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DistrictBengaluru19 October 2026

State Government to Provide All Services Online and Instantly

The state government has made comprehensive changes to service rules to provide all services to citizens online and instantly. Licenses and…

DistrictBengaluru19 October 2026

Ex-CS panel recommends increasing health inspectors, supervisors to improve Bengaluru sanitation

A committee headed by former chief secretary TM Vijay Bhaskar has proposed strengthening Bengaluru's sanitation workforce. The panel…

DistrictBengaluru19 October 2026

Bengaluru Traffic Police consider curbs on heavy vehicles, AITP buses to ease festive traffic

Amid the Navaratri festivities and rain, Bengaluru experienced severe traffic congestion on Saturday night, leaving commuters stranded for…

HealthBengaluru19 October 2026

Tumour gene tests help guide cancer treatment: Study

A Bengaluru-based study involving 1,000 patients with solid tumours found that genomic profiling led to treatment changes in 43 per cent of…

DistrictBengaluru19 October 2026

Siblings critically injured after playing with metal tape near overhead power line in North Bengaluru

Two siblings, Ayaan, 5, and Sanvi, 13, were critically injured after a metal measuring tape they were playing with came into contact with an…

CrimeBengaluru19 October 2026

Minors arrested for alleged murder of 13-year-old boy in Bengaluru's HAL area

Police have arrested two minors, aged 14 and 15, for allegedly murdering a 13-year-old boy named Arfath in Bengaluru's HAL area. The…

DistrictBengaluru19 October 2026

Karnataka govt land acquisition near Foxconn facility sparks farmers' protest in Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has issued a preliminary notification to acquire 369 acres of land in two villages near the Foxconn facility in…

DistrictBengaluru19 October 2026

Festive spirit drives weekend park volunteering in Bengaluru

Volunteers participated in park volunteering activities across Bengaluru this weekend, contributing to the festive spirit. The initiative…

DistrictBengaluru19 October 2026

Kempegowda Metro station hosts immersive heritage art display

Kempegowda Metro station is hosting an immersive heritage art display. The display aims to showcase the rich cultural history of Bengaluru.…

DistrictBengaluru19 October 2026

Stumps down, dandiya up: Bengaluru plays on

Bengaluru continues its festive spirit, with celebrations marking the vibrant cultural life of the city.

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

HD Kumaraswamy and R. Ashok boost disabled persons' march after police intervention

HD Kumaraswamy and R. Ashok visited Kanaminike and provided strength to the disabled persons' march, which had reached its fourth day. They…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Pleasant Sunday after three days of rain in Bengaluru, but slushy roads remain a concern

Bengaluru enjoyed a pleasant Sunday after three days of rain, though slushy roads remain a concern for commuters.

CrimeBengaluru18 October 2026

Teen killed over trivial dispute in Bengaluru; two juveniles held

A teenager was killed over a trivial dispute in Bengaluru. Two juveniles have been held in connection with the incident.

CrimeBengaluru18 October 2026

Fraudster poses as Greater Bengaluru Authority officer, cheats cousins of Rs 1 lakh

A fraudster posing as a Greater Bengaluru Authority officer cheated cousins of Rs 1 lakh.

CrimeBengaluru18 October 2026

Girl loses arm, brother suffers injuries after electrocution in Bengaluru

A girl lost her arm and her brother suffered injuries after an electrocution incident in Bengaluru.

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

State Government Sets 'Sakala' Timelines for Salary and Leave Services

The state government has issued an order applying 'Sakala' to services related to salary, leave, and other duties for employees of various…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Metro commuters question unused balance in smart cards amid NCMC adoption

Bengaluru metro commuters are raising questions regarding the unused balance in smart cards as the adoption of National Common Mobility Card…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Bengaluru Traffic: Friend Takes Flight to Mumbai While Other Gets Stuck in JP Nagar Traffic

A video challenge involving two social media influencers is going viral, highlighting Bengaluru's traffic congestion. One influencer flew…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Third death reported in Nayandahalli gas cylinder explosion case

The death toll in the gas cylinder leak and explosion case at Nayandahalli, Vijaynagar, Bengaluru, increased to three. The deceased are…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Joint plot owners in Bengaluru can now separate land records online; check rules

Joint plot owners in Bengaluru can now separate land records online. The rules for this process are available for checking.