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

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Inflatable Gorilla Costumes Become Festival Hit in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, inflatable gorilla costumes have become a popular attraction during festival celebrations. The black-furred gorilla, standing…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Rifle shooting gains popularity among Bengaluru residents

Rifle shooting has gained popularity among Bengaluru residents, with many pursuing it as a recreational or after-work activity. The Prakash…

DistrictJP Nagar30 September 2026

BDA recovers Rs 13.5 crore encroached property in JP Nagar

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) recovered encroached property worth Rs 13.50 crore on Tuesday. The BDA Task Force demolished…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

KPSC Recruitment Scam: Basavaraja Kannadale remanded to 14 days ED custody

The court ordered 14 days of Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for Basavaraja Kannadale, an accused in the Karnataka Public Service…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

BAMUL President expects ₹8 to ₹10 increase in milk price; new units planned in Doddaballapura

BAMUL President D.K. Suresh stated that the state government is expected to increase the price of milk by ₹8 to ₹10 per liter. Speaking at…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

NICE project: Why didn't HDK take action? - Chalavarayanaswamy

Water Resources Minister N. Chalavarayanaswamy questioned why Kumaraswamy, who was once Chief Minister, did not take action regarding the…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Bengaluru Customs Seize ₹2.34 Crore Gold and Hydroponic Ganja at KIA

Bengaluru Customs officials seized gold worth ₹1.64 crore and 1.04 kg of gold from a traveler arriving from Dubai. In a separate incident,…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Bengaluru BDA apartments yet to fully turn on EV infrastructure

Bengaluru's BDA apartments are still charging, as the EV infrastructure has not been fully switched on.

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

IoT devices to be installed in 6,000 borewells by end of March: BWSSB Chairperson

BWSSB Chairperson Dr. N. Manjal reported that IoT devices will be installed in 6,000 borewells by the end of March. Of the total 16,000…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Voters with SIR notices do not need to appear for hearings, says Election Officer

The Additional District Election Officer for North Bengaluru stated that voters who received notices regarding mapping and logical…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Minister sets 15-day deadline to identify critical roads on Bengaluru’s outskirts

A minister has set a 15-day deadline to identify critical roads on Bengaluru’s outskirts.

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Newborn's body found in bag near lake in Bengaluru

A newborn's body was found in a bag near a lake in Bengaluru. Police have launched an investigation into the matter.

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

IIM Bangalore alumni raise Rs 20 lakh for injured student

Alumni of IIM Bangalore have raised Rs 20 lakh for an injured student. The funds are intended to support the student's recovery and medical…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Kotak Life and Policybazaar launch 'Kotak Protect Advantage' term insurance

Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance and Policybazaar jointly launched 'Kotak Protect Advantage,' a new term insurance plan. This plan, designed to…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Vijayendra challenges BK Hariprasad over election wins in Bengaluru

BJP State President BY Vijayendra responded to BK Hariprasad's statements, stating that the BJP's Ballari Yatra was inspired by Hariprasad's…

CrimeStudent found dead at hostel in Bengaluru29 September 2026

Student found dead at hostel in Bengaluru

A student was found dead at a hostel in Bengaluru.

CrimeBengaluru29 September 2026

Meth worth Rs 10.6 lakh seized from car; 2 held in Bengaluru

Police seized meth worth Rs 10.6 lakh from a car and arrested two individuals in Bengaluru.

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Community Health Workers protest in Bengaluru demanding permanent service status and addressing various demands

Community Health Workers (CHM) organized a protest at Swatantrya Udyana in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The workers demanded permanent service…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Krishna Byre Gowda criticizes HD Kumaraswamy over NICE project, demands central approval for Mekedatu project

Addressing HD Kumaraswamy, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda stated that if the NICE project had been canceled when he was Chief Minister, there…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Forest officials successfully return elephant that attacked elderly person to Bannerghatta National Park

Forest officials successfully returned an elephant that attacked an elderly person to Bannerghatta National Park. The operation, led by the…