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

CrimeBengaluru3 October 2026

₹1.72 Crore worth of cannabis seized at Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru Customs officials seized 4.92 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at ₹1.72 crore, during a separate operation at Kempegowda…

DistrictYelahanka3 October 2026

Public participation necessary for holistic development of villages

Speaking at a special Gram Sabha held on Friday at the Rajanukunete Gram Panchayat hall on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Taluk Panchayat…

Faith & festivalsBommanahalli3 October 2026

B. Kavita elected as President of Vishwakarma Samaj Gayatri Mahila Taluku Unit

New office bearers for the Gayatri Mahila Taluku Unit of the Vishwakarma Samaj were elected in Hagaribommanahalli. B. Kavita Siddappa was…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

Multiple cultural and academic events scheduled across Bengaluru today

A national technical seminar on cashew farming was held at the Agricultural Engineers Institute on Queens Road. Other events included a…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

34.76 lakh households potentially lose free electricity benefit due to data verification issues

According to meter readers, 34.76 lakh households may lose the free electricity benefit under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. This is due to issues…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

Residency Certificate Issue Hinders Plot Allotment for BDA's Dr. K. Shivaram Karanta Layout

Plot aspirants are facing difficulties obtaining plots in the Dr. K. Shivaram Karanta Layout, developed by the Bengaluru Development…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

State government to engage startups in government departments under Startup Policy 2025–30

The state government has initiated the use of startups, innovation, and technology in government departments, aligning with their needs.…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

Foreigner video highlights poor condition of footpath in Indira Nagar, Bengaluru

A video uploaded by a Canadian citizen named Fraser highlights the poor condition of the footpath on 12th Main Road in Indira Nagar,…

DistrictBengaluru International Centre3 October 2026

Ramachandra Guha launches ‘Arguments with Gandhi’ at Bengaluru International Centre

Historian Ramachandra Guha launched his latest book, ‘Arguments with Gandhi’, at the Bengaluru International Centre on Friday. The book…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

Six Metro Stations from MG Road to Tavarekere to be Named After Achievers

The Central Railway Safety Commission will inspect the safety measures of the Metro Pink Line on the 6th, 7th, and 8th. Meanwhile,…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

7.82 lakh notices pending disposal in Bengaluru; physical hearings scrapped

The Election Commission of India has scrapped physical hearings for 7,82,304 pending notices generated under the Special Intensive Revision…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru3 October 2026

BVB kicks off three-day literary fest 'Karnatakada Nudi Thota' on diamond jubilee

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Bengaluru, kicked off 'Karnatakada Nudi Thota', a three-day literary festival, cultural programme and book…

CrimeBengaluru3 October 2026

Man stages own abduction to extort Rs 90 lakh from father in Bengaluru

A 40-year-old contractor allegedly staged his own abduction with two friends to extort Rs 90 lakh from his father. The police arrested all…

CrimeBengaluru3 October 2026

CCB arrests rowdy sheeter for allegedly violating externment order in Bengaluru

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bengaluru police arrested a rowdy sheeter, Madhusudan NN, alias Madhu. He was arrested for allegedly…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

Nine proposed flyover projects in Bengaluru likely to be re-tendered

The nine proposed flyover projects in Bengaluru are likely to be re-tendered following a review of the tender conditions by a committee…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

GBA proposes 'Guarantee Seva Kendras' for faster civic services in Bengaluru

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed establishing five 'Guarantee Seva Kendras' across Bengaluru. These centers aim to provide…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

Renaissance shows interest in investing ₹5,000 crore in CBIC area: Minister

Minister M.B. Patil stated that Renaissance Solar and Electronic Materials Company, which is a partner of India-America, has shown interest…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

ALTEN India plans to triple engineering workforce to 15,000 by 2030

ALTEN India, a subsidiary of the France-based ALTEN Group, plans to nearly triple its core engineering workforce to 15,000 by 2030.…

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

Tilottama Sen on winning first Asian Games medal

Bengaluru's Tilottama Sen spoke about winning her first Asian Games medal. She also discussed finding her footing as a Gen Z athlete.

DistrictBengaluru3 October 2026

Bengaluru gets a taste of nostalgia, from kodubale to filter coffee

Bengaluru gets a taste of nostalgia, featuring local delicacies like kodubale and filter coffee.