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Saturday, 7 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Health Minister warns private hospitals against withholding bodies over pending bills

Health Minister U.T. Khadar warned private hospitals that they should not withhold a body merely because of pending bills. During a meeting…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

ARTPARK among 5 organizations to receive Central grants

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK) has been selected as one of five focused research organizations…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Namma Metro Pink Line expected to resume commercial service in next 4-5 days

Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Biregounda stated that the state government has written to the central government for official…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Connect Bengaluru and Mumbai Starts November 1

The highly anticipated 'Vande Bharat Sleeper Express' train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai will officially begin on November 1. This…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Court to decide on Pavitra Gowda's barrack change today

The 59th CCCH Court has reserved an order after hearing arguments regarding Pavitra Gowda's request for a barrack change in the Renukaswamy…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Metro services: K.R. Puram-Silk Board expected to open by July 2027; Pink Line progress update

Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Biregound stated that the Pink Line (Kalanagrahara to Tavarekere) is awaiting central…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

BBMP launches evening waste collection service in five wards of Bommanahalli

The Bengaluru South City Corporation has launched a new waste collection system in five wards of Bommanahalli. This system will collect…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Pink Line operational nod expected in 4-5 days; Blue Line to be operational by mid-2027

Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda stated that operational approval for the 7.5-km elevated Pink Line section between Kalena…

CrimeBengaluru23 October 2026

NIA enters investigation into suspicious explosion case in Bengaluru

The investigation into the suspicious explosion at a construction site in Pulikesanagar, Bengaluru, has gained momentum. Preliminary…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Bengaluru's Air Quality Index Ranges from 54 to 83, Classified as 'Moderate'

The overall air quality in Bengaluru is recorded between 54 and 83, falling under the 'Moderate' category. Areas like Cubbon Park and…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Rain continues in Bengaluru; rain expected in multiple districts until October 24

Rainfall was reported in several key areas of Bengaluru, including K.R. Market, Richmond Town, Nanjappa Circle, and Girinagar, early this…

EducationBengaluru23 October 2026

Former ISRO Scientist Provides Free Education to 8000 Children in Bengaluru

Over the past 11 years, the Vaagdevī Vilāsa Educational Institution in Bengaluru has provided free education in the CBS curriculum to…

Faith & festivalsIndiranagar23 October 2026

Navaratri Festival Concludes with Grand Procession in Alnavara

The Navaratri festival concluded with a grand immersion procession in Alnavara. The event featured the immersion of Goddess idols, which…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru23 October 2026

Hearing Impairment Program 'Aalisu Kanda' Restarted in Bengaluru

Health Minister U.T. Khadar announced that tracking implant numbers through an online system is necessary for detailed records of hearing…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru23 October 2026

Gururaja Karjaghi speaks on the philosophical journey of the devotee at Satyakamaara Punyaraadhane

At the 27th Punyaraadhane of Satyakamaara, held on Vijayadashami, Gururaja Karjaghi spoke on the philosophical concept of the devotee's…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Explosion at Construction Site in Pulikesanagar; NIA Investigates Possible Terrorist Act

An explosion occurred at a construction site on Germiah Road in Pulikesanagar, falling under the jurisdiction of the Pulikesanagar Police…

CrimeBengaluru23 October 2026

Three arrested for killing stray dog by hanging it on a tree in Bengaluru

Police arrested three individuals—Muniyappa, Murali, and Puneeth—for hanging a stray dog on a tree and killing it with a club on…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Actress Ramya complains to police over late-night noise pollution in Bengaluru

Actress Ramya has filed a complaint with the city police commissioner regarding noise pollution caused by firecrackers and singing in…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

BDA extends deadline for property applications in K. Shivaram Karanta locality

The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) has extended the application deadline for property plots in K. Shivaram Karanta locality until the…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

KTPP Act Violation: Government cancels eight tenders for nine flyovers; raises concerns over garbage tender process

The government canceled eight tenders for nine flyovers due to violations of the Karnataka Public Procurement Act-1999 (KTPP). Concerns were…