China aiming to invest more in Karnataka: Envoy

Bengaluru, Feb 5: China is looking to increase its investments in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru, Le Yucheng, the Chinese Ambassador to India, said after meeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Wednesday.

“We are primarily looking at avenues to increase Chinese investments in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru. The primary agenda is to concentrate on the information technology (IT)?and manufacturing sectors.

While China is the leader in factories (manufacturing), Bengaluru and India are leaders in the offices (services). We complement each other perfectly,” he told reporters after the 25-minute meeting.

Le, who will attend the inauguration of the office of Chinese multinational, Huawei, in Bengaluru on Thursday, said China was also looking at other avenues of investments.

“Presently, we are also involved in providing technology to the Indian Railways for their (proposed) high-speed train between Chennai and Mysuru.

Our contribution includes technical expertise in increasing the train’s speed and for laying the rail tracks,” Le added. Additionally, China is keen to partner with Karnataka in tourism, given the State’s rich heritage and culture. “I mean who does not know the Mysuru Palace?”

Earlier, during the meeting, Siddaramaiah invited Le to attend the Global Investors’ Meet (GIM)?scheduled for October. Le replied that Chinese companies would certainly participate in the meet.

Siddaramaiah, after hearing from Le about his fascination for and interest in the heritage sites of Karnataka and the Carnatic classical music, invited him to visit Mysuru for a tour of the city.

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QR-code tips power Mangaluru's major drug bust: 25 arrested in 2 weeks

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December 16,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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