The Latest Breaking News from Bengaluru

In a step towards BBMP polls, wards sized down to 225; govt. issues fresh notification

In the first step towards holding the long-pending elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the State government notified revised ward delimitation for the urban local body on Friday. It came on the day Transport Minister and Bengaluru MLA Ramalinga Reddy announced that elections would be held in December.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Excited to work with players from UP Warriorz squad: Abhishek Nayar

Nayar said the WPL would transform the women’s game not just in India but globally as well Former India all-rounder and Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is glad that he could work with the Women’s Premier League side UP Warriorz at the off-season camp, now in progress at…

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Four districts of Karnataka part of National Family Planning programme’s pilot on introduction of new contraceptive options

Karnataka's Health Dept. is introducing two new contraceptive options - subdermal single rod implants and subcutaneous injectables - in four districts, incl. Bengaluru, to reduce maternal and infant morbidity/mortality. 10,008 implants & 20,000 injectables have been received. Training & micro plan being developed for facility readiness.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Watch | Is the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway safe?

A video on the measures being taken to reduce the number of accidents on the new Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Man making bombs to kill pigs injured in accidental blast at home near Bengaluru

He allegedly makes bombs, called pig bombs in local parlance, that are used to kill animals that stray into agriculture land. The crude bombs are wrapped in food, which attracts the animals. When they bite, the bomb explodes in the mouth of the animal, killing them instantly.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

When textile designs are set in stone

Writer and historian Dr. Chithra Madhavan, who will be in the Bengaluru this weekend to give a talk titled Kanjivaram Motifs and its inspiration from temple architecture, speaks on why we must instil a sense of heritage in children.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Centre to send team to oversee road, tunnel work

Union Govt. to send experts to rectify problems in Shiradi Ghat construction. CM Siddaramaiah & PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi met Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to seek support for road & infrastructure projects. Discussed traffic & other issues on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway & pending projects. Gadkari assured help.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Centre urged to set up Science City in Bengaluru, three other districts

Minister of Minor Irrigation, Science, and Technology N.S. Boseraju has appealed to the Union government to initiate steps to set up Vigyan Nagar (Science City) in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Student exodus a reality check for State

Neha's decision to pursue higher studies in Bengaluru instead of Kochi has become a reality for many students in Kerala. The state's higher education sector is facing a crisis due to the exodus of students to other states and abroad, with core science and humanities subjects seeing a sharp drop…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

1295 students graduate from University of Agricultural Sciences

UAS, Bengaluru conferred degrees to 1,295 students in its 57th convocation ceremony. 891 Bachelor's, 299 Master's and 105 Doctoral degrees were awarded, along with 160 gold medals to 66 students. Governor Gehlot praised the university's research and development efforts, while the Agriculture Minister stressed the importance of skill-oriented training programmes…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023