Bengaluru has reported its first dengue-related death since January, with a 27-year-old resident succumbing to the disease. The city has seen a recent surge in dengue cases, with 1,743 reported since the beginning of the year. The death prompted the civic body to conduct a death audit to investigate the cause of death in two suspected dengue fatalities.
Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) in Bengaluru has launched a new Leopard safari, offering visitors a unique chance to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat. Alongside the safari, BBP is promoting afforestation by selling saplings at reduced prices to encourage ecological conservation and public awareness.
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his accomplices have been remanded to judicial custody in the Renukaswamy murder case. The actor was arrested in connection with the murder of Renukaswamy, a fan who allegedly sent obscene messages to Darshan’s friend. The investigation continues, with police exploring social media data and seizing evidence from the accused.
India Women will be looking to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa Women in Bengaluru. India won the first ODI by a comprehensive 143 runs, but there were concerns about the batting performance. The second ODI promises to be an exciting encounter with both teams aiming for a strong performance.
A young woman in Bengaluru, India’s technology hub, has used a clever spin on a viral Instagram trend to find a new apartment. Neha’s video, which mimics the popular “Man in Finance” trend, highlights the challenges of finding affordable housing in the bustling city. With over 1.5 lakh views and 3,000 likes, Neha’s video has resonated with many Bengaluru residents who can relate to the struggles of securing a suitable home.
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, will experience a water supply disruption for two days, June 6th and 7th, as the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BSWWB) conducts maintenance work on the Cauvery Stage V Project. The board has announced that water supply will be affected in all areas of the city, and residents are advised to conserve water during this period. Additionally, Delhi is also facing a severe water crisis amid rising temperatures. The AAP government has approached the Supreme Court seeking additional water from neighboring Haryana.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the onset of monsoon in Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru, by June 14. The monsoon is expected to arrive 15 days earlier than last year, bringing with it ample rainfall for the state. The southwest monsoon is currently advancing over Tamil Nadu, West-central Bay of Bengal, and Sikkim, and will soon enter Andhra Pradesh. Rainfall is anticipated to commence in Karnataka during the first week of June, providing relief from the dry weather conditions experienced in April.
This year’s monsoon is expected to be evenly distributed across the state, with particularly intense rainfall expected in Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka. South Interior Karnataka has experienced a 23% surplus in rainfall since May 1, while North Interior Karnataka and Coastal Karnataka have witnessed surpluses of 19% and 24%, respectively.
The onset of the southwest monsoon in India occurred two days earlier than its normal date of June 1. The monsoon reached Kerala two days ahead of schedule and advanced over northeast India six days earlier than usual.
The IMD predicts strong winds and rough weather conditions in various regions over the next few days, including the southern bay of Bengal, southeastern bay of Bengal, central, southwestern bay of Bengal, and the northern Andhra Pradesh coast.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s promise of fast delivery of services to voters in Uttar Pradesh has seemingly resonated with women in Bengaluru, who have gathered in large numbers outside the General Post Office (GPO) on Raj Bhavan Road to open accounts with the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). Gandhi has pledged that if the Congress is elected to power on June 4, women heads of families belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category will receive ₹8,500 directly into their accounts under the ‘Mahalakshmi’ scheme. This promise has sparked a rush among Bengaluru women to open IPPB accounts, despite the chief postmaster of Bengaluru GPO dismissing claims that any money would be credited after opening an account.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal recently shared his experience of visiting Bengaluru’s Empire restaurant for the first time in 2015, calling it one of the city’s most popular dining destinations today. Goyal’s post on social media has garnered over 2.6 lakh views, with netizens expressing their reactions and sharing their own memories of the restaurant.
Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) after landing at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Friday. The 33-year-old MP, who arrived from Munich, faces three sexual abuse cases and was taken into custody for interrogation at the CID office. The SIT is likely to seek police custody to further interrogate him and is also contemplating a potency test. Prajwal’s mother, Bhavani Revanna, has sought anticipatory bail in an alleged kidnapping case, while his father and Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna was arrested but later released on bail in the same case.
