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What about public transport, auto and cab operations? According to the guidelines, the movement of long-distance night bus, trains and flights are also permitted. “To and fro movement of taxis and auto are permitted for dropping or pickup of people to or from bus stops, railway stations and airports. The movement will be allowed on displaying valid tickets,” the order said. Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation bus will operate normally, BMTC PRO confirmed. TS Latha, public relations...

ED attaches assets of Bengaluru firm, worth over Rs 8 cr, in Ponzi case According to the ED, the assets were attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in connection with the Ponzi scheme case. Updated: December 23, 2020 8:20:47 am Enforcement Directorate (ED) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 8.41 crore belonging to Bengaluru firm Ajmera Groups, its partners and others in connection with a money-laundering...

BBMP seeks citizens support to end public urination, to build new public toilet The Budget Bus, an integral vehicle of the #MyCityMyBudget campaign, was flagged off by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner N Manjunath Prasad in the presence of citizens and RWAs on Monday. "Around 50 lakh people use BMTC buses. However, a survey reveals that people use 50 per cent of the trips to travel 1 to 2 kilometres. If citizens have access to citizen-friendly footpaths, they would prefer t...

UK coronavirus strain: Karnataka govt announces new quarantine rules for passengers arriving from Europe "Travellers who have arrived in the state from these three countries in the last 14 days will also be traced in the next 24 hours and subjected to an RT-PCR test," Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said. Updated: December 22, 2020 8:19:07 am Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar during a meeting with health officials. The Karnataka government Mo...

Karnataka: APMC traders hold day-long protest against farm laws, hike in market fee The workers and traders shut down their operations in APMC market in Yeshwanthpura in North Bengaluru and staged a sit-in demanding the repeal of the three farm laws while terming them "anti farmer". Updated: December 22, 2020 8:19:04 am The APMC traders also demanded withdrawal of the APMC (amendment) Bill, 2020, which proposed a hike in the market fee from 0.35 per cent to one per cent...

The NIA had taken over the case from the Bengaluru Police on September 22. According to the NIA statement, the SDPI leaders – Md. Sharieff, Imran Ahmed, Rubah Waqas, Shabbar Khan and Shaik Ajmal – had conducted meetings at Thanissandra and KG Halli wards in Bengaluru in the evening of August 11. “They conspired, mobilised and led the crowd to the KG Halli Police station, causing huge damage to the public and police station vehicles,” the NIA said. “Similarly, accused Abbas, SDPI Presi...

Not just beef-eaters, Karnataka’s anti-cattle slaughter bill will hit farmers, tanners and more The anti-cow slaughter legislation is likely to have far-reaching adverse economic implications on dairy farmers who are already facing agrarian distress. Industries like leather and hotels are also going to take a huge hit. Updated: December 20, 2020 8:05:05 am Shivajinagar beef market in central Bengaluru is one of the largest beef markets in the city. (Express Photo by S...

Karnataka bans public parties on new year, says no handshakes or hugs Police commissioners and deputy commissioners have been given the authority to impose more restrictions at places in their jurisdiction to avoid celebrations and social gatherings. Updated: December 19, 2020 9:16:11 am Church Street in Bengaluru. Earlier, the BBMP had recommended to the government that New Year celebrations be restricted this year. (Express Photo: Darshan Devaiah BP) In li...

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a worker said the main reason why a section of the workforce erupted in anger was because the contractor, who hired them, did not pay wages as promised for months and did not give allowances for overtime. “After our interviews, they said our shift would be of eight hours and the in-hand salary would be Rs 15,000 (per month) after deductions under Provident Fund and other heads. However, we were paid less than Rs 10,000 and the wages even differed from p...

Karnataka iPhone plant violence: 160 arrested; company pegs loss at Rs 438 crore Work has been suspended at the 43-acre plant and police has beefed up security in the area. Most of the shop owners in the industrial area have also shut shop fearing trouble. Updated: December 15, 2020 8:24:59 am Violence broke out during a change of shifts at the plant over the non-payment of promised wages, local officials said (File) Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing India Pvt ...