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Faith & festivalsBengaluru9 October 2026

Jharkhand defeats Karnataka in Vino Mankad Trophy match

Jharkhand defeated Karnataka in the Vino Mankad Trophy match held on Thursday at P.V. G. Raju Sports Complex in Vijayanagaram, Andhra…

EducationAnekal9 October 2026

B.S. Foundation distributes uniforms and sports equipment to 448 students at Gopalaraj First Grade College in Anekal

The B.S. Foundation distributed uniforms and sports equipment to 448 students at Gopalaraj First Grade College in Anekal. MLA B. Shivanna…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Degree Certificates Distributed to Farmer Producer Companies After Training Program in Bengaluru

Degree certificates were distributed to Farmer Producer Companies that completed the training program at Krushikalpa Samstha. During the…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

BOSCO organizes parenting workshop in Devanahalli to ensure safe environment for children

BOSCO, Bengaluru, organized a parenting project training workshop at the Taluk Health and Family Welfare Department office on Wednesday.…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Community Health Officers Resume Duty After Government Response to Demands

Community health officers have resumed duty after receiving a positive response from the government regarding various demands, including the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru9 October 2026

Applications open for district-level 'Kala Pratibhotsava' in Bengaluru

The Kannada and Culture Department is organizing a district-level 'Kala Pratibhotsava' for categories including Bal Pratibe (8–14 years),…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Multiple events scheduled across Bengaluru today

Several events are scheduled across Bengaluru today. Activities include the inauguration of the 2026–27 academic year at Adarsha College,…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Nana's life and work: A variety of roles in acting and life

During the shooting of the film 'Yaksha' near Kōṇanakunte in Bengaluru, the actor was seen in the director's house. He was observed cutting…

DistrictPeenya9 October 2026

Residents protest lack of compound and infrastructure at Peenya cremation ground

Residents of Peenya Dasarahalli reported that the cremation ground, located in the area covering Hegganahalli, Marutinagar, and…

PoliticsBengaluru9 October 2026

Protest in Bengaluru demands cancellation of SIR, resignation of CEC Gyananish Kumar

Thousands of people gathered at Bengaluru's Freedom Park on Thursday, staging a massive protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)…

DistrictIndiranagar9 October 2026

Sunday cookups unite local artistes in Bengaluru

American expat Daniel Williamson started a 'Cafe Cookup' event in Indiranagar in June 2025. This event provides a safe space for local…

DistrictJayanagar9 October 2026

Bengaluru's new-age dining scene features upscale vegetarian options in Jayanagar and J P Nagar

Eatinn Love Trattoria in Jayanagar, which focuses on pizza and pasta, is noted for its vegetarian-only menu. Other upscale vegetarian…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Hebbal crematorium furnace to remain shut from Oct 9 to 13

One of the two furnaces at the electric crematorium in Hebbal Kempapura will remain temporarily shut from October 9 to 13 for emergency and…

CrimeBengaluru9 October 2026

Gold worth Rs 1.79 crore found hidden under airport luggage trolleys; two arrested

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested two passengers at the Bengaluru airport on Thursday and seized 1.20 kg of gold worth…

CrimeKadugodi9 October 2026

Bengaluru man arrested for allegedly beating mother to death over gold, attempting to stage it as an accident

A man was arrested in eastern Bengaluru for allegedly beating his 70-year-old mother to death during a quarrel over her gold jewellery. The…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Transformer failure rate dips in Bengaluru, but old units continue to fail

The transformer failure rate in Bescom's jurisdiction has fallen from 8.07% in 2018-19 to 6.77% in 2025-26. However, the number of failed…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru9 October 2026

Bengaluru FC set for new season; opening match against Sporting Club Delhi at Kanteerava Stadium

Bengaluru FC is preparing for the 2026-27 MG Indian Super League (ISL) season. The team will face Sporting Club Delhi in the opening match…

DistrictCitizens take on GBA West chief over Kanteerava Studio Road in Bengaluru8 October 2026

Citizens take on GBA West chief over Kanteerava Studio Road in Bengaluru

Citizens have raised concerns regarding Kanteerava Studio Road in Bengaluru. They have approached the GBA West chief regarding the road's…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

CMRS completes Pink Line safety inspection in Bengaluru

The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CMRS) has completed the safety inspection of the Pink Line in Bengaluru.

SportsBengaluru8 October 2026

Bengaluru FC to kick off new season at home in MG ISL

Bengaluru FC is set to begin its 2026–27 MG Indian Super League (MG ISL) campaign at home. The team will face Sporting Club Delhi in the…