Karnataka

Commuters in Bengaluru have a reason to celebrate: the Namma Metro Yellow Line is adding a fifth train from November 1, aimed at reducing wait times and easing traffic in South Bengaluru. Currently, the Yellow Line (which runs between RV Road ...

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has announced a planned power outage in Bengaluru on 30 October. The outage will affect more than 100 areas and will last for five hours, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Karnataka Power Transmission ...

The Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has announced that several parts of the city will face a power cut on Tuesday, October 28, due to emergency maintenance work by the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL). Power will be unavailable for ...

A ₹65 crore advertising tender by Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has sparked controversy, with several bidders alleging that the process lacks fairness and transparency. They claim the tender may have been designed to favour one particular company, raising questions ...

Bengaluru's upcoming Namma Metro Phase 3A, also known as the Red Line, will have shorter underground stations to reduce costs. The overall project cost has been cut by ₹2,920 crore after a review by central authorities. This 36.59-km line will connect ...

Chickpet Metro station, one of Bengaluru's busiest stops and the main gateway to the city's popular shopping hub, is struggling to handle huge crowds during peak hours. The area attracts thousands of traders and shoppers every day, many carrying heavy bags ...

A ₹65-crore advertising tender by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has sparked controversy, with several bidders claiming that the technical scoring system is biased to favor a single company. They argue that this could cause the Namma Metro to ...

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has announced planned power cuts in Bengaluru from October 23 to October 31, 2025. These temporary outages are needed to carry out maintenance, repair, and upgrade work at various substations and 11 kV feeder lines ...

Namma Metro, Bengaluru's lifeline, began its journey on October 20, 2011, with a small 6.7 km route between MG Road and Byappanahalli, promising relief from the city's notorious traffic jams. Fourteen years later, the Metro network has grown to 97 km ...

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line, covering 21 km from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, is expected to open by May 2026. This new corridor aims to make travel across Bengaluru faster and more comfortable for both residents and visitors. The Pink Line ...

Tamil Nadu's proposal to build South India's first interstate metro line between Bengaluru and Hosur has hit a major roadblock, as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has declared it "technically not feasible." The issue lies in the difference between ...

The Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) is planning a 114 km elevated corridor in Bengaluru. This corridor will primarily follow existing main roads, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and facilitate smooth freight movement. It will connect various city ...