Bengaluru's Rs 5,500 Crore Road Repair Challenge
Bengaluru allocates Rs 5,500 crore for road repairs, but experts question if this will finally fix the city's crumbling infrastructure. Will new contracts ensure durability?
Bengaluru allocates Rs 5,500 crore for road repairs, but experts question if this will finally fix the city's crumbling infrastructure. Will new contracts ensure durability?
Bengaluru plans a massive Rs 5,500 crore road repair blitz. Will this investment finally deliver pothole-free, durable roads for the city's harried commuters? Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru demolition drive sparks political firestorm. CM Siddaramaiah denies 'bulldozer justice' as BJP, JD(S) attack. Details on evictions, legalities, and the escalating blame game.
President Droupadi Murmu's Dec 29 visit to Jamshedpur triggers major road repairs, encroachment removal, and civic improvements, bringing relief to residents after years of neglect.
Bengaluru's civic body appeals to citizens, NGOs, and Resident Welfare Associations to adopt community dogs. The initiative aims to manage the city's stray population humanely. Step forward and make a difference.
Prominent figures, including a former chief secretary and High Court judges, face e-khata rejections in Bengaluru. The GBA forms a review team to scrutinize denials. Read the full story.
Residents of Periyar Nagar in Coimbatore have petitioned the mayor over dilapidated roads, lack of stormwater drains, and dust pollution after two decades of neglect. Will the corporation find funds?
Bengaluru's South City Corporation allocates Rs 3,035 monthly per stray dog for shelter care, covering medical and administrative costs. Learn about the new plan.
BBMP Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath will address Bengaluru residents' grievances directly in a phone-in programme on June 17. Learn how to participate.
Greater Bengaluru Authority's drive to GPS-tag all properties faces delays and data quality issues. Only 15.5 lakh of 25 lakh properties tagged so far. Read about the challenges and new training initiatives.
The Greater Bengaluru IT Companies and Industries Association urges strategic action to solve the city's crises. A Rs 2,300 crore road repair plan is announced ahead of monsoon. Read more.
Bengaluru's Suraksha 75 junction revamp hits a roadblock as new BBMP commissioners ordered to conduct a fresh field study. Read the latest updates on the stalled project.
Karnataka govt issues guidelines for ward reservations in Bengaluru's 5 new city corporations, using 2011 Census data. 50% cap on total reservations, with 1/3rd for backward classes and women's quota across categories. Read details.
Bengaluru's plan to build seven roads in stormwater drain buffer zones for mobility and encroachment prevention faces significant land acquisition challenges. Details inside.
Bengaluru street vendors allege BBMP's failure to issue ID cards a year after survey, leading to police harassment and illegal fines. Union warns of protests if demands are not met.
The GBA poll panel has set a strict 110-day deadline to finalize Bengaluru's electoral roll. Learn about the key dates, challenges, and implications for the city's governance.
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.
BBMP launches e-auction for 150+ commercial stalls at Vijayanagar Palike Bazaar from July 22-24. Bids start at Rs 10,000. Aims to boost revenue and transparency for Bengaluru's civic body.
Thousands of Bengaluru street vendors face eviction without designated zones, despite the 2014 Protection Act. Officials cite obstruction, while vendors plead for livelihood. Read the full report.
Two separate road accidents on Kolar Six-Lane Road and VIP Road in Bhopal damaged more than half a dozen vehicles. While one led to serious injuries, the other saw no casualties. Read for details.
Bengaluru introduces passport-style centres for e-khata services. Officials report only 3,252 applications for 'B' to 'A' khata conversion, citing public awareness gaps. Learn more about the new initiative.
Ghodbunder Road in Thane will be closed for 24-hour repairs on Sunday, June 30. Heavy vehicles banned; light vehicles to use opposite lane. Commuters advised to use alternate routes.
Kacharakanahalli lake in North Bengaluru, dead for nearly 30 years due to encroachment, has been revived. Read about the two-year restoration effort and remaining challenges.
Bengaluru's development is crippled by competing plans and fragmented authority. Read why the city's future demands a single, accountable governing body to end the chaos.
BBMP's Gandhi Bazaar drive in Bengaluru branded an 'eyewash' as illegal stalls return. Residents and urban planners decry lack of permanent enforcement. Read more.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation launches major bridge inspection and repair initiative for structures over 15 years old. Nehru, Gandhi, and Sardar Bridges prioritized. Get the latest updates on the city's infrastructure safety.
Bengaluru civic body removes encroachments from Gandhi Bazaar footpaths, establishes 120 designated vending zones. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan directs vendors to use only allotted areas.
Pune Municipal Corporation repaired 2,989 potholes in a month-long campaign. While officials claim progress, commuters report uneven repairs and bumpy rides. Read the full report.
Pune Municipal Corporation claims to have addressed 99% of pothole complaints via Road Mitra app in a month-long campaign, spending approximately Rs 1 crore per ward. Read details.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda warns against illegal hoardings violating BBMP guidelines. Action promised against violators. Read the full story.