Travel Updates for Bengaluru
Weather, road, wildlife and tourism updates for anyone heading to Bengaluru from nearby cities and states.
Six years without a civic council have resulted in gaps in neighborhood-level issue resolution, civic oversight, local planning, and accountability in Bengaluru.
A Zepto store in Horamavu faced a Rs 15,000 fine on Sunday. Officials discovered wet and dry waste were not properly segregated. This violation occurred during a routine inspection by Bengaluru East City Corporation marshals. The civic body is enforcing waste management rules across the city. Commercial establishments are being checked for compliance with these regulations.
A Google employee made modaks at her Bengaluru office as the workplace marked the festive season.
Madhya Pradesh environmentalist Surendra Singh Choudhary joined a Bengaluru forest cleanup drive. He gained recognition for cleaning the Ajnar River using his own funds. His efforts attracted attention from prominent figures and organizations. Choudhary's work has expanded beyond his hometown to other public spaces. The initiative also included local residents and environmental organizations.
Bengaluru received its first steam locomotive service connecting Cantonment to Jolarpettai. This 149-km line provided a vital link to the wider British Indian railway network. The Madras Railway Company operated the initial passenger service, known as the Bangalore Mail. Early railways served military needs and facilitated troop movement and administration. The railway system later expanded, conne
Bengaluru scientists are training dogs to detect cancer using breath samples. Volatile organic compounds in breath may signal disease, which dogs can identify. Sensors record canine reactions, and AI analyzes this data for patterns. This experimental technology aims for early, non-invasive cancer screening. Further clinical validation is needed before widespread patient use.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence agents made a critical interception in Gandhi Nagar, uncovering a trolley bag packed with 180 live Indian star tortoises, which are classified as a protected species. This transport was part of a larger illicit wildlife trafficking operation. The arrested individual confessed to following specific delivery instructions. Ongoing investigations aim to unravel the
A quiet network of Bengalureans rescues everything from African lovebirds to cockatiels to majestic Indian vultures
Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda criticized officials for poor road work monitoring. He questioned contractors dumping debris near trees and officials not preventing this. The minister observed inconsistent electricity pole installations on the Outer Ring Road project. He questioned if works served public interest or contractor billing purposes. Officials were asked if they were i
Bengaluru techie dies after speeding BMW bike hits car near Chikkasanne GateA software engineer died and his friend was injured after a speeding BMW bike hit their car. The collision occurred late Saturday night near Chikkasanne Gate on NH-44. The car was turning when the high-speed bike crashed into its front-left door. Naveen Gowda N sustained fatal injuries, while Avinash suffered an eye injury. The biker, Rakesh Chaudhary, also sustained injuries and is currently at l
Two Bescom workers were injured after a power shock incident involving an 11 kV line in Bengaluru.
Elisha Roy said that her back is starting to feel the effects of travelling almost daily in an autorickshaw over broken roads.
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The CA shared that he reached out to the founders to return the money when the company’s payroll system failed to catch the accidental payment.
A man in Bengaluru woke up after a rain-related accident to discover his scooter and phone had been stolen.
A milk tanker overturned in Hebbal, spilling fifteen thousand litres of milk. Another fifteen thousand litres spoiled as the vehicle could not be moved. The tanker driver sustained injuries in the accident and is in stable condition. Police used cranes and a JCB to lift the overturned tanker. The incident occurred on the service road opposite Veterinary College.
Before the Mangaluru cabinet meeting, officials from coastal Karnataka emphasize the potential of promoting Tulu language, tourism, and infrastructure development.
Sixty percent of Bengaluru's road space is occupied by parked vehicles, worsening traffic congestion. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda called for a dedicated agency to regulate and enforce parking rules. He stressed that building more roads alone would not resolve the city's traffic crisis. Better use of existing road space and disciplined parking are essential for commuters. Stricter enforcement of la
Karnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has called on women entrepreneurs to join in driving the state's progress. He defended the debated tunnel-road initiative, assuring it won't disrupt Lalbagh. Addressing the severe mobility challenges affecting local businesses, he highlighted the government's robust investment in Bengaluru's infrastructure and pledged solid backing and financial resources for female entrepreneurs.