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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…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

DK Shivakumar alleges NIMS project framework agreement was changed by DK Shivakumar, not H.D. Deve Gowda

Central minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that while H.D. Deve Gowda signed the original framework agreement for the NIMS project, the…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Elephant causing panic in Bengaluru finally returned to forest

Forest department staff successfully guided the elephant, which had caused panic in the Bengaluru outskirts, back to the forest area of…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

BCP to restructure into GBA model; notification possible in October

The government is reportedly preparing to restructure the Bengaluru City Police (BCP) into a Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) model to…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

H.D. Kumaraswamy alleges CM K.D. Shetkari looted 300 acres of Nais land in the name of family members

H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that a massive scam involving over ₹3 lakh crore has occurred in the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Drones monitor traffic at high-density junctions in Bengaluru

Police are using drones to monitor traffic congestion in Bengaluru city. Drones are being used to monitor traffic conditions at high-density…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Health Department Issues New Guidelines on Repeated Use of Cooking Oil

The State Health and Food Safety Departments have jointly formulated new guidelines to curb the repeated use of cooking oil. The guidelines…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

ASP Venkatesh Prasanna requests to be removed from Saujanya case SIT

ASP Venkatesh Prasanna has submitted a written request to the state government asking to be removed from the Special Investigation Team…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Rain continues in Bengaluru; Yellow Alert issued for the city

Bengaluru experienced rain in the early morning, accompanied by thunder and lightning, bringing a cool atmosphere. Areas including Majestic,…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Heavy rains cause chaos in Bengaluru; K.R. Market sees major disruption

Heavy rains falling since Tuesday night have caused widespread disruption in Bengaluru. Water has entered the K.R. Market in the city…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

SIT probe reveals fake medicines mixed with genuine stocks sold to hospitals, pharmacies

The probe into the fake medicine racket revealed that spurious medicines were allegedly distributed along with genuine ones to hospitals and…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Techie builds app to report Bengaluru's potholes

A techie has developed an app to help report potholes across Bengaluru. The application aims to address the issue of poor road conditions in…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

BMTC bus collides with private bus near KR Circle amid heavy rain in Bengaluru

A collision occurred between a BMTC Vayu Vajra bus and a private bus near KR Circle in Bengaluru. The incident happened in the early…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Prajavani Digital hosts 'Sardha Kana' quiz for competitive exams

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

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

BBMP Seizes 3 Acres, 13 Guntas of Government Land in Bengaluru After Removing Illegal Encroachments

BBMP officials removed illegal encroachments and seized 3 acres, 13 guntas of government land in Sarakki village, under the Dakshina Ward…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bengaluru AQI: Moderate in various areas; clean air reported in coastal regions

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru is currently in the 'Moderate' range, with the city's average AQI around 70 to 75. Areas like BTM…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

BJP and JDS leaders unite for A.P. Ranganath's victory in Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency

At a press conference held at the MLA's residence in Arkaavati ward, Bengaluru, BJP MLA Dheeraj Munirajudu stated that both party leaders…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Kolar wins Bengaluru division Dasara sports meet basketball tournament, qualifies for Mysore event

The Kolar men's district team won the Bengaluru division level Dasara sports meet basketball tournament, qualifying for the Mysore event.…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Application submission process for Greater Bengaluru Township begins today

The committee led by retired Justice Guhanathan Narender will begin accepting applications for the Greater Bengaluru Comprehensive Township…