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DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

GMC inaugurated in Bengaluru; Minister Ramalinga Reddy speaks on media professionalism

During the inauguration of the Global Media Council (GMC) in Bengaluru, Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy stated that the establishment and…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Karnataka Kala Shree Awards announced, honoring artists from Bengaluru and across Karnataka

The Karnataka Sangita Nritya Academy announced the 'Karnataka Kala Shree' awards for the 2026–27 session. 'Gaurava Prashasti' was given to…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

K. Radhakrishna praises Sharath Chandra Chattopadhyay's unique concern for women

At a state-level event organized by AIMS, K. Radhakrishna stated that 'Sharath Chandra Chattopadhyay's concern for women is unique,' calling…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

New 'Touchless' Facilities Installed at Metro Stations for Cleanliness

To prevent littering in Metro stations, separate 'touchless' facilities have been installed. This initiative aims to maintain cleanliness at…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Shudra Srinivas Elected as President of 17th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana

Sahitya Shudra Srinivas has been elected as the President of the 17th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana. The Kannada Sahitya Sammelana is scheduled…

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

Fake medicine ring busted: SIT arrests key conspirator Prashanth Babu's associate

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) police have arrested Bal Subramanian, an associate of key conspirator Prashanth Babu, in a fake…

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

B.Com student killed in college brawl in Bengaluru

A B.Com student was killed in a brawl among college students in the Nagarabhavi area of Bengaluru. Yogesh (19), a student from Mahesh PU…

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

Bengaluru police bust series of domestic gas cylinder thefts; recover 65 cylinders

Bengaluru police have busted a series of domestic gas cylinder thefts. Authorities recovered 65 cylinders during the operation.

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

PG theft case cracked: Thief held, stolen laptops, mobiles & 2-wheeler recovered in Bengaluru

Police cracked a PG theft case in Bengaluru, arresting the thief. Stolen laptops, mobiles, and a 2-wheeler were recovered during the…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Minister orders KRDCL to fix SH-35 within three months

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda inspected the stretch following recurring complaints. He ordered KRDCL to fix…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Parents in Bengaluru express dissatisfaction over school admission criteria

Online discussions in Bengaluru have raised questions regarding school admission criteria, particularly concerning whether a mother's…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bengaluru rains spark meme fest on X as traffic crawls and cab fares soar

Bengaluru is under a severe thunderstorm forecast, with heavy rain expected across the northern, northeastern, eastern and southeastern…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Blacklisting and license suspension for traffic violations in Bengaluru

Authorities are implementing blacklisting and license suspension for traffic violations in Bengaluru. This measure aims to enforce…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Heavy rains cause waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Bengaluru

Heavy rains caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions across various parts of Bengaluru. Water accumulated in the Peenya flyover, causing…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Theatre roof collapses in Bengaluru during heavy rain; spectator injured

Heavy rains caused waterlogging across several parts of Bengaluru city. An incident occurred at the Bharati cinema hall near…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Roof collapses at cinema hall in Peenya, injuring one person

A roof collapse occurred at the 'Bharathi Theatre' near Dasarahalli, Peenya, while patrons were watching a movie. The collapse caused a…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

High-level committee to submit report on bus fare hike in two days: Minister Bairathi Suresh

Transport Minister Bairathi Suresh stated that a high-level committee, led by retired IAS officer Atul Tiwari, will submit a report to the…

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

ASP Venkatesh writes to government seeking removal from Soujanya case SIT

ASP Venkatesh Prasanna wrote a letter to the state government requesting to be removed from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed for…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Protest held in Bengaluru demanding filling of vacant library posts

The Karnataka State Library Association organized a protest at Swatantrya Udyan in Bengaluru on Wednesday to demand the filling of thousands…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

BJP Leader R. Ashok: State Government Failed to Meet Farmers' Demands; We Will Go to People's Court

BJP opposition leader R. Ashok alleged that the state government failed to implement the demands put forth for farmers suffering from…