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Bengaluru Metro reports over 27,000 offences, including 11,922 of playing loud music on moving trains

April 03, 2025 5:48 pm

As Bengaluru Metro released its statement over the offences, several residents took to social media to criticise it.

Bengaluru commuters protest hike in Namma Metro fares: How was the decision made?

February 21, 2025 3:34 pm

While Karnataka BJP politicians have blamed the Congress State government for the fare hike, Congress has shifted blame to the Centre. How exactly was the hike determined?

Bengaluru Metro fare hike: Maximum charge increased to Rs 90, special discount on smart cards during weekends and non-peak hours

February 08, 2025 7:36 pm

The Bengaluru Metro fare hike has drawn criticism from commuters who are not happy with its services and asked BMRCL to roll back the revision.

After buses, Namma Metro and Bengaluru’s autorickshaw unions push for fare hikes

January 06, 2025 8:19 pm

The last revision by Bengaluru’s Namma Metro saw fares rise 10-15% in 2017.

An official said all technical aspects including signalling will be tested in the coming weeks.

Namma Metro starts trial runs between Nagasandra and Madavara

August 18, 2024 9:27 pm

Although the BMRCL has not officially announced any date, sources said the section may become operational between October and November.

After 4 years delay, Chinese firm to deliver 2 Namma Metro trains by August

May 24, 2023 6:24 pm

These coaches by the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation will be integrated into the newly opened KR Puram to Whitefield Metro line in Bengaluru

With proper checks Namma Metro accident could have been prevented, says Professor Chandra Kishen

January 13, 2023 5:49 pm

The professor of civil engineering at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, has been tasked to investigate the Namma Metro accident that led to the death of a woman and her two-year-old son on January 10.

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Bengaluru's Namma Metro faces glitch in QR ticketing service, resolves in 20 minutes

January 09, 2023 5:47 pm

The glitch was reported around 8 pm Sunday and was resolved by 8.20 pm. The BMRCL introduced the chatbot-based QR ticketing system on November 1.

Bengaluru Metro: How to book tickets using WhatsApp

January 21, 2023 12:53 pm

Here's everything you need to know about the recently introduced Namma Metro WhatsApp chatbot.

No more queues, use WhatsApp to purchase Namma Metro tickets in Bengaluru

November 01, 2022 7:09 am

The BMRCL said Namma Metro is the first transit service in the world to introduce an end-to-end ticketing system on WhatsApp.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the designation gives law enforcement “enhanced powers to combat a group that has instilled fear through violence and intimidation”.

Canada designates Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity

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The Canadian government has labeled the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group, granting authorities more authority to combat their violent behavior. The gang, operating in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta, has been connected to 50+ violent incidents since 2023.

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