Bhubaneswar Housing Scheme at Risk Due to BDA Delay
Bhubaneswar Development Authority's failure to submit certified revenue village list for PMAY-U 2.0 jeopardizes housing benefits for thousands of families in the city.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority's failure to submit certified revenue village list for PMAY-U 2.0 jeopardizes housing benefits for thousands of families in the city.
The Bangalore Development Authority requests urgent government action to resolve the Turahalli forest buffer zone issue, which now affects 480 site allottees in south Bengaluru after a drone survey.
The Bangalore Development Authority will auction 83 sites through e-auction starting January 27. Interested applicants must submit applications by February 13.
The Bengaluru Business Corridor project encounters legal complications over land compensation, with a 2008-09 award conflicting with current high land values. BDA offers negotiated payouts up to Rs 16 crore per acre to resolve the impasse.
The Bangalore Development Authority transfers eight layouts to the Greater Bangalore Authority following a UDD directive. Officials must now inspect infrastructure gaps.
The Revenue Department and BDA have reclaimed over 400 acres of encroached land in Bengaluru in six months, but this represents just a fraction of the total 16,478 acres of encroached revenue land in the urban district.
Public authorities like BDA evading regulation legitimizes state inefficiency and threatens the rule of law, raising concerns about governance in Karnataka.
A recent survey reveals Bengaluru residents in BDA apartments avoid forming RWAs due to unclear legal responsibilities, incomplete infrastructure, and premature handover fears.
BDA President Satish Mallya and expert T Mahesh call for a uniform sewage policy, warning that standalone apartment STPs are insufficient for Bengaluru's drainage crisis. Read more.
Thanisandra residents in Bengaluru face a harsh night after BDA's eviction drive. While temporary shelters are provided, tenants and low-income families call the relief inadequate and the process inhumane. Read more.
BDA's early-morning demolition drive in Thanisandra's Gupta Layout leaves over 40 families homeless. Residents allege the action is to facilitate access to VIP land. Read the full story.
Bangalore Development Authority demolished structures in Saraipalya, claiming illegal encroachment. Residents dispute claims, show property documents. Details inside.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, citing intelligence inputs on corruption, urges BDA employees to solve public problems. He announces digitisation drive to overhaul the authority's tarnished image.
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar lambasts the Bangalore Development Authority for deep-rooted corruption, urging a complete image change as it turns 50. Read his full critique.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar calls for a professional transformation of the Bangalore Development Authority, urging an end to delays and corruption to restore public trust. He vows not to denotify land for the Bengaluru Business Corridor.
The Bangalore Development Authority is prioritizing apartments for better land use, but faces challenges with unsold inventory. Will this strategy reshape the city's housing model? Read more.
Get the latest Bengaluru news for January 4, 2026. Stay updated on major civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political news from the city.
Odisha's housing department finalises the draft scope for Bhubaneswar New City's master plan with Singapore's Surbana Jurong. The ambitious 800-acre project aims for sustainable urban expansion. Read more.
Bengaluru launches a new waste management tender to tackle historic scams involving ghost workers and inflated bills. Will this cleanup drive succeed? Read our analysis.
Bengaluru's ambitious 250-metre skydeck project is set for the Challaghatta-Bheemanakuppe area, the sixth and likely final location after years of delays due to aviation and legal hurdles. Explore the details.
SGPC member Rintu clarifies the Golden Temple langar tender was only floated, not allotted, amid controversy. Get the full details and official statements here.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation pauses Rs 140 crore garden tenders after objections, delaying tractor-trolley and labour supply services. Get the latest updates on this civic development.
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike introduces a new garbage tender with strict penalties for contractors failing to collect waste. Learn about the new rules and fines.
Bangalore Development Authority requests IISc for a comprehensive quality audit of asphalting works in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout. Read the full details.
The Bengaluru Development Authority has finalised a 45-acre plot near Challaghatta Metro station for a major skydeck project. Read about the location, plans, and impact on the city's infrastructure.
India's anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal, scraps a controversial tender for luxury BMW cars worth Rs 5 crore following public and media criticism. Details inside.
India's anti-corruption body, the Lokpal, cancels tender for 7 luxury BMW cars after opposition and civil society backlash. A move to restore public trust. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Lokayukta uncovers disproportionate assets worth Rs 1.53 crore in raid on BDA survey supervisor. Case registered under Prevention of Corruption Act. Read the full investigation details.
BDA invites tenders for a 1.7-km rotary flyover at Mehkri Circle and a 2.25-km tunnel at Hebbal Junction in Bengaluru. The project, approved by the state cabinet, aims to decongest key traffic points. Read for details and impact.