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Battered IT capital Bengaluru to face rain god's fury for 5 more days

Sources said that the people will have to bear with the present condition for a few more days and they be ready for the worst in the coming days in view of the more rail alert

IT firms resort to work-from-home as Bengaluru rain fury intensifies

India's best-known IT firms and startups have asked staff to work from home as torrential rains brought chaos on streets of the technology hub, marooning roads and snapping water and electricity supplies. While parts of the city that houses several global companies and home-grown startups, were under water, operations in IT firms and startups were largely unaffected as most of them had power backup and a hybrid work environment where some employees logged in from home. But some of the posh housing colonies were flooded and tractors were pressed into service to rescue residents. As rains disrupted traffic and threw lives out of gear, footages of IT workers travelling in tractors to reach workplace amid heavy waterlogging in the city, also surfaced on social media platforms. "All our associates at Bengaluru are safe. We are closely monitoring the situation and our delivery teams have been advised to exercise due caution," a spokesperson of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) said. It ..

Unacademy CEO's family evacuated on tractor in rain-battered Bengaluru

Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru continued to affect people's lives in the Silicon City, forcing the authorities to press tractors and boats into service to wade through the inundated roads

Perform or face election: Shivakumar to CM Bommai on Bengaluru rain woes

Hitting back at Karnataka Chief Minister for blaming previous Congress governments' 'maladministration' for Bengaluru's rain woes, party's state president D K Shivakumar on Tuesday urged Basvaraj Bommai and his administration to perform or face election. He also alleged that the "corrupt" BJP government and its officials were responsible for Bengaluru's current situation. "If there were encroachments during the Congress tenure, let them (BJP) clear it, they had earlier got five years' time, they had now got five years, they should have done it...not performing while in power and blaming previous Congress governments instead is not right," Shivakumar said, reacting to the Chief Minister's statement. Speaking to reporters here, he said, such a situation had never arisen during the Congress' tenure. "It is because of your corruption and corruption by your officials. The Chief Minister has to bear this in mind. People have given you an opportunity. In case you are not able to perform,

BJP-Congress blame game as Bengaluru infrastructure collapses amid floods

CM Basavaraj Bommai said, several residential localities in Bengaluru had to face flood-like situation due to 'unplanned' and 'misrule' of the previous Congress Government in Karnataka

Rain havoc in Bengaluru: Overnight spell brings IT hub to its knees

Torrential overnight rains left India's IT capital struggling on Monday as inundation and waterlogging threw life out of gear, leading to a public outpour of anger against alleged misgovernance and the powers that be. Boats and tractors were pressed into service in certain parts and a forecast of more rains has caused worry among the people residing in the vulnerable areas, even as many have started moving to safer zones, taking with them only necessary belongings. The rains severely impacted Bengaluru, capital city of the poll-bound Karnataka, leaving overflowing lakes and stormwater drains that inundated low-lying areas. Cars and two wheelers parked either in the basements or in front of the houses were submerged in parts of the city. Water-logging in localities like Rainbow Drive layout, Sunny Brooks Layout, some areas on Sarjapur Road were to such an extent that tractors and boats were used to ferry students and office goers in the morning. Rains have battered many parts of th

Narayana Hrudayalaya to acquire Bengaluru-based orthopedic, trauma hospital

Healthcare provider Narayana Hrudayalaya on Monday said it will acquire a Bengaluru-based orthopedic and trauma hospital for Rs 200 crore. The company has inked a business transfer agreement with Shiva and Shiva Orthopaedic Hospital to acquire its orthopedic and trauma hospital as a going concern on slump sale basis, including all assets, liabilities, employees, licenses and contracts, Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH) said in a regulatory filing. Part of the Sparsh Group of hospitals, which has presence across Karnataka, the concerned unit with around 100 operational beds has an operational track record of over a decade offering orthopaedic services, it added. The unit generated operational revenues of over Rs 49 crore in the last fiscal. "The acquisition will enable NH to foray into the trauma and orthopaedic specialty within the Narayana Health City campus housing our two flagship hospitals," the healthcare provider stated. On Monday, shares of the company ended 0.82 per cent down at R

Boats in Bengaluru roads amid heavy downpour; CM says SDRF teams dispatched

Boats have been deployed in Bengaluru suburbs after heavy rains pounded and inundated the city

Bengaluru rains: Several areas, roads inundated; traffic affected

Torrential rains overnight brought the capital city of Bengaluru to its knees on Monday as several areas were inundated, and water-logging on roads including arterial ones hit traffic flow while boats and tractors were pressed into service in certain parts. With several lakes in the city overflowing and stormwater drains flooded, several low-lying areas bore the brunt, with water entering houses and affecting normal life. Water-logging in localities like Rainbow Drive layout and Sunny Brooks Layout on Sarjapur Road among others were to such extent that tractors and boats were used to ferry students and office goers in the morning. There are reports of several areas on Outer Ring Road that houses some of the IT companies being affected by rains and flooding. "There have been heavy rains in Bengaluru, I have spoken to the Commissioner (BBMP) and other officials. I have asked officials to depute two State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) teams to Mahdevapura and Bommanahalli zones in the

YES Bank likely to acquire Bengaluru's Ritz Carlton from NEL Holdings

Ritz Carlton in Bengaluru was the first property of Marriott International under the Ritz Carlton brand

Rate hikes not to affect housing demand, Bengaluru to lead price rise: Poll

The buoyant outlook for India's housing market has barely changed in the last three months despite the Reserve Bank of India embarking on its most aggressive tightening cycle in a decade

BigBasket co-founder Abhinay Choudhari launches tech-led laundry service

BigBasket co-founder Abhinay Choudhari has launched LaundryMate as his next venture aimed at solving the household laundry chore and tapping a $15 billion opportunity by 2025

Aug 30 flood in Bengaluru led to a loss of Rs 225 cr: IT firms to CM Bommai

The flood on August 30 which brought parts of Bengaluru to its knees led to a loss of about Rs 225 crore on a single day, the Information Technology and banking companies said in their letter to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai seeking his attention to address the "appalling infrastructure" of the city. In a letter to Bommai dated September 1, the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) said half-a-million professionals are employed along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between Central Silk Board and Krishnaraja Puram corridor. President of the ORRCA Manas Das and vice-president Archana Tayade said this corridor measuring about 17 km provides employment to close to one million people. ORR IT generates revenue of USD 22 billion per annum, which is 32 per cent of Bengaluru's revenue, and is the highest tax contributor, they said. The poor infrastructure on this corridor, however, is bringing down the efficiency and productivity of the companies and putting employee safety and wellbein

Karnataka CM blames 'negligence' of previous govts for deluge in Bengaluru

Days after several residential areas in the city saw inundation and waterlogging due to torrential rains, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday accused the previous governments in the state of having 'neglected' Bengaluru. The Chief Minister also took the officials to task for turning a blind eye to the rampant encroachment of stormwater drains by property developers. For the past eight to 10 years, Bengaluru was completely neglected. There was not any major problem before the previous governments, but they did not do. The works executed were of substandard quality. Because of their poor work, we are suffering today, Bommai said. He was addressing ministers and officials after inspecting the rain hit areas of the city, where many vehicles were submerged, and water entered many houses while many residential layouts resembled a lake or river. The negligence of previous governments, substandard work and corruption has resulted in so much of problem. I can give with ...

Co-living startup Settl. to double capacity to 4,000 beds by June 2023

Co-living operator Settl. on Wednesday said it will double its capacity to 4,000 beds by June next year across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad as it is witnessing higher demand from working professionals. The company said the co-living segment has started to recover from the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Settl. said it also plans to raise further funds to expand and grow the business and has started a preliminary round of discussions with potential investors. "We are witnessing a surge in demand for managed rented homes from working professionals. Most of these employees are working on a hybrid model and they need quality space for living and work purposes," Settl. Co-founder Abhishek Tripathi said in a statement. Started in 2020, the company has 2,000 beds across 40 properties in the three cities and it aims to touch 4,000 beds by June next year. The company plans to add at least 1,000 beds in the National Capital Region (NCR) alone. "We take properties from builders an

Bengaluru Idgah Maidan turns police fortress after SC's no to Ganeshotsav

The police have already taken rowdy elements in the area into custody and also conducted flag marches and a series of meetings with religious leaders

Zomato launches 'intercity legends', now order from anywhere in India

Order popular, authentic dishes from anywhere and have them delivered to your doorstep

No Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru, orders SC

The Supreme Court Tuesday refused to grant permission for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru and ordered status quo on land by both parties. A three-judge bench headed by Justice Indira Banerjee asked the parties to approach the Karnataka High Court for the resolution of the dispute. "The issues raised in the Special Leave Petition may be agitated by both parties before the High Court. In the meanwhile, the status quo as of today will be maintained by both sides. SLP is disposed of," the bench also comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and M M Sundresh said. The top court was hearing an appeal filed by the Karnataka Waqf Board challenging the order of the High Court. A division bench of the Karnataka High Court on August 26 permitted the state government to consider and pass appropriate orders on the applications received by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru (Urban) seeking the use of Idgah Maidan at Chamarajpet. PTI PKS .

Rakuten India to open R&D facility in Bengaluru, largest outside Japan

Admitting that there is a talent crunch for new-age technologies, he said that India needs to expand the base of its talent pool

Why Bengaluru might get a 'unicorn' logo and where it might be placed

A unicorn logo. That's how Karnataka hopes to celebrate Bengaluru, a city that has the most number of startups and unicorns in the country