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

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Karaté belt examination held at S.R. Shiksha Samsthe

A karate class belt examination was held at S.R. Shiksha Samsthe in Hebbal. Winning students received white and yellow belts. H. Nagaraj…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

BJP Farmer Morcha alleges CM's speech lacked empathy for farmers

At a press conference in Bengaluru, BJP Farmer Morcha President A.S. Patil criticized the government's handling of drought. He stated that…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

GATDWU demands withdrawal of condition for PF withdrawal

The Government and Textile Workers Union (GATDWU) has demanded the withdrawal of the central government's new policy regarding PF. GATDWU…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Short circuit causes loss of lakhs of goods in Srinivasapura

A short circuit at a home in Ramakrishna Badavane, Srinivasapura, caused lakhs of household items to burn on Sunday evening. The fire…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Online applications open for various aids and benefits for persons with disabilities for 2026-27

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has invited online applications through Seva Sindhu for various aids and benefits…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Farmers from Bairamangala to hold meeting regarding land acquisition

Farmers who have been subjected to land acquisition under the Greater Bengaluru Comprehensive Sub-Urban Project are scheduled to hold a…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Three committees formed to reform police services in Bengaluru

The Home Minister announced that the Home Department formed three committees on Monday to improve police service quality, change recruitment…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

BDA Open House Meeting resolves 4,759 complaints out of 7,410 by end of September

The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) held an Open House Meeting to resolve citizen complaints. As of the end of September, 4,759…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Heavy rain causes traffic jams and damage in Bengaluru

Heavy rain fell in Bengaluru early this morning, causing traffic disruptions and damage. The rain started around 3:30 AM, affecting areas…

DistrictDefence Colony Park, Indiranagar29 September 2026

Defence Colony Park in Indiranagar showcases sustainable model garden features

The 2.9-acre Defence Colony Park in Indiranagar is a model garden known for its sustainable features, including rainwater canals and a…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

ED investigation reveals financial details in Kannale's diary; protest held at Bengaluru's Freedom Park

During the ED investigation, financial transaction details were revealed from the diary of Basavaraj Kannale, an accused of the Karnataka…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Legislative Council Elections: Nomination Process Begins Today

Elections for the Legislative Council seats for teachers and graduates will be held on April 23. The nomination filing process begins from…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Special Express Train Service Announced for Bengaluru-Mangalore Commuters

South Railway is running a special express train to manage increased passenger density during the weekend. Train number 06597 departs…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Sudden downpour causes waterlogging and slow traffic across Bengaluru

A sudden downpour on Monday evening caused waterlogging and slowed traffic across Bengaluru. Traffic movement was affected near Srinivagilu…

DistrictBWSSB limits extended across 86 gram panchayats and 11 ULBs in Bengaluru urban district29 September 2026

BWSSB limits extended across 86 gram panchayats and 11 ULBs in Bengaluru urban district

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is expanding its jurisdiction to 86 Gram Panchayats and 11 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

JD(S) youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy leads campaign targeting 2028 polls

JD(S) youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy has started the ‘Raitha Swabhimana Yatre’ campaign from Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

ED seeks custody extension of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in KPSC scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed a Bengaluru court that its findings on the KPSC recruitment scam go beyond those of the CID. The…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

EC halts physical SIR hearings in Karnataka, shifts to doorstep document collection in Bengaluru

The Election Commission (EC) halted all physical Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearings across states, effective September 26. Instead,…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

High Court: Not an alternative to bail, pre-arrest warrant

The High Court ruled that failing to inform an arrested person about their right to apply to the central government regarding the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru28 September 2026

CM G. Parameshwara emphasizes culture and values over AI

At an event organized by C. Somashekhara-N. Sarvamangala Sahitya Seva Pratishthana in Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara…