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District news in Bengaluru

The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Farmers from Bairamangala to hold meeting regarding land acquisition

Farmers who have been subjected to land acquisition under the Greater Bengaluru Comprehensive Sub-Urban Project are scheduled to hold a…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Three committees formed to reform police services in Bengaluru

The Home Minister announced that the Home Department formed three committees on Monday to improve police service quality, change recruitment…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

BDA Open House Meeting resolves 4,759 complaints out of 7,410 by end of September

The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) held an Open House Meeting to resolve citizen complaints. As of the end of September, 4,759…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Heavy rain causes traffic jams and damage in Bengaluru

Heavy rain fell in Bengaluru early this morning, causing traffic disruptions and damage. The rain started around 3:30 AM, affecting areas…

DistrictDefence Colony Park, Indiranagar29 September 2026

Defence Colony Park in Indiranagar showcases sustainable model garden features

The 2.9-acre Defence Colony Park in Indiranagar is a model garden known for its sustainable features, including rainwater canals and a…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Special Express Train Service Announced for Bengaluru-Mangalore Commuters

South Railway is running a special express train to manage increased passenger density during the weekend. Train number 06597 departs…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Sudden downpour causes waterlogging and slow traffic across Bengaluru

A sudden downpour on Monday evening caused waterlogging and slowed traffic across Bengaluru. Traffic movement was affected near Srinivagilu…

DistrictBWSSB limits extended across 86 gram panchayats and 11 ULBs in Bengaluru urban district29 September 2026

BWSSB limits extended across 86 gram panchayats and 11 ULBs in Bengaluru urban district

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is expanding its jurisdiction to 86 Gram Panchayats and 11 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

ED seeks custody extension of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in KPSC scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed a Bengaluru court that its findings on the KPSC recruitment scam go beyond those of the CID. The…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

EC halts physical SIR hearings in Karnataka, shifts to doorstep document collection in Bengaluru

The Election Commission (EC) halted all physical Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearings across states, effective September 26. Instead,…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

High Court: Not an alternative to bail, pre-arrest warrant

The High Court ruled that failing to inform an arrested person about their right to apply to the central government regarding the…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

High Court issues notice to K.A. Dayananda over defamation suit

The High Court has ordered the issuance of a notice to K.A. Dayananda, the administrative officer of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat, regarding…

DistrictJakkur28 September 2026

TCS employees lead weekend clean-up drive at Jakkur lake in Bengaluru

TCS employees organized a clean-up drive at Jakkur lake over the weekend. The initiative was part of a community effort to maintain the…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Bike, truck catch fire in Bengaluru; rider narrowly escapes

A bike and a truck caught fire in Bengaluru. A rider narrowly escaped the incident.

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Scooter hit by tipper lorry near Pattaredepalya; woman dies, man injured

A tipper lorry hit a two-wheeler near Pattaredepalya on Kanakapura Main Road, resulting in the death of 57-year-old Nagarathna. She was…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Bengaluru residents 'open' Pink Line Metro

Bengaluru residents 'open' Pink Line Metro

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Deadline set for teachers to record attendance via Geo-tagging

The Department of School Education and Higher Education has given a deadline until September 30 for teachers, instructors, and teaching…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Wild elephant strays close to Bengaluru, tramples morning walker to death

A wild elephant strayed close to Bengaluru, tramping and killing a morning walker.

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

CM Shivakumar requests reduction of ₹60.72 crore fee for Bengaluru twin-tunnel project land

CM Shivakumar requested Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reduce the land acquisition fee for the proposed Bengaluru twin-tunnel…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Rice prices see slight increase at Bengaluru wholesale market

The price of good quality, various types of Sona Masuri rice has increased by ₹3 per kg at the wholesale market in Bengaluru over the past…