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

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Irregular garbage collection leads to growing blackspots across Bengaluru

Irregular waste collection is causing garbage blackspots to appear across Bengaluru, particularly in neighborhoods where door-to-door…

EducationBengaluru11 October 2026

VTU students can now pursue minor degree programmes alongside BE

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has decided to allow its students to pursue minor degree programmes in addition to the four-year…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru11 October 2026

Read A Kitaab litfest opens with discussions on reading and resistance

The third edition of the Read A Kitaab Literature Festival opened on Saturday with discussions on books, storytelling, and memory. The…

CrimeBengaluru11 October 2026

HR manager at KIA's beverage firm booked for sexual harassment

An HR manager working for a food and beverage service company at Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has been accused of…

DistrictBWSSB11 October 2026

Amid drought, nearly one-third of Bengaluru's RO drinking water plants are non-functional or under repair

According to data shared by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), nearly one-third of the city's 1,117 reverse osmosis (RO)…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Rider killed after bikes collide in Bengaluru's Avalahalli

A 31-year-old man, Jyothi Naidu, was killed on Friday night after two motorcycles collided near Avalahalli fish market in east Bengaluru.…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru11 October 2026

Health Minister urges central government to cap profit margins on life-saving drugs

Health Minister U.T. Khadar stated that profit margins on drugs for heart and kidney treatment should also be capped, similar to the 30%…

CrimeBengaluru11 October 2026

ED files prosecution complaint against Shivam Associates MD and four others over ₹2,459 crore scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Shivananda Nilannavar, Managing Director of Shivam Associates,…

CrimeBengaluru11 October 2026

Elderly man cheated of Rs 2.86 lakh after ordering dry fruits online in Bengaluru

An 80-year-old resident of Telecom Layout in northern Bengaluru, Mahadev, was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.86 lakh by a fraudster. The…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Only 35% of Bengaluru parks allow barrier-free entry, survey finds

A survey found that only 34.8% of over 120 public parks in Bengaluru allow barrier-free entry. Only 36.2% of these parks have a ramp at the…

DistrictBengaluru10 October 2026

Sudhdeep criticizes contestant for making light of Ganavi's comments on mother

During Bigg Boss Kannada Season 13, Kichha Sudhdeep strongly criticized contestants for their behavior, particularly for making light of…

DistrictBengaluru10 October 2026

461 plot owners in approved layouts hit by PRR-2 notification in Bengaluru

A PRR-2 notification has affected 461 plot owners residing in approved layouts in Bengaluru.

DistrictBengaluru10 October 2026

Audio recording surfaces, alleging murder conspiracy in Bhoomika's road accident

Bhoomika's parents allege that the road accident was not merely an accident but part of a murder conspiracy. An explosive audio recording,…

CrimeBengaluru10 October 2026

Viral video helps solve Bengaluru's no-body cyanide murder case

A viral video has helped solve a no-body cyanide murder case in Bengaluru. The video was crucial in unraveling the details of the crime.

DistrictBengaluru10 October 2026

Horticulture Department to open 2.5-acre mist garden at Lalbagh

The Karnataka State Horticulture Department is developing a mist garden at Lalbagh, located near the natural ravine on both sides of the…

DistrictBengaluru10 October 2026

Social Media Post Sparks Debate on House Cook Wages in Bengaluru

A social media post by Megha on X sparked a discussion regarding the monthly wages and quality of house cooks in Bengaluru. The post stated…

DistrictBengaluru10 October 2026

Shivaraj Kumar begins shooting for 'A for Anand' at Presidency University in Bengaluru

Actor Dr. Shivaraj Kumar began shooting for his upcoming film 'A for Anand' at Presidency University in Bengaluru. Students gathered in…

CrimeBengaluru10 October 2026

Elderly man defrauded of ₹2.86 lakh by cyber fraudsters in Bengaluru

Cyber fraudsters defrauded an elderly man of ₹2.86 lakh while he was planning to buy dry fruits online. The incident occurred with Mahadev…

DistrictBengaluru10 October 2026

Residents advocate for public transport over elevated corridor in south Bengaluru

Residents in south Bengaluru are advocating for improved public transport options instead of an elevated corridor. The push highlights…

DistrictJayanagar10 October 2026

Jayanagar Indira Canteen food supplier penalized for menu violations

A food supplier for the Jayanagar Indira Canteen has been penalized for repeated menu violations. The penalty was issued following multiple…