BBMP to develop roads, parks onSWD banks to stop encroachment
Bengaluru: With increasing encroachments along natural waterways giving rise to flooding and congesting roads, BBMP has come up with a solution to resolve the twin problems: Build roads and parks along storm water drains.The civic body plans to develop new roads and parks in the buffer zones of storm water drains in Hebbal, Yelahanka, and
Traffic violation in Bengaluru: 1,757 cases booked, ₹88 lakh fine collected in 5 hours
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) conducted a special drive on Friday (November 8) against traffic violations. The operation carried out from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., resulted in 1,757 cases being registered and fines amounting to ₹88.6 lakh being collected.The most common violation was driving in the wrong direction or on ‘no-entry’ stretches, with 739
Has semaglutide transformed treatment of diabetes and obesity in India?
A few years ago, one word began to do the rounds amongst people with diabetes and those struggling to lose weight: Ozempic. Touted as a wonder drug, it soon took the world by storm. Celebrities such as Elon Musk revealed that they had used it. Reports of “Ozempic parties” followed, and, as the drug’s popularity
WPL franchises retain core for 2025 edition
Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur were some of the big names retained by their respective franchises for the next edition of the Women’s Premier League. Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday announced the retention of 14 players, including six overseas recruits. Along with captain Mandhana, star batter Perry, and wicket-keeper
Trump, Kamala, MAGA, and Medu Vada: Bengaluru residents tune into US elections while stuck in traffic
In the middle of Bengaluru’s famous traffic jams, citizens have found a way to keep themselves entertained by tuning into the US elections. One user, Vinay Kanchan (@vinaykanchan5), posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Thinking Trump borrowed ‘MAGA’ from Bengaluru culture,” with others chiming in, adding that Trump must have stumbled upon Bengaluru’s “MAGA” culture
