Cauvery Water Supply to Be Hit on Aug 28
BWSSB will repair a scour valve leak in the 2,700-mm Cauvery pipeline near NICE Junction on August 28, from 6 AM to 2 PM.
Water supply will be disrupted in Cauvery Stage IV, Phase II areas during the 8-hour maintenance.
Karnataka FDA Suspends Food Licences Over Datura Sales
Karnataka FDA has ordered suspension of the food licences of Amazon, BigBasket and Swiggy Instamart after Datura fruits and seeds were found listed as food products online. The department has directed immediate removal of such listings and warned the public against consuming toxic Datura fruits or seeds.
₹1,247 Crore Residential Project Planned in South-East Bengaluru
Puravankara has signed a JDA for a 7.83-acre land parcel near the Electronic City employment corridor, with 0.89 million sq ft saleable area and a potential GDV of ₹1,247 crore.
The project will benefit from connectivity to Hosa Road, Hosur Road and Namma Metro’s Yellow Line.
Karnataka Draft Voter Roll: Check Your Name
Karnataka’s draft electoral roll, published on August 24, lists 4.46 crore electors, down from 5.54 crore earlier, with 1.08 crore entries placed under ASDDO categories.
Citizens can file claims or objections from August 24 to September 23, with the final electoral roll scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Bengaluru Parking Fee: Reconsideration Sought
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has urged the government to reconsider the proposed ₹15,000–₹25,000 annual roadside parking fee in Bengaluru.
He suggested exemptions or relief for families without adequate private parking and called for consultations with MLAs, resident associations and officials.
Tumakuru in Spotlight for Bengaluru’s Second Airport
Karnataka Deputy CM G. Parameshwara has backed Tumakuru as a potential site for Bengaluru’s proposed second international airport, saying it could improve connectivity for 18–20 districts.
Multiple locations are being considered, with the final site yet to be decided after technical assessments.
Karnataka Records 4,212 Influenza Cases
Karnataka has recorded 4,212 laboratory-confirmed influenza-positive cases across 32 districts up to August 22, 2026, with seasonal flu cases currently rising.
Health authorities have strengthened surveillance and preparedness, while residents are advised to follow basic precautions and seek medical care when symptomatic.
🚨 Electronic City Flyover Restrictions
From September 11, two-wheelers and passenger autos will be banned 24×7 on the Electronic City Elevated Corridor. Goods vehicles will also face daytime restrictions, prompting alternative-route planning.
31 Foreign Nationals Deported
Thirty-one Bangladeshi nationals identified in Bengaluru’s Electronic City division were deported following verification and official orders. Police said 105 illegal foreign nationals have been detained under Operation Mukta in Electronic City and Whitefield
🚨 NO FOOTPATH OUTSIDE SFS SCHOOL! Children and parents are forced to walk on the service road near moving vehicles. Adequate space appears available for a footpath. Authorities must act immediately.
🌧️ Daddy’s Garden Waterlogging Woes: One spell of rain leaves Electronic City’s roads flooded, muddy and pothole-ridden. Residents demand improved drainage, safer roads and sustainable civic infrastructure instead of temporary fixes.
BWSSB will repair a scour valve leak in the 2,700-mm Cauvery pipeline near NICE Junction on August 28, from 6 AM to 2 PM.
Water supply will be disrupted in Cauvery Stage IV, Phase II areas during the 8-hour maintenance.
Karnataka FDA Suspends Food Licences Over Datura Sales
Karnataka FDA has ordered suspension of the food licences of Amazon, BigBasket and Swiggy Instamart after Datura fruits and seeds were found listed as food products online. The department has directed immediate removal of such listings and warned the public against consuming toxic Datura fruits or seeds.
₹1,247 Crore Residential Project Planned in South-East Bengaluru
Puravankara has signed a JDA for a 7.83-acre land parcel near the Electronic City employment corridor, with 0.89 million sq ft saleable area and a potential GDV of ₹1,247 crore.
The project will benefit from connectivity to Hosa Road, Hosur Road and Namma Metro’s Yellow Line.
Karnataka Draft Voter Roll: Check Your Name
Karnataka’s draft electoral roll, published on August 24, lists 4.46 crore electors, down from 5.54 crore earlier, with 1.08 crore entries placed under ASDDO categories.
Citizens can file claims or objections from August 24 to September 23, with the final electoral roll scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Bengaluru Parking Fee: Reconsideration Sought
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has urged the government to reconsider the proposed ₹15,000–₹25,000 annual roadside parking fee in Bengaluru.
He suggested exemptions or relief for families without adequate private parking and called for consultations with MLAs, resident associations and officials.
Tumakuru in Spotlight for Bengaluru’s Second Airport
Karnataka Deputy CM G. Parameshwara has backed Tumakuru as a potential site for Bengaluru’s proposed second international airport, saying it could improve connectivity for 18–20 districts.
Multiple locations are being considered, with the final site yet to be decided after technical assessments.
Karnataka Records 4,212 Influenza Cases
Karnataka has recorded 4,212 laboratory-confirmed influenza-positive cases across 32 districts up to August 22, 2026, with seasonal flu cases currently rising.
Health authorities have strengthened surveillance and preparedness, while residents are advised to follow basic precautions and seek medical care when symptomatic.
🚨 Electronic City Flyover Restrictions
From September 11, two-wheelers and passenger autos will be banned 24×7 on the Electronic City Elevated Corridor. Goods vehicles will also face daytime restrictions, prompting alternative-route planning.
31 Foreign Nationals Deported
Thirty-one Bangladeshi nationals identified in Bengaluru’s Electronic City division were deported following verification and official orders. Police said 105 illegal foreign nationals have been detained under Operation Mukta in Electronic City and Whitefield
🚨 NO FOOTPATH OUTSIDE SFS SCHOOL! Children and parents are forced to walk on the service road near moving vehicles. Adequate space appears available for a footpath. Authorities must act immediately.
🌧️ Daddy’s Garden Waterlogging Woes: One spell of rain leaves Electronic City’s roads flooded, muddy and pothole-ridden. Residents demand improved drainage, safer roads and sustainable civic infrastructure instead of temporary fixes.
