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Monday, 9 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Banks remain open on Sunday; Canara Bank issues big message to customers

The Bank Union has called for a three-day strike from September 28 to 30. Due to this, there will be disruptions in bank operations for…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Environmentalists protest proposed underground road project in Hebbal, citing loss of 1,128 trees

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed constructing a 2.3 km underground road in Hebbal, requiring the felling of 1,128 trees.…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Weavers need government support, says Shankara Hebbal in Banashankari

At the 27th annual meeting of the Banashankari Pattina Cooperative Society, Shankara Hebbal stated that weavers are facing difficulties in…

CrimeBengaluru25 September 2026

FIR filed against two women over assault on lawyer at Vidhana Soudha

An FIR has been registered at the Vidhana Soudha Police Station against two women, Shravani Reddy and Radha Reddy, for allegedly assaulting…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Protest held at Bengaluru's Freedom Park against atrocities against Dalit community

A protest was held at the Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday, led by the Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samithi (Ambedkar Vada), condemning…

Faith & festivalsBasavanagudi, Malleshwaram25 September 2026

Grand Ganesh Visarjan held in Hettur village, procession passes through Basavanagudi and Malleshwaram

The grand Ganesh idol, installed at the Gram Panchayat premises in Hettur, was immersed on Thursday. The immersion ceremony included a…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Minister M.B. Patil discusses investment opportunities for Bengaluru's industrial sector in Singapore

Industrial Minister M.B. Patil held discussions with representatives from Takraal Corporation, Nordic Flow Control, JAPFA, SATAS, and ST…

DistrictRajajinagar25 September 2026

Women's Coffee Alliance India to host coffee fair in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru

Women's Coffee Alliance India (WCAI) has organized a coffee fair at Orion Mall on Dr. Rajkumar Road in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, on the 26th…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Protest at Freedom Park demands protection for Western Ghats and river rejuvenation

An environmental protest was held at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, demanding the implementation of several demands, including stopping any…

DistrictVidhana Soudha25 September 2026

Farmers protest in Nagamangala over alleged failure of taluk administration

Farmers protested in Nagamangala on Friday, alleging that the taluk administration is 'completely dilapidated' and that vital farmer…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

NIMHANS to use AI for early detection of depression

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) plans to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to detect…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Allegations of Irregularities in Vice-Chancellor Appointments Raised in Bengaluru

Former Chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission, C.S. Dwarakanath, alleged that the process for appointing university…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Farmers' association organizes mourning procession in Bengaluru over 18 demands

A farmers' association announced plans for a mourning procession on September 28 to protest 18 demands, including declaring more taluks as…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

‘Samskruti Sangama Award’ announced for 2026

The Dr. C. S. Somashekhara and Smt. Sarvamangala Sahitya Seva Pratishthana announced the ‘Samskruti Sangama’ Award for the year 2026.…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Backward Classes Welfare Minister directs completion of hostel renovation work by end of December

Backward Classes Welfare Minister Shivraj Tangadgi told department officials that hostel renovation work must be completed by the end of…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Illegal African Catfish farming units raided, ponds destroyed in Sulibelle and Giddappanahalli

Authorities conducted a joint operation on illegal African Catfish farming units in Sulibelle and Giddappanahalli, destroying the ponds.…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

‘Gandhi Sante’ begins tomorrow; exhibition and sale of rural handicrafts products

Charaka Sanstha has organized ‘Gandhi Sante’ at the Shramajeevi Ashram in Honnesarahalli village for September 26 and 27. The event will…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Yash Computer receives State Award for Best Management Center

Yash Computer was awarded the State Award for Best Management Center by Cynonix. The award was presented to Yash Computer's head,…

Faith & festivalsPeenya25 September 2026

Dasarahalli Community Ganesh Festival begins today

The Dasarahalli Community Ganesh Festival Committee announced the three-day festival at the G.K.W. Layout ground in Peenya 2nd Stage. The…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

KIACL to improve automated call service at Kempegowda International Airport

KIACL is working to further improve the call service providing information to passengers at Kempegowda International Airport. Currently,…