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The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru's Air Quality Index shows poor levels; BTM Layout records AQI above 130

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded across major cities in Karnataka on October 2. Bengaluru recorded an average AQI between 120 and…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Concerns raised over delay in establishing Kanteerava Studio branch

Concerns have arisen regarding the planned establishment of a Kanteerava Studio branch near Madyanayakanakere, located along National…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Protest held in Bengaluru demanding appointment of librarians

The Karnataka State Library Association organized a large-scale protest in Bengaluru's Freedom Park on October 5 to demand the appointment…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Civic body accused of failing to provide basic amenities, protest continues in Bengaluru

Mohanakrishna and supporters held a protest at the city council office on Thursday, accusing the civic body of failing to provide basic…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Innovation Ideaathon Competition Successfully Held at BCIT College, Balkhi

An Innovation Ideaathon competition was successfully held at BCIT College in Balkhi, in collaboration with Agastya International Foundation…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Akhandeswara Pattara selected for 'Karnataka Kalashri' Award

The Karnataka Music and Dance Academy has selected the head of Panchakshari Sangeetha Vidyalaya, Akhandeswara Pattara, for the 2026-27…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Former Minister J.C. Madhuswamy claims 0.75 TMC water allocation was secured for the taluk

Speaking in Chikkanayakanahalli, former minister J.C. Madhuswamy stated that 0.75 TMC water was allocated to the taluk by his efforts. He…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Four authors selected for 'R.K. Hanumanthayya Book Endowment Award'

The Buddha Basava Gandhi Cultural Trust announced four authors selected for the 2025–26 'R.K. Hanumanthayya Book Endowment Award'. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

High Court dismisses defamation case filed by Vishwanath and Manjunath

The High Court dismissed the defamation case filed by former MLAs H. Vishwanath and A. Manjunath, which had been filed by Vidhan Parishad…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Four mobile vehicles launched for blood supply in Bengaluru

Four mobile vehicles were launched in Bengaluru to ensure the timely supply of safe and quality blood to everyone in the state. Health…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Police rescue girl who left home to meet BTS singers

Hoysala Police rescued a 13-year-old girl from Hebbagodi, who had left her home in Bengaluru to meet the South Korean pop band BTS. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

DC warns of FIR against those giving false information on voter list revision and election process

The Deputy Commissioner warned that officials and staff who mislead the public with false information during the special comprehensive…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Outsourced workers of Power Department to stage indefinite strike from the 5th

The KPTCL, ESCOM outsourced workers' welfare forum announced an indefinite strike starting from the 5th at Swatantrya Udyana. Forum…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Gram Panchayat Employees to Start Bengaluru Chalo Padayatra Against Government Neglect

The Karnataka State Gram Panchayat Workers Committee announced that a 'Bengaluru Chalo Padayatra' will begin on the 12th, starting from…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Land Surveyor and Village Administrative Officer exams scheduled for today; KEA has made all preparations

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is conducting written exams for the posts of Land Surveyors and Village Administrative…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Multiple cultural and conservation events held across Bengaluru today

The 72nd Wildlife Week saw a walk from Vidhana Soudha to Lalbagh for wildlife conservation, inaugurated by D.K. Shivakumar and attended by…

DistrictMajestic2 October 2026

Railway station at Majestic revisits Bengaluru's history through photographs

The railway station at Majestic, a major transport hub, has been part of Bengaluru's travel story for nearly six decades. It opened in 1968…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru commuters face unregulated charges, questioning the return of meter autos

Bengaluru commuters are facing unregulated charges, leading to a decline in the use of meter autos. Commuters report that drivers often…

DistrictKoramangala2 October 2026

Philosophy Cafe, inspired by Paris, holds next session on existentialism in Koramangala

The Philosophy Cafe, an informal gathering to discuss philosophies, is part of 'Useful Philosophy' by Bengaluru resident Basit Manham. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru non-profit digitizes 1.75 lakh rare books, making knowledge freely accessible

A Bengaluru-based non-profit, Servants of Knowledge (SoK), has digitized 1.75 lakh rare books, gazettes, and manuscripts. The initiative,…