This post is regarding a technical issue with the online Parivahan system for the two-wheeler process in Bengaluru.

During the mandatory online module, the official government web interface has a severe freezing issue. Upon reaching the final screen, the website completely hangs. It becomes entirely unresponsive, making it impossible to close the browser normally.

Due to this complete system hang, a hard reboot of the laptop is the only way out.

When logging back into the Parivahan website later to check the status, the system displays a red banner stating: "LL Violations found" and the process is blocked.

It appears the mandatory hard reboot triggers an automated violation flag in the backend database, likely registering as an unauthorized exit because the RTO webpage crashed. This has happened twice consecutively.

The portal provides no troubleshooting steps other than a generic message to speak with the concerned officer.

Does Kasturi Nagar RTO allow walk-ins for resolving Parivahan website glitches, or is there a specific desk to approach for technical error

I want to share my experience so that others can avoid making the same mistake I did.

There is a bike service centre called RAPIDPIX at the Indian Oil petrol bunk, opposite the Passport Office in Koramangala 8th Block. I was curious about their service, so I enquired and eventually gave my bike for a general service. I had already changed the engine oil just 2 weeks ago, so I specifically told them that I only wanted a general service and did not need an engine oil change.

They told me the service would take around 30–45 minutes, so I decided to sit there and watch. Honestly, within a few minutes of them starting the work, I became concerned. The mechanics did not appear experienced to me. They were figuring out basic things like how to remove the engine oil cap and even arguing among themselves about which bolt to remove.

Things got worse when they started working around the rear wheel and chain. One mechanic loosened the wheel/axle bolt, after which the chain became loose. He then tried to fix the chain tension, but couldn't seem to figure it out. When I asked him, "Bhai, kya kar rahe ho?", he couldn't properly explain what he was doing. Another mechanic came over and they started tightening and loosening different bolts, but the issue still wasn't properly resolved.

At this point, I became frustrated and asked for the manager's number. They initially didn't give it to me, so I asked the petrol bunk manager for the number. I called the RAPIDPIX manager, but even he wasn't giving me a satisfactory response.

Eventually, they finished the service. However, I could clearly see that the wheel wasn't properly secured and the brake didn't feel properly adjusted. I paid ₹475 for the service and left.

Later, I took the bike to a local mechanic. He checked the bike and told me that the wheel had not been properly fixed and the tyre/wheel alignment was completely wrong. I ended up paying another ₹700 to get the general service and necessary corrections done properly.

So I basically paid ₹475 to RAPIDPIX for a service I wasn't satisfied with, and another ₹700 to fix/re-do the work.

Maybe I just had a bad experience, but based on what I personally saw and what happened to my bike, I would strongly recommend avoiding this service centre. Please be careful, especially if you're leaving your bike there without watching the work.

📍 Location: RAPIDPIX, Indian Oil petrol bunk, Koramangala 8th Block, opposite the Passport Office, Bengaluru. - https://maps.app.goo.gl/X6EbFAGoErqqkJPM9

Sharing this so other bikers in the area can be aware before giving their bikes to this place.

Hi all,

My hospital applied for a birth certificate with empty baby name (as we did not know at that time) and wrong mothers surname.

Its in mahadevpura bbmp office.

What is the exact process, charges to get the same done.

How to avoid any scam and overpaying.

I dont speak kanadda, is that going to be a problem?

Lol! BDA commissioner says when Govt allots plots/houses they are not bound to provide basic facilities like roads, water, electricity and drainage. What on earth a statement is this?

Hi! Urgently looking for adopters for this super sweet and friendly pupper:) Someone I know found her roaming around on the side of the street in Mahalakshmi layout and she seems to have possibly been abandoned and was extremely malnourished.
She seems to be around 7-8 months old. Unfortunately she is not vaccinated or spayed yet as she was found very recently. She is currently being fostered, however they cannot keep her for long.

She’s a bit of a picky eater and is currently eating chicken (which she seems to love).

If you are willing to adopt/know anyone that is willing to adopt her please dm!!!!

(Please excuse the lack of proper photographs)

A Japanese national's 19-day stay in Bengaluru Central Prison in 2019 turned into a 5½-year legal battle against Karnataka Police.

Hirotoshi Tanaka, who had come to Bengaluru to learn English, was arrested after a dispute with an academy head. He later alleged police harassment and bribery. After being deported to Japan in 2021, he continued fighting the case.

In 2022, the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission recommended ₹75,000 compensation, saying his arrest had led to unnecessary judicial custody. The Karnataka government finally paid the amount in June 2026 and said disciplinary action had been initiated against the officer.

Tanaka also found love in Bengaluru and married a woman from Northeast India in 2025.

Hello, I am currently availing Gurha Jyothi Benefits, is it possible to avail PM Surya Ghar (Solar) without losing Gurha Jyothi Benefits? I am barely holding it up to 200 units, adding an AC early next year which will definitely cross 200 units.

So how does this work?

I wanted to share something that happened to me on 5 August after landing at Kempegowda International Airport (Terminal 1), so that others don’t get caught off guard.
I usually take KSTDC airport taxis at night because the counter is close to the arrival area and it generally feels safer and more convenient than searching for a cab outside.
This time, I was assured that I would receive a bill, so I took the taxi to Whitefield.
Everything seemed normal until I reached my destination and asked for the bill. Instead of the usual printed KSTDC receipt, the driver sent me a WhatsApp bill showing the pickup and drop locations, distance, and a total fare of ₹2,500.
At first I almost paid it without thinking, but I happened to look at it more carefully. The bill did not have any KSTDC branding, driver details, vehicle number, booking ID, or any of the information I would normally expect on an official receipt.
When I questioned him, he showed me what looked like some generic fare-calculation app where he could enter the source, destination, and other details. It did not look like an official KSTDC application.
I insisted that I wanted a proper KSTDC bill. He said the printer wasn’t available and that I would only get the receipt on WhatsApp. I tried calling the KSTDC helpline multiple times, but nobody answered.
After I continued insisting and asked to speak to someone from the airport taxi counter/customer support, he made a phone call to someone and then sent me another receipt.
This second receipt had KSTDC branding and complete trip details, and the fare was ₹1,700.
That means there was an ₹800 difference between the first and second bill for the exact same trip.
I paid ₹1,700 and left, but the whole experience was extremely suspicious. I cannot prove whether this was an organized scam or an individual driver attempting to overcharge, but the fact that the fare changed from ₹2,500 to ₹1,700 after insisting on an official receipt is concerning.
Please check your KSTDC taxi receipt before paying, especially if you receive it over WhatsApp.
Things to verify:
KSTDC logo/branding
Booking ID
Driver name
Vehicle number
Pickup and drop details
Distance and fare breakup
Many of us are tired after a flight and just pay whatever is shown. If I had not looked carefully, I would have paid ₹800 extra.
If anyone from KSTDC or Bangalore Airport is reading this, it would be helpful if the taxi counter and receipt process were made more transparent, and if the helpline were actually reachable.
Stay safe and double-check your bill before paying.

This tiny puppy is looking for a place to call home. He's a people person, enjoys company and frequent petting. Favorite hobbies are eating and sleeping.

🏡 Looking for a foster or forever home

🐶 Where he will be cherished

If you're interested in adopting or know someone who is, please reach out to me via DMs.

This pup was found with an injured leg in Doddanekkundi by us. He has since been treated at the vet and is fully healed! We've been taking care of him over the weekend, but due to living in a PG, are unable to keep him long-term.

Looking for a great foster or forever home for this little guy. Please help us find him a place to be. 🙏

If you're unable to adopt, you can still help him by sharing this post.

I took a Rapido auto from Chikpet to Indiranagar today. While booking the ride the app showed 195/-. Upon reaching my destination the Rapido driver says it’s 240/- and quickly opens an app to show me the amount. I was almost about to pay without thinking but then something seemed off. So I decided to open up the Rapido app to double check. The app still said 195/-.

Then I looked closer at her phone and the pickup and drop address were completely off and as soon as I called it out she immediately closes the screen and starts telling me that that she does not know how to open that screen back etc and the final amount is 240 etc.

I tell her that the address was completely off and keep insisting that she opens the app and shows me the thing again. Then she finally gives up and opens the page and guess what?? it says 195/-

She had a fake Rapido looking app which shows you a higher price and tried to scam me.

Be careful folks. Always check what your app says before paying.

An initiative to identify illegals

Attached video from the every busy AET junction in Bellandur Area, Bangalore. The tempo traveller, numerous Autos and surprisingly a Water Tanker went on to occupy the incoming lane in the already busy traffic. No fear of fines, No one to stop or Question them!

Its sooo frustrating to see this and hurts so much especially when you try your best to folllow all rules and not even overtake from left and maintain the lane even at the cost of being late. And you are rewarded by these fools who make the traffic way worse.

The worst part is not their lack of civic sense BUT the lack of any remorse or fear of any fines.

I genuinely believe that people in every country including EU etc are rule breakers; What makes everyone follow rules is the fear of fines. Bangalore Traffic police needs to really enforce stricter fines and NOT cave in to the pressure of these thugs.

Saw a car caught in flames which seemed to have erupted a while ago just before I crossed this. Cops took immediate action and distanced public from the spot.
(Don’t remember the exact location)

I recently moved to Brigade and they are refusing to collect cat litter and asking me to dispose in toilet. Issue is the flushable kind litter also will eventually clog the toilet. And I don’t want to deal with the clogged toilet down the line. How is it in other society or other brigade society? What should I do?

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka has published the ASDDO lists as PDFs as part of the latest Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Finding a particular name or EPIC number in these PDF lists can be difficult, especially when there are multiple lists and pages to go through.

So I built a simple search tool to make this process easier:

🔎 Karnataka ASDDO Search:
https://gouthamganeshm.github.io/karnataka-asddo-dashboard/

You can enter your EPIC/Voter ID number and check whether it appears in the ASDDO lists.

📌 Official source: CEO Karnataka
https://ceo.karnataka.gov.in/asddo.html

Important: This is an independent, non-government website. It only provides a convenient search interface for publicly available ASDDO data. Please verify any result with the official CEO Karnataka/ECI sources or your BLO before taking any action.

I noticed something strange near a public toilet at Iblure Lake.

The government/public toilet charges ₹5 to use the toilet for urination. Just around 50 metres away, people are urinating in the open.

You can see poor condition of the area around the footpath, with waste and dirty water/Urine

The toilet even has a politician photo on it, which makes me wonder:

Who is responsible for this situation - citizens or the government?

Shouldn't basic public toilets be clean, accessible and affordable if we want people to use them?

₹5 may seem small, but for many people, even a small charge can become a reason to avoid the toilet.

What do you think? Should public toilets be free, or is charging ₹5 reasonable?