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From left: Indian Police Foundation president N. Ramachnadran, DGP R.K. Datta, Prakash Singh and former Chief Justice of India Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah at a seminar on Stakeholder Consultations on Security of Women and Children at DG office, in Bengaluru on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

Karnataka: Not a single rapist convicted in 2 years

A total of 686 rape cases were reported in the year 2016 and 2017.

29 March 2017 4:28 AM IST

While the BBMP does have an Animal Birth Control programme to check the population of strays in the city, the many stray puppies found on the roads is an indication of how poorly it is implemented. (Representational image)

Neutering has failed, time for a tough call?

The Bengaluru's festering garbage problem has made waste dumps a favourite haunt for dogs.

29 March 2017 4:07 AM IST

Smoke billowing from the house targeted by the securitymen for eliminating a militant during an encounter at a village in Budgam district on Tuesday.

3 civilians killed in Jammu and Kashmir gunfight

The slain youths were identified as Zahid Rashid Ganaie, Saqib Ahmed Butt and Ashfaq Ahmed.

29 March 2017 3:57 AM IST

Whats in a name? He is Yogi Adityanath again!

What's in a name? He is Yogi Adityanath again!

The name plate at the official residence of the chief minister at 5, Kalidas Marg, was changed on Tuesday and now reads...

29 March 2017 3:35 AM IST

According to state agriculture department officials, vegetable prices are expected to skyrocket in the coming days if there is no pre-monsoon rain.

Vegetable prices sear as drought fries Bengaluru

According to the vegetable suppliers, on Monday the price of carrot touched season's high of Rs 100 per kilogram.

29 March 2017 3:23 AM IST

With this development, courses in the medical stream have been completely moved out of the Eamcet in the state that has been conducting these exams every year under the state administration. (Representational image)

Karnataka: 8.77 lakh students! SSLC exam begins tomorrow

As per the revised examination pattern, students will be given question and answer scripts separately.

29 March 2017 3:16 AM IST

There was no mention of it in the 2017 Union Budget either. (Representational image)

No sign of national fund for women safety, says BMTC chief

While Bengaluru buses do have GPS to track them, installing CCTV cameras would make it easier to spot pickpockets.

29 March 2017 3:14 AM IST

BBMP Opposition Leader Padmanabha Reddy addressing the council during the BBMP Council meeting in Bangalore on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

Opposition in BBMP asks govt to give what citizens pay their taxes for

Reddy said, â€œPeople pay their taxes, expecting good roads, footpaths, lakes, parks, underground drainage system and...

29 March 2017 3:11 AM IST

The Australian team visited APCRDA and presented to the commissioner and officials about collaborating in building Amaravati as a world-class water sensitive capital city.

South Central Railway's water recycling saving crores

Treatment plants at Kacheguda generate 5.4 lakh litres of recycled water daily.

29 March 2017 3:00 AM IST

Pressure has dipped drastically in Malkajgiri, Begum Bazar, Alkapuri Colony, Himathnagar, ECIL, Bollaram, Vaishali Nagar, Darul Shifa, and Thukaram Gate.

Hyderabad: Bully motors' cause dip in water pressure

Another reason for the low pressure is the supply of water daily to slum dwellers at the cost of other residents.

29 March 2017 2:59 AM IST

The 22-member committee suggested that companies should employ men for night shifts and avoid women to ensure safety and security.

Karnataka: No night shifts for women in IT, says panel

Karnataka committee's suggestion draws flak.

29 March 2017 2:58 AM IST

Supreme Court of India

CCTVs must in courts, says Supreme Court

Bench said that recordings through the CCTV Cameras shall only remain in the custody of High Courts.

29 March 2017 2:41 AM IST