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]Heavy rains continue to lash Bengaluru, other parts of Karnataka
On Sunday, Bengaluru witnessed heavy rains in the afternoon, evening and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast indicates that there will be more over the night.
![The IMD forecast also states that Bengaluru and several other parts of Karnataka are likely to witness heavy rains over the next few days. (PTI) The IMD forecast also states that Bengaluru and several other parts of Karnataka are likely to witness heavy rains over the next few days. (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/550x309/f360db72-29f5-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633893540871.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:49 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Mysore sugar factory must remain with state: Siddaramaiah
Founded by Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar in the pre-independence era, the Mysugar Sugar Factory had been in profit for many years and subsequently suffered losses.
![Siddaramaiah said that the Karnataka government and not the farmers is responsible for the loss and the onus lies on the government to revive the Mysuru sugar factory. (PTI) Siddaramaiah said that the Karnataka government and not the farmers is responsible for the loss and the onus lies on the government to revive the Mysuru sugar factory. (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/4d0dd4fc-29fd-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633893539454.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:49 AM IST
By Agencies, Bengaluru
Karnataka far from its daily vaccination target: Data
Data shows that Karnataka has seen sharp fluctuations in its vaccination drives, designed in a way that there are high on selective occasions and then a sharp dip almost as if doses are hoarded to make these events a success.
![Data shows that since September 17, Karnataka’s vaccine coverage has seen a sharp dip barring just three days when it administered around 10 lakh doses (ANI) Data shows that since September 17, Karnataka’s vaccine coverage has seen a sharp dip barring just three days when it administered around 10 lakh doses (ANI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/ede3f460-29f8-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633893480880.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:48 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Will look at finances before deciding on fuel duty cuts: Karnataka CM Bommai
CM Bommai’s statements come at a time when prices of diesel are inching towards breaching the ₹100 mark and join petrol which is already above ₹105 in most parts of the state and country.
![Karantaka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the state is also asking to fast-track its demand on supplies coming from Western Coal Fields in Maharashtra and Mahanadi Coalfields in Odisha. (PTI) Karantaka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the state is also asking to fast-track its demand on supplies coming from Western Coal Fields in Maharashtra and Mahanadi Coalfields in Odisha. (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/15e34bb0-29f8-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633893479639.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:48 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Modern women want to stay single, not give birth: K’taka health minister
Dr K Sudhakar said that there is a tendency to go the “western way”. “Unfortunately, we are going in a western way. We don’t want our parents to live with us, forget about grandparents being with us,” Sudhakar said.
![Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar.(Twitter/@mla_sudhakar) Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar.(Twitter/@mla_sudhakar)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/_838113f0-49b6-11eb-8e4d-bc3cfcdacc28_1633903217923.png)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:41 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
‘Requested Centre to increase coal supply to Karnataka’: CM Basavaraj Bommai
“I have already stated that we have requested the Centre to increase the supply of coal by four racks,” CM Bommai said.
![Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai. (File photo) Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai. (File photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/02e75064-1450-11ec-b6a8-6bb5a3189f0e_1631509585169_1633880992110.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:26 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delho
Modern Indian women want to stay single, unwilling to give birth: Minister
Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar made the remarks during the World Mental Health Day at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Sciences (NIMHANS).
![Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar.(Twitter/@mla_sudhakar) Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar.(Twitter/@mla_sudhakar)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/_838113f0-49b6-11eb-8e4d-bc3cfcdacc28_1633868341815.png)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 07:30 PM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
5 men rape minor in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada
The police have already recorded the victim's statement and are working on the clues provided by her.
![Five men allegedly gangraped minor in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district. (AP file photo) Five men allegedly gangraped minor in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district. (AP file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/c79de314-08ae-11e5-8fbe-068124e4b506_1633526812874_1633776401571.jpg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 04:20 PM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Hindu partner’s kin got Muslim man decapitated
The Police confirmed that the murder was a hate crime and the parents of the girl gave a contract to murder the 24-year-old, to the leader of a right-wing religious organization with the objective of preventing their daughter from marrying a Muslim.
![Police first registered a case of unnatural death when Arbaz Mullah’s body was found on September 28.(Representative image) Police first registered a case of unnatural death when Arbaz Mullah’s body was found on September 28.(Representative image)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/759b0baa-23b9-11ec-af35-856765b9d9af_1633204300587_1633743733637.jpg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 07:13 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
Services of Bengaluru Metro to be curtailed tomorrow. Check details here
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited said in a statement that metro trains will continue to run between M G Road and Kengeri Metro Stations on the Purple Line as scheduled.
![The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) will undertake maintenance work on Saturday.(PTI Photo) The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) will undertake maintenance work on Saturday.(PTI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/08/148x111/Bangalore_metro_has_seen_numerous_delays_1633691823956_1633691824088.jpg)
Published on Oct 08, 2021 04:50 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Durga Puja: BBMP issues revised SOPs, allows musical instruments during rituals
The Bengaluru civic body has also done away with the requirement that an idol be four feet high or lower than that.
Published on Oct 08, 2021 12:25 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
‘Arbitrary and illogical’: Tejasvi Surya on BBMP's guidelines for Durga Puja
In his letter, Surya also alleged that the civic body imposes curbs only during celebrations of the Hindu community.
![Durga Puja (PTI File Photo/Used for representation) Durga Puja (PTI File Photo/Used for representation)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/148x111/987b2b32-2283-11ec-bb55-2fb9e639f35f_1633071213695_1633584854582.png)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 11:27 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Karnataka: Bengaluru issues guidelines for Durga Puja. Check full SOPs
- The Durga Puja festivities, from October 11 to 15, will take place in Bengaluru keeping in mind the following guidelines issued by the civic body:
![The Durga Puja festivities will take place from October 11 to 15 this year. (Representational image/PTI) The Durga Puja festivities will take place from October 11 to 15 this year. (Representational image/PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/06/148x111/46245e34-22b1-11ec-bb55-2fb9e639f35f_1633091134779_1633495213859.jpg)
Published on Oct 06, 2021 10:12 AM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta
23-yr-old woman set ablaze for resisting rape in Yadgir, Karnataka, dies; 1 held
Surapura police have registered the case after recording the statement of the victim in the hospital before she succumbed.
![The woman was rushed to Surapura taluk hospital on October 4 morning and later shifted to Kalaburagi district hospital after her condition worsened. She succumbed to her injuries on Monday evening, Karnataka police said. (Representational picture) The woman was rushed to Surapura taluk hospital on October 4 morning and later shifted to Kalaburagi district hospital after her condition worsened. She succumbed to her injuries on Monday evening, Karnataka police said. (Representational picture)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/05/150x84/f1a3638a-2609-11ec-861b-89d0f4ae1a0f_1633461439787.jpg)
Updated on Oct 06, 2021 03:03 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
Bommai reflects on need to start 'tech schools' in state
Bommai said steps will be taken to promote the growth of innovative industries in the Hubballi region.
![Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai(PTI) Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai(PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/05/148x111/PTI09-23-2021-000160A-0_1633436693283_1633436715291.jpg)
Published on Oct 05, 2021 07:39 PM IST
PTI | , Bengaluru
Karnataka issues guidelines for Mysuru Dasara festivities. Check details
- The famed Mysuru Dasara will begin from October 7 and end by October 15. Tourists from India and across the world come to witness the grand celebrations and take part in the festivities.
![Mysuru Dasara celebration (file photo for representation)(PTI ) Mysuru Dasara celebration (file photo for representation)(PTI )](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/05/148x111/kudroli-gokarnanatha-temple-decorations_2a4c077e-1787-11eb-aa26-a55aef2d66ca_1633434294410.jpg)
Updated on Oct 05, 2021 05:23 PM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Avik Roy
'Will be severely punished': Karnataka minister on brutality of Yadgir rape bid
- On the night of October 3, a woman was burnt alive at her home in Supur taluka after she resisted a rape attempt
![Superintendent of police told reporters that the accused entered the victim’s house late at night while her husband was away and attempted to rape her Superintendent of police told reporters that the accused entered the victim’s house late at night while her husband was away and attempted to rape her](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/05/148x111/dd2a4cf8-164f-11ec-b5f0-8fc03d5e5335_1631729458891_1633432807433.jpg)
Published on Oct 05, 2021 04:52 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Karnataka high court issues notice to former judge in graft case
While hearing a petition filed by advocate NP Amrutesh, a single-judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit issued the notice in Karnataka high court.
![The case came to light when a person identified as Yuvaraj Swami was arrested in December 2020 by Bengaluru police for allegedly cheating several people of crores of rupees by promising them high positions. (Arijit Sen/HT Photo) The case came to light when a person identified as Yuvaraj Swami was arrested in December 2020 by Bengaluru police for allegedly cheating several people of crores of rupees by promising them high positions. (Arijit Sen/HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/04/150x84/994c14dc-253e-11ec-97ad-def1feb12b09_1633374312186.jpg)
Published on Oct 05, 2021 12:35 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Using bluetooth-enabled devices while driving may invite ₹1k fine in Bengaluru
While Bengaluru police said that use of the mobile devices for navigation will be allowed, Bengaluru traffic police said that using headphones for navigation will be punishable.
![According to Bengaluru police, the first violation of rule will attract <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 fine, while the fine for the second violation will be <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000. According to Bengaluru police, the first violation of rule will attract <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 fine, while the fine for the second violation will be <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/04/150x84/6e3bbe50-2539-11ec-97ad-def1feb12b09_1633374249817.jpg)
Published on Oct 05, 2021 12:34 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Heavy rain leaves 1 dead in Bengaluru; CM Bommai says relief work on
Karnataka chief minister Bommai said that he was personally monitoring the relief work and is in constant touch with the BBMP commissioner in this regard.
![Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said relief work was underway and that he was personally monitoring the situation after heavy rain wreaked havoc Sunday night. (PTI) Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said relief work was underway and that he was personally monitoring the situation after heavy rain wreaked havoc Sunday night. (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/04/150x84/228fdc5a-2536-11ec-97ad-def1feb12b09_1633374248333.jpg)
Published on Oct 05, 2021 12:34 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Belagavi hate crime: Protests erupt over delay in arrests
Members of one of the groups that took part in the protest said that president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, Asaduddin Owaisi, will arrive in Belagavi to take part in the protests, if police action is delayed.
![Officials of the Belagavi rural police said that the investigation of the hate crime is underway. (REUTERS) Officials of the Belagavi rural police said that the investigation of the hate crime is underway. (REUTERS)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/04/150x84/7116414e-2535-11ec-97ad-def1feb12b09_1633374188292.jpg)
Published on Oct 05, 2021 12:33 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
NCB nabs gang delivering drugs disguised as Swiggy delivery agents
This gang of seven people used the recent lockdown in Bengaluru to deliver drugs across the two cities, according to a statement from NCB.
![The NCB said that a Swiggy delivery executive who was about to deliver a parcel was apprehended. NCB also claimed that during the lockdown, peddlers pretending to be agents of Swiggy delivered drugs in Bengaluru. (HT PHOTO.) The NCB said that a Swiggy delivery executive who was about to deliver a parcel was apprehended. NCB also claimed that during the lockdown, peddlers pretending to be agents of Swiggy delivered drugs in Bengaluru. (HT PHOTO.)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/03/150x84/8e2f3332-2489-11ec-bb55-2fb9e639f35f_1633294381879.jpg)
Published on Oct 04, 2021 02:23 AM IST
24-yr-old man killed in Karnataka in hate crime, 3 booked: Police
The police suspect the man was murdered and his body was left behind on the tracks September 28.
![An official of the railway police said that the body has been sent for post-mortem and all angles are being probed. (Representational image) An official of the railway police said that the body has been sent for post-mortem and all angles are being probed. (Representational image)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/02/148x111/759b0baa-23b9-11ec-af35-856765b9d9af_1633204300587_1633207435503.jpg)
Updated on Oct 03, 2021 02:15 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Family evacuated after sinkhole appears due to metro work in Bengaluru
A release by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation said that the sinkhole appeared after an open well had been closed earlier, and a building was built on it.
![The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has decided to close up the sinkhole with sand and concrete for now, and resume the boring process. (PTI Photo) The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has decided to close up the sinkhole with sand and concrete for now, and resume the boring process. (PTI Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/01/148x111/bengaluru_metro_sinkhole_family_evacuated_1633093363462_1633093363614.jpg)
Published on Oct 01, 2021 06:34 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Engineering will be taught in Kannada: Karnataka minister
National Board of Accreditation (NBA) accredited colleges have been permitted to teach engineering in Kannada, Ashwath Narayan said, adding that up to 30 students can be admitted.
![Karnataka higher education minister C N Ashwath Narayan said the fees for the engineering courses in private colleges for students who secure admission this year under government quota will continue as earlier in two different slabs of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>65,340 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>58,806. (Kumargau via Wikimedia Commons) Karnataka higher education minister C N Ashwath Narayan said the fees for the engineering courses in private colleges for students who secure admission this year under government quota will continue as earlier in two different slabs of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>65,340 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>58,806. (Kumargau via Wikimedia Commons)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/29/150x84/f757f520-214f-11ec-bc30-10e4c85a206c_1632943285033.jpg)
Published on Sep 30, 2021 12:51 AM IST
By Press Trust Of India, Bengaluru
Karnataka continues to see drop in Covid numbers, logs 539 new cases, 17 deaths
Dakshina Kannada was behind Bengaluru Urban in number of deaths (3) due to Covid-19, followed by others across Karnataka.
![Bengaluru Urban accounted for most number of Covid infections (239) in Karnataka on Wednesday, as the city saw 141 discharges and seven deaths. (ANI) Bengaluru Urban accounted for most number of Covid infections (239) in Karnataka on Wednesday, as the city saw 141 discharges and seven deaths. (ANI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/29/150x84/76cdf5e8-2150-11ec-bc30-10e4c85a206c_1632943283833.jpg)
Published on Sep 30, 2021 12:51 AM IST
By Press Trust of India, Bengaluru
Marijuana, LSD worth ₹1 crore seized, 2 Iranians among 4 held in B’luru: Police
Hydroponic marijuana is cannabis that is grown without the use of soil and an artificial lab is used for its production. The investigation of the case revealed that the suspects had rented a villa in Bidadi on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
![According to police, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore worth of hydroponic marijuana and LSD were seized during the raid. Police have also arrested four men, including two Iranian nationals during the raid (HT Photo) According to police, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore worth of hydroponic marijuana and LSD were seized during the raid. Police have also arrested four men, including two Iranian nationals during the raid (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/29/150x84/e813db3e-213f-11ec-bc30-10e4c85a206c_1632943225095.jpeg)
Published on Sep 30, 2021 12:50 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Will discuss reopening of more classes: Karnataka government
The statements come days before further relaxations come from Karnataka government into effect from Friday including schools, cinema halls and pubs among other establishments.
![Primary school students attend a class following Covid guidelines as schools reopened after more then one and half years, in Bengaluru on September 6. (ANI) Primary school students attend a class following Covid guidelines as schools reopened after more then one and half years, in Bengaluru on September 6. (ANI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/29/150x84/8459d9da-214f-11ec-bc30-10e4c85a206c_1632943222490.jpg)
Published on Sep 30, 2021 12:50 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Basavaraj Bommai moots Punjab-like food processing units in central Karnataka
Karnataka chief minister said he is planning to introduce a policy on the utilisation of the 350km-long coastline for tourism and port development soon.
![Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai stressed the need for improving ports and airports to boost temple, coastal and heritage tourism. (File photo) Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai stressed the need for improving ports and airports to boost temple, coastal and heritage tourism. (File photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011193850im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/29/148x111/Basavaraj_Bommai_Karnataka_development_horticulture_economic_growth_1632929707142_1632929707330.jpg)
Published on Sep 29, 2021 09:11 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi