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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.

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Chemical tanker catches fire on Nice Road in Bengaluru; 5 km traffic jam reported

A chemical tanker carrying chemicals caught fire on Nice Road in Bengaluru on Sunday due to a major fire accident. The tanker, which was…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Bengaluru tenant shares experience of struggling to get security deposit back

A Bengaluru tenant shared his experience of struggling to get his security deposit back after vacating a rented home. He stated that despite…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Ration Card e-KYC deadline extended again for beneficiaries

The deadline for ration card e-KYC has been extended again for beneficiaries. The date for e-KYC confirmation, previously set for October…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Vandeh Bharat Sleeper Train Service to Bengaluru Announced with Schedule

The launch date and schedule for the Vandeh Bharat Sleeper train service to Bengaluru have been announced. The train will run on the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru18 October 2026

Fat Dogs of BLR competition narrows down to two finalists

The 'Fat Dogs of BLR' competition, held in Bengaluru, is narrowing down to two finalists. The event, which started on October 1, aims to…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru18 October 2026

New State Collector Dr. Sudha Yadav performs Kanyapooje at Lokabhavana

New State Collector Dr. Sudha Yadav performed Kanyapooje today, October 18. The ceremony was held at Lokabhavana in the Kolageri area of…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Recipe for Sweet Dosa: A 3-4 Minute Treat for Sweet Lovers

This is a unique sweet dosa that can be prepared in just 3-4 minutes. The recipe involves mixing dosa batter with rabri jamun and sugar…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Burning Diesel Tanker Causes Minimum Four Kilometer Traffic Jam on Nice Road

A major accident occurred on Nice Road in Bengaluru. A diesel tanker caught fire on Kanakapura Road, with flames reaching a height of the…

CrimeBengaluru18 October 2026

Lifelong convict, who went missing after leaving the parole, is arrested by police

Parappan Angrahara police successfully arrested Narasimharadri (56) from Pavagada, who had gone missing after leaving parole.…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru18 October 2026

Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav performs Kanyapooja at Lokabhavana during Navaratri festival

Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav performed Kanyapooja for poor and underprivileged children during the Navaratri festival. She specially invited the…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Rain Halts India-West Indies T20 Match in Bengaluru; Ishan Kishan Breaks Suryakumar Yadav Record

The fifth T20 match between India and West Indies was cancelled due to rain, concluding the series with a 2-2 draw. Despite the match being…

PoliticsBengaluru18 October 2026

Police investigation into 'Sting Operation' against former CM Siddaramaiah continues; details of video links and sources remain unclear

Police investigation into the 'Sting Operation' case against former CM Siddaramaiah continues, with key details regarding the video links…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Mandatory 'Kartavya' App Attendance for Contract and Outsourced Staff in Bengaluru

The state government has ordered that contract and outsourced employees working in various departments, offices, boards, and institutions…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

RTI applications now easier to file, available even at Gram One centers

The Karnataka government has introduced two major decisions to make the Right to Information (RTI) Act easier for citizens and increase…

SportsBengaluru18 October 2026

Iyer: West Indies lost the series because a department gave up

Speaking after the fifth and final T20 series match at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru, captain Shreyas Iyer expressed…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Karnataka Govt revises rules for service delays, imposes fines on officials and citizens

The Karnataka government has revised rules regarding service delays and false complaints under the 'Karnataka Speedy Services (Amendment)…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

AB de Villiers shares surprising statement about Virat Kohli's early confidence

During a podcast with Prakhar Gupta, AB de Villiers stated that when he first met Virat Kohli, he was arrogant and overly confident. AB de…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Father quits Oman job, becomes Rapido driver in Bengaluru for child's cancer treatment

A father quit his job in Oman and became a Rapido driver in Bengaluru to fund his child's cancer treatment. He stated that he has already…