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Know Your City: Tracing legacy of a local ruler before Bangalore founder Kempe Gowda

November 04, 2024 8:56 pm

Nagattara was a warrior and local chieftain of the area around Begur in modern-day Bangalore.

According to the police, Ramdas had mistakenly taken another passenger's luggage while exiting the terminal, which led to a minor argument with the rightful owner of the luggage around 7.30 am and subsequently the CISF officer intervened.

Bengaluru man tries to grab CISF officer’s rifle at Kempegowda airport, held

October 17, 2024 10:49 am

According to the police, the incident occurred after the man had mistakenly taken another passenger's luggage while exiting Kempegowda International Airport terminal.

Bengaluru News Highlights: Congress pans Karnataka plan to paint classrooms saffron, CM cites colour in national flag

November 14, 2022 10:42 pm

Bengaluru News Highlights: A day after PM Modi inaugurated the 108-feet tall statue of Kempegowda, Congress MLA Sait triggered strong reactions from the ruling BJP over his proposal to install the Tipu Sultan statue.

'Pete' set up by Kempegowda is still Bengaluru’s commercial lifeline: PM Modi

November 12, 2022 7:40 am

The PM also said the Karnataka capital's development should be in line with the principles and vision of Kempegowda, the city's founder.

Mahindra delivers vehicle to Karnataka farmer ridiculed by salesman over appearance

January 30, 2022 5:07 pm

Kempegowda R L, of Ramanapalya in Tumakuru district, and his friends had gone to buy a goods vehicle when a sales officer turned him away after judging him by his appearance.

Karnataka to develop 46 Kempegowda heritage sites in Bengaluru, adjoining districts

July 06, 2021 8:17 pm

According to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, the sites identified to be in three circuits, would be developed at a cost of Rs 223 crore for promoting tourism.

Karnataka govt plans 80-ft statue, 23-acre theme park at airport to honour Kempegowda

January 09, 2020 3:50 pm

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa had announced in September 2019 that a 101-foot tall bronze statue of Kempegowda costing Rs 100 crore would be erected.

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Vokkaligas, politics and symbolism: Why Kempegowda’s statue matters

September 18, 2019 6:54 am

CM Yediyurappa's plans to construct a 101-foot-tall Kempegowda bronze statue at the Bengaluru airport at the cost of Rs 100 crore is widely seen as an attempt by the BJP to gain leverage with the Vokkaliga community.

Girish Karnad offers apology over remarks on Kempegowda

November 11, 2015 5:49 pm

As he remained in the eye of a storm, the noted playwright and actor sought to end the controversy, saying, "If anybody has been hurt by my remarks, I apologise...what will I gain by doing it (by giving such comments)."

To bring suburbs closer to Bangalore,BMTC plans to roll out new bus services this month

September 07, 2013 3:25 am

The Big Trunk routes will push the city out and into its suburbs.

The police said the trio from Chandigarh — Rohan (21), Sumit (22), and Mohit (19) — were dhol players by profession and had procured the weapons due to an old rivalry with local residents.

Suspecting affair, Odisha lecturer assaults wife and her friend, parades them on street

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A lecturer of Commerce and his associate were arrested for assaulting his wife, garlanding her with slippers and parading her on the road with her male friend. The woman, who has been living separately from her husband, was assaulted and humiliated in public. The incident was recorded and shared on social media. Police have seized evidence and are investigating the matter.

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