Check out the latest news from Bangalore on Times of India on a wide range of topics including Politics in Bangalore, Crime in Bangalore, Sports, Fashion, Films, Culture, Dance and Music, Industries, Civic Bodies, Bangalore Traffic Updates, Bangalore Weather Updates, New Trends , education and BBMP issues. From the hustle and bustle of fast-paced metropolitan life to the incredible talent of the performing arts. From the latest political updates to entertainment related events and even Bengaluru’s notorious traffic jams. We cover everything in detail and you can see it all with just one click. Bangalore is the capital of the state of Karnataka and is also known as the “Garden City”. Bangalore is located on the Deccan Plateau at an altitude of 949 meters (3,113 feet). It is one of the most attractive cities in India, with beautiful parks, avenues and impressive architecture. Bangalore, historically known as Vengaluru, Bendakaluru (bean boiling village), is a cosmopolitan city in nature and a nerve center for arts and cultural activities. With a booming economy and vibrant lifestyle, the city has transformed from a sleepy garden city to one of the fastest growing, inclusive and global cities in India. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is the administrative body responsible for municipal facilities and some infrastructural assets in the Greater Bengaluru Metropolitan Region. It is the fourth largest municipal corporation in India, governing a population of 6.8 million people over an area of 741 square kilometers. Its borders have expanded more than 10 times in the past six years. To facilitate management, each region is managed by a regional commissioner.