Karnataka

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 ...

Bengaluru has been enjoying a spell of cool weather recently. On July 4, 2025, the city is expected to experience significant rainfall. The skies are predicted to remain cloudy throughout the day. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru will ...

Nandi Hills, a favoured getaway for Bengaluru residents, is situated roughly 70 km from the city. The Chikkaballapur district administration has announced a temporary closure of Nandi Hills and Skandagiri Hills to the public from June 30 to July 3. This ...

On Thursday, a new weekly express train was launched for the people of Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the service from Gwalior to Bengaluru via video conferencing from New Delhi. The train will leave Gwalior at 3 ...

The exciting idea of flying above Karnataka’s majestic Jog Falls is finally coming to life. In Shivamogga district, the Jog Management Authority (JMA) is bringing back its plan to launch a zipline experience as part of efforts to attract more tourists. ...

Residents in several parts of Bengaluru will face a planned eight-hour power outage on Wednesday, June 18, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) carries out important infrastructure upgrades. The power cut, scheduled between 10 am and 6 pm, is ...

Karnataka is getting ready for a rainy week as the southwest monsoon becomes stronger. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts across the state, including a red alert for parts of the coastal areas and orange and yellow alerts ...