No-fly zone imposed in Bengaluru for PM Modi's November 13 visit
Synopsis
PM Modi's 13 November visit to Bengaluru and Mysuru has triggered a city-wide security lockdown — a no-fly zone over three key venues in Bengaluru, SPG control of a brand-new ₹118 crore planetarium at Chamundi Hill, and a Miyawaki mini forest inauguration. All packed into one tightly choreographed day across two Karnataka cities.
Key Takeaways
Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh imposed a temporary no-fly zone within a one-kilometre radius of three venues on 13 November , from 7 am to 4 pm .
Restricted zones cover the R.A.
Mandurkar Helipad-2 , Tavarekere Metro Station , and the IIMB Auditorium .
The order bans drones, UAVs, gliders, and non-scheduled aircraft under Section 163 of the BNSS .
PM Modi will also inaugurate India's first tilted-dome LED planetarium in Mysuru , built at a cost of ₹118 crore .
The Special Protection Group (SPG) has taken control of the Chamundi Hill planetarium site ahead of the visit. 'Bharat Vana' , a Miyawaki mini forest under the 'Namma Mysuru, Namma Koduge' initiative, will also be inaugurated during the visit.
Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh on Wednesday, 11 November issued prohibitory orders imposing a temporary no-fly zone within a one-kilometre radius of three city venues ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bengaluru and Mysuru on 13 November. The restrictions, covering drones, UAVs, gliders, and small or non-scheduled aircraft, will be in force from 7 am to 4 pm on the day of the visit.
Venues and Itinerary
The no-fly zone covers three specific sites: the R.A. Mandurkar Fire and Emergency Services Training Centre Campus, Helipad-2 on Bannerghatta Road; Tavarekere Metro Station; and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) Auditorium. According to the order, the Prime Minister will arrive at the Helipad-2 facility, from where he will inaugurate the Tavarekere Metro Station, and subsequently participate in a programme at the IIMB Auditorium.
Commissioner Singh invoked powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to issue the orders, stating the restrictions are necessary to protect the Prime Minister, VVIPs, and other dignitaries. The concerned Deputy Commissioners of Police had separately requested the no-fly zone declarations around each of the three venues.
Mysuru Programme: Planetarium and Bharat Vana
Beyond Bengaluru, Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to visit Mysuru, where he will inaugurate India's first tilted-dome LED planetarium — a ₹118 crore facility built jointly by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the University of Mysore. The 150-to-160-seat facility, designed for both students and tourists, was part-funded through Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's MPLAD funds. The planetarium forms the core of the Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS).
Modi will also inaugurate 'Bharat Vana', a Miyawaki mini forest developed under the 'Namma Mysuru, Namma Koduge' initiative at the foot of Chamundi Hill in K.C. Nagar. Following the Bharat Vana programme, he will attend official engagements at the COSMOS event venue before departing for Delhi via an Indian Air Force BBJ aircraft.
Security Arrangements in Mysuru
The Special Protection Group (SPG) has taken control of the planetarium site at Chamundi Hill and intensified security checks ahead of the visit. Iron barricades are being installed along the main roads leading to both the planetarium and the mini forest. Workers are being permitted on-site only after thorough checks at all entry points.
Authorities have also conducted background checks on students invited to attend the planetarium inauguration and briefed them on protocols to be followed during the Prime Minister's visit. This level of multi-venue coordination reflects the scale and security sensitivity of the itinerary, which spans two cities within a single day.
What to Watch
The Tavarekere Metro Station inauguration marks a fresh addition to Bengaluru's expanding metro network, while the COSMOS planetarium represents a rare convergence of science outreach and Union-level infrastructure funding in Karnataka. All eyes will be on the smooth execution of a tightly scheduled visit across Bengaluru and Mysuru on 13 November 2026.
Point of View
A science centre and urban forest in Mysuru — fits a familiar BJP template of combining infrastructure optics with cultural and educational symbolism ahead of a state political cycle. The ₹118 crore COSMOS planetarium, funded in part by the Union Finance Minister's MPLAD allocation, is a pointed reminder of Central patronage in a Congress-governed state. The no-fly zone and SPG mobilisation signal the scale of coordination required, but the more substantive question is whether the Tavarekere Metro extension and the Mysuru planetarium will see the operational follow-through — staffing, programming, connectivity — that often lags the ribbon-cutting.
NationPress
11 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has a no-fly zone been imposed in Bengaluru on November 13?
A temporary no-fly zone has been imposed around three venues in Bengaluru — R.A. Mandurkar Helipad-2, Tavarekere Metro Station, and the IIMB Auditorium — ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on 13 November. The restrictions are in force from 7 am to 4 pm and prohibit drones, UAVs, gliders, and non-scheduled aircraft within a one-kilometre radius of each venue.
What will PM Modi inaugurate during his Bengaluru visit?
PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Tavarekere Metro Station in Bengaluru on 13 November after arriving at the R.A. Mandurkar Fire and Emergency Services Training Centre Helipad-2 on Bannerghatta Road. He will subsequently attend a programme at the IIMB Auditorium.
What is the COSMOS planetarium that PM Modi will inaugurate in Mysuru?
COSMOS — the Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre — houses India's first tilted-dome LED planetarium, a 150-to-160-seat facility built at a cost of ₹118 crore. It was constructed jointly by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the University of Mysore, with partial funding from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's MPLAD funds, and is designed for students and tourists.
What is 'Bharat Vana' that PM Modi will inaugurate in Mysuru?
'Bharat Vana' is a Miyawaki mini forest developed under the 'Namma Mysuru, Namma Koduge' initiative at the foot of Chamundi Hill in K.C. Nagar, Mysuru. PM Modi will inaugurate it as part of his 13 November itinerary.
What security measures are in place for PM Modi's Mysuru visit?
The Special Protection Group (SPG) has taken control of the planetarium site at Chamundi Hill and tightened security checks. Iron barricades are being installed along main roads leading to the planetarium and mini forest, workers are being allowed in only after thorough entry checks, and students invited to the inauguration have undergone background checks and security briefings.
