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Bangalore news 26 July Highlights: Court extends ED custody of Mansoor Khan for 7 days, 3 granted bail in IMA fraud case

Bangalore News Highlights: Get the latest updates on Bangalore traffic, Bangalore weather forecast, the events in Bengaluru today and much more in our daily live blog.

By: Express Web Desk
Bengaluru | Updated: July 26, 2019 18:53 IST
IMA-chief-Mohammed-Mansoor-khan-scam-Bangalore-Bengaluru-founder I Monetary Advisory (IMA) Group Founder Mohammed Mansoor Khan. (File)

Bangalore News Highlights: As Bangalore rains made a comeback on Thursday, waterlogged roads and underpasses gave a difficult time to residents, motorists, and pedestrians on various areas. Traffic snarls were also reported from key areas in the city causing delay for many to reach back home from work.

According to Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), T Begur in Nelamangala recorded most rainfall during the same time (36.5 mm). Other places that received heavy showers include Shivanakote(20.5 mm), Tavarekere (24.5 mm), Sampangiramanagara(20.5 mm) and Devanahalli (22.5 mm), according to data recorded till 8.30 pm. Rains are in the forecast today as well.

Meanwhile, Bangalore’s renowned Independence Day flower show at the iconic Lalbagh Botanical Garden will be dedicated to the last Maharaja of Mysore, Jayachamaraja Wadiyar.

The 10-day floral show which will be open for public from August 9 to 18 will feature several floral replicas representing Wadiyarā€™s illustrious life and memories, also commemorating the ruler’s birth centenary.

 

 

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18:46 (IST)26 Jul 2019

Bangalore Mayor Gangambike Mallikarajun conducted meetings with BBMP officials regarding the garbage management and tender process on Friday. 

18:04 (IST)26 Jul 2019
IMA founder Mansoor Khan's ED custody has been extended for 7 days

IMA Ponzi scheme case: IMA founder Mansoor Khan's Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody has been extended for 7 days.

17:27 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Cloud Seeding operations in Kanakpura and Chamrajnagar area

The Karnataka government begin trial run of Cloud Seeding operations from HAL Airport. The two  Aircrafts chased rain-bearing clouds and seed them to get rain from the reluctant clouds on the inaugural flight to Kanakpura, Chamrajnagar area.

16:53 (IST)26 Jul 2019
IMA Scam: 3 granted bail; cleric's bail rejected

Three including Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner Vijay Shankar & Assistant Commissioner, Nagaraj granted bail in the case. Bail plea of cleric Haneef Afsar rejected.

READ| IMA fraud: SIT team arrests Maulvi Haneef Afsar for misleading investors

16:33 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Put all orders given by CM Kumaraswamy on hold: Designated CM Yediyurappa 'directs' Chief Secretary

Karnataka Chief Secretary TM Vijay Bhaskar has written to all Department Secretaries to put orders given by caretaker Chief Minister Kumaraswamy during July on hold in. The letter mentions that the same is taken as per directions of designated CM B S Yeddyurappa.

According to media reports, the letter also instructs that all transfers sanctioned in July will also be withheld until further orders. All projects taken up during the same timeframe are also withheld until they are reviewed by the next government, reports add.

16:27 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Fourth stint for Yeddyurappa as the Chief Minister

"I have requested Governor to administer me oath between 6-6:15 p.m as the Chief Minister. The Governor has agreed and given me a letter," Yeddyurappa told reporters after meeting Vala at Raj Bhavan. He said, "who all are to be inducted (in the ministry), I will discuss it with our national president and inform." Yeddyurappa said as he is already Leader of the Opposition, there is no need to call a Legislature Party meeting to elect him the leader. (PTI)

16:15 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Adamya Chetana's 'Anna-Akshara-Arogya' campaign received my many
15:43 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Avoid Vidhana Soudha-Raj Bhavan routes: Traffic police

The traffic police have advised people to leave for Raj Bhavan before 4 pm as there might be traffic snarls at the time of the ceremony and finding alternative routes may be difficult. BTP has also requested public to take alternate routes, especially those going to the airport via Vidhana Soudha.

15:14 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Armed forces personnel pay tribute at Bangalore War Memorial
14:06 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Bangalore Metro's KR Puram-Airport line gets new station

Bettahalasuru station will find a place in the route-map of Bangalore metro's proposed K R Puram-Kempegowda International Airport 2B Line. Part of Namma Metro's Red Line, the station will be between Bagalur Cross and Trumpet Junction on the route. 

Also read: Revised Bengaluru Metro route to airport likely to make ride longer for many

13:39 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Encouraging that HP India is expanding Bengaluru facility: IT-BT Principal Secretary
12:47 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Set-up project unit formed for faster execution of electrification
12:07 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Bangalore LIVE air quality check

Average air quality in Bengaluru is 'moderate'. At 12 noon, PM 2.5 (Fine Particulate matter) is at an 'unhealthy' level if you are near Bapuji Nagar, BTM Layout, or Kadubeesanahalli. The same is at 'moderate' levels near Mathikere, Koramangala, and Ulsoor. 

11:44 (IST)26 Jul 2019
D K Shivakumar pays tribute to Kargil matryrs
10:23 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Security heightened at Raj Bhavan

More than 30 police personnel has been deployed in and around Raj Bhavan after BS Yeddyurappa and other senior BJP leaders are in a meeting with Governor Vajubhai Vala. The leaders are expected to request the Governor for permission to hold oath-taking today. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Alok Kumar is also attending the meeting.

10:04 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Kargil Vijay Divas: Caretaker CM Kumaraswamy pays tribute to martyrs
09:39 (IST)26 Jul 2019
ISKCON Temple Bangalore timings today

The Sri Radha Krishna ISKCON Temple located at Rajajinagar, in North Bangalore has deities of Radha and Krishna. It is one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world.

Today's timings: 7.15 am–1 pm;  4–8.20 pm

09:14 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Surya Kiran display in Bidar ahead of Kargil Vijay Divas delights many
08:58 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Lalbagh flower show to begin on Aug 9

The 10-day Independence Day flower show in Lalbagh will be open for public from August 9 to 18 will feature several floral replicas representing Wadiyar’s illustrious life and memories, also commemorating the ruler's birth centenary.

The life-size flower structure of Mysore’s iconic mantap at the Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar Circle is expected to be a major highlight at the show. According to officials of the horticulture department, the main replica will be surrounded by the replicas resembling the Mysore royal throne, the Jambu Savari and the royal court hall of the Mysore palace, all made entirely of flowers.

08:45 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Kargil Vijay Divas: 'Let's remember the martyrs and thank them'
08:32 (IST)26 Jul 2019
Rains predicted to continue today

After rains lashed Bangalore on Thursday evening, weathermen have predicted the same to continue today as well. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD)'s daily forecast, "Surface winds likely to be strong and gusty at times. Maximum &
Minimum temperatures very likely to be around 29 and 20 degree Celsius respectively."

Explaining the same, Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre director G S Sreenivasa Reddy said, "These rains are a result of cyclonic circulations activated in the Bay of Bengal. The situation is likely to continue for a few days."

Meanwhile, the Bengaluru City Police launched their official ShareChat account on Thursday. ShareChat is a social networking and regional content platform, which enables sharing content in regional languages more prominently.

At the same time, the Karnataka government will waive the loans taken by small farmers and landless labourers as part of the one-time debt relief scheme.

READ| Kumaraswamyā€™s parting gift: One-time debt waiver for poor, small farmers

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