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District news in Bengaluru

The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Bengaluru young woman quits IT job to drive auto, prioritizing time with mother

After her father's untimely death, a young woman in Bengaluru took on the responsibility of caring for her mother. She quit her night shift…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Citizens stage symbolic inauguration of Pink Line, pressuring BMRCL for timely service

Local residents staged a symbolic inauguration of the Pink Line, expressing frustration over the delays in the Namma Metro's expansion. The…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

High Court quashes criminal case against former Big Boss contestant Drone Pratap

The High Court has quashed the criminal case against former Big Boss contestant Drone Pratap, which related to an explosion in an…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Six new routes proposed for Namma Metro expansion in Bengaluru

Proposals have been submitted to expand the Namma Metro network in Bengaluru. Plans are being formulated for the expansion of a total of 6…

DistrictJayanagar Shopping Complex29 September 2026

Jayanagar Shopping Complex 6th Floor Rented for High Amount; What is the Rent?

The 6th floor of Jayanagar Shopping Complex, a major commercial area in Bengaluru, has drawn attention due to its high rent. The rent for…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

IISc experts and traffic experts raise strong objections to Hebbal underpass controversy, citing IIT-Bombay report

IISc experts and traffic experts have raised strong objections to the proposed Hebbal underpass and elevated corridor plans. They noted that…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Leopard spotted in Anchepalaya, Bengaluru; residents anxious amid wildlife sightings

A leopard was spotted in the Anchepalaya area of Bengaluru, causing severe anxiety among local residents. This sighting follows an incident…

DistrictKR Market29 September 2026

Mega plan for traffic control in Bengaluru's Avenue Road; goods vehicles to be banned during peak hours

Authorities are preparing new measures to control traffic on Avenue Road in Bengaluru's KR Market. Police have restricted the entry of…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Finance Department gives green signal for 33rd installment release for Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries

The Finance Department has given the green signal for the release of the 33rd installment of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, following the CM's…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Leopard spotted near where elephant was seen, raising concern among locals

A leopard was spotted in the deserted area of Anjanepalya, near where an elephant was seen the previous day. Security guards captured…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Bengaluru techie finds ₹15,000/month AC room in Bellandur

A Bengaluru techie found a budget flat in Bellandur for ₹15,000 per month. This came after the techie was initially told by a Flent…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Locals symbolically ‘open’ Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, demand early launch

Locals symbolically ‘opened’ the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, demanding an early launch. The protest occurred after the Bangalore Metro Rail…

DistrictMalleshwaram29 September 2026

Tree falls in Malleshwaram, damages three vehicles; traffic disrupted

A large tree fell in front of Malleshwaram Smart Bazaar in Bengaluru due to heavy rain last night, damaging three vehicles. The branches…

DistrictHebbal29 September 2026

Experts flag flaws in BDA's Hebbal tunnel study

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) commissioned a study on the Hebbal short tunnel project amid strong public criticism. Experts from…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Forest Department successfully sends wild elephant back to Bannerghatta Forest

The Forest Department successfully conducted an operation to send a wild elephant, which had killed a worker in the outskirts of Bengaluru,…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

High Court directs GBA to provide ₹2.77 crore compensation to man injured by falling tree branch in Bengaluru

The High Court issued a significant order directing the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to provide ₹2.77 crore compensation to G. Chandan,…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Former IT employee in Bengaluru switches to Rapido auto driver, citing family responsibilities

A woman in Bengaluru, a former IT employee, has drawn attention on social media for leaving her corporate job to work as a Rapido auto…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Heavy rains cause waterlogging in Whitefield, Marathahalli, and Outer Ring Road

Heavy rain accompanied by thunder rained throughout Bengaluru last night. Due to this heavy rain, life has been disrupted in many parts of…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Allegations of irregularities in BBMP AE exam surfaced from Basavaraj Kannale's secret diary

Allegations of irregularities have surfaced regarding the BBMP AE exam. These details were revealed from Basavaraj Kannale's secret diary.…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Heavy rain predicted for Bengaluru and 18 other districts in Karnataka

The Weather Department has predicted heavy rain for Bengaluru and 18 other districts across Karnataka for the next three hours. The…