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

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Why are 80 files related to 27 wards' works held by the Minister for the last two months? NR Ramesh

N.R. Ramesh questioned why 80 files related to works in 27 wards are being held by the Bengaluru Urban Development Minister for the last two…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Bengaluru City Corporations fine Zepto, Instamart for waste violations

The Bengaluru East City Corporation (BECC) fined both Swiggy Instamart and Zepto Rs 5,000 each on Monday for failing to segregate waste in…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Bengaluru's AQI at 119; Experts advise caution due to PM2.5 and PM10 levels

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru is currently around 119, which falls into the 'poor' or 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' category.…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

GBA to use Digital Twin Technology to solve Bengaluru's problems

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) plans to use Artificial Intelligence-powered Digital Twin technology to study and solve the city's…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Karnataka government launches Government First programme to support local startups

The Karnataka government has launched the Government First programme to position itself as a customer for homegrown startups. This…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

17 Village Property Owners in Shivaram Karanth Locality Protest Against BDA Over Compensation Sites

Property owners from 17 villages in the Shivaram Karanth locality are protesting against BDA for compensation sites. Over 2000 site owners…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Finance Department flags concerns over 2.2km Hebbal short tunnel road

The Finance Department flagged significant financial, contractual, and mobility-planning concerns over the proposed 2.2km Hebbal short…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Prajavani Sahapathi: Today's Competitive Quiz Session

Prajavani Digital is conducting a quiz called 'Sardha Kana' for competitive exams and student convenience. The questions for the current…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

BMTC plans conductorless mini-buses with 'Tap to Pay' system for Metro commuters

BMTC is preparing to introduce 200 new AC mini-buses to provide excellent connectivity for Metro passengers. These conductorless mini-buses…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru13 October 2026

Pollution Challenge in Own Locality for PCB Chairman

The article highlights ongoing pollution challenges in Anekal, the native area of B. Shivanna, the MLA and Chairman of the Karnataka State…

Faith & festivalsSarjapur13 October 2026

Buddhist Center Established Near Sarjapur; Focus on 'Buddha's Eightfold Path'

A new Buddhist center, Buddha awareness, and sapling planting program were organized in Bikkanahalli, near Sarjapur. Dharma thinker…

Faith & festivalsKengeri13 October 2026

Grand Dasara celebrations held at Ganesha ground in Kengeri

Grand Dasara celebrations were held at the Ganesha ground in Kengeri. The temple, built like a replica of Chamundi Temple, attracted…

SportsBengaluru13 October 2026

FIBA Women's Basketball League to be held in Bengaluru from the 20th to 25th

The FIBA Women's Basketball League is set to take place at Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru from the 20th to the 25th. According to…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Book on Rammanohar Lohia's life launched in Bengaluru

AISEC Working Committee member Siddaramaiah spoke at the book launch of 'Doctor Saheb', a biography of Rammanohar Lohia. He stated that…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Transgender community demands committee to prevent atrocities against them

Members of the transgender minority community, activists, and writers gathered in Bengaluru to demand the government form a committee to…

PoliticsVidhana Soudha13 October 2026

Government lacks funds for farmer compensation, says Nikhil Kumaraswamy

Addressing a gathering in Nelamangala, JDS State Youth Unit President Nikhil Kumaraswamy stated that the government lacks funds to…

CrimeBengaluru13 October 2026

Three bike thieves arrested in Jigani after paying with PhonePe at a tea stall

Jigani Police have arrested three individuals—Rajshekhar (28), Charan Kumar (19), and Pawan (21)—after tracking them using PhonePe payments…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Book releases held in Banashankari, Bengaluru

The Ankita Pustak Prakashana organized a book release event at the Suchitra Film Society auditorium in Banashankari, Bengaluru. Works by…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Ballari's Rajani Lakka wins 4 medals at 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship in Yelahanka

Rajani Lakka from Ballari won 4 medals representing India at the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship, held at the 'Dravidian Centre for…

EducationBengaluru13 October 2026

Application deadline for National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Exam is today

Applications are open online for the National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Exam for the 2026-27 academic year. Eligible students studying in…