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Residents in several parts of Bengaluru should prepare for a power outage on Friday February 14, 2026. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced a power outage from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.

According to officials, the outage is related to NGEF substation maintenance, KPTCL repair work, feeder line servicing, transformer inspections and major grid upgrades.

The aim is to improve long-term reliability.

Jalahalli and North-West Bengaluru (10 AM – 5 PM):

Power supply disruptions will occur in and around Jalahalli Cross, Gangamma Circle, MES Road, BEL Road, HMT Layout, Kuvempu Layout, DBSandra Block, Kamagondanahalli, Ramachandrapura and surrounding residential areas. Industrial areas like the HMT Industrial Estate may also experience disruptions.

Indiranagar and East Bengaluru (10 AM – 3 PM in some areas):

Power outages may occur temporarily in Indiranagar, HAL 2nd and 3rd Stage, Domlur, Kodihalli, Thippasandra, parts of Old Airport Road and surrounding commercial areas.

Office hubs and IT-related locations in these corridors may be affected.

Mysore Road and West Bengaluru (10 AM – 5 PM):

Mysore Road, Nayandahalli, RV College Road, Kengeri Satellite Town, BHEL Layout, Sunkadakatte, Nagarbhavi and surrounding areas are covered by the shutdown schedule.

Central and other key areas:

Shantinagar, Richmond Town, Austin Town, Neelasandra, Ejipura, Adugodi, Nrupathunga Road, KG Road, SP Road, Cubbonpet Cross, and areas connected to nearby feeders may also experience power disruptions.

Why the Shutdown?

BESCOM and KPTCL have stated that periodic shutdowns are necessary to prevent unexpected outages and stabilize Bengaluru’s burgeoning power network.

While these outages can be disruptive, officials also say they will improve grid reliability.

What Residents Should Do

Charge essential devices and power banks in advance

Keep backup lighting ready

Store water if dependent on electric pumps

Plan meetings and travel accordingly

Timings may vary slightly depending on feeder progress.

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At least seven people lost their lives in a horrific road accident near M. Satyavara village on the Hoskote-Dubbaspet section of the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) on the outskirts of Bengaluru on the morning of February 13.

According to police the collision involved a truck, two SUVs, and a motorcycle. A major accident occurred on the highway.

Preliminary investigations indicate that an SUV traveling from Hoskote to Devanahalli allegedly rear-ended a motorcycle. It’s worth noting that after the initial collision the SUV driver reportedly lost control and collided with a cargo truck.

Another car then became trapped in the debris further aggravating the accident.

The force of the collision completely mangled an SUV.

The SUV’s occupants were trapped. Emergency rescue teams arrived at the scene to rescue those trapped in the twisted metal.

Police have confirmed that six people in the SUV and the motorcyclist died on the spot.

The deceased are believed to be residents of Kothanur, Bengaluru. Surprisingly their identities have not yet been officially confirmed.

The bodies have been taken to Hoskote Government Hospital for postmortem. Authorities have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation to determine the sequence of events and fix responsibility.

The incident has once again raised concerns about speeding and highway safety on the rapidly-constructed STRR corridor.

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A shocking incident has shocked the people of East Bengaluru. A 33-year-old tech professional has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents inside their luxurious villa in Vigyan Nagar under the jurisdiction of the HAL police station.

The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30-8 a.m. on Wednesday morning at Adarsh ​​Vista a residential complex near HAL Township.

The victims have been identified as 60-year-old retired Navy Captain Naveen Chandra Bhat and his 55-year-old wife, Dr. Shyamala Bhat, a practicing dentist.

According to police the couple was allegedly attacked by their son, Rohan Chandra Bhat, following a heated argument. Preliminary investigations indicate that Rohan repeatedly stabbed both his parents during the altercation.

Hearing the commotion neighbors rushed to the home and rushed the seriously injured couple to Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road. Doctors declared them dead shortly after arriving.

Based on a complaint from Madhavi Nair, a neighbor and doctor associated with Manipal Hospital the HAL police have registered a murder case.

The accused was detained and later produced in court.

Police sources revealed that Rohan previously worked as a software engineer in the US and returned to Bengaluru about three years ago. Investigators believe he was trying to raise funds for a business venture and was allegedly pressuring his parents for financial support.

The couple reportedly expressed an inability to meet his demands leading to frequent quarrels. Following the previous altercation, Rohan had been living separately in Varthur.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact motive.

The bodies have been sent to Bowring Hospital for a postmortem examination, which will be conducted after the couple’s daughter, who lives in the US arrives in Bengaluru.

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