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A group of parents from a well-known school in central Bengaluru complained to the womens helpline that a man was flashing before the students. (Representational image)

Women, kids no more safe on Bengaluru streets

Many a time, friends and relatives discourage the victims from filing a complaint cases and ask them to ignore such...

26 Jun 2016 6:31 AM IST

Bengaluru Metro

November 17 deadline, distant dream for Bengaluru metro: Experts

With dismantling of Kaveri tunnel boring machine sure to take more than 45 days, wait for Phase 1 to be longer.

22 Jun 2016 3:51 AM IST

The Namma Metro line running alongside the railway tracks in Yeshwantpur

Yeswanthpur foot over bridge: BMRCL goes slow

Initially, the project suffered a setback over a disagreement between the railway and the metro about funding, revenue...

20 Jun 2016 6:35 AM IST

Though there is a general consensus that the app is a brilliant idea as it has helped people plan their trips, a few commuters have questioned its accuracy during peak hours.

People complain as BMTC app throws up glitches

BMTC, meanwhile, is working hard to improve the app day by day.

20 Jun 2016 4:03 AM IST

The BMTC has a key role to play if the city has to see a paradigm shift from the road to the Metro Rail.

Metro, the destination: Still need a car to get there!

Only a well-connected feeder service and bus bays with proper signage can give us seamless connectivity and decongest...

14 Jun 2016 3:32 AM IST

The Child Labour Prevention and Regulation Act says that any child below 14 years, cannot be employed and children in the age group of 15 and above can work in non-hazardous circumstances. (Representational image)

Child labour: Mere ban won't work

The Concerned For Working Children (CWC) screened documentary, Forgotten on the Pyjama Trail, which deals with root...

13 Jun 2016 6:26 AM IST

Living near Yemlur lake has become such a hazard that residents ensure that the doors and windows of house are always closed to protect their children from the noxious froth spilling over from its banks.

We just won't learn! Yemlur lake froths up

The lake is smaller and the froth over it has grown into huge hillocks unlike in Bellandur where it is spread over a...

8 Jun 2016 4:24 AM IST

The BMRC plans to push a train just like it did through Minsk Square and start a trial run towards National College.

Metro's north-south line takes shape, Kaveri TBM roars on

Krishna TBM which has been following Kaveri, has completed 571.5 metres and is 254 metres away from a breakthrough.

7 Jun 2016 3:02 AM IST

Cab aggregators say since the transport department has banned surge pricing, the drivers are not willing to drive in rain and traffic jams for a normal fare. (Representational image)

Bengaluru: When it rains, cabs disappear from roads

Cab aggregators say drivers are unwilling to ply during rains for normal fares.

6 Jun 2016 6:50 AM IST

Anil and Bismi with their dogs (below) volunteers of Dumas Animal Welfare Trust.

Making the world a better place for stray dogs

Besides feeding the dogs, the trust sterilises them, and even tries to give them some amount of training.

6 Jun 2016 1:38 AM IST

Bengaluru Metro (Representational image)

Bengaluru metro scare: 11 minute power outage

Panic gripped passengers inside the crowded metro with situation far worse in trains that came to a standstill in...

3 Jun 2016 6:59 AM IST

Cab drivers protest the Transportation Technology Aggregators Act in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Driven' up the wall? Karnataka cabbies protest

The drive makes no difference to the aggregators, it only penalises the drivers.

1 Jun 2016 3:12 AM IST