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

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

R. Rajanna elected President, Shivamurthy Vice President for Karnataka State Bar Council

R. Rajanna, a senior advocate from the High Court, was elected as the new President, and Shivamurthy as the Vice President of the Karnataka…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Police Housing Facility Inaugurated in Bengaluru; ₹41.50 Crore Project Details Revealed

Home Minister Priyank Kharge inaugurated a police housing complex near Anandarao Circle in Gandhinagar on Thursday. He stated that…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Manipal Hospital launches bike ambulances to provide rapid medical aid in Bengaluru traffic

Manipal Hospital introduced five bike ambulances to provide rapid medical aid amidst Bengaluru's traffic congestion. The ambulances were…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Students protest against CEC Gyananishwar Kumar at Freedom Park in Bengaluru

The Akhil Bharat Vidyarthi Sanghatana held a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday. The protest was against the Election…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

State Chief Election Officer instructs EROs to take action as protests continue over Form-7 misuse allegations

Following a protest by CM Dikku Shivakumar and ministers outside the Election Commission's office regarding allegations of Form-7 misuse,…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Voodhe P. Krishna wins 2026 Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award

Voodhe P. Krishna has been awarded the 2026 Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award, presented by the Karnataka government on Mahatma Gandhi's birth…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

JDS alleges illegal transfer of 36 acres of land by Balakrishna family in Bengaluru

JDS unit president A.P. Ranganath alleged that Poura Dalita Minister H.C. Balakrishna illegally transferred approximately 36 acres of Gomala…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Namma Metro's elevated Pink Line set for safety inspection from October 6-8

The statutory safety inspection of Namma Metro's elevated Pink Line is scheduled from October 6 to 8. During the inspection, Commissioner of…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Karnataka High Court dismisses petitions challenging Lokayukta investigation in Bengaluru

The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions filed by three Revenue Department officials challenging the Lokayukta police investigation. The…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Sony Sports to broadcast new ISL season, MG to be title sponsor

Sony Sports Network will broadcast the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season. The new ISL, which begins on October 10, will feature…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Residents protest against commercial homestays and cafes in residential areas

Residents in HSR Layout and HBR Layout protested against the establishment of commercial homestays and cafes in residential areas. They…

CrimeBengaluru1 October 2026

Man arrested for robbing elderly woman of gold chain in Bengaluru home

Fraser Town police arrested Sharavanan (43), who allegedly entered a home and stole a gold chain from an elderly woman. Police recovered…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

150-m wall collapses after drain blocked, triggers flooding in Bengaluru

A 150-m wall collapsed after a drain was blocked, triggering flooding in Bengaluru.

CrimeBengaluru1 October 2026

Drug Peddler Arrested in Bengaluru; Cannabis and MDMA Seized

K.G. Halli Police arrested Mohammed Mijal (25), who was selling narcotics. Police seized cannabis and MDMA worth ₹1.30 lakh. The accused,…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Opposition parties protest outside Election Commission office; CM, ministers accused of 'drama'

Opposition parties BJP and JDS protested outside the Election Commission office in Bengaluru regarding the CM and ministers' protest.…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

KEA conducts written exams for Land Surveyor and VAO positions in Bengaluru

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is conducting written exams for Land Surveyor and Village Administrative Officer (VAO) positions…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Energy Minister outlines plans for battery storage and solar power in Bengaluru's electricity system

Energy Minister K.J. George stated that priority will be given to installing 'Battery Energy Storage System' and providing solar power to…

DistrictVidhana Soudha1 October 2026

Kannada activists demand shift in venue for 'Urdu Habba' at Vidhana Soudha

Karnataka Rakshana Vedike president T A Narayana Gowda urged the state government to withdraw the plan to organize an 'Urdu Habba' on the…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Rachita Ram leaves Parapana Agrahar Jail disappointed after Darshan remains confined to his cell

Actress Rachita Ram arrived at the Parapana Agrahar Central Jail in Bengaluru to meet actor Darshan, who is currently incarcerated for the…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Public demands 50% discount on pending traffic fines; details on how to check and pay

Public organizations and vehicle owners have requested the government to grant another 50% discount on pending traffic e-challan fines.…