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Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his last respects to Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar in Bengaluru on Monday (Image DC)

Karnataka's Ananth, BJP's Ajatashatru

Mr Kumar contested his first election at a very young age, in the mid-nineties.

13 Nov 2018 2:41 AM IST

Arkavathy Layout

Bengaluru: 15 years on, no power, water at Arkavathy Layout

Residents use private land to reach road, pay a premium for temporary power supply and water tankers

13 Nov 2018 1:44 AM IST

The service road next to the KR Puram cable-stayed bridge, which connects to Whitefield via underpass, is in a complete mess, where only half the road is asphalted, while the other half is covered with crushed stones.

Service road near K R Puram cable bridge: Use at your own risk

The stretch also connects to the ITI Gate and KR Puram, where thousands of vehicles pass through every day.

13 Nov 2018 1:36 AM IST

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) from Monday started issuing daily passes through its electronic ticketing machines (ETM), which will save money for the corporation as it can do away with pre-printed passes and also avoid illegal passes.

BMTC's new daily pass system will save 25 trees a day!

The BBMP has already proposed a single smartcard that can be used in BMTC buses, Metro trains and some cab services.

13 Nov 2018 1:32 AM IST

Prior to Childrens Day, experts and child activists from Karnataka have urged the government to address several issues that affect the well-being of children.

Separate child welfare from Women and Child Development ministry: NGO

Survey by NGO reveals children face serious problems, attributed to parental neglect, rising matrimonioal disputes and...

13 Nov 2018 1:28 AM IST

Tragic loss to country', 'great asset to BJP': Leaders pay tribute to...

Union Minister Ananth Kumar died at 2 am on Monday at a private hospital in Bengaluru. He was 59.

12 Nov 2018 10:20 AM IST

He is widely credited for implementing Neem Coated Urea and setting up of Jan Aushadhi Kendras with focus on affordable quality health care. (Photo: ANI)

Ananth Kumar, Bengaluru's most loved MP, known for his political...

Kumar was serving as Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Chemicals and Fertilizers in the Narendra Modi led...

12 Nov 2018 9:02 AM IST

Union Minister Ananth Kumar Kumar passed away from complications following cancer and infections, BJP office said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Union Minister Ananth Kumar passes away at 59 in Bengaluru

BJP sources said Kumar's body would be kept at National College Ground in his constituency for public homage.

12 Nov 2018 8:21 AM IST

Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy

I won't compromise on principles of secularism: Siddaramiah

The Tipu Jayanti celebrations, which began in 2015, have been marked by protests every year.

12 Nov 2018 6:33 AM IST

BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa addresses the media in Kalaburagi on Sunday (Photo: KPN)

Overconfidence, slackness led to BJP debacle; but BSY differs, says K...

State BJP President B.S. Yeddyurappa however chose to disagree with the view expressed by his party leader.

12 Nov 2018 6:29 AM IST

It will happen in a week, claims Eshwar Khandre

During an interaction with the media here, Mr Khandre said that with the by-elections over, attention would be paid to...

12 Nov 2018 6:24 AM IST

Former CM Siddaramaiah at a function to inaugurate Kanaka Samudaya Bhavan in Chikkamagaluru on Sunday (Photo: KPN)

Cabinet expansion after talks with high command: Siddaramaiah

He did not reveal when the talks with the high command will happen, while chatting with mediapersons in Chikkamagaluru...

12 Nov 2018 6:21 AM IST