Rail Ministry Approves Weekly Express Train Linking Mangaluru and Tirunelveli via Madurai
The Ministry of Railways has approved a new weekly train service connecting Mangaluru in Karnataka and Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu via Madurai, providing better rail connectivity between coastal Karnataka and southern Tamil Nadu. This new service is expected to benefit passengers ...
Bengaluru Power Cut on March 8, 2026: Check Timings and Full List of Areas Affected
Residents in Bengaluru may experience temporary power interruptions on March 8, 2026, as maintenance work is scheduled across multiple parts of the city. The planned shutdown has been announced by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), which is carrying out ...
Ugadi 2026: South Indian New Year Begins on March 19 with Oil Bath, Rangoli and Pachadi
Ugadi is a significant festival celebrated mainly in South India, which marks the beginning of a new year according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The festival is widely celebrated in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. In 2026, Ugadi ...
Bengaluru Power Cut on February 25: Shutdown in Multiple Areas; Check Full List
Residents in parts of Bengaluru should plan their day in advance as a scheduled power outage has been announced for February 25, 2026. The electricity disruption is expected to take place as part of routine maintenance and infrastructure upgrade work. Photo ...
Unveil Top 5 Shiva Temples in Karnataka for Shivaratri: Sacred History, Sites and Rituals
If you are planning to seek an immersive spiritual experience, you can check out the list of Shiva Temples in Karnataka for Shivaratri. With alluring architectural style and rich history, these pilgrimage sites are worth visiting, especially during festivals to experience ...
Bengaluru Pushes Double‑Deck Hebbal–Sarjapur Metro as Centre Delays Approval Over Policy Concerns
The Karnataka government's new rule that all elevated metro lines should be built as double-decker structures is causing a delay in receiving approval from the central government for the long-planned Hebbal-Sarjapur metro corridor in Bengaluru. The state wants metro tracks on ...
Bengaluru Power Cut on 11 February 2026: Scheduled Outage & Affected Areas
Residents in Bengaluru are being informed of a planned power outage on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 as part of ongoing maintenance work by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM). The scheduled shutdown is to carry out preventive and repair activities on key ...
BMRCL Pauses Namma Metro Fare Hike Amid Political Row and MoHUA Intervention in Bengaluru
After strong public anger and a heated political debate between the ruling Congress and the BJP in Karnataka, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has decided to pause the proposed annual fare hike for Namma Metro. The revised fares were ...
Bengaluru Power Cut on 9 February 2026: Scheduled Outage & What to Expect
Residents in Bengaluru have been notified of a planned power outage on Monday, 9 February 2026 as part of ongoing maintenance activities by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM). This outage is the continuation of a series of scheduled shutdowns ...
Bengaluru Power Cut on 8 February 2026: What's Happening, When & Where
If you're planning to be in Bengaluru on Sunday, 8 February 2026, make a quick note; the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has scheduled a planned power outage in several parts of the city due to ongoing maintenance work. The ...
Siddaramaiah Urges Centre to Review Bengaluru Metro Fares as Rise Sparks Protests and Debate
A day after BMRCL announced an increase in Metro fares for the second year in a row, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would raise the issue with the Central government. He asked the Centre to review and rationalise the fares, considering ...
Bengaluru Power Cut on 7 February 2026: Scheduled Outage & Affected Areas
Residents of Bengaluru are set to experience planned power interruptions on Saturday, 7 February 2026 as part of ongoing maintenance and repair work by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (KPTCL). These scheduled outages ...