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

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Civic body accused of failing to provide basic amenities, protest continues in Bengaluru

Mohanakrishna and supporters held a protest at the city council office on Thursday, accusing the civic body of failing to provide basic…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru2 October 2026

Multiple Gandhi Jayanti and commemorative events held across Bengaluru

Various events were held across Bengaluru for Gandhi Jayanti and other commemorations. On the morning, a prayer meeting was held at…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Innovation Ideaathon Competition Successfully Held at BCIT College, Balkhi

An Innovation Ideaathon competition was successfully held at BCIT College in Balkhi, in collaboration with Agastya International Foundation…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Akhandeswara Pattara selected for 'Karnataka Kalashri' Award

The Karnataka Music and Dance Academy has selected the head of Panchakshari Sangeetha Vidyalaya, Akhandeswara Pattara, for the 2026-27…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru2 October 2026

Digital Museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi to be inaugurated in Bengaluru

A digital museum showcasing Mahatma Gandhi's life journey has been set up at the Gandhi Bhavan in Bengaluru. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Former Minister J.C. Madhuswamy claims 0.75 TMC water allocation was secured for the taluk

Speaking in Chikkanayakanahalli, former minister J.C. Madhuswamy stated that 0.75 TMC water was allocated to the taluk by his efforts. He…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru2 October 2026

Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy awards ceremony and Tulu identity celebration to be held in Bengaluru

The Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy's awards ceremony for the years 2025 and 2026, along with the Tulu Janapada diversity and Tulu identity…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Four authors selected for 'R.K. Hanumanthayya Book Endowment Award'

The Buddha Basava Gandhi Cultural Trust announced four authors selected for the 2025–26 'R.K. Hanumanthayya Book Endowment Award'. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

High Court dismisses defamation case filed by Vishwanath and Manjunath

The High Court dismissed the defamation case filed by former MLAs H. Vishwanath and A. Manjunath, which had been filed by Vidhan Parishad…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Four mobile vehicles launched for blood supply in Bengaluru

Four mobile vehicles were launched in Bengaluru to ensure the timely supply of safe and quality blood to everyone in the state. Health…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Police rescue girl who left home to meet BTS singers

Hoysala Police rescued a 13-year-old girl from Hebbagodi, who had left her home in Bengaluru to meet the South Korean pop band BTS. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

DC warns of FIR against those giving false information on voter list revision and election process

The Deputy Commissioner warned that officials and staff who mislead the public with false information during the special comprehensive…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

High Court dismisses plea of Priyank Kharge, Mohammad Nalapadi regarding RSS complaint

The High Court rejected the plea filed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Yuv Congress leader Mohammad Nalapadi, seeking to quash the order…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Outsourced workers of Power Department to stage indefinite strike from the 5th

The KPTCL, ESCOM outsourced workers' welfare forum announced an indefinite strike starting from the 5th at Swatantrya Udyana. Forum…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Gram Panchayat Employees to Start Bengaluru Chalo Padayatra Against Government Neglect

The Karnataka State Gram Panchayat Workers Committee announced that a 'Bengaluru Chalo Padayatra' will begin on the 12th, starting from…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

Election Commission finally gives way to CM's protest

Following a six-hour protest led by cabinet members and Congress leaders, the Election Commission of India reportedly yielded to Chief…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru2 October 2026

European Roller birds spotted in Valagamadi, outskirts of Bengaluru

European Roller birds have been spotted in the Valagamadi area, near the Ajjappalli hills, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. These birds, which…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Land Surveyor and Village Administrative Officer exams scheduled for today; KEA has made all preparations

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is conducting written exams for the posts of Land Surveyors and Village Administrative…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Multiple cultural and conservation events held across Bengaluru today

The 72nd Wildlife Week saw a walk from Vidhana Soudha to Lalbagh for wildlife conservation, inaugurated by D.K. Shivakumar and attended by…

Faith & festivalsRajajinagar2 October 2026

‘Bali in Bengaluru’ festival to showcase Indian and Balinese epics across 14 venues

The 16-day cultural festival, ‘Bali in Bengaluru’, is showcasing the ‘Ramayana’ across 14 venues, bringing together Balinese and Indian…