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Electric buggies to ferry passengers at Bengaluru City railway station

The buggy service ferries passengers directly from the platforms to an organised pickup point where autorickshaws and cabs are available

12 May 2026 3:36 pm
New excise regime comes into effect

Clarity on IML/ Beer prices by Tuesday while prices of some labels have been notified. No distribution of IML/ Beer through KSBCL on Monday

12 May 2026 12:34 am
Karnataka likely to operationalise Labour Codes from July 1, may revise housing rent, right to strike

The new framework will replace 29 existinglabourlaws that currently deal with social security, working hours, retirementbenefitsand trade union rights

11 May 2026 9:38 pm
GBA polls: Karnataka SEC appeals to Supreme Court for extension of deadline by 3 months

The Karnataka State Election Commission had recently said civic polls in Bengaluru will be held between June 14 and 24.

11 May 2026 9:18 pm
Explosives on PM Modis Bengaluru visit route: NIA joins probe

Investigators are examining whether the explosive materials were intentionally placed to target the Prime Ministers convoy route or whether there is a larger conspiracy behind the incident.

11 May 2026 5:20 pm
Why the Dhruva Sarja-Prem film KD: The Devil is trapped in formula

KD: The Devil, starring Dhruva Sarja, produced by KVN Productions and directed by Prem, was one of the anticipated movies from the Kannada film industry.

11 May 2026 11:21 am
Flyover with underpasses of Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 partially opens for traffic at Nellyadi

Part of the B.C. Road-Periyashanthi four-lane project, the 1.18 km structures built through Nellyadi town bring in much-needed respite to road users

10 May 2026 9:22 pm
Ageing ornamental trees behind mass uprooting during rains in Bengaluru

Experts say these trees required a focused management approach, including pruning and removal, which has not been carried out over the years

10 May 2026 6:52 pm
Gelatin sticks found along PM Modis convoy, half hour before he passed by

Police have also detained a suspect who made a call to the police control room at around 7:30 a.m. threatening to trigger explosions near HAL Airport and the Art of Living premises during the Prime Ministers visit.

10 May 2026 5:00 pm
Auto drivers seek hike in minimum fare amid rising LPG prices in Bengaluru

At present, the minimum auto meter fare in Bengaluru is 36, while passengers are charged 18 for every additional kilometre. The associations are now demanding that the minimum fare be increased to 50 and the subsequent fare to 25 per kilometre.

9 May 2026 9:57 pm
CITU calls for State-wide protest against labour codes

The union has called for burning copies of the rules framed by Central government

9 May 2026 7:28 pm
Son of driver to receive 11 gold medals at UAS Bengaluru convocation

Women lead the medal tally, with 35 womenacross various programmes collectively securing 97 medals and certificates, compared to 43 won by 20 male students

9 May 2026 6:56 pm
Azim Premji University suspends one student for two years, warns two others over violence on campus involving ABVP

The suspension follows violent incidents on the campuson February 24,when members of ABVPvandalisedthe campus property and force-entered the premisesprotesting a student-led discussion on Kashmir

9 May 2026 6:01 pm
Bengaluru fire accident: One killed, four others critical in Nagarbhavi hotel blaze

The blaze is suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit inside the hotel. The fire spread rapidly and soon engulfed the staff rooms located on the upper floor.

9 May 2026 4:35 pm
Avatihalli railway station outside Bengaluru to house a new silk museum

Avatihall, one of four heritage stations which have recently been restored by the Bengaluru chapter of INTACH, is all set to house a small museum dedicated to telling visitors the origin story of silk

9 May 2026 1:59 pm
This Bengaluru railway station now houses a new silk museum

The restored Avatihalli railway station in Bengaluru now houses a silk museum.

9 May 2026 11:57 am
Think before you throw: This event in Bengaluru will teach you how to use scraps in your kitchen for zero waste cooking

Eat Raja, the zero-waste juice shop, and Beautiful Bharat citizens volunteer group, team up for this sustainable cooking event and workshop, called Kitchen Secrets

9 May 2026 11:21 am
9 May 2026 12:51 am
GBA likely to seek State governments intervention to postpone elections

The move comes after Karnataka State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi, following a meeting with senior GBA officials on Friday, said the government had been asked toidentifyfeasibledates for conducting the elections within the June 14 to June 24 window

8 May 2026 8:44 pm
Uniforms, ID cards mandatory for power department staff across Karnataka

Decision follows a representation submitted to the Energy Minister highlighting rising incidents of impersonation and public concern over fake electricity department staff.

8 May 2026 6:18 pm
Bengaluru Metro to suspend Purple Line services for two hours on May 10

Train services will be curtailed between Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) and Cubbon Park Metro Station from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for maintenance works.

8 May 2026 5:26 pm
Pedestrian killed in early-morning hit-and-run on Bengalurus MG Road

A preliminary police probe suggested that the deceased had used the washroom near the MG Road boulevard walkway and was crossing to the other side of the road when a reportedly speeding car struck him.

8 May 2026 4:23 pm
Elderly woman killed in staged road accident for robbery in Bengaluru; five arrested

In a cinematic-style plan, the accused intentionally rammed a motorcycle into the victim, and then admitted her to a hospital. Meanwhile, one of the accomplices stole her house keys in a an attempt to commit theft.

8 May 2026 4:20 pm
GBA elections in Bengaluru to be held between June 14 and 24: State Election Commissioner

Inputs were also taken from the commissioners of the five corporations, who serve as ex-officio members, before moving ahead with the scheduling exercise.

8 May 2026 3:19 pm
Tech capital Bengaluru tops metros in cybercrime cases

Of the total 20,587 cybercrimes reported in 2024 from 19 metros in the country,17,561caseswere from Bengaluru, NCRB data shows

7 May 2026 7:20 pm
LPG hike and shortage stalls wedding bookings, pushes up catering charges

Caterers say the shortage has disrupted bookings, with several unable to take new orders, while others are asking familieshostingweddings and events to arrange cylinders on their own

7 May 2026 7:04 pm
BCCI decision to shift IPL finals to Ahmedabad may be due to commercial viability: Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara rejected reports that giving match passes to legislators was the reason behind shifting the match

7 May 2026 4:51 pm
Thisram and its flavour of fusion come to Bengaluru this weekend

Chennai-based Thisram bring their unique melodies to the city this weekend with Tastefully Yours

7 May 2026 11:02 am
Reflective roof coating planned at 10 PHCs to reduce heat stress in North Corporation

Temperatures will be recorded using a digital psychrometer for five consecutive days before the roofs are painted and for another five days after the coating has cured

6 May 2026 8:54 pm
Karnatakas disability reservation Bill faces opposition as Labour Dept. pushes for Cabinet nod

At thecentreof the opposition is the proposed reservation in private companies, with Ministers arguing that making it mandatory could create compliance pressure for businesses and lead topush backfrom the industry.

6 May 2026 8:27 pm
Karnatakas deep tech programme ELEVATE NxT draws strong response from startups across India

Of the 983 applications received, 213 are from outside Karnataka, accounting for nearly 23% of the total

6 May 2026 2:48 pm
IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

Owingto certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of BCCIs established guidelines and protocols, the venue has been shifted and reassigned, said an IPL advisory

6 May 2026 1:54 pm
Kevin Olivers Odyssey of Love is a modern day retelling of a classic

Odyssey of Love, an original production by Kevin Oliver will be staged this weekend

6 May 2026 8:47 am