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

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.…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Multiple cultural and academic events held across Bengaluru today

On the 125th birth anniversary of Shivaram Karantra, a program was held at Pattini Sabhaangan in Basavanagudi. Other events included a book…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

DK Shivakumar alleges KPSC scam is BJP's ploy

At a campaign meeting in the Western Graduate Constituency, CM D.K. Shivakumar alleged that the KPSC exam irregularities are a BJP ploy,…

SportsBengaluru18 October 2026

Bengaluru FC continues winning streak, defeats Chennai FC in 'South Derby'

Bengaluru FC continued its winning streak in the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament. In the 'South Derby' match, Sunil Chhetri's…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Committee visits Bidadi, inspects three villages and collects data on infrastructure

A Greater Bengaluru Comprehensive Sub-Urban Inspection Committee led by retired judge Guhanathan Narender visited Bidadi on Saturday. The…

PoliticsBengaluru18 October 2026

Ex-MLC Ramesh Babu urges action against IPS officer Alok Kumar over alleged leak of government correspondence

Former Congress lawmaker Ramesh Babu on Saturday urged Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to seek an explanation from IPS officer Alok Kumar.…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

BMTC conducts CPR training for staff at three depots

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for drivers, conductors, and…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

85% of Bengaluru's CDP roads remain on paper, causing severe traffic congestion

According to the report, 85% of Bengaluru's Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) roads remain on paper. These roads, which were earmarked in…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Bengaluru's Medi Agrahara shelter provides food, vaccines and medical care for stray dogs

The Bengaluru North City Corporation's Medi Agrahara shelter provides nutritious food, anti-rabies vaccinations, deworming medication, and…

PoliticsBengaluru17 October 2026

Bengaluru police detain protesters defying ban at Town Hall

Bengaluru police detained protesters at Town Hall who were defying a ban.

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Ride-sharing services face challenges with pricing and reliability in Bengaluru rain and traffic

Ride-sharing services are facing challenges regarding pricing and guaranteed availability in Bengaluru during rain and traffic conditions.…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Joint owners in A-ekhata can now sub-divide, get separate eKhatas online

The Greater Bengaluru Authority has launched the Plot Sub Division service on the eAasthi 2.0 platform. This service allows joint owners…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Bengaluru schools and colleges to close for council elections on Oct 22-23

Bengaluru schools and colleges will remain closed on October 22 and 23 due to council elections.

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

NGT bars tree-felling for Hebbal tunnel project in Bengaluru

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has barred tree-felling for the Hebbal tunnel project in Bengaluru until the disposal of the case.

CrimeBengaluru17 October 2026

Two men arrested for soliciting money at Kempegowda Airport in Bengaluru

Two men were arrested for soliciting money at Kempegowda Airport in Bengaluru. The arrests were made by local police.

Faith & festivalsBengaluru17 October 2026

New Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav receives darshan of Sharadamba at temple with Minister K.J. George

On the day she took office as the new Governor, Dr. Sudha Yadav visited the Sri Surabharaati temple in Bengaluru with Minister K.J. George.…

SportsBengaluru17 October 2026

Pranavi Urs wins individual gold at Asian Games, boosting women's golf profile

Pranavi Urs, a Mysurean, won an individual gold medal at the Asian Games, making her the third individual gold medal winner from India. She…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Q-City project: Plots to be allocated by March, says M.B. Patil

Minister for Micro and Medium Industries M.B. Patil stated that significant progress is needed on the ambitious Q-City development project…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru17 October 2026

High Court cancels order handing over Gali Anjaneya Swamy Temple to Muzaraah Department

The High Court cancelled the state government's order dated July 8, 2025, which had handed over the famous Gali Anjaneya Swamy Temple to the…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes T20 comeback in Bengaluru against West Indies

Bhuvneshwar Kumar made his international T20 comeback after four years in the fifth T20 against India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in…