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Permanent drinking water for Bengaluru South district by December 2025: Deputy CM

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar addressing people in Mandya. Mandya: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that the permanent drinking water supply project to

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Two new trains connecting Jodhpur, Pune and Chennai flagged off by Union Railway Minister

In a landmark move set to transform long-distance travel across western and southern India, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off two new Express trains, establishing direct daily rail connectivity between Pune, Chennai and Jodhpur.

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Karnataka empowers grassroots governance: 1,000 VAOs appointed, trained and digitally equipped

In a significant move to strengthen rural governance and empower agricultural communities, the Karnataka government has appointed and trained 1,000 new Village Administrative Officers (VAOs).

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Karnataka ex-DGP  Om Prakash found dead in Bengaluru home

In a shocking and deeply unsettling development, former Karnataka Director-General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, on Sunday evening.

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Minister reviews state railway projects, seeks reduction in travel time between Bengaluru, Vijayapura

MB Patil, Minister for Infrastructure Development, recently directed officials to take swift action to reduce the train travel time between Bengaluru and Vijayapura from the current 14–15 hours to around 10 hours.

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This summer, Bengaluru’s water levels in free fall even as city turns a free-for-all

: Bengaluru, once known as the “City of Lakes,” is now gasping for water.
This year, February and March have felt more like mid-summer, with scorching temperatures and little respite in sight.

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BBMP’s ‘Tax on trash’ plan sparks ‘trash the tax’ sentiment, as government rolls out SWM user fee

A new ‘garbage tax’ introduced by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) from April 1 has stirred both acceptance and anxiety among Bengaluru’s residents and business owners.

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Let there be (no bright LED) light: Karnataka Police cracks whip on violators

In a significant move to enhance road safety, the Karnataka Police have launched a state-wide crackdown on vehicles using high-beam LED headlights.

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Retrograde conduct in Metro: BMRCL data reveals need for commuter sensitivity

Data from routine security checks conducted by Namma Metro’s Security Squad on moving trains during non-peak hours over the last six months between September 2024 and March 2025 has revealed a staggering 27,000 offensive activities causing inconvenience to fellow passengers.

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Cess for mess: Newly proposed garbage fee sparks debate in Bengaluru

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is set to introduce a new garbage cess, a move that has stirred strong reactions from various stakeholders.