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Saturday, 7 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

SportsBengaluru18 October 2026

Karnataka to face Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy match at KASC Sports Ground

The Ranji Trophy Group B cricket match is scheduled to take place at the KASC Sports Ground in Bengaluru. Karnataka will face Saurashtra in…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Farmers protest over water allocation for paddy vs. chili crops in Bengaluru

Farmers protested in T.Nagarendra Shahapura regarding the decision by the Irrigation Advisory Committee (ICC) to restrict water flow to the…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Social activist Shivasundar addresses the need to save 'pluralistic India' at a panel discussion in Bengaluru

At a panel discussion titled 'Pluralistic India: Challenges and Way Forward' organized by Forum for Democracy and Communal Amity (FDCA) and…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Launch of 'Memorable Trials' book inspires youth to read

K.S. Basavanthappa, Minister for Muzara, Fisheries, Port, and Inland Water Transport, addressed the launch of 'Memorable Trials' by retired…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru18 October 2026

Bengaluru Lawyer Santosh Nagarale on the need for re-evaluating Sharanas' perspectives

Bengaluru lawyer Santosh Nagarale stated that it is appropriate to evaluate Akka Mahadevi and other Sharanas from their perspective. He…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Kolar Women's College wins first prize in trekking race

The Bengaluru North University organized inter-college trekking races for men and women on Saturday, in collaboration with the Government…

Faith & festivalsAnekal18 October 2026

Vijayadashami Shura Samhara Utsava held at Sri Valli Devasena Subramanyeshwara Swamy Temple in Anekal

The Vijayadashami Shura Samhara Utsava is being held at the Sri Valli Devasena Subramanyeshwara Swamy Temple in the Baraguru Pete area of…

Faith & festivalsJP Nagar18 October 2026

Abdul Kalam's Jayanti celebrated in Sindhanur, inspiring youth

The Jayanti of scientist and former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was celebrated on Thursday at Lakshmi Camp, located near the BJP office…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Opposition leader questions Bengaluru solid waste tender approvals, citing alleged financial mismanagement

Opposition leader R. Ashoka stated that approving tenders for solid waste disposal with an excess premium of over ₹350 crore reflects the…

PoliticsBengaluru18 October 2026

KPSC halts recruitment process for 1,261 posts after High Court cancels reservation increase order

The KPSC has temporarily halted the recruitment process for 1,261 posts, including 384 posts of Gazetted Probationers, after the High Court…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Online service launched for sub-division of joint property khata

The Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Bairegounda launched the 'Plot Sub-division' service online on Saturday. This service…

Faith & festivalsVidyaranyapura18 October 2026

Details of Major Events Happening During Dasara Today

The source details various religious and cultural events scheduled for today, including the 'Gramine Yoga Dasara' at Government…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Former MLA demands action against DGP Alok Kumar for alleged violation of service rules

Former MLA Ramesh Babu wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary, demanding action against DGP Alok Kumar. He requested an inquiry into the…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Nigerian National Arrested After Attacking Police in Bengaluru

Police officials arrested Kevin James, a Nigerian national, who allegedly attacked officers in Madanayakanahalli. Kevin James faced four…

DistrictHoodi18 October 2026

Kolar district to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

The District Collector stated that decarbonization guidelines have been prepared for Kolar district to curb greenhouse gas emissions by 67%…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

15 Sweet Snack Units Issued Notices Over Quality Issues in Bengaluru

Food safety department officials continued checking the quality of sweet snacks, inspecting 106 manufacturing and sales units across the…

CrimeBengaluru18 October 2026

Fugitive accused of 14 cases arrested by CCB police in Bengaluru

CCB police arrested Laxmana Kumar alias Sulhi (32), a fugitive accused of 14 cases in Bengaluru. The police stated that the accused, who had…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru18 October 2026

Multiple cultural and religious events held across Bengaluru neighborhoods

Multiple events were held across Bengaluru neighborhoods including Basavanagudi, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Whitefield, and Jayanagar. Events…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Heavy traffic and rain cause chaos in Bengaluru on Dasara festival

Commuters faced severe traffic congestion and difficulties in Bengaluru's main roads due to travel for the Dasara festival. Congestion was…

PoliticsBengaluru18 October 2026

Greater Bengaluru Authority to incorporate multiple urban and rural local bodies

The process of integrating all existing urban and rural local bodies into the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has reached its final stage.…