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Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemath Kumar Singh on Tuesday said elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming cricket matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, scheduled to begin on March 28, with another match on April 5.​ Addressing a press conference, the Commissioner said the arrangements have been made in accordance with the committee’s recommendations to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of the matches.​He stressed the nee…

Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the state’s total liabilities at the end of 2026–27 are estimated at Rs 8,24,389 crore while presenting the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly.The Chief Minister stated that for the financial year 2026–27, the revenue deficit is estimated at Rs 22,957 crore, while the fiscal deficit is projected at Rs 97,449 crore, which is 2.95 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).The total liabilities of Rs …

Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) A Manipuri woman riding a bike was mowed down by a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus within the limits of the Marathahalli police station in Bengaluru, officials said on Saturday.Video footage of the incident has surfaced on social media triggerring public outrage.The incident occurred on Friday and came to light on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Hanna Inaka, a native of Manipur. The incident took place when the vic…

Bengaluru, Dec 30 (IANS) The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued traffic guidelines for New Year celebrations from the evening of December 31 till the morning of January 1 across the city and have urged the public to cooperate with the police to ensure smooth traffic flow, safety and security. Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Karthik Reddy said on Tuesday, “As part of the New Year celebrations, and to maintain law and order while ensuring smooth traffic movement, the Bengaluru Police ha…

Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday held a high-level meeting with police and senior officials from various departments to review preparedness for maintaining law and order during New Year celebrations in Bengaluru and across the state.The Chief Minister reviewed precautionary measures during the meeting held at his office, Krishna, here on Monday, with police and officials from multiple departments.Home Minister G. Parameshwara, the Chief Minister’s Politi…

Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IANS) The Bengaluru Police Department on Monday issued detailed guidelines for New Year celebrations in the city, with special focus on the safety of women and young adults.Addressing a press conference here, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said the city police had put in place comprehensive security arrangements as Bengaluru prepares to welcome the New Year.He said security measures have already been initiated in Central Business District (CBD) areas, inclu…