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The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Sahana Vijayakumar speaks out on S.L. Bhairappa's passing and will controversy

Sahana Vijayakumar spoke on the 'Bengaluru Baj' podcast with Bhavana Nagayyar. She addressed the controversy surrounding the passing and…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Parthiv Patel reveals RCB considered removing Virat Kohli from captaincy

Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel revealed that RCB had considered removing Virat Kohli from the captaincy. He stated that he was told, 'Get…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Film 'Premada Oorali' hits third week, reports 11.1 lakh tickets sold in 14 days

The low-budget romance film 'Premada Oorali', starring Sri Ram, Rangayana Raghu, Tapaswini Poonacha, and Ramika Shivu, entered its third…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Bengaluru woman pays ₹8,000 for cook service, citing 'saving time and peace of mind'

A woman residing in Bengaluru stated that she pays approximately ₹7,000 to ₹8,000 per month for cooking for two people. She explained that…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Rs 2,500 Crore PF Funds for Transport Workers Misused in Bengaluru

A serious allegation has surfaced regarding the misuse of thousands of crores of PF funds belonging to drivers and conductors working in the…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Tree falls after being hit by canter truck on Crescent Road

A tree fell on Crescent Road after being hit by a canter truck. The incident occurred in front of Crescent Hotel, near a small shop. The…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

BMTC frames SOPs for medical emergencies in bus stands

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has framed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies across its…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

1,500-acre 'City Forest' project planned for Bengaluru outskirts; CM approval pending

A 'City Forest' project is being planned for a 1,500-acre area in the outskirts of Bengaluru. Forest Minister Ramalingareddy stated this at…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Shivashankarappa Sahukar admits to helping relative in KPSC Scam case

Former KPSC President Shivashankarappa Sahukar admitted before the ED that he helped a relative, stating he had initially asked for ₹50 lakh…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

BMRCL: Metro revealed no records of 21,604 saplings meant to replace 2,106 trees

The Metro informed that the BMRCL has no records regarding the 21,604 saplings that were supposed to be grown as compensation for 2,106…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Air Quality Index in Bengaluru: Poor Levels Reported in BTM Layout and Silk Board

The average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru today ranges from 65 to 120, with some areas showing 'Poor' air quality and others in…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Prajavani Sahapathi: Competitive Quiz Session on October 9

The Prajavani Digital division is conducting a quiz called 'Spardha Kana' for competitive exams and student convenience. The quiz, prepared…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Ejipura Flyover expected to open to traffic by end of December

The Ejipura flyover project, spanning 5.45 km, is nearing completion, with work on the Central Station to Ejipura signal stretch. The…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

CMSRS inspection of Namma Metro's elevated section completed

The South Zone Metro Railway Safety Commissioner (CMSRS) V. Venkatasubramonian team completed safety inspections of the 7.5 km elevated…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

IIIT-B Director advises education system to adapt to changes, 1,822 students receive degrees at BMSCE

At an event organized by BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) in Bengaluru, IIIT-B Director Prof. S. Sadagopan addressed students. He stated…

DistrictVidhana Soudha9 October 2026

Model Youth Parliament Session Held in Bengaluru City

Students from various educational institutions in Bengaluru participated in a model youth parliament session at the Taluk Panchayat Abdul…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Lions President Malleshappa praises confidence and new spirit among differently-abled

At the free artificial limb fitting camp in Jaipur, Malleshappa Arakeri, President of the Lions Club, stated that helping the vulnerable in…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Protests and slogans erupt at 'Janata Nyayalaya' in Bengaluru's Swatantrya Udyana

During the 'Janata Nyayalaya' program organized by the Anti-SIR Coalition and various civil rights organizations at Swatantrya Udyana in…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

Barricades being built in Bannerghatta to prevent human-animal conflict

Forest, Environment and Wildlife Minister Ramalingareddy stated that barricades are being constructed in the Bannerghatta forest area to…

DistrictBengaluru9 October 2026

MLA Rupakala Shashidhar requests change in train timings for commuters from Bengaluru

MLA Rupakala Shashidhar requested the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) to change the timings of train number 66532, which runs from…