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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…

HealthBengaluru30 September 2026

Kidwai Memorial Institute reports 349 childhood cancer cases and 56 deaths in Bengaluru in 2025

The Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology revealed that 349 childhood cancer cases and 56 deaths were estimated in Bengaluru in 2025. The…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

HD Kumaraswamy criticizes CM DK Shivakumar and Congress leaders over alleged illegal land use

At a press conference in Bengaluru on September 30, HD Kumaraswamy criticized CM DK Shivakumar and his family over alleged illegal land use.…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Guidelines issued for cooking oil usage after rules for salt and sugar

The government has released guidelines for cooking oil usage, following previous guidelines for salt and sugar. These measures aim to…

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

ASP requests government to remove him from Saujanya investigation team

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

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Expired goods from malls and marts sold cheaply in Bengaluru

Expired goods, meant for disposal, are being sold cheaply to the public in Bengaluru. A vendor named Apsar is reportedly selling expired…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

BJP questions CM and Transport Minister over alleged financial distress of transport corporations

The BJP questioned the Chief Minister and Transport Minister regarding the alleged financial distress of transport corporations. The party…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

New rules for free bus travel under Shakti scheme: Smart cards to be issued to one crore women

The state government has issued a tender to distribute smart cards to one crore women for free bus travel under the Shakti scheme, costing…