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Coalition publishes Kannada translation of seventh ESA draft to bridge information gap for local communities

Despite the largest share of the proposed protected area being in Karnataka, the officials have not made the draft available in Kannada, and it is available only in English and Hindi

22 Sep 2026 9:16 pm
Greater Bengaluru Authority launches e-Aasthi 2.0

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who launched the system, said Bengaluru has more than 35 lakh properties, of which around 2324 lakh property records have already been digitised and draft e-Khatas issued.

22 Sep 2026 7:02 pm
Petition seeks end to Electronics City flyover toll after concession period ends

The nearly 10-km Electronics City Flyover, located along Hosur Road between Bommanahalli near the Central Silk Board and Electronics City, was initiated in 2006 and inaugurated on January 22, 2010.

22 Sep 2026 5:35 pm
22 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
State owes sanctioned subsidies, incentives worth 2,880 crore to 3,716 industrial units: KASSIA

Timely resolution of MSME concerns will strengthen investor confidence and improve the ease of doing business in the State, says trade body president, Ninganna Biradar

21 Sep 2026 11:01 pm
MLA Haris appointed vice-president of the South Asian Football Federation

N.A. Haris was, a long-time football administrator, hopes to strengthen the pathway from grassroots football to the competitive level.

21 Sep 2026 5:42 pm
BJP legislators recite full Vande Mataram after official recording ends at two stanzas

BJP members shouted slogans against the Karnataka government for not playing the Vande Mataram in full.

21 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
BDA seeks nod to fell 1,128 trees for short tunnel in Bengaluru, GBA invites objections

Objections can be submitted directly to the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) and Tree Officer of the GBA at the authoritys head office. Comments can also be emailed to dcfbbmp12@gmail.com

21 Sep 2026 12:25 pm
A dangerous dose of deception in Karnataka and beyond

A heap of discarded medical waste near a farmhouse in South Bengaluru district led police to an alleged counterfeit drug repackaging unit and to an inter-State network supplying medicines to hospitals and clinics. The counterfeit drugs allegedly reached patients who were being treated for serious illnesses, including cancer. Shilpa Elizabeth and Imran Gowhar report on the questions raised about safety and accountability

21 Sep 2026 12:16 pm
Smell in cabin forces diversion and termination of Bengaluru-Frankfurt flight

The flight took off from Bengaluru after a delay of three-and-a-half hours

21 Sep 2026 10:56 am
Bengaluru is most expensive for metro travel as compared to Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai

While the city offers cheaper alternatives to Namma Metro for daily commute, none can beat the travel time reliability of the metro networkdue to the traffic congestion on the roads

21 Sep 2026 8:57 am
Why living in Bengaluru is expensive as compared to Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai

The farther a person stays from the central business district (CBD), greater the chances of lower cost for housing, but the Namma Metro in Bengaluru cannot take a commuter beyond 25 km from the core areas

21 Sep 2026 8:53 am
Bengaluru Traffic Police books record 10.99 lakh wrong parking cases, yet menace continues to haunt Bengaluru

The problem persists even as towing, paid parking, and dedicated beats have been initiated to address the issue

20 Sep 2026 6:17 pm
Namma BMTC 2.0 app now available for iPhone users

The Namma BMTC 2.0 app was unveiled by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar during an event marking 100 days of the Congress government in Karnataka recently

19 Sep 2026 5:41 pm
Fact, fiction and flying objects: This new docufiction journeys across prehistory, colonial records and UFO encounters in Pavagada

Bengaluru-based economist and documentary filmmaker Sashi Sivramkrishnas latest docufiction, The Incidents at Pawgur, 1830, blends fictional characters and stories with real history

19 Sep 2026 3:43 pm
Selection lists announced by BWSSB

All information related to the lists can be viewed on the website

19 Sep 2026 9:07 am
Bollytech artiste Trapperx to perform in Bengaluru this weekend

Set to perform at Bastian Garden City on September 19, Trapperx aka Sushil Ghunawat talks about his connection with the city and his upcoming performance

18 Sep 2026 10:54 pm
Bengaluru: Minister pulls up officials over waste disposal, re-encroachment

The Minister was inspecting areas surrounding the Hebbal flyover as part of the Freedom from Waste campaign on Friday.

18 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
Bengalurus infrastructure woes strike a musical chord

The song demands a basic for a city that the Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says is being viewed internationally: a road that can simply be driven on.

16 Sep 2026 10:55 pm
Puja scam: Astrologer on run after allegedly duping woman of 329g gold

The case was registered on September 7 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which deals with cheating and dishonestly induces a person to hand over property or valuable security.

16 Sep 2026 6:38 pm
Veena Murthy Vijay on receiving the SNA Award and celebrating 50 years of her dance school

Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan, helmed by dance exponent Veena Murthy Vijay, celebrates 50 years with the Samanvay Arts Festival

16 Sep 2026 6:20 pm
11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted

The accumulation of vehicles has not only created a shortage of space at police stations but has also resulted in vehicles spilling onto roads and footpaths

16 Sep 2026 6:16 pm
Renukaswamy murder case accused bypassed rules to speak to his wife, warder assisted him: Prison officials

Prison authorities found that Pradosh had allegedly registered his wifes mobile number under another inmates name by falsely showing it as the number of a lawyer named Santosh.

16 Sep 2026 5:57 pm
Karnataka Labour Department asserts that night-shift safeguards for women employees are covered under OSH Rules

Following an outcry from KITU, the Karnataka Labour Department has clarified that the safety conditions relating to women employees that were earlier provided under the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act have been incorporated under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Rules

16 Sep 2026 3:11 pm
Team Heggana Muddu interview: We have made a relatable Kannada film

Upcoming Kannada movie Heganna Muddu promises a relatable, rollercoaster drama.

15 Sep 2026 3:35 pm
Amit Shah stresses cultural nationalism, promotion of Indian languages at Rajbhasha event

All political differences must be set aside to promote Indian languages, Amit Shah said while asserting that a child can understand the country only through his or her mother tongue

14 Sep 2026 4:18 pm
Why are only 10% of people left-handed?

Why are some people left-handed while most are right-handed? Scientists believe handedness is influenced by a combination of brain organisation, genetics and early development. This explainer looks at what makes left-handedness unique, why it remains relatively rare, and what it reveals about the human brain.

14 Sep 2026 3:55 pm
Merz wins respite in German municipal polls but tougher tests to come

The CDU won 27.2% of the vote at the weekend, with its coalition ally the Social Democrats on 24.6%, while the AfD climbed to third place with 15.9%, 11.3 points more than its result in 2021

14 Sep 2026 3:52 pm
Why cats eyes glow at night

Have you ever seen a cats eyes glow in the dark? The secret lies in a special reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum, which helps cats see in low-light conditions. Discover how cat vision works, why their eyes shine at night, and what gives them an advantage when hunting in the dark.

14 Sep 2026 3:50 pm