured the House that the Chief Minister would call a high level meeting.

13 Jun 2017 3:38 AM IST

Congress leaders Oscar Fernandes, Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah with Vice-President Hamid Ansari and Governor Vajubhai Vala at the re-launch function. (Photo: DC)

National Herald relaunched amid calls for press freedom

CM recalled that Nehru had launched National Herald in 1938 and resigned from the board of directors when he became...

13 Jun 2017 3:35 AM IST

Congress VP Rahul Gandhi with CM Siddaramaiah during the re-launch of National Herald in Bengaluru on Monday. (Photo: DC)

Karnataka assembly polls: Ticket only for local Congmen, says Rahul...

We want leaders who like the Congress party and believe in its philosophy: AICC vice-president

13 Jun 2017 3:32 AM IST

Traffic experts beg to differ. They say that city needs mass public transport to ease traffic congestion rather than flyovers, which they dismiss it as a ploy for bureaucrats and contractors to mint money.

Bengaluru: Flyovers won't ease traffic woes

Experts say the city needs mass public transport to ease congestion.

13 Jun 2017 3:20 AM IST

The house which was damaged in a landslide at Tandrakuli on NH 66 near Kumta on Sunday. (Photo: KPN)

Kumta landslide: Contractor told to take precautions

They have also been told to park patrol teams in every taluk to meet any emergencies.

13 Jun 2017 3:16 AM IST

Kannada activists burn an effigy during the Karnataka bandh. (Photo: KPN)

Angry North Karnataka shuts down

Only KSRTC and private bus owners suspended their services for fear of stone pelting.

13 Jun 2017 3:14 AM IST

BMTC and KSRTC buses ran as usual, unaffed by the bandh. Schools, shops were open in Bengaluru and it was a day like any other. (Photo: Satish B)

Bengaluru cold shoulders the bandh

Schools, colleges, buses, malls, cinema theatres run normally.

13 Jun 2017 3:11 AM IST