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District news in Bengaluru

The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Multiple cultural and educational events held across Bengaluru today

Multiple events were held today in Bengaluru, including the 50th anniversary celebration of Siddalingayya’s ‘Hole Madigara Haadu’. Other…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Metro to become a connector for travelers

A traveler and walkway are set to be constructed between two metro stations near the Central Silk Board in Bengaluru. BMRLC has been awarded…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

NREGA Workers Protest in Bengaluru Demand Service Security, Regularization

Contract workers of the Karnataka State NREGA (BBG) scheme held a protest at Swatantrya Udyan in Bengaluru on Friday. The workers demanded…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Apartment owners may have to wait for rules to operationalize new Karnataka law

Although the Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2026, has received the Governor’s assent and been notified, apartment…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Damaged waterline delays Church Street sinkhole repairs in Bengaluru

The sinkhole that appeared on Church Street on Monday after a garbage compactor drove onto the stretch remains unrepaired four days later.…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

India vs West Indies T20Is: No country for bowlers

Morne Morkel and India's bowling group held a discussion on Friday morning regarding the T20I series. The discussion focused on identifying…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Bengaluru's C-CAMP receives Rs 500 crore from Centre's RDI Fund for deeptech startups

Bengaluru-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has been selected as one of five Focused Research Organisations (FROs)…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Weekend and Dasara festival effect cause kilometer-long traffic jams in Bengaluru

Due to the weekend and Dasara festival effect, people are heading towards their hometowns. Heavy vehicle congestion and kilometer-long…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

International cricket returns to Bengaluru for T20I decider

India and West Indies are set to face off in the series-deciding fifth T20I in Bengaluru. The international party returns to the M…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Two arrested for begging at Kempegowda International Airport

Airport police arrested two individuals for begging at Kempegowda International Airport. The arrests include Prateek Bhatia, who was…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

AI Surveillance on Bengaluru Roads to Detect Garbage, Potholes, and Encroachments

Greater Bengaluru Authority Commissioner M. Maheshwara Rao has issued strict instructions to Marshals regarding the use of AI technology to…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Bengaluru rain offers respite from heat, exposes waterlogging woes again

Rain in Bengaluru offered a respite from the heat, but also exposed the city's recurring waterlogging issues.

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Dry Day declared in Bengaluru for three days; bars, hotels, and restaurants express concern

The Bengaluru city Deputy Commissioner has declared dry days on October 21, 23, and 27. The order prohibits the sale of alcohol from the…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Bengaluru's longest underground metro route ready for inauguration; PM Modi invited

The 7.5 km elevated Pink Line Metro route from Kalanagarahagraha to Tavarekere is ready for commencement. The Railway Safety Commissioner…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Ranbir Kapoor draws attention with ₹78 lakh watch at 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' trailer release in Bengaluru

At the 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' trailer release event held in Bengaluru, actor Ranbir Kapoor drew attention with a costly and specially…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Bengaluru Police permits Tiranga march after recent crackdown

Bengaluru Police has permitted the Tiranga march following a recent crackdown.

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

High Court quashes case against Amit Malviya regarding post on Rahul Gandhi's statements

The High Court has quashed the case filed against Amit Malviya, former director of the BJP's IT wing, concerning a post referencing…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Karnataka High Court issues stay on land acquisition for Peripheral Ring Road-2

The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay on the land acquisition process for the Peripheral Ring Road-2 (PRR-2) project in…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Car floats in waterlogged underpass in Bengaluru after heavy rain

Heavy rains caused streets in Bengaluru to be waterlogged on October 16. The incident occurred at the Panathoor railway underpass, where a…

DistrictBengaluru16 October 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium for India vs WI T20 match

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to return to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for the India vs WI T20 match. The stadium was the venue for his maiden…