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The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

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…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

582 cases filed against drivers for driving under the influence in Bengaluru

Bengaluru traffic police filed cases against 582 drivers during a special operation. This operation, conducted from September 21 to 27…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Forest department scouting sites for 5 new tree parks in Bengaluru

The Forest department is scouting sites for the establishment of five new tree parks in Bengaluru.

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Call for Bharat Ratna for Dr. Manmohan Singh at Bengaluru University event

At a program held at the Gyanajyoti Sabhaangan in Bengaluru City University, Prof. Krishnaraj Bala advocated for posthumously awarding the…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Two people, including a driver, die in separate accidents in Bengaluru

Two people, including a car driver, died in separate accidents that occurred on Sunday night near the Jamboo Savari bus stop and on Horamavu…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Citizens demand extension of park timings in Bengaluru

Citizens have demanded that all GBA or BBMP parks in Bengaluru should be open from morning to evening. Currently, many parks in the city are…

DistrictHebbal28 September 2026

IIT-B study estimates speed increase at Hebbal tunnel, flyover

An IIT-B study estimates that average peak-hour speed in 2027 could rise from 13.74 kmph on the existing road network to 20.64 kmph. This…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

High Court quashes FIR for Drone Pratap, stating no malicious intent

The High Court has quashed the FIR filed against Drone Pratap, stating that he did not perform the act with any malicious intent. The…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Karnataka High Court awards Rs 2.8 crore to Bengaluru man after tree branch incident

The Karnataka High Court awarded Rs 2.8 crore to a Bengaluru man after a tree branch fell on him. The court ruled that the concerned…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

74% of firms expect to retain festive hires beyond peak season: Indeed

According to Indeed's Festive Season Outlook 2026, 74% of employers expect to retain at least 10% of their 2026 festive hires beyond the…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

CM requests release of defense land and permissions for Bengaluru development projects

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar requested the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hand over defense land and grant necessary permissions…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Bengaluru man barely catches train after long journey to station

A Bengaluru man barely caught his train after an 8-km journey to the station took much longer than expected.

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Pradosh records statement in court for three continuous hours; what did he say about Darshan

Pradosh Rao recorded his statement in the 59th CCCH Court for three continuous hours on Monday. During the proceedings, he provided…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Swiggy launches multilingual helpline service for restaurant owners in Bengaluru

Swiggy has launched a multilingual helpline service for restaurant partners to assist with business-related issues and questions. This…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

CM DK Shivakumar meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi to seek land and fee reduction for Bengaluru infrastructure projects

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on September 28. He requested the Ministry of Defence to…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Oben Electric Bike Sets New Record with 25,000 Bookings; Production Unit Located in Bengaluru

Oben Electric Bike has set a new record by receiving 25,000 bookings for its Ror Evo bike, which was released in April. The company's…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Discrepancy found in LPG cylinder weights across Karnataka; 25% of cylinders found with reduced gas

The Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs conducted 'Mission Nikhara' checks across the state to ensure accurate LPG…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

AgriCon–HortiConnect India 2026 to be held in Bengaluru

AgriCon–HortiConnect India 2026, a major agriculture and horticulture trade fair, will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Pradoosh's 'mafia witness' statement recording continues, Darshan files SLP in Supreme Court

The process of recording the 'mafia witness' statement of accused Pradoosh related to the Raneekaswamy murder case began, with the process…