The Latest Breaking News from Bengaluru

Bengaluru water crisis | ‘Karnataka has not seen such a severe drought in 30-40 years’

Bengaluru water crisis: D.K. Shivakumar said, “In the last 30-40 years we had not seen such drought; though there was drought earlier we had never declared such a large number of taluks as drought-affected.”

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Residents of independent houses in Bengaluru raise concerns about BWSSB ban on using potable water for non-essential purposes

While residents of multi-storey apartments have access to water from a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which is usually reused, independent houses have no such option.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Bengaluru pays tribute to Kosambi, pioneering historian, public intellectual and scientist

Professor K. Paddayya discusses a book written by British archaeologist and army officer Mortimer Wheeler titled Early India and Pakistan to Ashoka. Two chapters of the book dedicated to prehistory were called “Stones” and “More Stones.” “This is how prehistory was viewed in Indian archaeology till the 1960s, and to…

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Theme-based rail coach restaurants set to launch by March-end in Bengaluru railway stations

Two railway stations in Bengaluru to soon feature theme-based rail coach restaurants with diverse menu options and comfortable dining space for 50 people.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

In Frames | A flurry of feathers in a drying lake

In Frames | A flurry of feathers in a drying lake — the Doddakallasandra Lake in Bengaluru, reeling under the effect of the drought gripping the whole of Karnataka, has become a feeding spot for many species of birds.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

India's fastest and indigenously designed IP/MPLS router launched

India's fastest IP/MPLS router launched in Bengaluru, showcasing technological innovation and self-reliance in telecommunications networks.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Women ecopreneurs showcase innovative green ideas on International Women’s Day

More than 30 women ecopreneurs showcased innovative green ideas and projects during an event titled ‘Bridging Gaps to Emerging Solutions’ held in Bengaluru on March 8 at Bangalore Creative Circus. The event, organised by the #GreenHustlers initiative in association with Bharat Climate Startup, provided a platform for concepts that can…

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Kalaburagi-Bengaluru weekly train flagged off

Kalaburagi MP Umesh Jadhav launches new weekly train from Kalaburagi to Bengaluru, improving connectivity and boosting development.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Vande Bharat sleeper trains to start operation in six months

Union Railway Minister announces new Vande Bharat sleeper trains with advanced features for better passenger comfort in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

If State is willing, Indian Railways can execute suburban rail project: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways ready to execute Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project faster than State government, open to discussions for takeover.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024