Bus stands restricted zones Terror attacks that ripped Hyderabad are not localised. Though Intelligence agencies say there's no specific terrorist 'input' for Karnataka, there's a 'general' alert all over the State. District SPs have been asked to be in a state of preparedness. Bangalore, the capital, is geared to deal with any subversive activity. Here's a peep into the City that has armoured itself against any possible terrorist attack.
Malls on high alert In the wake of Hyderabad blasts, Red alert has been sounded by malls and multiplexes in Bangalore in their premises.
Public must cooperate "We have Shab-e-barat on August 29 and Ganesha festival on September 15. We need to be very alert in the wake of these two big events. We are chalking out safety measures for both and will shortly be speaking to people of both the communities," said Additional Commissioner (Law & Order), Bipin Gopal Krishna.
Global warming blown out of proportion: U R Rao Speaking at a function organised here on Monday, former ISRO Chairman U R Rao said some agencies were exaggerating the issue of Global warming.
School told to take girl back The Karnataka State Commission for Women has directed Vinoda English High School here to allow Sangeetha (11), a Class VI student, to get back to the school.
On a mission... Students, who are on their way to a high altitude Himalayan expedition wait for Governor Rameshwar Thakur at
Raj Bhavan in Bangalore on Monday. DH photo
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