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Friday, 6 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Paddy crop management advice for farmers facing pest and disease issues

Agricultural Director advised farmers on immediate management steps for paddy crops in the 'Mangalore' season. The advisory details common…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Heavy rain hits Bengaluru again: Downpour reported in Majestic and several areas

Heavy rain has struck several parts of Bengaluru, including Majestic, Mysore Bank Circle, Corporation, Vidhana Soudha, and K.R. Circle. The…

BusinessBengaluru2 days ago

From ₹30 Lakh Salary to ₹200 Crore Empire: Bengaluru Duo Turns Samosa Stall into Success Story

Nidhi Singh and Shikhar Veer Singh, originally from Haryana, started the 'Samosa Singh' brand in Bengaluru. After leaving corporate jobs,…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Neighbour's quick thinking prevents robber’s escape in Bengaluru

A neighbour's quick thinking prevented a robber's escape during a hostage drama in Bengaluru.

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Karnataka hikes bus fares by up to 35% for BMTC, 23% for other RTCs

Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced on Wednesday that bus fares will increase by an average of 33% to 35% for BMTC…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

KSRTC and BMTC bus fares to increase significantly, announced transport minister

Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced that KSRTC and BMTC bus fares will increase significantly, effective from midnight tonight.…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Bengaluru-born scientist leads NASA's ₹180 crore space mission

Dr. Ramya Manjunath Anche, a scientist who grew up in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, has been selected as the Principal Investigator for NASA's…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

250-metre-high skydeck planned near Mysore Road in Bengaluru

A 250-metre-high skydeck is planned near Mysore Road in Bengaluru. The development is expected to be a major addition to the city's…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Woman shares traumatic experience during Rapido ride in Bengaluru

A young woman in Bengaluru shared her traumatic experience on social media after booking a Rapido bike. The incident occurred on October 30.…

DistrictMalleshwaram2 days ago

Gas cylinder explosion in Malleshwaram after coming into contact with lamp flame

A massive fire and explosion occurred in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, when a gas cylinder, being brought home for delivery, came into contact…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Kannada celebration: R.N. Chandrashekhar, the 'Nityotsava Kannadiga'

During the 1970s, the cinema halls on Kempegowda Road saw a surge of foreign language films. Kannada activists gathered in front of the…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Bengaluru woman repays ₹43 lakh educational loan in 8 years

Aparita Rao, a 37-year-old consultant working in Bengaluru, has fully repaid an educational loan of ₹43 lakh taken for her MBA education…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

BMTC Bus Fares Increased: Minimum and Maximum Rates Revised

Transport Minister Bairathi Suresh announced the revision of BMTC bus fares in Bengaluru. According to the minister, the minimum fare for…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Auto Kannadiga teaches Kannada to passengers in Bengaluru

Ajmu Husain, popularly known as 'Auto Kannadiga', has started teaching Kannada to passengers in his auto-rickshaw. He has placed a chart in…

PoliticsBengaluru2 days ago

BJP urges state government to recall price hikes and cancel welfare schemes if unsustainable

BJP leader R. Ashok criticized the state government, stating that the people are being asked to pay for the welfare schemes. He demanded…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Garlic prices surge in Bengaluru markets; 50% drop in supply reported

Garlic prices have increased in Bengaluru's wholesale and retail markets based on quality and size. The primary reason for the price hike is…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Bus fares increase in Bengaluru following milk and curd price hike

The State Government increased bus fares of the State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) following the price hike of Nandini milk and curd.…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru2 days ago

Children's celebration in Bengaluru for 71st Karnataka Rajyotsava

During the 71st Karnataka Rajyotsava celebration organized by the School Education and Literacy Department, various government school…

PoliticsBengaluru2 days ago

Kareve President warns Mohanadas Pai, TN IPS officer over Kannada employment issues

Kareve President T.A. Narayanganoud warned Mohanadas Pai and Tamil Nadu IPS officer Dhanush Kumar regarding the Kannada employment issues.…

DistrictBengaluru2 days ago

Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar: 'Don't want to talk about collections' on 'America 2' 50th day celebration

The film 'America 2' directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar completed 50 days. The celebration was held in Bengaluru, attended by cast…