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The Times of India

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Bengaluru eateries face LPG supply disruption amid West Asia tensions, warn of shutdown

Bengaluru's food scene faces a potential crisis as hotels and eateries report a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. Distributors cite Union Ministry instructions to prioritize domestic supply, leaving many establishments with gas only until Tuesday. The Bangalore Hotels Association warns of temporary closures for small and medium businesses, despite prior assurances of uninterrupted supply.

10 Mar 2026 5:35 am
9 Mar 2026 10:54 pm
Bengaluru man sets his partner, her parents on fire following refusal to hand over scooter

A man in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly setting his partner and her parents on fire after she refused to give him her scooter. The accused, identified as Panduranga, poured petrol on the victims following a heated argument and fled the scene. The injured are currently receiving hospital treatment.

9 Mar 2026 1:24 pm
Elderly man dies after his car catches fire in Karnataka; police probe suicide angle

A 70-year-old man, Uday Kumar, died after his car caught fire near Achepalli Cross in Chikkaballapur district. Police suspect suicide as preliminary investigations revealed no evidence of an accident or mechanical fault. The victim was returning after visiting his mother when the incident occurred.

9 Mar 2026 12:28 pm
Transport corpn conducts survey of accident zones

Carried Out Across NWKRTC's 9 Divs I 150 Areas Identified

9 Mar 2026 10:35 am
Airline offers Rs 1,000 for dented bag, Bengaluru man sues & wins Rs 17,000

A Bengaluru man successfully sued Air India after his checked luggage was damaged. Despite airline staff initially refusing to register his complaint, a consumer forum ruled the airline negligent. Air India was ordered to pay Rs 7,000 in damages and Rs 10,000 for litigation costs, highlighting the importance of reporting issues promptly.

9 Mar 2026 2:54 am