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District news in Bengaluru

The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Karnataka announces enhanced cash rewards and recruitment benefits for Asian Games medal winners

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar felicitated Karnataka athletes on Tuesday and announced enhanced cash incentives for Asian Games medal winners.…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

GBA officials dump soil instead of permanent asphalt after road collapse at Kanteerava Studio Junction

Following the severe road collapse at Kanteerava Studio Junction, GBA officials reportedly dumped soil instead of permanent asphalt,…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

ED arrests suspended KPSC chairman, member Geetha in Bengaluru

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested suspended KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar and KPSC member BV Geetha on Tuesday in…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Cabinet approves restructuring of Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate into five units

The state cabinet approved the restructuring of the Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate into five separate commissionerates: East, West,…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

KPSC former chairman Shivashankarappa and member Geetha Idi taken into custody; Judge orders appearance in open court

The ED arrested KPSC former chairman Shivashankarappa and member Geetha Idi regarding the KPSC veterinary officer recruitment scam. After…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Fatal crash sparks demand for Kaggalipura bypass in Bengaluru

Members of the Rajya Raitha Hitarakshana Sangha staged a protest on Kanakapura Road in south Bengaluru on Tuesday. The protest demanded the…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Vegetable prices surge in Bengaluru, greens turn dearer

Prices of vegetables and leafy greens have surged in Bengaluru over the past week, impacting household budgets. Tomatoes, beans, and several…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Citizens continue lake clean-up drives in Bengaluru; focus on civic authority support

Citizens are conducting lake clean-up drives across Bengaluru, focusing on areas like Agara, Kaikondrahalli, and Kasavanahalli, which yield…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

700 volunteers clean up Madiwala Lake on World Cleanup Day

On World Cleanup Day, 700 citizens descended on Madiwala Lake to remove plastic wrappers, broken glass, and textile scraps. The team from…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Bengaluru's AQI remains in 'Moderate' range; PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels rise in Majestic, Silk Board, and Peenya

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru today remains in the 'Moderate' range. While the air quality is generally stable across various…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Bengaluru's 'feminist library' introduces membership program

The women-led, feminist arts organisation, Sandbox Collective, has introduced a membership program for its 'feminist library' in Bengaluru.…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

8,000 objections filed during Special Intensive Revision of voter list in Bengaluru

During the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in the city district, 8,000 Form-7 objections were submitted. Officials stated…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Dayananda Sagar College students win CM Cup in inter-college cricket tournament

Students from Dayananda Sagar College won the CM Cup in the inter-college cricket tournament organized by the Karnataka Pradesh Youth…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Karnataka Science and Technology Academy hosts national conference on microplastics on 29–30

The Karnataka Science and Technology Academy has organized a national conference on microplastics at its center on the 29th and 30th. The…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Vijay Rawr Shinde elected as new General Secretary of Para Volleyball Federation of India

Vijay Rawr Shinde of Gavadagere village in Hunasuru was elected as the new General Secretary of the Para Volleyball Federation of India. He…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

State launches borewell safety campaign to close abandoned borewells

The state government has launched a 'Borewell Safety Campaign' to close abandoned and unusable open borewells in Bengaluru. Small Irrigation…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

High Court directs issuance of genealogy certificate, overturning previous denial in Bengaluru

The High Court directed the issuance of a genealogy certificate, overturning a previous denial in Bengaluru. The ruling addressed a petition…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Group B posts for athletes who won medals in Asian and Commonwealth Games

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara announced that athletes who won medals in the Asian and Commonwealth Games will be directly appointed…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Public can file complaints regarding police misconduct at State Authority

Mohan Kumar Danappa, a member of the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority, stated that the public can file complaints regarding…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Students conduct 'Pariwara Nade' at Makali Betta as part of Wildlife Week

Students from R.L. Jalappa Engineering College conducted a 'Pariwara Nade' at Makali Betta on Tuesday. The event was organized by the Forest…