
Crackdown on drunk driving resumes after easing of curbs
The Hindu
Following a series of fatal road accidents, the Bengaluru Traffic Police resumed its special drive against drunk driving. On Friday night, from 9.30 p.m. to a little after midnight, the police caught
Following a series of fatal road accidents, the Bengaluru Traffic Police resumed its special drive against drunk driving. On Friday night, from 9.30 p.m. to a little after midnight, the police caught as many as 44 motorists driving under the influence of alcohol. They also registered over 1,400 cases of various violations including performing wheelies and stunts, rash and negligent driving, overspeeding, etc.
The drive had been suspended as a precautionary measure during the peak of the pandemic, but with most restrictions eased, the police decided to resume these checks given that an increasing number of people are taking their cars out in violation of night curfew.

In a heartfelt celebration of World Environment Day, students of Sri Venkateswara Middle School in Nanganallur undertook a tree saplings planting initiative on June 11, 2025. The activity saw enthusiastic participation as students, along with teachers and staff, planted saplings around the school campus, including the school playground. Though World Environment Day was officially observed on June 5, the school extended the spirit of the occasion by organising the event later in the week to ensure full student involvement. The aim was not only to beautify the school but also to instill a sense of environmental responsibility among young learners. The event concluded with a short awareness session where students pledged to care for the plants and spread the message of environmental protection within their communities. Besides, the students and teachers took a pledge to protect the environment.

Labour Minister and Dharwad district in charge Santosh Lad has said that the only solution for the frequent flooding of Benni Halla and other streams in Dharwd district was the complete dredging of Benni Halla and widening of nalas and in this regard the government had planned a ₹1,600-crore project.