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SIR: Deadline for enumeration phase in Karnataka extended again; draft rolls to be published on August 24

The enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision, which was scheduled to end on Saturday, has been extended till August 17

7 Aug 2026 7:27 pm
NCBS researchers find that tiger and leopard scents can help scientists monitor them in the wild

While current monitoring methods, like camera traps and genetic sampling, can estimate the number of big cats, the new method helps to identify more physiological details such as age, sex and reproductive status of the animals

7 Aug 2026 7:27 pm
Health department forms 30 special teams to inspect hotels, restaurants, food outlets across Bengaluru

According to the notification from Health and Family Welfare Department, the inspection will be conducted in five-star hotels, road-side eateries, restaurants and other forms of food businesses.

7 Aug 2026 5:44 pm
FIR against Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member for false claim regarding Kunal Kamra show

Mohan Gowda had filmed a video on the premises of Whitefield police station claiming that the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti had demanded that Kunal Kamras show be stopped and that the inspector had assured action, which was false

7 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
HAL airport becomes first in India to operationalise RNP CAT H helicopter approach

RNP CAT H helicopter approach procedure isa satellite-guided precision navigation system designed exclusively for helicopters

7 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
How Prakriti by MTR adds to their spice quotient

MTR recently introduced Prakriti, a line of single source spice powders, that are prepared in small batches

7 Aug 2026 1:08 pm
Banyan Trees Barkha Ritu brings the pitter-patter of the season back to Bengaluru

Barkha Ritu, the monsoon music festival by Banyan Tree, returns to Bengaluru this Independence Day

7 Aug 2026 1:03 pm
International Gay Games medallists from Karnataka urge the State to create inclusive sporting spaces

Goaty and Pawar were two of the three from India to participate in the International Gay Games 2026. The Gay Games is the worlds largest international LGBTQIA+ sporting and cultural event, held once every four years

6 Aug 2026 11:02 pm
Karnataka government to soon release draft of policy on responsible AI

The draft of the policy, which is reportedly ready, is expected to published by the end of the month

5 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
Arrest warrant scam: Private firm employee in Bengaluru loses 3.2 lakh in cyber fraud

A 46-year-old warehouse in-charge employed with a private firm in Bengaluru was allegedly cheated of 3.2 lakh by unidentified persons who posed as officials from the National Investigation Agency and threatened him with arrest using a fake warrant

5 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Freedom Habba: Vidhana Soudha to become stage for Bengalurus many cultures this I-Day

The theme for the event is NammaOoru.NimmaOoru. Ellara Bengaluru

5 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
Aero India to be held in February 2027 in Bengaluru; Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assures full co-operation

The first three days of Aero India are dedicated to business visitors while the event is open to the general public on the last two days

5 Aug 2026 11:32 am
4 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
Unclaimed abandoned vehicles to be auctioned after 15 days under GBA drive: Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Traffic police stations have been directed to deploy two dedicated personnel exclusively for the abandoned vehicle removal drive

4 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
LED streetlights can cut power use by 61%, says Minister; flags rollout delays

The project envisaged installing 3,02,919 LED streetlights across the city; however, only 2,67,270 lights have been installed so far

4 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
Clinical study finds family conflict outweighs academic stress in students mental health struggles

The clinical study was conducted byCadabamsHospitals, drawing onover 58,000 student touchpoints across 3,569 documented counselling sessions

4 Aug 2026 6:11 pm
How a Tamil Nadu GO and Tavarekere quarry mishap may affect Bengaluru commuters

According to estimates, Bengaluru is receiving about 80,000 to one lakh tonnes less construction material, especially jelly stones and M-Sand, every day compared with the usual inflow.

4 Aug 2026 5:59 pm
SIR: With 1.10 crore voters under ASDDO, Karnataka to see one of the highest draft-stage deletions

Karnataka has already crossed the highest draft-stage deletions recorded in Uttar Pradesh (19.09%) and Arunachal Pradesh (18.7%), where the exercise concluded in April

4 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Nandi hills Monsoon Marathon: Vehicle movement likely to be restricted on August 8 and 9

People above 18 can participate in the marathon. Registrations are open. Medical assistance will be available throughout the course, a Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports official said.

4 Aug 2026 7:37 am
Kogilu residents in north Bengaluru threaten protest over delay in road projects

An online petition seeking construction of the proposedKogilu-SampigehalliComprehensive Development Plan road has received more than 1,000 signatures within a month

3 Aug 2026 6:02 pm
Night train services on Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Karwar/Kozhikode route likely to resume on August 3

The services were suspended after the the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section was blocked following landslips

3 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
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
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
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
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: Minister Nirmalkumar

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

31 Jul 2026 12:41 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