Darshan Devaiah BP
Darshan Devaiah B P works as Senior Sub Editor for The Indian Express Online (indianexpress.com) from Bengaluru. He reports on urban issues and has experience using Right to Information (RTI) as a reporting tool.
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Karnataka govt bans photography, videography at its offices; public and Opposition parties slam move
The Karnataka State Government Employees Association had alleged that government employees are being harassed by certain people shooting videos and photos inside government offices.
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Author of book critical of RSS: ‘Most media houses busy praising govt…If someone opposes the system, they are termed anti-national’
Dalit writer Devanur Mahadeva’s latest work, ‘RSS – Aala Mattu Agala (RSS – the depth and breadth)’, is a bestseller in Karnataka but has come under attack from the BJP and Hindu right-wing outfits.
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Karnataka Congress feels the bumps as Siddaramaiah’s birthday grows into ‘state utsav’
“I don’t want any utsava, I want only Congress Utsava. The day I took charge as KPCC president, I said we should worship the party and not individuals,” Shivakumar said, alluding to a personality cult around Siddaramaiah.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Karnataka govt plans to develop nine water aerodromes across state to boost tourism
"The water aerodromes will offer the public the speed of an aeroplane and the utility of a boat and increase tourism activities in various parts of the state," Infrastructure Development Minister V Somanna said.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Monsoon tourism picks up in Karnataka; KRS dam, Jog falls see rise in footfall
The June-July period is no more off-season for tourism, especially after the lull of the pandemic, say officials, citing the rise in the number of visitors at tourist spots in the state.
Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Unsung Heroes: Tara Krishnaswamy — From techie to fighter for political rights of women
Before moving full time to the Political Shakti campaign, Tara Krishnaswamy led grassroots campaigns through the Citizens For Bengaluru initiative on public transport issues.
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
Karnataka: After Bajrang Dal stops a play midway, theatre group to stage show again on Wednesday, asks for protection
A Bajrang Dal member said they disrupted the play because 'it featured Muslim characters and was being performed in a Veerashaiva marriage hall'.
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
Expert team from Hyderabad to visit Karnataka districts to investigate back-to-back tremors
The team from CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute will visit Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts to study the reason behind the recent earthquakes, Karnataka revenue minister R Ashoka said.
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
Authorities seal 16 illegal resorts near World Heritage Site Hampi in Karnataka
These establishments were situated within the core zone on the northern banks of the Tungabhadra river, according to the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority officials.
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Explained: Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, whose statue is coming up at Bengaluru airport?
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, a 16th century chieftain of the Vijayanagara empire, is credited as the founder of Bengaluru.
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Explained: How Karnataka plans to develop Hanuman birthplace on the lines of Ayodhya’s Ram temple
This comes at a time when Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are engaged in a tussle over the "real" Hanuman Janamsthal. What is the Karnataka govt’s Hanuman temple plan? What is Andhra’s claim, and how has Karnataka countered it?
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Bengaluru gets first bidirectional cycle lane for safety of cyclists
The pilot project on a 500-metre stretch at SK Temple Road, Doddanekundi, is set up under the Sustainable Mobility Accord (SuMA) initiative.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
PM Modi relishes authentic Mysuru delicacies at breakfast hosted by erstwhile royal family
Sources said the prime minister was served Mysuru delicacies like Mysore Pak, crispy Mysore Masala Dosa and Kashi Halwa, among others.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
Karnataka: BJP’s Basavaraj Horatti scripts history, gets re-elected to Legislative Council for record 8th time
Horatti, who had recently joined BJP from JD(S), got 9,266 first preferential votes in his favour
Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Explained: Karnataka’s Legislative Council elections where only graduates and teachers can vote
Of the 75 Members of the Legislative Council, 25 are elected by MLAs, 25 by local authorities, seven by graduates, seven by teachers and 11 members are nominated by the governor.
Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Lewd comment: Former Congress social media head Divya Spandana files police complaint
Kannada actor Divya Spandana ‘Ramya’, in her complaint, said a person passed derogatory comments against her on Instagram.
Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Bengaluru airport unveils ‘080 Lounge’ at terminal one
'080’ is the trunk dial code of Bengaluru and the airport has a small library, movie screening area, bar counters, buffet setups and other amenities for passengers.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Bengaluru Suburban Rail project on June 20
The much-anticipated project is expected to be completed by 2026 at an estimated cost of Rs 15,767 crore.
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
Finally, Bengaluru’s airport-like railway terminal to start operations tonight
Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal: The 4,200 sqm terminal building will cater to a daily footfall of 50,000 with 50 trains running every day.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022
Newsmaker | Brijesh Kalappa, who was Karnataka Congress’s face on TV, in talks with AAP
Supreme Court advocate Brijesh Kalappa dismisses Congress party’s claim that he resigned because of being denied Rajya Sabha or MLC poll tickets.
Sat, Jun 04, 2022
Bengaluru airport deploys 10 robots to assist passengers on pilot basis
The robots will assist commuters in finding their boarding gate, shopping areas, baggage claim area, drinking water facilities and wash rooms, among others.
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
With actor Jaggesh as its Rajya Sabha candidate, BJP targets elusive Vokkaliga votes
2023 assembly elections in mind, BJP looks to expand footprint in Vokkaliga bastions of old Mysuru region
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
Brijesh Kalappa resigns from Congress, says he finds himself ‘lacking in passion’
In his resignation letter to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, Kalappa wrote, "In the recent past, I have been finding myself lacking in passion, while my own performance has been listless and perfunctory."
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
Bengaluru: Hours after hoax bomb threat call to airport, cops arrest accused who wanted to trap brother-in-law
After receiving the hoax bomb threat call, the police had reached the airport along with the CISF and a dog squad and conducted a search in the entire airport.
Sat, May 21, 2022
Bomb threat scare at Bengaluru Airport; police investigating
The Bengaluru police, along with the CISF and the dog squad, searched the entire perimeter of the Kempagowda airport.
Fri, May 20, 2022