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

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

Karnataka High Court postpones hearing on 'Vande Mataram' mandatory singing rule

The state government informed the High Court that singing 'Vande Mataram' is not mandatory, unlike the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'. The…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

Pourakarmikas of Bengaluru: Lives Beyond the Uniform and Broom

South First spoke to several pourakarmikas in Bengaluru to understand their lives and aspirations. The discussion covered the workers'…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

Congress members' absence at Ananth Nag's felicitation proposal irks BJP

The BJP was irked when a proposal to felicitate actor Ananth Nag, who is the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was presented. BJP…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

CAG Report Highlights Financial Irregularities and Delays in Bengaluru's Key Departments

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has exposed serious lapses, delays, and lack of financial discipline in various departments…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

State government launches 'e-Aasthi 2.0' for simpler, faster e-Khata services

The state government has officially launched 'e-Aasthi 2.0', a portal designed to simplify and speed up the process of obtaining e-Khata for…

DistrictBanashankari23 September 2026

Plot owners in Banashankari 6th Phase face hurdles from Forest Department after 25 years

Plot owners in 329 BDA plots in Block 3, Banashankari 6th Phase, Bengaluru, have been struggling to build homes for the past 25 years.…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

₹29.75 Crore worth of cannabis and gold seized at Bengaluru Airport; 8 arrested

Customs officials seized a total of ₹29.75 crore worth of cannabis and gold during operations conducted at the Kempegowda International…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

Pritam Gubbi's new film 'My Baby' to begin shooting

Director Pritam Gubbi's new film 'My Baby' explores modern love and relationships. The film, starring Sumukha and Isha, is described as a…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

Realistic humanoid robot JIA to star in Kannada film Lambodara 2.0

The highly anticipated film 'Lambodara 2.0', under the direction of Simple Sunny, will feature JIA, an advanced humanoid robot developed by…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

ST Somashekar alleges Kumaraswamy is plotting Tejoveedhe for CM Dikkuvaramar

Speaking at Vidhana Soudha, MLA ST Somashekar alleged that CM Dikkuvaramar is being targeted by Kumaraswamy. He claimed that Kumaraswamy is…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

Two-wheeler riders get good news; Electronic City toll expected to be toll-free soon

Two-wheeler riders in Bengaluru received good news regarding the Electronic City toll. NHAI officials stated that the toll will soon be free…

DistrictNamma Metro Pink Line23 September 2026

Namma Metro Pink Line expected to open mid-October; safety checks underway

The Namma Metro Pink Line's elevated corridor is expected to open to the public around mid-October. BMRCL has received the ISI certificate…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

CM DK Shivakumar on Kasturirangan Report: Senior Advocates to present state's view in Supreme Court

CM DK Shivakumar stated in the Vidhana Sabha that senior advocates will be appointed to present the state's clear opinion in the Supreme…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

Karnataka government plans to challenge High Court order regarding KPSC recruitment scam investigation

The state government has decided to challenge the formation of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), ordered by the Karnataka High Court,…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

Milk Cooperative Delegation meets CM; Requests 8-10 Rupee Increase in Milk Price per Litre

The Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers' Delegation met Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at Vidhana Soudha yesterday, requesting an 8-10…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

Opposition members stage protest, walk out during Vidhana Parishad session over discussions on farmer issues

Opposition members protested and walked out during the second day of the special session of the Vidhana Parishad. The protest followed the…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

CM DK Shivakumar discusses legal experts regarding KPSC scams

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that he is consulting with legal experts regarding the alleged scams in the Karnataka Public Service…

CrimeBengaluru23 September 2026

Lokayukta raid uncovers ₹23.24 crore in unaccounted assets from 8 government officials

Lokayukta police conducted simultaneous raids on 8 government officials' residences and offices across various locations in the state. The…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

e-Asti 2.0 Property Record System Launched in Bengaluru

The 'e-Asti 2.0' property record system was launched in Bengaluru city to simplify and secure property records for owners. This updated…

DistrictBengaluru23 September 2026

e-Aasthi 2.0 Launched for Bengaluru Property Owners: Details on New Facilities

The government has launched 'e-Aasthi 2.0', a simple, fast, and transparent property record system beneficial to property owners in…