Bengaluru

Residents and travellers in Bengaluru should expect a planned daytime power cut on Sunday, 1 February 2026, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) carries out routine maintenance and infrastructure upgrades across parts of the city. These scheduled outages aim ...

Residents and travellers in Bengaluru and its outskirts are set to face planned daytime power cuts this weekend; Saturday, 31 January, and Sunday, 1 February 2026; as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) carries out essential maintenance, grid upgrades and ...

The second driverless train for Namma Metro's Pink Line is likely to be sent out on Friday, according to sources, which is an important step as preparations continue for the opening of the Pink Line's elevated section. The six-coach train is ...

Parts of Bengaluru and surrounding districts are likely to experience intermittent or planned power interruptions today, Tuesday, 27 January 2026, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) continues maintenance work on the electric grid. Authorities have issued advisories for ...

Bengaluru residents and travellers should be prepared for a scheduled power outage on Sunday, 25 January 2026, announced by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM). The disruption is part of essential maintenance and repair work aimed at strengthening the electricity network ...

The Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced a planned power outage in Bengaluru on Thursday, 23 January 2026, as part of ongoing maintenance and grid reliability work. The scheduled cut is expected to last for several hours in many ...

Are you planning a relaxing day out on Republic Day in Bangalore itself? If so, you can look at this list of places to visit on this holiday for a different experience. From watching the patriotic parade on open grounds to ...

Residents across several parts of Bengaluru are expected to face a planned power cut today, 21 January 2026, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) conducts maintenance and infrastructure strengthening work. The scheduled outage will affect multiple neighbourhoods from morning ...

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has launched mobile QR-based unlimited travel passes for one, three, and five days, but the move has triggered mixed reactions among Bengaluru's daily commuters. Many regular Metro users feel that instead of short-term passes, the ...

Many commuters, activists, and civic groups have strongly opposed the proposed 5% fare increase for Namma Metro expected next month. They say the metro is a basic necessity for Bengaluru and not a luxury. Calling the move "daylight robbery," Bengaluru South ...

A new skywalk linking the Pattandur Agrahara Metro station to the International Tech Park Bengaluru (ITPB) in Whitefield is opening, and it is expected to help around 50,000 tech workers every day. This elevated walkway gives commuters a direct and safer ...

BESCOM's regular maintenance work may lead to temporary power cuts in several parts of Bengaluru this weekend. These outages usually happen in areas that often experience scheduled shutdowns during infrastructure improvement work. Photo Credit: AI Power Cut in Bengaluru ...