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Traffic advisory in Bengaluru during induction of new ministers at Lok Bhavan

To facilitate smooth movement of VVIP convoys and manage traffic, restrictions will be in force from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

3 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
Karnataka SIR: 16 districts, mostly backward, report over 12% voters under ASDDO

Notably,most ofthese very districtsalso rank among Karnatakas lowest on the Human Development Index, according to the Govind Rao Committee report on regional imbalances released earlier this year

3 Aug 2026 10:33 am
Nandi Hill cable car: Forest clearance pending, but construction has begun

An official informed that nearly 20% of the construction of the LTP has been completed

3 Aug 2026 10:01 am
Bengalurus civic woes

It remains to be seen whether clearance drives will lead to long-term solutions

3 Aug 2026 12:00 am
Comedian Kunal Kamra shifts shows amid opposition from Hindutva outfits

Instead of Whitefield, Kamra will perform four shows in Koramangala

2 Aug 2026 10:19 pm
Pilot project involving solar-powered devices, IoT aims to reduce electricity use by at least 17% in village water schemes

Instead of relying on manual operation, the system will useInternet of Things-based sensorsto decide when pumps need to be switched on and off,thereforereducingunnecessary electricity consumption and water wastage

2 Aug 2026 6:02 pm
New apartment Bill proposes federations to end multiple association disputes

The Bill treats a federation as a higher-level body responsible for managing infrastructure shared by multiple apartment associations

2 Aug 2026 5:42 pm
Offset Education brings symposium for musicians, educators this weekend

Offset Education brings OOTB Soundboard, a symposium with panel discussions, workshops and other events this weekend

1 Aug 2026 10:38 am
25-35 age group records highest highway accident deaths in Karnataka over five years

The data showed that 10,489 people in the 25-35 age group lost their lives in National Highway accidents in Karnataka during the five-year period.

1 Aug 2026 7:16 am
Gig workers in Bengaluru to go on strike in solidarity with restaurants

The leadership of the Karnataka App-based Workers Union said that thedemands raised by the Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association (BBHA) and others are akin to demands raised by delivery workers over the last few years

31 Jul 2026 7:45 pm
Lower Agaram Road closure chokes key link to central Bengaluru

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has taken up the whitetopping of Lower Agaram Road, which will be executed in different phases. In the first phase, the GBA has barricaded a 250-metre stretch at the end where it connects to Victoria Road, blocking the main connection

31 Jul 2026 5:40 pm
Australian Consulate-General finds new official home in Bengaluru

RecognisingBengalurus importance as a globalcentreof entrepreneurship and technology, Mr. Hill said that the city has a crucial role in deepening the joint efforts of India and Australia in critical technologies,cybersecurityand digital resilience.

31 Jul 2026 5:17 pm
Bengaluru: Man booked for blocking road to celebrate birthday in Vijayanagar

The contractor allegedly parked his car on West of Chord Road near the Shivahalli Flyover on July 15, blocking traffic.

31 Jul 2026 5:06 pm
Where have Bengalurus signature fruits gone?

From Bangalore Blue to Devanahalli chakota, villages around Bengaluru were once known for many horticultural crops. The exponential growth of the city, changing weather patterns and poor water availability have resulted in a dramatic shirinkage of the area under cultivation, writes Rashmi Patil

31 Jul 2026 4:34 pm
Ugandan woman held in Bengaluru over Chittoor drug seizure

The arrest follows the seizure of 70 grams of synthetic drugs worth about 4 lakh near Varigapalle two weeks ago; the police say the accused had earlier faced drug trafficking charges in Bengaluru and stayed on in India after her visa lapsed

31 Jul 2026 1:38 pm
No official decision yet on Tamil Nadu CM Vijays proposed Karnataka visit for Cauvery talks: Minister Nirmalkumar

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmalkumar said the Chief Minister has been holding consultations with stakeholders and experts on the Mekedatu issue

31 Jul 2026 12:47 pm
IIM-B students have created 1.8 million jobs, funded 1,200 start-ups, says alumni association

IIMBAAs two-day Global Leadership Conclave, IIMBue-2026, is being held on August 1 and 2 in Bengaluru

31 Jul 2026 12:07 pm
Veteran playback singer Jamuna Rani is no more

She was known for her folk flavour, nativity, and rhythmic vitality

31 Jul 2026 11:16 am
SIR: Despite 100% distribution claim, voters in Kodagu, Bengaluru say enumeration forms did not reach them

Dismissing the claims, the CEO said no instances of eligible voters being denied forms had been reported and that all forms had been distributed

31 Jul 2026 9:25 am
Bengaluru: Two-month deadline set for Yeshwantpur railway overbridge widening

West City Corporation Commissioner Rajendra K.V. directed the contractor to adhere to the timeline during a site inspection on July 30.

30 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
Karnataka government to upgrade Aadhaar authentication security infrastructure

The scheduled software upgrade will incorporate the latest security patches, bug fixes and OEM-supported enhancements to improve overall system performance

30 Jul 2026 8:33 pm
GBAs plantation drive draws 236 requests for over 43,000 saplings ahead of deadline

In addition, citizens living outside the GBA limits have requested 13,565 saplings, the data shows.

30 Jul 2026 8:32 pm
Bengaluru: Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 set for third edition

Admission toall literary sessions, cultural performances, discussions, exhibitions, and festival activities across the10days is free of charge.

30 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
East Bengaluru gets mobile veterinary clinic for injured community animals

The service willoperatebetween Monday and Friday from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., excluding government holidays.

30 Jul 2026 7:25 pm
Bengaluru: New show at planetarium honours legacy of Indias first satellite

The show, which will be screened before the planetariums regular presentations, exploresAryabhatasrole in laying the foundation for the countrys space programme, leading to landmark missions such as Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan and Aditya-L1

30 Jul 2026 6:25 pm
Bengaluru start-up sends worlds first lab-grown diamond jewel to space aboard Skyroots Vikram-1

The lotus-shaped jewel is handcrafted in gold and set with 16.9 carats of lab-grown diamonds

30 Jul 2026 6:24 pm
Watch: Krishna Byre Gowda interview: Cities, Gen Z, protests & politics

What does it mean to be a young student in India right now? The NEET paper leak protests across India by youngsters not only led to the resignation of a Union Minister, but also left us with a lot of questions to ponder about. Apart from the main theme, that is education, it also brought out issues of urban renewal, cities, middle class, merit and more. To discuss this, we are joined by Krishna Byre Gowda, Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development. Gowda has been in the news for his swift actio

30 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
Official assaulted during electoral roll revision at D.J. Halli in Bengaluru, FIR registered

The alleged assault took place around 1.30 p.m. on July 29 near Kousar Masjid, 18th Cross, Roshan Nagar, DJ Halli, when the official was inspecting the ongoing SIR work

30 Jul 2026 4:04 pm
SIR: Nearly 57% of 11.4 lakh forms received seek correction of entries in Karnataka

The largest sharecomprisesForm-8, with over 7.74 lakh forms received so far, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V. Anbu Kumar said

30 Jul 2026 11:18 am
Celebrate birthday, do pre-wedding shoot in open-top double decker Ambaari bus in Bengaluru, check prices

Until now, the three buses managed by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) have been providing hop-on, hop-off services to tourists

30 Jul 2026 10:37 am
Karnataka getting ready for Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijays possible visit

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said, Mr. Vijay has written to the Karnataka Chief Secretary and has also spoken to me over phone. I have extended him the respect he deserves and invited him to the meeting in Bengaluru. It is our duty to receive guests visiting our State with due courtesy, and all necessary arrangements have been made to receive him.

30 Jul 2026 8:00 am
Suspense continues over Karnataka Cabinet expansion as Congress delays final decision

Suspense over the expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet continued on Wednesday, with the Congress high command once again deferring a final decision on the list of legislators to be inducted

30 Jul 2026 12:40 am
Areas with unusually high or low ASDDO figures to be reviewed: CEO

In Bengaluru, at least nine Assembly constituencies have more than 40% of their electoratecategorisedunder ASDDO, while none has a figure below 30%.

29 Jul 2026 10:47 pm
Gunjan Sainis Heroine to bring stories of self worth to Bengaluru

Gunjan Saini debuts her latest show Heroine in Bengaluru before taking it to four other cities in India

29 Jul 2026 8:03 pm
Shape of My Heart at KYNKYNY showcases fantastical flowers by Nidhi Mariam Jacob

Shape of My Heart, a solo show by Nidhi Mariam Jacob is on display at KYNKYNY Art Gallery

29 Jul 2026 7:45 pm