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Faith & festivalsBengaluru12 October 2026

Ramayana spectacle displayed at Vidyabhavana, captivating viewers during Dasara festival

An elaborate display of dolls, featuring key scenes from the Ramayana, was organized at Vidyabhavana near the Race Course in Bengaluru. The…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Bengaluru AQI at 150; Pollution levels vary across Karnataka

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru is reported at 150. The report notes that air quality varies across major cities in Karnataka, with…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Traffic Congestion in Bengaluru Costs Employees 21 Working Days of Labor

A survey by Prosper IO found that traffic congestion in Bengaluru causes employees to lose the equivalent of 21 working days of labor…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Prajavani Sahapathi: Competitive Quiz Session on October 12

Prajavani Digital is conducting a quiz called 'Sardha Kana' for competitive exams and students' convenience. The quiz questions were…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru12 October 2026

Navaratri Utsava inaugurated at Mathikere HMT Layout in Bengaluru

The Navaratri Utsava, organized by the Venkateshwara Charitable Trust, was inaugurated at the Ganesh temple grounds in Mathikere,…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Silent protest against Ragi Gudda–Kanakapura elevated corridor; Residents protest Indiranagar elevated corridor

A silent protest was held on Sunday in Jayanagar, led by the Kalyana Sangha of Vaishnavi Paradise Apartment owners, against the Ragi…

EducationBengaluru12 October 2026

Award ceremony held in Rajajinagar for best lecturers in Bengaluru

During the Bengaluru District KuPma award ceremony for best lecturers, Wudde P. Krishna addressed the gathering. He stated that the role of…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru12 October 2026

Sinchal Kaveramma wins gold in women's 400m hurdles in Delhi National Open Athletics Championship

Bengaluru's Kannadathi Sinchal Kaveramma won the gold medal in the women's 400m hurdles at the National Open Athletics Championship held in…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru12 October 2026

Public awareness rally held in Bidar on World Mental Health Day

A public awareness rally was organized in Bidar on World Mental Health Day. The rally was conducted in collaboration with District…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Yoga Day celebration at NIMHANS in Bengaluru highlights stress relief

Dr. A. Nagaraj spoke at the World Mental Health Day celebration, organized under the Yoga-based Wellness Extension Service (YES) project at…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

Amul Chairman D.K. Suresh alleges 'dilution of democracy' by the Centre in Devanahalli

At Devanahalli, Amul Chairman D.K. Suresh stated that the central government is weakening the democratic system. He alleged that restricting…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

AAP workers protest against alleged threat to voters' rights over SIR process in Bengaluru

AAP workers and leaders protested at Swatantrya Udyana in Bengaluru on Sunday, demanding an immediate halt to the Special Integrated…

HealthBengaluru12 October 2026

Cancer is no longer an incurable disease, said Soumya Reddy at 'Resilience Clinic' in Bengaluru

Speaking at the inauguration of 'Resilience Clinic' and the Breast Cancer Awareness Month program at A.R.C Cancer Hospital in Hombegowda…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Students' achievements are built on parents' efforts, says Madhu Bangarappa

At a talent award ceremony held at KEB Sabha Bhavana in Bengaluru, Madhu Bangarappa, who is also the Minister for School Education and the…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Three children rescued from begging near temple in Devanahalli

Staff from the Bengaluru Rural District Child Protection Unit rescued three children who were begging near the Ghathi Subrahmanya Temple in…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Inter-college women's and men's single-gender ball badminton tournament inaugurated in Kagavada

The inter-college women's and men's single-gender ball badminton tournament was inaugurated at Kagavada. Principal S.P. Talwara addressed…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Two people die in separate accidents in Bengaluru

Two people died in separate accidents within the jurisdiction of Madivala and H.A.L. Traffic Police Stations in Bengaluru. In the first…

CrimeBengaluru12 October 2026

FIR filed against GBA RFO over alleged murder threats and caste abuse

An FIR has been filed at the Siddapura Police Station against the RFO of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Forest Division. The…

DistrictBengaluru12 October 2026

Health Department considers changes to deceased body transfer rules in Bengaluru

The Health Department is considering changes to the rules regarding the transfer of deceased bodies from private hospitals. Health Minister…

CrimeBengaluru12 October 2026

Man dies after dispute over ₹600 mobile phone deposit in Bengaluru

A dispute over a ₹600 mobile phone deposit led to the death of Manjunath (36) in Bengaluru. Police arrested Palani (54) following the…