Bengaluru Metro

Without Jobs Since A Month, Stranded Migrants Back To Work In Bengaluru

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday May 1, 2020

Several migrant labourers have started returning to their pre-lockdown work site after Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) resumed work, suspended since March 22, as a precaution to contain the spread of highly contagious novel coronavirus.

Hunger Meets Hope Under This Bengaluru Metro Station Bridge Amid Lockdown

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday April 29, 2020

Bengaluru's Metro stations are big and bold, symbols of the achievements of a city that is perceived to be one of India's most progressive and modern.

Bengaluru Metro To Extend Last Train Time From New Year

Bangalore News | Wednesday December 11, 2019

Bengaluru Metro will extend train timings from January 1, 2020 enabling passengers to take trains later than the existing schedule.

Close Shave For 4 As Part Of Ceiling At Bengaluru Metro Station Falls

Bangalore News | Edited by Arun Nair | Thursday October 3, 2019

Four passengers narrowly escaped injury after bricks and panel fell from the ceiling at a metro station in Bengaluru. Though the incident took place on Monday evening, it came to light on Wednesday.

Bengaluru Metro Service Affected After Technical Problem

Bangalore News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 1, 2019

Metro rail services in Bengaluru were affected on Saturday evening due to technical failure, the BMRCL said. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) tweeted that the technical failure occurred at 6.43 PM.

Police Hunt For Bengaluru Man Who Refused Security Check At Metro Station

Bangalore News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

A search is still on for a man who gave the slip to security personnel while trying to enter a metro station, police said Wednesday.

Baby Dies After 50-Foot Fall From Escalator At Bengaluru Metro Station

Bangalore News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 28, 2019

An 18-month-old toddler died after falling from the escalator at a Bengaluru Metro station onto the main road 50 feet below, an official said today.

Cracks In Pillar Cause Concern Among Bengaluru Metro Commuters

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday December 13, 2018

The Bengaluru Metro has been a boon to lakhs of commuters in the traffic-choked city -- but there has been some concern of late over what appeared to be cracks on a pillar on the stretch of Namma Metro on Mahatma Gandhi Road.

Bengaluru Metro Pillar Develops Cracks, Trains Slowed At Damaged Portion

Bangalore News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 12, 2018

A metro rail pillar in a busy station in Bengaluru developed cracks that forced metro authorities to slow down the speed of the trains at the damaged portion. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has directed authorities to suspend metro services till the damaged portion was repaired.

If You Live in Karnataka, You Must Learn Kannada, Says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday November 1, 2017

Anyone who lives in Karnataka must learn Kannada, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said today at a function in capital Bengaluru to celebrate Karnataka Rajyotsava, the state's founding day.

No Hindi On Bengaluru Metro, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah Tells Centre

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday July 28, 2017

The campaign against the use of Hindi on signs in Bengaluru Metro received an official shot in the arm today with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah writing to the centre to remove Hindi from the transit network.

Opinion: What Bengaluru Has Against Hindi In Its Metro And Elsewhere

Opinion | Mani Shankar Aiyar | Saturday July 29, 2017

Is it a manifestation of a troubled quest for identity that is being traduced by Modi's version of Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan?

Activists Protest At Bengaluru Metro Stations Over Hindi Signboards

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday July 21, 2017

Signboards in Hindu at some metro stations in Bengaluru were blackened by members of a pro-Kannada group on Thursday

Experts Brainstorm To Improve Last-Mile Connectivity Of Bengaluru Metro

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Sunday July 9, 2017

With more than 3 lakh passengers using its services daily, the Bengaluru Metro has become a popular mode of transport in the city.

After 7-Hour Disruption, Bengaluru Metro Resumes Services

Bangalore News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday July 7, 2017

Thousands in Bengaluru struggled this morning as metro services came to a halt over a protest by its employees against the arrest of their colleagues.