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DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Gas Leak Causes Explosion at Illegal Refilling Site in Bengaluru

An explosion occurred due to a gas leak at a vacant spot on 6th Cross, Kaggadasapura, Bengaluru. People present at the scene managed to…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

ED investigation reveals scam in KPSC Veterinary Officers' recruitment

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation has revealed a scam in the KPSC Veterinary Officers' recruitment. Accused Basavaraj Kannale…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

KPSC veterinary paper leak: Candidates allegedly paid ₹30–40 lakh, given questions to memorize a day before exam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the alleged KPSC veterinary doctors’ recruitment exam paper leak found that candidates…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

LPG cylinder explodes in vacant plot in Bengaluru; no casualties reported

An LPG cylinder exploded in a temporary shed constructed on a vacant plot in Bengaluru today. Police confirmed that there were no casualties…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bus Ticket Price Hike Report Expected Thursday or Friday

Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh stated that the committee report regarding the bus ticket price hike will be submitted on Thursday or…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Government plans 'Urdu Festival' at Vidhana Soudha steps for Urdu Day

Health and Family Welfare, Minority Welfare, Hajj and Waqf Minister U.T. Khadar announced that the government is preparing to organize an…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Vijay Raghavendra stars in short film 'Nagu Naguta' raising awareness about auto drivers' health

Vijay Raghavendra starred in the short film 'Nagu Naguta', which portrays the life of an auto driver. The film was released on the…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Krishna Bairegowda requests officials to work on waste management and road issues

Minister Krishna Bairegowda requested officials, stating that if jelly is poured into the current area, various excuses are given. He…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Pradeep Eshwar criticizes H.D. Kumaraswamy over remarks about D.K. Shivakumar family

Following CM D.K. Shivakumar's strong criticism of the Nice project controversy, Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar criticized Kumaraswamy. Pradeep…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Eshwar Khandre orders probe into fake GPS photos used to cheat MGNREGA workers

Following reports that MGNREGA workers are being cheated using fake GPS photos, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Contractors protest, alleging 70% of MLAs are taking commissions; demand release of ₹38,000 crore in pending dues

The Karnataka State Contractors Association President, R. Manjunath, held a press conference, alleging that 1.5 lakh contractors have faced…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Traffic fines will be levied on vehicles, not linked to electricity bills, in Bengaluru

Bengaluru's Transport Minister Bairatri Suresh stated that linking traffic violation fines with electricity bills is not possible to…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Transport Minister discusses bus fare hike, diesel price jump, and smart card distribution

Transport Minister Bairathi Suresh spoke about the bus ticket fare increase, stating that while the central government increased fares four…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

H.C. Balakrishna questions Kumaraswamy, stating 'We will not blackmail and collect hundi' like KGF-2

Addressing issues in the state, Poura Prashanti Minister H.C. Balakrishna questioned former CM Kumaraswamy. He stated that they do not need…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Retired SC Judge Gopalagowda makes controversial statements on Naxalism and Election Commission

Retired Supreme Court Judge Gopalagowda made controversial statements, asserting that Naxalites are patriots fighting for equality. He also…

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

Fake medicines found in hospitals and medical stores: SIT investigation exposes scam

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) uncovered an inter-state fake medicine network in Bengaluru. Authorities revealed that the accused were…

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

ASP writes letter to be dropped from Sujanya murder case investigation

A setback has occurred before the re-investigation of the Sujanya murder case. The ASP has written a letter requesting to be dropped from…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Artist explains why she is not painting pictures of freedom fighters on school walls

Anu, an artist known in Bengaluru, stated that she has stopped painting pictures of freedom fighters on school walls. She explained that she…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Veteran actress Sundarashree seeks financial help after three months of hospitalization

Veteran actress Sundarashree, active in Kannada stage, television, and cinema for years, is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital due…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Commissioner rides bike to navigate traffic jam; residents praise official's simplicity in Kukke Town

Bengaluru North City Corporation Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar was praised by Kukke Town residents for riding a two-wheeler to avoid…