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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

PoliticsBengaluru4 October 2026

Pradeep Eswar: In the next life, I will be born in a Dalit family and play with upper-caste people

MLA Pradeep Eswar stated in Bengaluru that he would be born in a Dalit family in the next life and 'play with' upper-caste people. He said…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Mass fish deaths reported in Doddagubbi Lake; concerns raised over sewage discharge

Thousands of fish were found dead in Doddagubbi Lake, located in the Mahadevapura constituency of Bengaluru. Authorities have not yet…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Bengaluru woman breaks down ₹63,000 September expenses

A Bengaluru woman shared a detailed breakdown of her September spending. The expenses included her share of rent, groceries, cabs, gym, and…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Bengaluru Agricultural Mela reduced to one day due to drought

The four-day Agricultural Mela at J.K.R. Bengaluru Agricultural University, Hebbal, has been reduced to one day due to drought. The event,…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Four KPSC members face potential CBI inquiry over alleged irregularities in Veterinary Officer appointments

According to reports, four members of KPSC face potential CBI inquiry regarding alleged irregularities in the appointment of Veterinary…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

New 'Guarantee Service Centers' to provide e-Khata and Trade Licenses in Bengaluru within 72 hours

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is planning to establish advanced 'Guarantee Service Centers' in the model of Passport Offices. These…

PoliticsBengaluru4 October 2026

Priyank Kharge alleges 'Sangh Intensive Revision' is targeting SC and minority voters' rights

Bengaluru: Home Minister Priyank Kharge alleged that the special intensive revision (SIR) process for the electoral voter list is being…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

BWSSB Meter Runs Rapidly Despite No Water Flow in Bengaluru

A video shared by a resident in Bengaluru's Srinagar area has revealed a technical lapse by BWSSB. The meter is running rapidly and…

CrimeBengaluru4 October 2026

PU Board officials impersonation scam: ₹22 lakh defrauded by promising higher marks

A scam has been uncovered in Bengaluru where a family was defrauded of ₹22 lakh by promising higher marks in the second PUC examination.…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Experts issue serious warning about rabies virus: Do not ignore the dog

According to Dr. Rita Mani, Professor and Head of Neurovirology at NIMHANS, the rabies virus can be present even in a single day's saliva.…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

BWSSB to fast-track 9 World Bank-funded STPs across Bengaluru

BWSSB Chairperson Dr N Manjula directed officials to accelerate the construction of nine World Bank-funded Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs),…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Women's Hockey Team Winners from Asian Games Arrive in Bengaluru for Grand Welcome

The women's hockey team, winners of the Asian Games gold medal, arrived in Bengaluru and received a grand welcome. Officials from the Sports…

PoliticsBengaluru4 October 2026

Minister Balakrishna challenges HD Kumaraswamy over land allegations in NICE project area

Minister H.C. Balakrishna responded to allegations made by CM D.K. Shivakumar and MLA Dr. H.D. Ranganath, and Union Minister H.D.…

CrimeBengaluru4 October 2026

Auto driver dies by suicide after alleged confrontation with wife's lover in Bengaluru

A 35-year-old auto driver died by suicide at his residence in Bengaluru. The incident followed an alleged confrontation with the accused,…

DistrictIndiranagar4 October 2026

Footpath repairs begin in Indiranagar after video by Canadian citizen goes viral

Following a video posted online by a Canadian citizen regarding the poor condition of footpaths in Indiranagar, the Central City Corporation…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Bengaluru's AQI in 'Moderate' Range; PM 2.5 and PM 10 Levels Rise in Industrial Areas

As of October 4, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru is between 78 and 83, falling into the 'Moderate' category. Industrial and…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Minister to develop area around Valmiki statue at Legislators' Home in Bengaluru

Scheduled Tribes (ST) Welfare Minister T Raghumurthy announced on Saturday that a two-acre site in front of the Legislators’ Home (LH),…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Rehabilitation centers in Bengaluru help destitute, provide vocational training

A rehabilitation center on Magadi Road in Bengaluru houses 875 inmates, including a family of four. The center, which operates under the…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Prajavani Sahapathi: Competition Quiz on October 4

Prajavani Digital is conducting a quiz called 'Spardha Kana' for competitive exams and student convenience. The quiz, prepared by Insight…

CrimeBengaluru4 October 2026

KPSC Scam: ₹1.30 Crore given to Jnaneshandra to collect money from question paper leaks

During the ED investigation into the KPSC Veterinary Officer recruitment scam, further details emerged. Key accused Basavaraja Kannale…