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DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

BBMP Technical Advisory Committee Discusses Mega Plan for Mareanahalli Junction Traffic Control

The BBMP Technical Advisory Committee met on Wednesday to discuss the construction of an underpass, development of Madivala Lake, and…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Prajavani Sahapathi: October 1 Quiz Session

Prajavani Digital Division is conducting a quiz called 'Sardha Kana' for competitive exams and students' convenience. The quiz, prepared by…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Ghost Story Collective founder interviews on community storytelling in Bengaluru

Tarun Sridharan, founder of the Ghost Story Collective, was interviewed regarding the organization's focus on raw, unscripted paranormal…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Land reserved for Botanical Park will not be encroached upon

Forest, Wildlife and Environment Minister Ramalingareddy stated that the 52 acres of land at Hennagar, Survey No. 5, near Chandapura,…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Minister Krishna Bhiregowda reviews Dommasandra flyover construction, directs speed and traffic management

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Bhiregowda visited Dommasandra (Anekal) to review the delayed flyover construction and…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Protest held in Bengaluru demanding cancellation of case against Punith Kerehalli

The Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samithi held a protest in Bengaluru on Wednesday, demanding the immediate release of Punith Kerehalli. The…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru1 October 2026

Youth celebration at Kuvempu Bayalu Rangamandira features dance performances and fashion show

The 'Yuva Sambhrama' at Kuvempu Bayalu Rangamandira, Manasa Gangotri Avarana, featured youth performing to Kannada film songs. Participants…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Waterlogging at KSRTC bus stand and bus stuck due to road collapse near Bengaluru-Pune NH 48

Heavy rains caused waterlogging at the KSRTC bus stand in Tumakuru, causing inconvenience to passengers and bus drivers. Separately, a…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Protests over alleged removal of 7 lakh voters from electoral rolls in Bengaluru

At a meeting organized by the SIR Opponent Coalition and Voter Vigilance Committee in Bengaluru on Wednesday, actor Prakash Raj alleged that…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Aishwarya Hegde and Anushka selected for state level after winning second place in Yoga Asana competition

Aishwarya Hegde and Anushka secured the second position in the rhythmic pair division of the Yoga Asana competition held at the Bengaluru…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

BESCOM requests 15-day extension for Gruhajyoti document verification

BESCOM has submitted a request to the Energy Department for a 15-day extension to verify the documents of Gruhajyoti beneficiaries. The…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

JD(S) names leaders as caretakers for teachers' constituency election in Bengaluru

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has appointed JD(S) leaders as caretakers for the teachers' constituency election across Bengaluru city,…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

BC Balakrishna accuses HD Kumaraswamy of '3B' activities, alleging political blackmail

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday in Bengaluru, Urban Development Minister H.C. Balakrishna stated that allegations made by Union Minister…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Dr. Deepak Shetty elected as President of Bantara Sangha

Dr. Deepak Shetty has been elected as the President of the Bantara Sangha in the city. During the election process held at the Bantara…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

State government informs High Court it will not take hasty action on 2% cess collection on multiplex cinema tickets

The state government informed the High Court that it will not take hasty action regarding the collection of a 2% cess on multiplex cinema…

CrimeBengaluru1 October 2026

Actress Ranya Rao fined ₹89 crore by Customs for alleged gold smuggling

Customs authorities have issued a strict order, imposing a fine of ₹89 crore on actress Ranya Rao. This action follows allegations of…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru1 October 2026

Bengaluru hosts multiple cultural and religious events today

The Indian Academy Degree College in Hennur-Bagalur Road, Dasanayakanahalli, hosts a Degree Holders Day Celebration with B.K. Ravi, Richa…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

State Contractors' Association warns of exposing names of MLAs who allegedly received bribes

The State Contractors' Association warned that if the state government does not release the pending ₹38,000 crore bills by the end of…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

ED probe alleges candidates for KPSC veterinary exam were illegally selected using leaked papers and bribes

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) stated that its probe indicated candidates for the KPSC veterinary officers’ recruitment examination for…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Bengaluru commuters report forced pre-ride tipping despite MoRTH directive

Bengaluru commuters report seeing prompts to tip drivers while booking rides on aggregator platforms, despite a recent Ministry of Road…