News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
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A 29-year-old rowdy sheeter, Rajubhai alias Raju, was killed by unidentified assailants in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, while the public looked on. The attack occurred around 6 PM as Raju was walking home after having tea. The assailants, who arrived in a car, blocked his path and attacked him with machetes, resulting in his immediate death. No arrests have been reported yet.
A 23-year-old woman named Anjali was allegedly stabbed to death by her former partner, Rajeev, in her home in JC Nagar, Bengaluru. The attack occurred after Anjali ended their two-year relationship due to concerns about Rajeev's criminal history, which included robbery. Following her decision to distance herself and block his number, Rajeev reportedly became enraged and fatally assaulted her.
The foundation for a new tunnel road in Bengaluru has been laid by DK Shivakumar. The project has drawn criticism from the BJP, which has labeled it an 'elite corridor'.
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration conducted inspections in Bengaluru, uncovering expired grocery items worth over ₹2.35 lakh in warehouses supplying quick-commerce platforms. A total of 44 cases were registered for violations including storage of expired food and misbranding, with penalties amounting to nearly ₹2 lakh imposed on food business operators. The inspections were prompted by public complaints and aimed at ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
The footpaths along the ITPL Main Road from Hoodi to Hope Farm are largely obstructed by encroachments, parked vehicles, and roadside commercial activities, forcing pedestrians onto the road. Despite the existence of wide footpaths, a recent survey revealed issues such as garbage accumulation, food stalls, and construction materials that hinder safe pedestrian movement. Enforcement efforts to clear these encroachments have been unsuccessful, leading to ongoing safety concerns for pedestrians in this busy corridor.
Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar has indicated that the state government may impose a ban on pan masala and gutka due to concerns over their potential links to drug abuse. This warning reflects ongoing efforts to address public health and safety issues related to substance use in the region.