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Even in horrendous crimes like dowry deaths, the conviction rate is less than 20%. Its even lower in cases of violence against children.

Dowry deaths: 9.6 per cent convicted in 2014

In 2012 and 2014, cases increased from 218 to 313 annually.

12 March 2016 4:48 AM IST

Goa and Maharashtra have recorded a higher number of cases. (Representational Image)

Attack on foreigners: Karnataka third on shame list

According to the data he presented, as many as 14 cases were booked in Karnataka state.

9 March 2016 6:13 AM IST

With the Metro Rail still hobbling along, Bengalureans are awaiting Thursdays railway budget with much anticipation as it could announce the long awaited commuter rail for the city. (Representational image)

Hey Prabhu! Can we have our commuter rail?

Several residents welfare associations have been campaigning for the commuter rail.

25 Feb 2016 4:34 AM IST

Abdul Razak (in black T-shirt), who came in contact with a high-tension power line, near Indiranagar in Bengaluru on Sunday

Bengaluru: Boy fractures hand on school tour, child rights' panel...

The class VII student put his hand out of the school bus and was hit by a passing vehicle.

23 Feb 2016 3:07 AM IST

Under the DBT scheme, oil firms are directly crediting the subsidy amount to the bank account of the consumers for 12 cylinders, each weighing 14.2 kg, a year. (Representational image)

LPG subsidy: Income proof being sought

Recently the Union Government decided to stop subsidised LPG cylinders for all those with an annual family income above...

19 Feb 2016 4:04 AM IST

Many schools in Bengaluru have been listed as unauthorised (Representational Image)

Bengaluru: Prominent institutions in unauthorised schools list, says...

According to the list, 6 CBSE/ ICSE schools, 61 primary schools and 20 high schools were listed as unauthorised.

14 Feb 2016 6:04 AM IST

State Pre University (PU) board, which last year faced the ire of students over the alleged erratic valuation of II PUC final examination answer scripts, has now modified the revaluation rules, but two points in the new circular have raised eyebrows. (Representational image)

Karnataka: Students slam PU board's new rules, seek explanation

As per the new rule, a candidate should have to provide an undertaking that the revaluation result will not be...

10 Feb 2016 4:00 AM IST

Students having Mid day meal atschool (Representational Image)

Bengaluru: Mid-day meal fails to bring in students, points out CAG

It shows that a free Mid Day Meal, by itself is not a sufficient condition to retain children in schools, says CAG.

7 Feb 2016 6:14 AM IST

The locals set ablaze the car that mowed down 35-year-old Shabana Taj and caught hold of one man and thrashed him mercilessly while the other one managed to escape.

Release the arrested first: Deceased woman's husband

The plight of the family members of the road accident victim has been forgotten.

6 Feb 2016 3:21 AM IST

Revenues of jewellery owners have come down by a whopping 30-35 per cent after the Union governments decision to make the PAN card mandatory for purchase of gold and other jewellery valued at above Rs 2 lakh. (Representational image)

Karnataka: Carry PAN card to buy gold!

The Pan Effect' is wrecking the prospects of small and medium jewellers in Karnataka.

3 Feb 2016 4:15 AM IST

Artist Prabha Mallesh receives her award in New Delhi

Bengaluru artist bags Shilp Guru award

Prabha Mallesh has won the prestigious Shilp Guru award in recognition for her Mysuru style paintings.

23 Jan 2016 4:15 AM IST

Gas cylinder (Representational Image)

Bengaluru: LPG users booking online harassed

Customer have to shell out Rs 30 as supply charges' to the delivery boys.

22 Jan 2016 4:10 AM IST