Rajajinagar

Metro staff at Doddakallasandra station allegedly humiliated a worker for inadequate attire, sparking social media outrage. The worker, reportedly lacking shirt buttons, was stopped from boarding until properly dressed. Netizens criticized BMRCL, urging action. This follows a similar incident at Rajajinagar station where a farmer was denied entry due to dirty attire, prompting BMRCL to suspend the official involved.

In its efforts to gather evidence and information, the NIA has been summoning and examining acquaintances, including friends from the college and school years, of both the absconding and arrested accused individuals.

Parents and students in Karnataka are upset as private schools in the state are conducting additional exams for 5th, 8th, and 9th graders after state board exams. This move contradicts expectations of reduced academic burden. Allegedly, some schools misrepresented their curriculum, causing a deviation from state standards. 

Female security personnel at Rajajinagar metro station in Bengaluru filed a complaint against Assistant Section Officer Gajendra P. for sexual harassment and misconduct, accusing him of obscenities, touching, and assault. The victims were allegedly threatened with false cases and transfers. Hemalatha, a guard, bravely exposed the issue, revealing a toxic work environment.

An FIR targets JETLAG Restobar in Rajajinagar for a post-movie celebration surpassing legal hours. Police issued notices, including to Sandalwood figures like Darshan and Tarun Sudhir, for an extended hearing. Most recipients, reportedly abroad, face the legal aftermath of the late-night event breaching regulations, drawing attention from authorities and sparking a probe.

Amid concerns over metro train harassment in Bengaluru, security officials arrest Lokesh Achar for allegedly molesting a woman during her commute. Swift action led to his apprehension at Kempegowda metro station. A background check reveals his involvement in prior harassment cases. Accused had two metro travel cards, suggesting regular use of the metro.

A metro maintenance vehicle in Bengaluru, the Road Co. Railway, was successfully lifted after a 12-hour operation. The specialized vehicle, essential for addressing metro train issues, broke down during maintenance but was not derailed. The incident disrupted passenger flow temporarily, emphasizing the importance of maintenance and testing.

A re-rail vehicle derailment has disrupted Green Line metro services in Bengaluru, impacting the Nagasandra to Silk Institute stretch. Single-line operations are in place between Yeshwanthpur and Mantri Square Sampige Road stations to minimize passenger inconvenience. Delays are expected until noon.

According to the traffic police, traffic snarls have been reported in Central Business District (CBD) area, Mysuru Road, Bannerghatta Road, Tumakuru Road, Hebbal, KR Puram, Bellandur, JP Nagara, Silk Board Junction, BTM Layout, Rajajinagar, and Koramangala.

The forecast for the city shows more heavy rainfall to hit many parts of the city today. 

 One of the happening events of the city, Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), is in its final leg. The 12th edition of the annual affair, where movie buffs of all age groups gather to binge-watch on acclaimed national and international films for an entire week, is taking place from February 27 to March 4. A total of 220 films are being screened across four different venues in the city - Orion Mall, Rajajinagar; Dr Raj Bhavan, Chamrajpete; Navarang Theatre, Rajajinagar; and Suchitra Film Society, Banashankari. Let’s take a look at the four films being screened across the city today.

Following the arrest of two people for running an illegal massage parlour through which they forced girls into prostitution in Bengaluru's Rajajinagar, and the rescue of four young girls from the North and Northeast India, DCP Isha Pant has advised the families of young girls to run a background check on the company that is offering them a job

A 15-year-old Bengaluru girl strangulated her father when nobody was at home and tried to burn the body with the help of her boyfriend

Ahead of Ram Navami today, here is an exemplary story of 27-year-old Muslim man who has been cleaning and taking care of a Ram temple in Bengaluru for the last three years.
 

Just when the people assumed that the accident was caused because of overtaking a vehicle, the BMTC bus driver tried to avoid college students with passes from boarding the bus