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.

December 31, 2020 19:55 IST
Surya in his letter described the move to name a few roads after Muslims in Padarayanapura as reeking of “communal mentality of two nation theory.”
Thu, Dec 31, 2020
December 31, 2020 18:25 IST
A native of Virajpet in Kodagu district, the 38-year-old passenger was arrested by officials after they discovered that he had concealed the gold in paste form inside a plastic cover in his underwear.
Thu, Dec 31, 2020
December 31, 2020 16:22 IST
In a video which went viral, few members of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) allegedly shouted Pakistani Zindabad slogans outside a vote counting centre in Belthangady, Dakshina Kannada district.
Thu, Dec 31, 2020
December 30, 2020 21:26 IST
The victim was identified as 61-year-old Amaranath, while the accused son, Manank (27), is a technology graduate. Amarnath, who had lived most of his life in Mumbai, away from his family, wanted to settle down in Bengaluru.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
December 30, 2020 15:56 IST
According to the minister, the four patients travelled to Shivamogga district and have seven contacts -- three of them testing positive for Covid-19.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
December 30, 2020 08:17 IST
Karnataka Gram Panchayat Election Results 2020, Karnataka Local Body Election Results 2020 Live Updates: As many as 2,22,814 candidates contested the election whereas 8,074 candidates were elected unopposed.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
December 29, 2020 21:15 IST
Passengers returning from the UK were supposed to submit their phone numbers at the airport, and once home, report to the nearest Covid testing centre.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
December 29, 2020 09:49 IST
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa expressed shock over Gowda's death and said he can't believe it. "I pray that the Lord gives strength to his family and his fans, Om Shanti,” he tweeted.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
December 28, 2020 21:33 IST
On reports of some UK returnees not reporting for testing, health minister Sudhakar said officials have been instructed to locate them, and they will be found within two days.
Tue, Dec 29, 2020
December 28, 2020 18:33 IST
However, slaughter houses will continue to function and beef consumption will not be prohibited with respect to buffalo meat.
Tue, Dec 29, 2020
December 28, 2020 10:20 IST
According to Karnataka Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K Gopalaiah, the Rice ATMs will be beneficial for BPL carholders, who don’t find time to go to the PDS centre during working hours.
Tue, Dec 29, 2020
December 26, 2020 19:34 IST
The woman called up the number mentioned in the advertisement and said she wanted to order a meal. The person on the other side said she would need to pay an advance of Rs 10 to book the order.
Mon, Dec 28, 2020
December 25, 2020 13:34 IST
The inmates are provided three meals a day, including egg and chicken once a week, a staff said.
Sat, Dec 26, 2020
December 24, 2020 15:14 IST
Karnataka night curfew: In the backdrop of a new strain of the coronavirus emerging in the United Kingdom, the Karnataka government on Wednesday decided to impose a night curfew in the state which will be in effect from December 24 to January 2.
Fri, Dec 25, 2020
December 23, 2020 20:41 IST
Karnataka night curfew guidelines: The announcement of the night curfew came after the CM held detailed discussions with members of the technical advisory committee on Wednesday morning.
Thu, Dec 24, 2020
December 22, 2020 19:49 IST
According to the ED, the assets were attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in connection with the Ponzi scheme case.
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
December 21, 2020 22:13 IST
The workers and traders shut down their operations in APMC market in Yeshwanthpura in North Bengaluru and staged a sit-in demanding the repeal of the three farm laws while terming them "anti farmer".
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
December 21, 2020 22:08 IST
"Travellers who have arrived in the state from these three countries in the last 14 days will also be traced in the next 24 hours and subjected to an RT-PCR test," Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
December 21, 2020 21:43 IST
According to the NIA statement, the SDPI leaders - Md. Sharieff, Imran Ahmed, Rubah Waqas, Shabbar Khan and Shaik Ajmal - had conducted meetings at Thanissandra and KG Halli wards in Bengaluru in the evening of August 11.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
December 19, 2020 17:06 IST
The anti-cow slaughter legislation is likely to have far-reaching adverse economic implications on dairy farmers who are already facing agrarian distress. Industries like leather and hotels are also going to take a huge hit.
Sun, Dec 20, 2020
December 17, 2020 20:18 IST
At the office of the Superintendent of Police in Kolar, where a few of the workers have been detained, parents claimed they have been waiting to see those arrested for three days but haven’t been allowed to yet.
Thu, Dec 17, 2020
December 14, 2020 20:46 IST
Meanwhile, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa blamed a farmer leader for “instigating” the transport employees.
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
December 14, 2020 16:44 IST
Work has been suspended at the 43-acre plant and police has beefed up security in the area. Most of the shop owners in the industrial area have also shut shop fearing trouble.
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
December 12, 2020 19:28 IST
The SP said the police have collected CCTV footage and will soon be arresting some suspects. The plant is located about 60 km from Bengaluru.
Sat, Dec 12, 2020
December 11, 2020 21:45 IST
Officials in the health department said the marked decline in cases of the two vector-borne diseases could be largely due to the fact that people haven’t had much exposure outdoors this year because of the lockdown.
Sat, Dec 12, 2020





