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District news in Bengaluru

The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Flooding, fallen trees, and traffic snarls reported across Bengaluru roads

Bengaluru roads faced issues including flooding, fallen trees, and traffic snarls. The city experienced significant traffic disruptions due…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

New policies planned for low-speed electric vehicles and carpooling services in Bengaluru

The State Transport Department plans to implement new rules for low-speed battery-operated electric two-wheelers and develop a new policy…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Leaving IT job for Rapido auto driving: Bengaluru youth's inspiring story goes viral

A young woman in Bengaluru left her IT job to become a Rapido auto driver. She stated that the corporate job was difficult to manage while…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Karnataka High Court directs single officer to probe cases arising from same occurrence

The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to ensure that, in future, the investigation is entrusted to one and the same…

DistrictShivajinagar30 September 2026

New Food Department Mobile App for Ration Card e-KYC to be Launched in Shivajinagar

The Karnataka Food Department has prepared a new 'e-KYC' mobile app for the convenience of ration cardholders. Minister Rizwan Arshad will…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bail granted to accused in Bit Coin scam case

The High Court granted bail to accused Sriki and Robin Khandelawala, who were arrested by ED officials in connection with the Bit Coin scam.…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Three injured as ceiling collapses during film screening in Bengaluru

Three people were injured when the ceiling collapsed during a film screening at a hall in Bengaluru.

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Minister directs use of available land to make Bengaluru’s Dommasandra-Varthur road motorable

The Minister stated that available land should be used to make Bengaluru’s Dommasandra-Varthur road motorable.

DistrictOuter Ring Road, Marathahalli30 September 2026

Rain paralyses traffic across Bengaluru; GBA readies response teams

Traffic crawled on the Outer Ring Road, particularly near Marathahalli Junction, due to multiple waterlogging points slowing vehicle…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Vandebharat extended to Yeshwanthpur: Ashwini Vaishnaw writes to coastal MPs

The railway department has approved the extension of the Mangalore–Madgaon Vandebharat train to Bengaluru. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

GMC inaugurated in Bengaluru; Minister Ramalinga Reddy speaks on media professionalism

During the inauguration of the Global Media Council (GMC) in Bengaluru, Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy stated that the establishment and…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

New 'Touchless' Facilities Installed at Metro Stations for Cleanliness

To prevent littering in Metro stations, separate 'touchless' facilities have been installed. This initiative aims to maintain cleanliness at…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Minister orders KRDCL to fix SH-35 within three months

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda inspected the stretch following recurring complaints. He ordered KRDCL to fix…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Parents in Bengaluru express dissatisfaction over school admission criteria

Online discussions in Bengaluru have raised questions regarding school admission criteria, particularly concerning whether a mother's…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bengaluru rains spark meme fest on X as traffic crawls and cab fares soar

Bengaluru is under a severe thunderstorm forecast, with heavy rain expected across the northern, northeastern, eastern and southeastern…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Blacklisting and license suspension for traffic violations in Bengaluru

Authorities are implementing blacklisting and license suspension for traffic violations in Bengaluru. This measure aims to enforce…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Heavy rains cause waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Bengaluru

Heavy rains caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions across various parts of Bengaluru. Water accumulated in the Peenya flyover, causing…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Theatre roof collapses in Bengaluru during heavy rain; spectator injured

Heavy rains caused waterlogging across several parts of Bengaluru city. An incident occurred at the Bharati cinema hall near…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Roof collapses at cinema hall in Peenya, injuring one person

A roof collapse occurred at the 'Bharathi Theatre' near Dasarahalli, Peenya, while patrons were watching a movie. The collapse caused a…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

High-level committee to submit report on bus fare hike in two days: Minister Bairathi Suresh

Transport Minister Bairathi Suresh stated that a high-level committee, led by retired IAS officer Atul Tiwari, will submit a report to the…