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Karnatakas 391 crore plan to dump pollution from Bengaluru on farmers in Kanakapura, get contaminated vegetables in return

The report by Mapping Malnad alleges that the government is trying to solvea problem bygeographical displacement of pollution

13 Mar 2026 1:25 pm
Cost escalation and delays haunt Bengaluru Metro project

Bengaluru has Indias second largest metro network, with around 96 kilometres of operational track and 83 stations. Darshan Devaiah B.P. argues that this key transport project, built with 67,460 crore so far, needs to keep deadlines to be cost effective and serve the public better

13 Mar 2026 8:56 am
CSR Initiative to provide mental health education to 10,000 students in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

These activity-based sessions are designed to make conversations around emotions, empathy, communication, and well-being accessible to young people and educators alike

13 Mar 2026 4:48 am
Inter departmental panel likely to check contamination in vegetables

Forest and Ecology Minister Eshwar Khandre says a meeting of Bengaluru legislators to be convened to discuss the issue shortly

12 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
LPG shortage forces eateries to shut down, disrupts wedding catering in Bengaluru

The crisis has also begun to affect the citys wedding catering industry, with several caterers halting new bookings and scaling down elaborate wedding menus

12 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
No shortage of piped natural gas in Bengaluru: GAIL Gas

GAIL Gas spokesperson says hotels and eateries that are using commercial LPG currently and are concerned about supply can switch to PNG line subject to the availability within a matter of two months

12 Mar 2026 10:05 pm
Artist Shivakumar Sunagar captures unknown landscapes in solo show

The Spirit of the Land, a solo show by artist Shivakumar Sunagar, is a vista of Nature-inspired emotions

12 Mar 2026 8:35 pm
Wood fires and induction replace gas stoves overnight in Indian restaurants due to the LPG crisis

Amid the war in West Asia, Indian restaurants are facing a supply issue of LPG cylinders. Many have pivoted to wood fires or induction stoves in their kitchens. But what are the costs and challenges of this shift?

12 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Corporations write to BSWML seeking more vehicles to address growing concern of garbage black spots in Bengaluru

The issue has also triggered a discussion within GBA on bringing the task of door-to-door waste collection back to corporations from BSWML

12 Mar 2026 8:17 pm
Bengaluru woman becomes life-saving stem cell donor for teenager with severe aplastic anaemia

Nineteen-year-old Anandu received the blood stem cells from 32-year-old Swathi, a resident of Bengaluru, after being diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia - a life-threatening blood disorder

12 Mar 2026 6:56 pm
Cant take it lightly: Rashmika Mandanna warns legal action against privacy-violating content

Rashmika Mandanna has reacted to a leaked audio of an alleged conversation involving her mother. The clip has reignited chatter about her past relationship with actor Rakshit Shetty. Rashmika has demanded the content be pulled down immediately

12 Mar 2026 5:47 pm
Industry bodies write to Karnataka government about lack of clarity around welfare fee of gig workers

Associations cite a lack of clarity on the schemes the welfare fee would be used for, and a disconnect between the Karnataka Act and Centres Code on Social Security, 2020

12 Mar 2026 4:22 pm
LPG shortage hits prasada preparation in some Bengaluru temples

The well-known Banashankari temple, typically serves food to around 3,000 to 5,000 devotees every day, with the number rising to nearly 10,000 on Fridays and Tuesdays, is facing operational challenges.

12 Mar 2026 4:02 pm
This exhibition at MAP, Bengaluru explores the link between colonisation and botany

Paper Gardens: Art, Botany, and Empire offers insights into the history of botanical illustration in colonial India and the often-uncredited Indian artists behind these works

12 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
Chintan Kalra brings the endless ukulele to Bengaluru this weekend

Ahead of his third album launch, musician Chintan Kalra brings his Ukulelisten series to Bengaluru

12 Mar 2026 2:33 pm
12 Mar 2026 1:46 pm
LPG shortage: Power generation in Karnataka may be hit by natural gas supply priority list issued by Centre

The Centre recently issued a gazette notification under the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, prioritising sectors for gas allocation as the country faces supply constraints triggered by the USIsraelIran conflict in West Asia

12 Mar 2026 1:36 pm
CPR training for 400 Indian Army personnel in Bengaluru on March 13

The session will be conducted by the International Critical Air Transfer Team (ICATT) Foundation in association with Society for Emergency Medicine in India (SEMI)

12 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
LPG shortage: Affordable food options in Bengaluru will be the first to shut down

Many roadside eateries,which provide affordable food to urban workers throughout theday,are staring at uncertain dayswith the LPG crisis hitting them hard

12 Mar 2026 9:47 am
LPG cylinder shortage: Bengaluru hotels switch to induction, kerosene stoves

In an attempt to keep their kitchens running, many restaurants in Bengaluru have turned to alternatives such as kerosene stoves, induction cooktops.

11 Mar 2026 10:31 pm
MSMEs in Bengaluru on edge amid LPG crunch

Potential disruptions could lead not only to productionslowdown butcan have a cascading impact, leading to supply chain disruptions for larger industries, increase manufacturing costs, slowdown exports,and even workerlayoffs

11 Mar 2026 9:26 pm
RERA tribunal upholds description of BDA as a promoter, crucial win for allottees of sites in Bengaluru

BDA had submitted that site allotments are contractual in nature and governed by the BDA (Allotment of Site) Rules, 1984, and that disputes should be adjudicated under those rules

11 Mar 2026 4:42 pm
Dermatologists warn about rise in unqualified cosmetic procedures in Karnataka

Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists Karnataka branch released a QR code that allows members of the public to identify qualified dermatologists in Karnataka.

11 Mar 2026 2:02 pm
Opposition MLAs express concern over drone survey of properties in Bengaluru

BJP member C.K. Ramamurthy claimed that the drone survey had caused panic among residents

11 Mar 2026 10:12 am
SFC recommends 5% of GST revenue allocation to municipal bodies, including GBA corporations

The Fifth State Finance Commission says such a measure will help increase the revenue of municipal bodies by 52%

10 Mar 2026 10:05 pm
Researchers publish first-of-its-kind checklist on fireflies in India

Many of these species were described in the 1800s and have never been studied again in modern taxonomy, leaving large gaps in understanding the glowing insects.

10 Mar 2026 9:42 pm
LPG crisis: Restaurants in Bengaluru likely to shut services as LPG supply remains uncertain

The impact was also visible on food delivery platforms, with several restaurants either reducing the number of items available online ortemporarily suspendingdeliveries through aggregators.

10 Mar 2026 8:29 pm
LPG crisis: Gas agencies in Bengaluru see surge in bookings, queries amid supply concerns

Officials from gas agencies said calls and online bookings increased sharply on Tuesday as residents sought confirmation on the availability of cylinders.

10 Mar 2026 7:49 pm
19-year-old from Rajasthan arrested for theft of diamonds, gold worth 3 crore from locked house at Yelahanka in Bengaluru

Police said the resident of the house used to travel to the U.S. once every six months to meet her husband who is employed in the U.S.

10 Mar 2026 4:31 pm
LPG shortage crisis: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah flags commercial LPG disruption in Bengaluru, writes to Union Minister

The Chief Minister said the problem appeared to have arisen following a revised order issued by the Ministry on March 9, which prioritises LPG production for domestic consumers

10 Mar 2026 2:50 pm
Hoteliers of Bengaluru, Shivamogga begin to experience shortage in supply of commercial gas cylinders

The Bengaluru Hotels Association, on March 9, expressed that the hotels in the capital may have to shut down if the supply is not resumed

10 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
Watch: LPG shortage may shut Bengaluru eateries, hotels urge Centre to act

Restaurants in Bengaluru have warned of possible closures after the supply of commercial LPG cylinders was reportedly halted amid tensions in West Asia.

10 Mar 2026 12:41 pm
50-year-old Bengaluru man jumps in front of train after loss in share market

Police said Venkatesh had been under stress due to financial problems and pressure from creditors

10 Mar 2026 9:52 am
BNP suggest citizen-led solutions to tackle Bengaluru garbage blackspots

The report found that several small but practical issues prevent people from using the door-to-door garbage collection system properly

9 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
Hotels may shut if LPG supply not resumed: Bengaluru Hotels Association

Meanwhile, State CM Siddaramaiah criticisedthe Centre over the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, saying the hike was not justified

9 Mar 2026 10:14 pm
Navarasa - The Mahabharata Experience by Apoorva Krishna brings together nine emotions and one epic

Navarasa - The Mahabharata Experience by violinist Apoorva Krishna is a rare thematic production that explores the spectrum of human emotion

9 Mar 2026 8:27 pm