First ever evening post office inaugurated in Bengaluru: Report

Karnataka capital Bengaluru got its first ever evening post office, which is set to offer services to working professionals past normal working hours.

Published on: Jan 18, 2023, 12:36:59 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru city got its first ever evening post office on Monday, set to be frequented by employees who can access services past normal post office timings. The post office was inaugurated by India Post after the success of Karnataka's first evening post office in Dharwad.

Bengaluru's evening post office is located on Museum road and is set to be open six days a week, between 1 pm and 9 pm. (Pic for representation)

Bengaluru's evening post office is located on Museum road and is set to be open six days a week, between 1 pm and 9 pm, The Indian Express reported.

The post office offers a range of services, including speed post, parcel booking, parcel packing, Aadhaar services, picture postcards and stamp services, it added. Counters at a normal post office close by 3:30 pm, therefore this evening post office is set to benefit professionals who cannot visit post offices during work hours on weekdays.

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Bengaluru might get more evening post offices in the near future, a postal official told the publication.

Dharwad was the first region in Karnataka to get an evening post office in November last year and officials proposed another in Bengaluru after noting its success.

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The post office in Bengaluru was revamped at the cost of ₹3 lakh. Locals can also buy augmented postcards, which upon scanning, will show the history of the picture.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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