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Karnataka legislative council passes Bill to regulate hoardings, levy advertisement fee
The Karnataka legislative council passed two amendment bills on March 18, 2026. The Karnataka Municipalities and Certain Other Laws Bill, 2026 enables municipal bodies to regulate outdoor advertisements and collect fees on hoardings and billboards statewide. The Karnataka Police Bill, 2026 empowers the Police Establishment Board to immediately transfer police officers up to Deputy Superintendent rank for misconduct, negligence, or dereliction of duty, allowing action before mandatory two-year tenures expire.
Hindustan Times - Bengaluru
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Garment worker killed, husband injured in Bengaluru bus hit
A 30-year-old garment worker died and her husband was injured when a BMTC bus rear-ended their motorcycle at Gollarahatti Cross near Nelamangala. The bus driver fled the scene after the collision, which occurred on Sunday night.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Bengaluru man accused of murdering teenage fiancée in DH Halli
A 25-year-old man, Sabeel, is accused of murdering his 17-year-old fiancée in Bengaluru's DH Halli area. Police report the victim's body was found with her throat slit in an abandoned house, discovered by the accused's family. Authorities have registered a murder case and are searching for the suspect, who is currently absconding.
Times of India - Bengaluru
