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The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Connect Bengaluru and Mumbai Starts November 1

The highly anticipated 'Vande Bharat Sleeper Express' train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai will officially begin on November 1. This…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Court to decide on Pavitra Gowda's barrack change today

The 59th CCCH Court has reserved an order after hearing arguments regarding Pavitra Gowda's request for a barrack change in the Renukaswamy…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Metro services: K.R. Puram-Silk Board expected to open by July 2027; Pink Line progress update

Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Biregound stated that the Pink Line (Kalanagrahara to Tavarekere) is awaiting central…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

BBMP launches evening waste collection service in five wards of Bommanahalli

The Bengaluru South City Corporation has launched a new waste collection system in five wards of Bommanahalli. This system will collect…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Pink Line operational nod expected in 4-5 days; Blue Line to be operational by mid-2027

Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda stated that operational approval for the 7.5-km elevated Pink Line section between Kalena…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Bengaluru's Air Quality Index Ranges from 54 to 83, Classified as 'Moderate'

The overall air quality in Bengaluru is recorded between 54 and 83, falling under the 'Moderate' category. Areas like Cubbon Park and…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Rain continues in Bengaluru; rain expected in multiple districts until October 24

Rainfall was reported in several key areas of Bengaluru, including K.R. Market, Richmond Town, Nanjappa Circle, and Girinagar, early this…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Explosion at Construction Site in Pulikesanagar; NIA Investigates Possible Terrorist Act

An explosion occurred at a construction site on Germiah Road in Pulikesanagar, falling under the jurisdiction of the Pulikesanagar Police…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Actress Ramya complains to police over late-night noise pollution in Bengaluru

Actress Ramya has filed a complaint with the city police commissioner regarding noise pollution caused by firecrackers and singing in…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

BDA extends deadline for property applications in K. Shivaram Karanta locality

The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) has extended the application deadline for property plots in K. Shivaram Karanta locality until the…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

KTPP Act Violation: Government cancels eight tenders for nine flyovers; raises concerns over garbage tender process

The government canceled eight tenders for nine flyovers due to violations of the Karnataka Public Procurement Act-1999 (KTPP). Concerns were…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Over 25 lakh traffic violation cases recorded in Bengaluru; No-parking violations are highest

Bengaluru has seen a rise in traffic rule violation cases, with over 25 lakh cases recorded in the last 9 months. Among these, no-parking…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Bengaluru parks score low on accessibility

A recent study of 120 parks across the city by think tank Pacta revealed that only 34.8% of them had barrier-free entrance for wheelchair…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Goofy from Nagarbhavi wins 'Fat Dogs of BLR' competition

Goofy from Nagarbhavi won the 'Fat Dogs of BLR' competition. The competition featured submissions from over 300 dogs, with 64 dogs making it…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Festival waste piles up across Bengaluru as collection lags

Garbage heaps and organic waste have left several parts of Bengaluru littered after the festival. A senior Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

BNP slams BSWML single-vendor system for bulk waste generators

The Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party (BNP) has opposed Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited’s (BSWML) single-vendor system for bulk waste…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Bengaluru-Hosur Metro: Concerns Raised Over Potential Economic Impact on Karnataka

Social media has seen intense discussion regarding the proposal to extend the Namma Metro rail network from Bommasandra to Hosur. Thinker…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Camp for defence pensioners scheduled for Nov 4-5 in Bengaluru

A camp for defence pensioners is scheduled for November 4-5 in Bengaluru.

DistrictJayanagar22 October 2026

Jayanagar residents protest road closure, demand work

Jayanagar residents protested the road closure and lack of work. The residents demanded that the authorities start the necessary work…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Woman allegedly assaults Rapido driver at Banashankari Bus Stop over location mismatch

A video has gone viral showing a woman allegedly assaulting a Rapido driver at Banashankari Bus Stop. The incident reportedly occurred due…