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

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

Vijay Basavaraj scores century, Harshil Dhamani misses century as Karnataka reaches 332 runs

In the first innings against Vidarbha, the Karnataka team scored 332 runs for 5 wickets in 121 overs. Opening batsman Vijay Basavaraj scored…

CrimeBengaluru15 October 2026

Woman's body found in canal near Gopalapura on Magadi Road, police suspect murder

A woman's body was found in a canal near Gopalapura on Magadi Road in Bengaluru, with police suspecting it was a murder. Police stated that…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Three detained in connection with alleged fake operation targeting Siddaramaiah; police investigate JDS social media staff

Central Cyber Crime Police are investigating the case of the alleged fake operation targeting ACC working committee member Siddaramaiah.…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Public Book Exhibition for 2023 Published Books Scheduled in Bengaluru

A book exhibition featuring books selected and not selected by the state-level book committee, published for the first time in 2023, is…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

EPFO extends deadline for September salary challan submission

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for submitting the electronic challan and details (ECR) for…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

High Court orders LOC against husband in Bengaluru

The High Court directed the police to issue a Look Out Circular (LOC) against a man, following the complaint of a woman who alleged her…

CrimeBengaluru15 October 2026

Four arrested at Bengaluru airport for smuggling ₹2.60 crore worth of gold

Customs officials arrested four people, including three women, at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for smuggling gold from Dubai. The…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Four arrested at Bengaluru airport for smuggling ₹2.8 crore worth of gold

Customs officials arrested four individuals at Bengaluru airport for smuggling gold from abroad. The arrested individuals, identified as…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Two-day workshop on rare earth mineral value chain security scheduled in Bengaluru

The Karnataka Science and Technology Academy has organized a two-day workshop on 'Security of Rare Earth Mineral Value Chain for Sustainable…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

Balinese performing arts, inspired by Indian epics, presented in Bengaluru

Padma Shri-awardee Wayan Dibia and his team are presenting Balinese performing arts in Bengaluru, featuring dance, music, theatre, shadow…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Children's book explains rising urban heat through a Bengaluru auto ride

The children's book, 'Auto Akka and the Hot Seat,' uses a story of a boy and his mother searching for a lost water bottle during an auto…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Incomplete drainage work causes traffic snarls near Jakkur-Amrutahalli main road

Incomplete drainage work near the Jakkur-Amrutahalli main road, near the MCECHS Badavane and Amrutahalli 18th Cross, has caused significant…

DistrictJayanagar, Banashankari, Vidhana Soudha15 October 2026

Multiple cultural and civic events scheduled across Bengaluru today

Today, various events are scheduled across Bengaluru, including an Indonesian Shadow Puppetry exhibition for Yuva Dasara at Yuvapatha,…

PoliticsBengaluru15 October 2026

Lack of funds causes 'Panchayat conflict' in Bengaluru's local bodies

Gram Panchayats are facing difficulties in basic infrastructure maintenance because the central government has not released the funds…

PoliticsBengaluru15 October 2026

DGP Alok Kumar expresses dissatisfaction with state government over investigation reports

DGP Alok Kumar has expressed dissatisfaction with the state government regarding the investigation of the 'telephone theft case'. He stated…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

State Government to Celebrate Madhvacharya Jayanti

The Kannada and Culture Minister, Shivraj Tangadgi, announced that Madhvacharya Jayanti will be celebrated every year by the State…

PoliticsBengaluru15 October 2026

VBG Ramji Yojana created 2.04 crore man-days of employment since July 1

According to Rural Development Minister Eswara Khandre, 2.04 crore man-days of employment have been created under the VBG Ramji Yojana from…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Government approves tender packages for solid waste management at over ₹350 crore

The government approved 21 tender packages for solid waste management at a cost exceeding ₹350 crore. This approval was given despite the…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Fake doctor network and medicine scam active in Bengaluru

Authorities have detected a network of fake doctors and fake medicine scams in Bengaluru city. Over the last four years, the Health…

EducationBengaluru15 October 2026

Bengaluru City University launches 'Namma Nade Granthalayada Kade' initiative to promote library culture among students

Bengaluru City University has launched 'Namma Nade Granthalayada Kade' to promote library culture and reading habits among students.…