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Bengaluru shocker: Chaat shop owner and aide arrested for murdering estranged wife, body hung to fake suicide Lead paragraph In a chilling case that has rattled the city, Virupaksha Gowda, a 29‑year‑old chaat shop owner from Kunigal, and his 19‑year‑old employee, Pundalika Janappa Lamani, have been arrested for the murder of Gowda’s estranged wife, Asha S, in Dwarakanagar, Rajarajeshwarinagar. Police say the couple strangled Asha with a rope and then staged her death as a suicide by hanging her body from a ceiling fan. The case, which unfolded over the past week, has sparked outrage and raised questions about domestic…
Bengaluru inspector suspended for issuing fitness certificates to Gujarat vehicles without physical inspection – In a striking case of “remote clearance,” a senior vehicle inspector attached to Bengaluru Central RTO has been suspended after it was discovered that he issued fitness certificates (FCs) to 41 vehicles that were never present in the city. The official, identified as Nissar Ahmed, allegedly renewed FCs for 30 vehicles on a single day (9 September 2025) while all those vehicles were plying on roads in Gujarat, some 1,500 km away. Background and Context The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 mandates that a Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) must conduct…
Bengaluru Bus Reads is turning the city’s air‑conditioned long‑route buses into mobile libraries, offering commuters a quiet space to dive into books while traveling. The initiative, launched by 30‑year‑old arts curator Sahana Srikanth, has already hosted two meet‑ups and is gearing up for a third this Sunday, drawing a growing community of readers who prefer the bus’s smooth ride over the usual library or café. Background / Context In a city where traffic congestion often steals hours of a commuter’s day, the idea of finding uninterrupted reading time seemed almost impossible. Sahana’s own 20‑km commute from Banashankari to Sarjapura, once a…
Greater Bengaluru Authority has opened the floor for citizens, resident welfare associations and NGOs to shape the Bengaluru civic budget 2026-27. Five city corporations—Central, East, West, South and the newly formed North—have issued a public consultation, inviting written suggestions and proposals that will influence the allocation of funds for the upcoming financial year. Background and Context The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) was established in 2023 to streamline governance across the expanding metropolitan region. Its mandate includes coordinating infrastructure projects, waste management, public transport, and civic amenities across the five municipal corporations that now form the Greater Bengaluru Metropolitan Area. The…
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has opened a new chapter in passenger experience with the launch of Gate Z, a Gen Z lounge that promises a blend of comfort, culture and community for travelers in Terminal 2. The space, unveiled on January 22, 2026, is the first of its kind in the city and is designed to keep long‑wait passengers engaged while they await their flights. Background/Context India’s aviation sector is witnessing a surge in younger travelers, with Gen Z accounting for nearly 30 % of domestic passengers in 2025. Airports across the country are responding by creating spaces that cater to their digital fluency, social needs…
Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has reclaimed more than Rs 704.3 crore in encroached land through 14 demolition drives conducted between July and December last year, clearing over 25 acres of illegal structures across the city. Background/Context The rapid urbanisation of Bengaluru has led to a surge in unauthorized constructions on land earmarked for public infrastructure. The BDA, tasked with safeguarding municipal assets, has intensified its enforcement efforts to curb illegal encroachments that threaten road safety, public utilities, and future development plans. These demolition drives are part of a broader strategy to maintain the integrity of city planning and to ensure that land…