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EducationBengaluru28 September 2026

KEA implements 'Triple-Layer OMR' sheet system to curb exam malpractice

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has introduced a 'Triple-Layer OMR' sheet system to curb malpractice in competitive exams. This…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Golden Star Ganesh speaks on 'Brundavihari' song release

The fifth song, 'Onde Ondu,' from the movie 'Brundavihari' starring Golden Star Ganesh, has been released. The song was composed by Heshham…

PoliticsBengaluru28 September 2026

HDK Kumaraswamy criticizes Congress over loan waiver support and state drought relief measures

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched an attack on the Congress on Saturday, accusing it of refusing to support farm loan waivers during…

CrimeBengaluru28 September 2026

Man arrested for allegedly stealing phones and laptops worth over Rs 10 lakh from Bengaluru PGs

Avalahalli police arrested a 24-year-old man, B Shivaji, for allegedly stealing mobile phones and laptops worth more than Rs 10 lakh. The…

CrimeBengaluru28 September 2026

Kingpin of fake medicine racket finally arrested at Bangalore airport after returning from Azerbaijan

Prashanth Ranjan Babu, suspected kingpin of the fake medicine network found in Dodderi Farmhouse, Ramanagara, was arrested at Kempegowda…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Unauthorized tennis court reconstruction in Lalbagh raises concerns over historical preservation

Construction activities have begun for a tennis court near the government residence allotted to the Director of Horticulture in Lalbagh…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

BMTC faces financial strain, struggling to pay salaries and manage dues

The KSRTC Employees’ Union alleged on Sunday that the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is struggling to pay salaries and…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Study finds honking in Bengaluru is a habit, not a safety response

A 'No Honking Survey' by Beautiful Bharat found that only around 30% of the 259 respondents linked honking to danger alerts or highlighting…

PoliticsBengaluru28 September 2026

DK Shivakumar states Guarantee Schemes cause financial difficulty, suggests revisions for local voters

In an interview, DK Shivakumar stated that the Guarantee Schemes have caused financial difficulties for the government. He mentioned that…

EducationBengaluru28 September 2026

Prajavani organizes 'Spardha Kana' quiz for students

Prajavani Digital is conducting a quiz called 'Spardha Kana' for students to help them prepare for competitive exams. The quiz, whose…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Farmers question BBC land monetisation plan in Bengaluru

Farmers and landowners affected by the proposed Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) have urged Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy to intervene. The…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

BDA's Open House mechanism records 7,410 grievances, 4,759 resolved

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) announced that its citizen grievance redressal mechanism has recorded 7,410 grievances, with 4,759…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Commuters face difficulties due to shortage of trains and buses

Thousands of people commute daily to Bengaluru for employment from areas like Marikuppam, Champion Reefs, Oorigam, Koramangala, and Beml.…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

World Heart Day awareness program held at Ramayya Memorial Hospital

Over 1,300 people participated in the World Heart Day awareness program organized on Sunday at Ramayya Memorial Hospital in M.S. Ramayya…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Protest against land loss to NIMS project: Leaders detained in Hatti area

Various organizations held a protest in the Camp area against the police action of detaining leaders of farmers and labor unions who lost…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Karnataka State Government Employees Union announces nominations for annual service awards

The Karnataka State Government Employees Union has decided to give the 'Government Employee Service Award' every November and has invited…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Film featuring Sunil Shashidhar and Prakruti Rajendra Nayaka begins shooting near Bengaluru

The shooting for the film, which stars Sunil Shashidhar and Prakruti Rajendra Nayaka, has recently begun. The film, which is directed by…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

Agricultural Value Addition Workshop to be held in Narasimharajapura

An agricultural value addition workshop is scheduled for September 28 at 10:30 AM at the Sītūru Anantharama Upadhyaya Auditorium. The…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru28 September 2026

Devotees visit 33rd year 'Balancing Ganapathi' idol in Vidyanagar

Hundreds of people are daily visiting the 33rd year 'Balancing Ganapathi' idol installed in Vidyanagar by the Hindu Mahasabha. A Bengaluru…

DistrictBengaluru28 September 2026

IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar destroyed tablet during CID investigation

During a CID investigation, it was revealed that IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar destroyed a tablet he possessed in connection with a…