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In a step towards becoming disabled friendly, Braille signage boards were inaugurated at Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Station on Tuesday to help the visually impaired.

Braille signage boards inaugurated at Bengaluru City Railway Station

There will also be Braille signs on railings of staircases leading to various platforms, in both Kannada and English...

15 March 2017 4:27 AM IST

A year after the state government banned plastic bags, cups and plates, the ubiquitous plastic has made a triumphant comeback.

Plastic bags back in Bengaluru despite ban

Soon after the ban was introduced on March 11, 2016, plastic carry bags vanished from shops.

15 March 2017 4:19 AM IST

As per building bylaws, the BBMP should first close down rooftop bars, instead of thinking of earning revenues from them.

For BBMP, no bar on rooftop bars!

There are more than 60 outlets in Indiranagar, says activist.

15 March 2017 4:15 AM IST

Have racial attacks become part of the Bengalurus landscape? With two separate incidents taking place in rapid succession, perhaps its time to take stock of our willingness to integrate diverse cultures with our own.

Namma Ooru, but why can't it be their city

Police blame strained relations with the African community on the latter's involvement in various crimes.

15 March 2017 4:09 AM IST

Ranga Reddy district panchayat officials demolishing illegal buildings on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

HMDA razes illegal buildings in Hyderabad

The action was taken after the builder took up construction of buildings violating court orders.

15 March 2017 3:17 AM IST

The train started to move before Poomari could reach the platform, he ran along with train while making an attempt to get into the running compartment, he fell between the wheels.

Coimbatore: Worker loses hand trying to catch train

Poomari, 33, daily wages labourer, native of Rameshwaram came to Coimbatore a few months ago and was working here.

15 March 2017 2:27 AM IST

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao. (Photo: PTI)

Hyderabad HC notice to Telangana govt on K Chandrasekhar Rao's gold...

The bench adjourned the case for four weeks after directing the respondents to file their affidavits.

15 March 2017 2:24 AM IST

The company has also introduced paid adoption leave of 16 weeks for its female employees, while the paternity policy has been adjusted to include adoption leave within its mandate.

Corporate sector leads way in implementing new maternity bill

Similarly, another multi national company, PayPal, had recently enhanced care giving paid leave policies for its...

15 March 2017 2:23 AM IST

Home Minister Rajnath Singh addresses a rally in Fatehabad, Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Centre orders probe into Sukma lapses

I have directed the DG, CRPF, to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident: Rajnath Singh

15 March 2017 2:21 AM IST

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court

Unit near residential area violated rules: Madurai Bench of Madras HC

The RTI information also revealed that the VKS Fireworks owners didn't obtain any licence from statutory authorities.

15 March 2017 2:19 AM IST

The house where the blast occurred at Pathuvai Nagar in Tiruvallur Colony near Sivakasi. (Photo: DC)

One killed, five injured in Sivakasi cracker blast

Unit illegally functioning with six workers.

15 March 2017 2:17 AM IST

Madras High Court

Madras HC expresses concern over easy access of tobacco products,...

The judge has posted the matter for further hearing to March 21.

15 March 2017 2:13 AM IST