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.

September 13, 2021 19:47 IST
Siddaramaiah accused the BJP-led Union government of “failing” to tackle the rising prices of fuel and essential commodities.
Tue, Sep 14, 2021
September 10, 2021 19:09 IST
The accused had been awarded a contract by the Kambadaalalu-Hosur gram panchayat under a drive to Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate & Release (CNVR) stray dogs.
Fri, Sep 10, 2021
September 09, 2021 16:51 IST
The BBMP has proposed to cut down around 40 fully grown trees near the school ground inside Jindal Jubilee Government High School premises for the road-widening project in the Abbigere area in Dasarahalli zone.
Fri, Sep 10, 2021
September 09, 2021 08:29 IST
From the next financial year, a fee of Rs 350 for departing domestic passengers and Rs 1,200 for international travellers will be in effect till the end of March 2023, and subsequently increased in a graded manner.
Fri, Sep 10, 2021
September 08, 2021 22:17 IST
Basavaraj Bommai met Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and said that the decks have finally been cleared for the long-pending ring road project connecting Dobaspet and Hosur.
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
September 08, 2021 17:10 IST
Murugesh Nirani shared a screenshot showing that the alleged cybercriminal sought Rs 10,000 from one of his friends. In December, BJP national secretary BL Santosh's Facebook account was impersonated.
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
September 07, 2021 20:52 IST
BMRCL officials said ridership has increased by 5-8% since the Kengeri-Baiyappanahalli stretch was opened on August 30.
Wed, Sep 08, 2021
September 07, 2021 15:18 IST
There are currently 30 Ministers in the Karnataka Cabinet, including the Chief Minister, against the sanctioned strength of 34.
Wed, Sep 08, 2021
September 06, 2021 21:28 IST
At the cost of Rs 260 crore, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will build an elevated rotary flyover to the terminal. The plan was presented to the railway minister by the BBMP Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta.
Tue, Sep 07, 2021
September 06, 2021 21:07 IST
CM Basavaraj Bommai hailed the party’s performance as the people’s acceptance of the BJP regime while, conceding defeat, Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah alleged that the complete administrative machinery was in the hands of the BJP.
Tue, Sep 07, 2021
September 05, 2021 03:49 IST
As states relax lockdown curbs, including for movie halls, allowing them to operate at 50 per cent capacity, D’Souza, who is also vice-president of the South India Film Federation, says only further concessions and 100% occupancy can keep the sector afloat.
Sun, Sep 05, 2021
September 03, 2021 14:49 IST
Responding to the charges put forth by Mahesh, Rohini Sindhuri on Friday evening issued a statement saying that the allegations against her are "blatant lies and contrary to the truth."
Fri, Sep 03, 2021
September 02, 2021 18:32 IST
Police sources told The Indian Express that PSI Arjun was arrested in Bengaluru on Wednesday night. The victim, Punith K L, also alleged that the police officer made him lick the urine from the floor.
Fri, Sep 03, 2021
September 02, 2021 17:35 IST
The ‘Hop-on-hop-off’ buses will take tourists to heritage sites of Mysuru and the ride will start from the KSTDC office at Hotel Mayura Hoysala on the JLB Road.
Fri, Sep 03, 2021
September 01, 2021 17:21 IST
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar slammed the district administration for the proposal to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for ration and pension.
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
August 31, 2021 20:30 IST
Cops said Covid norms were flouted during Asaduddin Owaisi’s visit to Belagavi on Monday to campaign for AIMIM ahead of the municipal corporation polls.
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
August 31, 2021 17:58 IST
The west division police have also planned to set up a permanent BBMP counselling centre soon in Byadarahalli police station to help drug addicts.
Wed, Sep 01, 2021
August 30, 2021 20:11 IST
Sources in the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited and the urban development department, however, said that they were not aware of any such plan to revive the proposed project.
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
August 29, 2021 13:50 IST
The 7.5 km long Western Extension Line under Phase-2 of Namma Metro from Mysore Road Metro Station to Kengeri Metro Stations will be open for the public starting from Monday, according to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials.
Mon, Aug 30, 2021
August 27, 2021 16:56 IST
The purplish blossoms have covered the hills of Mandalpatti and Kote Betta, drawing tourists from across the state
Sat, Aug 28, 2021
August 25, 2021 18:32 IST
Day after issuing the advisory on Tuesday, the state government clarified that it was only an “advisory” and not “mandatory” to be followed
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
August 24, 2021 20:15 IST
Additional Chief Secretary clarifies later that the advisory was only meant to reduce congestion caused due to the ongoing Metro work and was not mandatory
Wed, Aug 25, 2021
August 20, 2021 13:57 IST
“This is probably the first time when Yediyurappa is spending time with his family members without any political tension or responsibilities in his entire career,” the source added.
Fri, Aug 20, 2021
August 16, 2021 22:33 IST
Karnataka’s expert committee on Covid has advised the state government to reopen higher classes as well, on the condition that they be discontinued if the TPR in the region crosses two per cent.
Mon, Aug 16, 2021
August 12, 2021 22:26 IST
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai distances his government from the comments
Thu, Aug 12, 2021



