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First stretch of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line likely to open this month

September 03, 2026 11:36 am

The much-awaited 7.5 km Jayadeva-Kalena Agrahara stretch of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line will cover six stations.

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‘Prioritise metro’: Bengaluru firms oppose mandatory WFH to help road work

August 19, 2026 2:37 pm

The Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) urges the government to stop all actions relating to the proposed white-topping work on the road.

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CAG flags poor planning, higher-than-expected costs in Bengaluru Metro

August 12, 2026 9:20 am

The CAG audit also flagged low ridership, revenue shortfalls, and delays in land acquisition for Bengaluru Metro Phases 1 and 2.

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Work on Bengaluru Metro's airport line 72% over, will meet 2027 deadline: BMRCL

August 05, 2026 12:45 pm

The KR Puram–Hebbal stretch remains the weak link in Bengaluru Metro’s Blue Line from Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).

Playing music without headphones on Bengaluru Metro could cost you Rs 2,500 now

July 20, 2026 4:42 pm

As Bengaluru Metro hikes fines by over 400%, the penalty for track trespassing jumps fourfold to Rs 20,000.

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Bengaluru double-decker corridor will see more cars, fewer metro riders: Study

June 29, 2026 2:18 pm

The IISc study compares two scenarios: a metro-only configuration and one that combines the metro with a double-decker elevated road along the same corridor for Bengaluru Metro's phase 3.

Passenger’s metal chain to blame for Purple Line delay: Bengaluru Metro body

June 26, 2026 12:21 pm

The doors of a train failed to close properly at Cubbon Park Metro Station on Thursday. The snag caused temporary delays to the next five train services.

Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line may boost health, reduce pollution exposure: IISc study

June 04, 2026 6:02 pm

The IISc report involved an examination of 600 commuters and residents near the Yellow line, with surveys before and after the line was operationalised.

Bengaluru Metro work to trigger traffic curbs near Marathahalli Bridge tomorrow

May 29, 2026 7:13 pm

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic East) Sahil Bagla appealed to motorists and the public to cooperate during the restriction period.

Bengaluru Metro's Blue Line can run fully on solar power, save Rs 61 crore a year: IISc report

May 20, 2026 8:06 pm

The rooftops of the Blue Line metro stations alone cover an area of 1.09 lakh square metres, accommodating 50,000 solar panels, as per the IISc report.