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Bangalore News April 24 Highlights: Deve Gowda, CM Kumaraswamy and DCM Parameshwara pay homage to JD(S) leaders killed in Sri Lanka blasts

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JD(S) supremo HD Devegowda and Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy paid last respects to Rangappa and Hanumantharayappa, victims of Sri Lanka terror attack. Express Photo

Bangalore News Highlights: Three days after the terrifying serial blasts in Colombo, the mortal remains of the victims from Karnataka is expected to reach Bangalore during the day. Confirming this Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said, “(The) Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka has made necessary arrangements to bring the mortal remains of the Kannadigas killed in the Sri Lanka Terror Attacks on April 24.”
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18:47 (IST)24 Apr 2019
After hectic poll campaign, Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy checks into resort for ayurvedic treatment

After two months of hectic campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections, Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy underwent an ayurvedic treatment at a beach resort in Udupi district of the state.

Read: After hectic poll campaign, Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy checks into resort for ayurvedic treatment

18:45 (IST)24 Apr 2019
DCM paid respect to Sri Lanka terror victim 

Deputy Chief Minister G Parmeshwara paid last respects to Ramesh Gowda in Tumakuru, a victim of Sri Lanka terror attack.

17:59 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Disgruntled Karnataka Congress MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi has confirmed he will resign as the legislator soon

Disgruntled Karnataka Congress MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi announced that he will resign soon. Speaking to reporters in Belagavi, he said he will hold talks with a group of party MLAs who are supporting him before handing over the resignation letter to the Assembly Speaker.

17:23 (IST)24 Apr 2019
DCM conducts meeting with officials about the precautionary measures to be taken during rain

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara conducted meeting with BBMP officials and traffic police about the precautionary measures to be taken in view of impending rain in Bangalore.

16:53 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Mortal remains of three Sri Lanka terror attack victims arrived at Bangalore airport

Mortal remains of three Sri Lanka terror attack victims arrived at Bangalore international airport. Mortal remains of Ramesh, Maregowda and Puttaraju received by the family members at the airport.

15:23 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Bangalore Weather Update

Weather at 10 am in Bangalore: 33-degree celsius.

14:27 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Here We Go Again: Bengaluru’s Bellandur Lake’s Frothing Again

Once a popular boating and fishing site, Bellandur lake has been reduced to being labelled the 'largest septic tank' of the city.

Watch: Here We Go Again: Bengaluru’s Bellandur Lake’s Frothing Again

13:48 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Special drive against illegal footpath encroachment 

One week drive by traffic police to clear out all encroachments from footpaths. Vehicles, make-shift shops, carts were removed in the drive that began on Tuesday and will continue for another week.

13:12 (IST)24 Apr 2019
White topping work leads to traffic snarls

Snarls ahead:  White topping work is under progress from St Johns Junction to Madiwala old check post. Traffic police have issued a traffic advisory for citizens. 

12:46 (IST)24 Apr 2019
CM pays last respect to Sri Lanka terror attack victims

JD(S) supremo HD Devegowda and Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy paid last respects to Rangappa and Hanumantharayappa, victims of Sri Lanka terror attack.

12:40 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Koramangala Flyover construction might be delayed further

The flyover that was supposed to be completed by December 2019, has been delayed further. Officials say that the work might take till April 2020. The flyover is expected to cut travel time in the congested areas of Koramangala and Ejipura and would help commuters reach Hosur road and Sarjapura road with ease.

12:31 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Tejasvi Surya paid last respects to a victim of Sri Lanka terror attack

Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency BJP candidate Tejasvi Surya paid last respects to Nagaraj Reddy, a victim of Sri Lanka terror attack.

10:45 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Power disruption update: Several areas face power cuts; power to be restored by 5.30 pm

Power disruption update: Kothipura, Yarab Nagar, Gousia Nagar, Tipu Nagar, Rahmaniya Nagar, Troop Lane, Arkeshwara Colony, Ziyaullah Block and surrounding areas face power cut. Power restoration by 5.30 pm, BESCOM officials inform

10:35 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Thousands pay last respects to Colombo blast victims at Nelamangala

Mortal remains of Shivakumar, Lakshminarayana and Hanumantharayappa shifted to Ambedkar Ground in Nelamangala. Thousands gather to pay last respects. More politicians on their way to attend the ceremony.

Businessman S.R. Nagaraj's corpse kept at his residence at BTM Layout.

10:24 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Colombo blast victims' funeral ceremony begins

RDPR minister Krishna Byre Gowda attends the funeral of deceased JD(S) worker at Nelamangala.
Unfortunate incident, huge loss to the state and the society, he says. Another worker's funeral takes place at Dasarahalli.

09:42 (IST)24 Apr 2019
New Bangalore-Mumbai flights post Jet Airways services cease

As Jet Airways ceased all services, nine flights from Bangalore to Mumbai stay cancelled.  In a bid to balance this, eight 
new daily flights between the two cities offered by other airlines will start operations from Kempegowda International Airport  (KIA) by May 1.

08:52 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Bid adieu to your shadow in Bangalore today

At noon(12.22), the sun will be exactly overhead and this will eliminate all chances of any shadow reflected.

To celebrate 'Zero Shadow Day', the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bangalore has organised a special workshop for students from class 8 and above. The event is expected to gift a festive atmosphere for astronomy enthusiasts from the city as Bangalore turns a no-shadow zone. 

08:28 (IST)24 Apr 2019
LIVE UPDATE: Mortal remains of Colombo blast victims reach Bangalore

The mortal remains of three Kannadigas who were killed in serial blasts at Colombo reached Bangalore. Corpses of Lakshminarayan, Shivakumar, Rangappa and Hanumantharayappa are being received by government officials and kin. 

Read more: Six JDS workers among dead in Colombo blasts, one missing

Karnataka Home Minister M.B. Patil led the state-government delegation at Kempegowda International Airport during the early hours of the day. 

08:23 (IST)24 Apr 2019
CM opts for rejuvenation the Ayurvedic way

CM H.D. Kumaraswamy will be under ayurvedic treatment at a beach resort in Udupi district, after his tiring schedules for campaigning during the Lok Sabha elections period.

The 'star campaigner' is accompanied by a few JD (S) ministers, where he takes panchakarma treatment. However, the CM had to bring down the number of days kept aside for the treatment as his presence in Bangalore post the Colombo blasts was quintessential.

08:14 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Kallada bus assault case: Five more arrested from Suresh Kallada Tours and Travels

After a case was filed against bus operators Suresh Kallada Tours and Travels for assaulting passengers during a trip, the Kerala Police has arrested five more employees from the company. 



Two young passengers were assaulted on a Bengaluru-bound bus in the early hours of April 21. A live video posted by another passenger had gone viral, after which similar complaints surfaced against the same company. The RTO had revoked the permit of the company as part of allegations made. 

08:04 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Sandalwood remembers legendary actor Rajkumar on his birth anniversary

Wishes from the Sandalwood industry begins to flow in as April 24 marks the birth anniversary of legendary actor Dr Rajkumar. 

07:58 (IST)24 Apr 2019
Partly cloudy day in Bangalore today; evening showers predicted

The temperature is expected to be between 23 and 35 degree Celsius throughout the day. Rains and thundershowers are predicted in some areas, most likely by evening.

The countdown to know what's in store when the polls are counted begins. As many as 14 constituencies in north Karnataka went to the polling booths on April 23 while the other 14 which included 5 Lok Sabha constituencies from Bangalore did the same on April 18.

Read more: Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Voting (April 18) Highlights

Meanwhile, the Bangalore Traffic Police's footpath encroachment drive is in progress at Kalasipalayam area. This will ensure better space to move in and out of the busy area for long-distance commuters.

A false statement made by a foreign national created panic at the Kempegowda International Airport on April 23. Singapore-based Scoot Airlines flight from Bangalore to Singapore was delayed for more than 10 hours due to this.

Read more: 173 Singapore-bound passengers have harrowing time at KIA after fake verbal threat

Here are a few contacts that might come handy for you in emergency situations: BBMP Control room: 080-22221188 In case of power disruptions, contact BESCOM: 1912. If the water supply is hit at your area, contact BWSSB: 1916.

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