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

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Bengaluru founder avoids ₹4 LPA CA fee, discovers unexpected hidden cost of cheap services

A founder in Bengaluru hired a cheap CA firm to save money, but ended up training them instead of paying the expected ₹4 lakh fee.

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Contractors' Association demands release of ₹38,000 crore in pending payments

The Karnataka State Contractors' Association has demanded the release of ₹38,000 crore in pending payments for various development works.…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Bengaluru young woman quits IT job to drive auto, prioritizing time with mother

After her father's untimely death, a young woman in Bengaluru took on the responsibility of caring for her mother. She quit her night shift…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Citizens stage symbolic inauguration of Pink Line, pressuring BMRCL for timely service

Local residents staged a symbolic inauguration of the Pink Line, expressing frustration over the delays in the Namma Metro's expansion. The…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

High Court quashes criminal case against former Big Boss contestant Drone Pratap

The High Court has quashed the criminal case against former Big Boss contestant Drone Pratap, which related to an explosion in an…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Six new routes proposed for Namma Metro expansion in Bengaluru

Proposals have been submitted to expand the Namma Metro network in Bengaluru. Plans are being formulated for the expansion of a total of 6…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Kumaraswamy alleges land grabbing against CM DK Shivakumar's family, releases multiple documents

Central Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy held a press conference in a private hotel in Bengaluru, alleging land grabbing against CM DK Shivakumar's…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

HD Kumaraswamy alleges NIMS project is a 'bigger scam' than 2G scam

Addressing a press conference, HD Kumaraswamy stated that the NIMS project is a 'bigger scam' than the 2G scam. He alleged that the state…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Complaint filed with Lokayukta against Minister Yatrendra Siddaramaiah over alleged ₹444 crore scam

A complaint has been filed with the Lokayukta against Minister Yatrendra Siddaramaiah, alleging a ₹444 crore scam in KSDC and KSWAN under…

CrimeBengaluru29 September 2026

Rs 5.48 cr worth of MDMA seized, 6 arrested in Bengaluru

Girinagar, Hebbal, and Vidyaranyapura police conducted separate operations in Bengaluru, seizing 5.48 kg of MDMA worth Rs 5.48 crore and…

DistrictJayanagar Shopping Complex29 September 2026

Jayanagar Shopping Complex 6th Floor Rented for High Amount; What is the Rent?

The 6th floor of Jayanagar Shopping Complex, a major commercial area in Bengaluru, has drawn attention due to its high rent. The rent for…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

IISc experts and traffic experts raise strong objections to Hebbal underpass controversy, citing IIT-Bombay report

IISc experts and traffic experts have raised strong objections to the proposed Hebbal underpass and elevated corridor plans. They noted that…

HealthBengaluru29 September 2026

Health Department Issues Guidelines on Salt Consumption for Public, Schools, and Restaurants

The Health Department has released guidelines regarding salt usage and consumption, issuing warnings to the public, schools, hotels, and…

CrimeVidyaranyapura29 September 2026

Two arrested in Bengaluru mutton shop drug sale bust

Vidyaranyapura police arrested two accused, Junaid Pasha and Rizwan Beg, for running a drug sale network in a mutton shop in Bengaluru.…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Leopard spotted in Anchepalaya, Bengaluru; residents anxious amid wildlife sightings

A leopard was spotted in the Anchepalaya area of Bengaluru, causing severe anxiety among local residents. This sighting follows an incident…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Contractors allege transparency in PWD tenders and fund release to CM

Contractors wrote a letter to the CM, stating that PWD tenders and fund release have transparency. The letter also highlighted that other…

DistrictKR Market29 September 2026

Mega plan for traffic control in Bengaluru's Avenue Road; goods vehicles to be banned during peak hours

Authorities are preparing new measures to control traffic on Avenue Road in Bengaluru's KR Market. Police have restricted the entry of…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Finance Department gives green signal for 33rd installment release for Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries

The Finance Department has given the green signal for the release of the 33rd installment of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, following the CM's…

CrimeBengaluru29 September 2026

Fake medicine network linked to foreign connections exposed during Kingpin Prashanth Ranjan Babu's interrogation

Following the arrest of kingpin Prashanth Ranjan Babu, the SIT investigation into the fake medicine network has intensified. Prashanth's…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Leopard spotted near where elephant was seen, raising concern among locals

A leopard was spotted in the deserted area of Anjanepalya, near where an elephant was seen the previous day. Security guards captured…