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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
God of War: Sons of Sparta is a forgettable Kratos adventure

The new God of War is a coming-of-age story that builds Kratos into the formidable warrior seen in later games

9 Mar 2026 8:04 pm
Mobile phones seized from prisoners at Parappana Agrahara central jail in Bengaluru

The incident has yet again exposes the lapse of multi-layered security checks, including the latest jammers installed, at Bengaluru Central prison.

9 Mar 2026 6:51 pm
Bengaluru civic polls: GBA releases revised draft voters list, objections open till March 16

According to the revised draft list, there are 8,024 polling stations, and a total of88,92,528voters.Previously, there were 88,91,411 voters, as per the GBA.

9 Mar 2026 6:12 pm
BESCOM seeks Bengaluru RWAs support to boost rooftop solar adoption

A total rooftop solar capacity of 4.87 MW has already been installed under the PM Surya Ghar scheme within BESCOMsjurisdiction, and 137 applications have been received so far.

9 Mar 2026 4:53 pm
70-year-old man dies after car catches fire in Bagepalli

Police said the vehicle suddenly caught fire, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. Within minutes, the flames engulfed the entire car, leaving the driver trapped inside.

9 Mar 2026 4:45 pm
Bengaluru: Realtor abducted, murdered near Anekal; probe on

Preliminary investigation has revealed that a person identified as Mohan Babu had allegedly given a contract of 25 lakh for Gopals murder over business rivalry.

9 Mar 2026 4:25 pm
Bengaluru North division police recover 107 stolen mobile phones worth 21.4 lakh

Bengaluru City Police officers and staff traced the missing phones using the CEIR system, which helps block and track mobile devices based on their IMEI numbers.

9 Mar 2026 3:57 pm
Chaos erupts as actor Jr. NTR mobbed by fans during Bengaluru visit, police lathi-charge crowd

The actor was in the city to attend the inauguration of KIMS Super Speciality Hospital at Mahadevapura. As news of his arrival spread, thousands of fans rushed to the venue to catch a glimpse of the actor.

9 Mar 2026 3:03 pm
International Womens Day: Shakuntala Grants launched to back women researchers and STEM education

Pixxel will provide micro-grants for women researchers working on projects related to climate resilience and environment

9 Mar 2026 7:39 am
Karnataka notifies reservation for 369 wards of new Bengaluru corporations, questions persist over quotas

However, the final notification is likely to be challenged in the court, as the Urban Development Department has not changed the percentage in either vertical reservation or the women quota, despite the draft notification drawing widespread criticism over the same.

8 Mar 2026 8:56 pm
SUV catches fire after hit-and-run accident in Bengaluru; woman injured

After the collision, the SUV driver allegedly continued to drive, dragging the motorcycle along the road. During the process, petrol leaked from the bike and the friction is suspected to have triggered a fire in the car.

8 Mar 2026 6:12 pm
Many colorectal cancer patients in India diagnosed at advanced stage, finds Kidwai study

Doctors urge people not to ignore warning signs such as persistent abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss or prolonged fatigue

8 Mar 2026 6:07 pm
This moving bakery in Bengaluru is bringing vegetarian Japanese shokupan, anpans, and karepans to your doorstep

Neha S Nirmal and Nischal Vasant Meethals moving bakery revives the nostalgia of neighbourhood bread vendors by delivering eggless shokupan, pillowy karepans and flavour-packed anpans straight to your doorstep

8 Mar 2026 4:35 pm
Women lead the way at this century-old school in Bengaluru

A symbol of empowerment at a timewhen womens education was rare and even resisted, Mahila Seva Samaja stands tall today, run by an all-women management

7 Mar 2026 9:50 pm
Share of women-led start-ups in ELEVATE sees steady rise

The percentage of women-led start-ups in theprogrammehas more than doubled since the launch of the programme in 2017

7 Mar 2026 9:24 pm
7 Mar 2026 5:05 pm
Row over pet dog triggers scuffle at apartment complex in Bengaluru

The row began after a resident took his pet dog to a designated walking and exercise area, meant primarily for senior citizens

7 Mar 2026 4:57 pm
295 persons fined for smoking in public in Bengaluru, police book 40 cases

Police inspected commercial establishments and shops suspected of illegally displaying advertisements for cigarettes and other tobacco products

7 Mar 2026 4:48 pm
Karnataka Budget 2026: 182 tanks in Chikkaballapur district to be filled under Hebbala-Nagawara Valley project

Additionally, a lift irrigation scheme will fill 59 tanks inSulibeleandNandagudihoblisinHosakotetaluk using treated sewage water from the H.N. Valley project at a cost of 140 crore

7 Mar 2026 11:33 am
New Intermediate Ring Road connecting Tumakuru and Mysuru Roads, pedestrian push in Budget for Bengaluru

The State govt. has also allowed the new corporations to mobilise resources for development works through municipal bonds based on their balance sheets

6 Mar 2026 9:42 pm
Karnataka Budget 2026 sees education and skill push for construction workers families

The Chief Minister announced62 newLabourResidential Schools forchildren ofworkers registered with the KBOCWWB, who are studying inclasses 6 to 12

6 Mar 2026 9:34 pm
Hot-cooked mealsto resume under Mathru Poorna; gender minorities flag concerns

The CM also announced construction of anganwadi buildings in 1,668 available sites across the districts of Kalyana Karnataka region.

6 Mar 2026 8:18 pm
Robotics and AI campus to come up at IISc; 10 crore for quantum road map

The other AI-related announcements include a Center of Excellence for AI at IIIT, Raichur at a cost of 5 crore, and two in Bengaluru at a total cost of 16 crore

6 Mar 2026 7:55 pm
What She Said, to be staged in Bengaluru, is a retelling of The Ramayana from the lens of women

This retelling of The Ramayana, by playwright Gowri Ramnarayan brings voices of six lesser-known women from the epic to the fore

6 Mar 2026 7:41 pm
Actor Jayamala outlines vision for Kannada film industry as KFCCs new chief

Actor Jayamala, the newly-elected President of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, unfolds her hopes and plans for the industry

6 Mar 2026 6:15 pm
Karnataka Budget 2026: Intermediate Ring Road, Miyawaki parks, municipal bonds for Bengaluru

To ensure future growth and sustainable land-use planning, a new Revised Master Plan 2041 (RMP) for Bengaluru will be implemented by the end of 2027, and a Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) will be prepared within six months

6 Mar 2026 4:46 pm
Karnataka Budget: Mysuru gets healthcare, aerospace and tourism projects

Among the key announcements is the expansion of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Mysuru from the existing 400-bed facility to a 600-bed hospital at a cost of 180 crore

6 Mar 2026 4:43 pm
Budget 2026: Karnataka to push renewable energy with new scheme under KUSUM-C model, boost solar and EV charging infrastructure

Over the last three years, the government has spent48,000 crore on free electricity subsidy,benefiting36 lakh irrigation pump sets, and supporting 21 lakh farmers, who form the backbone of the States agriculture sector

6 Mar 2026 4:01 pm
Budget 2026: Karnataka to spend 1 croreon training tourist guides, auto drivers; development plan for coastal belt

1,000 smarakamitras will be trained to protect 844 protected monuments and 1,000 unprotected monuments across Karnataka

6 Mar 2026 3:00 pm
Karnataka Budget 2026: New initiatives to support eco-friendly farm practices, efficient use of water, embrace AI tech

The budet has proposed Vasudhamruta programme to promote eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing organic carbon content of soil, along with its physical, chemical, and biological properties

6 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presents his 17th budget, with an outlay of 4,48,004 crore for 2026-27

An expected fall in GST revenue due to rate rationalisation seems to have been countered by an increase in the States share of the tax devolution pool, as per recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission

6 Mar 2026 11:56 am
Thulasi and Ninna Notavu: A fresh wave in Kannada indie music

Kannada indie music is finally getting its moment in the spotlight, with catchy new singles such as Tulasi and Ninna Notavu striking a chord with the younger crowd

6 Mar 2026 11:04 am
Karnataka Budget 2026-27 LIVE updates: CM Siddaramaiah to present his 17th Budget

The Congress government faces a tightrope walk between containing revenue deficit and funding its guarantee schemes, amid speculation over a possible change of Chief Minister after the Budget Session

6 Mar 2026 9:53 am
Internal quota issue hangs fire with discussion incomplete in Cabinet

Siddaramaiah told his colleagues that a decision could be taken at a special cabinet that would be called shortly

5 Mar 2026 11:56 pm
Fitness Certificates only at designated RTO locations geo-fenced through mVahan app

The objective of the new system is to ensure that inspections take place only within authorised areas, and to curb irregularities in the issuance of FCs for commercial vehicles

5 Mar 2026 10:11 pm
A ballerina from Eurosiberia finds a new stage in India

During winter, in India, Demoiselle Crane sightings largely happen in Gujarat and Rajasthan. On February 28, 2026, the first sighting of a Demoiselle Crane was reported from Chennai Metropolitan Area. The only other records of Demoiselle Crane sighting from Tamil Nadu comes from Vijayanarayanam Tank in Tirunelveli. Naman Bora and Amoggh Chatty found the vagrant bird feeding in the reeds at Nemmeli salt pans near Chennai; the former would return to the spot the next three days and find the bird t

5 Mar 2026 9:14 pm
Nearly quarter of law and order police stations in Bengaluru function without full-time inspectors

Of 116 law and order police stations, nearly 30 do not have full-time inspectors, and inspectors from other stations hold additional charge

5 Mar 2026 7:56 pm