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

CrimeBengaluru16 October 2026

Employee commits suicide after falling from multi-story building in Bengaluru

A 48-year-old employee committed suicide after falling from the multi-story building of the Energy Department in Bengaluru's Mourya Circle.…

DistrictHennur Bande16 October 2026

Rs 5.5 crore project to transform Hennur Bande quarry into climate-resilient park

The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) plans to develop the abandoned stone quarry at Hennur Bande in HBR Layout into a…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Bengaluru's AQI ranges from 65 to 117; pollution levels vary across city areas

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru today ranges from 65 to 117, with air quality recorded between moderate and slightly poor.…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Committee recommends at least 25% hike in bus fares to stabilize transport corporations

A committee led by retired IAS officer Atul Tiwari has submitted a report recommending at least a 25% increase in bus fares to stabilize the…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Ramayana trailer launch in Bengaluru sees Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Radhika Pandit's interactions go viral

The second trailer for the film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama was launched in Bengaluru yesterday evening. Sai Pallavi, who plays the…

PoliticsBengaluru16 October 2026

Election Commission announces special campaign for voter list enrollment

The Election Commission announced a special campaign to enroll eligible voters in the voter list. According to M. Maheshwara Rao, City…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Heavy rains cause waterlogging on main roads in Chandapura, Annekal

Heavy rains on Thursday afternoon caused major roads in various parts of Chandapura, Annekal, to become waterlogged. The water flow on the…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Residents' delegation urges state government to revise TDR policy for Bengaluru's infrastructure development

A residents' delegation, led by D.V.H.M. Chandrashekhara and including retired IAS officer B.H. Anil Kumar, has urged the state government…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Health Minister U.T. Khadar launches 'Max UR Life Men' and 'Max UR Life Women' supplements in Bengaluru

Health Minister U.T. Khadar launched the company’s 'Max UR Life Men' and 'Max UR Life Women' nutritional supplements during an event held in…

PoliticsBengaluru16 October 2026

Curfew and restrictions imposed in Bengaluru for Teachers' Constituency election

Curfew and restrictions have been imposed across the district for the Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency election, scheduled for the 23rd.…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Former Commissioner Ratnakara Nayaka addresses students in Surapura on the importance of honesty and education

During the 40th year Naadahabba Mahotsava on the third day in Surapura, former Commissioner of the Additional Income Tax Department…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Community event held in Bengaluru for 'Madiga Samaj' on Thursday

The Karnataka Madara Mahasabha, through its Bengaluru district unit, held a grand felicitation ceremony for District Development Minister…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Shareholders protest in Bengaluru demanding investigation into cancellation of 498 votes in TPCMS

Shareholders met with cooperation department officials in Bengaluru on Thursday to protest the cancellation of 498 shareholder votes in the…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Debate over protest locations in Bengaluru: Are restrictions stifling dissent?

Protests historically took place in key areas of Bengaluru city, including Mysore Bank Circle, Nripatunga Road, Purabhavana, and the BBMP…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru16 October 2026

2.53 lakh students trained under student road safety initiative

According to Home Minister Priyank Kharge, 2.53 lakh school students have been trained so far under the student road safety initiative. He…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Successful IVF treatment brings motherhood dream to a 32-year-old woman in Bengaluru

Doctors at Miland Hospital in Bengaluru reported the successful treatment for a 32-year-old woman suffering from ovarian deficiency. The…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Special inspection drive launched for sweet snacks due to festival season

The Food Safety Department launched a special inspection drive for sweet snacks due to the approaching festival season. Officials conducted…

DistrictMahadevapura16 October 2026

District Panchayat officials review works and interact with laborers in Mahadevapura

District Panchayat officials visited sites and interacted with female laborers in Mahadevapura. They reviewed ongoing works under the VBG-RG…

PoliticsBengaluru16 October 2026

HD Kumaraswamy alleges 'sting' operation involving Congress high command members

At a press conference in Bengaluru, H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that the 'sting' operation against Siddaramaiah involved Rakesh Shetty, Krupa…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru16 October 2026

Muhurtha ceremony for 'Vikram Vedanth' held in Bengaluru

The muhurtha ceremony for 'Vikram Vedanth', starring Shivapradip, the grandson of Gubbi Veeranna, the founder of the famous drama company,…