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District news in Bengaluru

The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

BESCOM to Discontinue Free Electricity Subsidy for 1.42 Lakh Beneficiaries After Re-verification

BESCOM completed the long re-verification and survey of the Gruha Jyothi free electricity scheme beneficiaries over the last four months.…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Banashankari Police impose temporary ban on plays at Suuchitra Academy amid controversy over 'Truth of Gandhi's Murder'

Banashankari Police have issued an order imposing a temporary ban on all play performances at the Suuchitra Cinema and Cultural Academy.…

DistrictKoramangala4 days ago

Fans swarm Koramangala pub to spot actress Sunny Leone

Actress Sunny Leone's popularity was once again proven at a special concert event in a private pub in Koramangala, Bengaluru. Hundreds of…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Darshan's wife files criminal defamation case against Dhanveer at Bengaluru Sessions Court

Vijaya Lakshmi Darshan filed a criminal defamation case against actor Dhanveer Gowda at the Bengaluru Sessions Court. She alleged that…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Former CM Basavaraja Bommai meets CM DK Shivakumar at residence

Former Chief Minister and current MP Basavaraja Bommai met and held discussions with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Pooja Gandhi and…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

John Paul DeJoria's story: A mother's word changed a boy's perspective

John Paul DeJoria, founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and brand owner of Pattern, is a businessman who has focused on social service. His…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

14-year-old girl critically injured in attack at Andhra Pradesh school; treatment continues at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru

A 14-year-old girl was critically injured in an attack at a school in Andhra Pradesh. Her treatment continues at Manipal Hospital in…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Foreigners and Non-Kannadigas Learn Kannada in Bengaluru

Initiatives in Bengaluru are teaching Kannada to non-Kannadigas and foreigners. One such group, started by Antony, a resident of Thrissur…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Karnataka Govt plans action against half-helmet production and sale; proposes higher fines for traffic violations

Karnataka government is considering legal action against the manufacture and sale of half-helmets used by two-wheeler riders. Transport…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Bengaluru Police Raid Office and Home of Power TV MD Rakesh Shetty

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bengaluru police launched raids on Monday at the home and office of Power TV MD Rakesh Shetty. Shetty is a…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Gilli Nata's grand entry and dance at new pub opening on New BEL Road

Gilli Nata, popular actor and Big Boss star, drew attention at the inauguration of BARCODE RESTOPUB on New BEL Road, Bengaluru. He attended…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Bengaluru on Yellow Alert: Heavy Rain Expected in Many Parts of the State Until November 7

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in many parts of the state, including Bengaluru…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Kannada film earned 4 crore at Kapali Theatre in Bengaluru; ran for 25 weeks

The Kannada film, released in 2005, earned over 30 crore at the box office. The film, which tells a story of relationship, earned 4 crore at…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Wakefit plans to open Jumbo store in Bengaluru, aims to scale up manufacturing

Wakefit Innovations Limited, a mattress and furniture manufacturer and retailer, plans to open its first Jumbo store in Bengaluru. The…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

KEA invites applications for 218 Junior Engineer posts in various Bengaluru government departments

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KEA) has released a notification regarding the recruitment of 218 Junior Engineers (JE).…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Second Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to run between Bengaluru and Mumbai via Hubballi; Railway Ministry gives green signal

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that a second Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will run between Bengaluru and Mumbai via…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

SSP to question key witness Puneeth in Renukaswamy Murder case today

The trial of the Renukaswamy Murder case will proceed today in the 59th Sessions Court. Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Prasanna Kumar will…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

New train services announced connecting Bengaluru-Hubballi-Mumbai and Bengaluru-Mangalore-Goa

Central Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that another Vandeh Bharat train will run between Bengaluru-Hubballi-Mumbai. Additionally,…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Bengaluru-based support group for compulsive gamblers now open for new members

A Bengaluru-based gamblers anonymous group, which helps with compulsive gambling, is now open for new members. The group meets online every…

DistrictBengaluru4 days ago

Bengaluru 'Ward One' Campaign Clears 197 Tons of Waste, Closes 21 Road Potholes in One Day

The 'Ward One' mega campaign was launched on November 1 in the Bengaluru North City Corporation area with the goal of maintaining…