Tamil Nadu's new money lending rules remove collateral for loans under ₹4 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh for SHGs, aiming to empower low-income groups and women entrepreneurs. Discover how this policy change fosters financial inclusion.
Former AirAsia India CFO Gopalan cites revised pilot rest rules and a 'nonchalant attitude' as key reasons behind IndiGo's operational crisis. Get the full analysis here.
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.
Pune Cantonment Board resumes waste collection at Clover Centre after a 20-day standoff over segregation norms and charges. The pile-up had become a major health hazard in the busy Camp area.
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.
Bengaluru civic body removes encroachments from Gandhi Bazaar footpaths, establishes 120 designated vending zones. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan directs vendors to use only allotted areas.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda warns against illegal hoardings violating BBMP guidelines. Action promised against violators. Read the full story.
A two-week garbage standoff at Pune's Clover Centre over waste segregation and alleged extra charges raises serious health and fire hazards. Read the full story.
A major financial fraud involving Rs 61.49 lakh in BBMP funds was exposed in Bengaluru. An internal audit revealed fraudulent salary payments. Read the full details of the scam and police action.
Deputy CM D K Shivakumar pledges to resolve Bengaluru's waste management issues, announcing a new 33-package garbage tender. Foundation laid for Kannahalli waste unit.
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp & Telegram within 90 days to curb fraud. Users must have active SIM in device. Learn the new rules.
Indian Railways makes OTP verification compulsory for Tatkal ticket bookings starting December 1, 2024. This new rule aims to curb malpractice and ensure fair access. Read details.
Bengaluru South Corporation orders schools to conduct stray dog surveys, facing backlash from private school associations who call it responsibility shifting. Read the full controversy.
Bengaluru's Mantri Mall clears Rs 6.5 crore property tax but still owes Rs 30 crore to BBMP. The mall has faced multiple sealings for non-payment. Read the latest updates.
Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad exposes footpath misuse in Bengaluru, demands comprehensive mobility plan prioritizing pedestrians over vehicles. Join the movement for walkable streets.
27 garbage collection workers in Vadodara drove away 7 vehicles to Madhya Pradesh after 8 months without pay. The labor dispute highlights contractor payment issues in municipal services.
Bengaluru witnessed a spectacular 1-km long flag rally celebrating Kannada Rajyotsava, organized by BBMP and Kannada organizations. Join the cultural celebration!
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation launches beautification drive to convert garbage dumping spots into attractive green spaces with rangoli and murals. Citizens urged to use ghantagadi services.
BBMP to introduce 1,500 paid parking spaces in Central Bengaluru by July 2024. New zones in Shantinagar, Richmond Town & more. Plan aims to ease traffic congestion.
Greater Bengaluru Authority launches aggressive tax recovery drive to address ₹3,100 crore shortfall. Chief Commissioner orders immediate action against top defaulters. Read full details.
Central Civil Service Rules now apply to Chandigarh UT employees as AGMUT cadre officers take key posts. Retirement age increases to 60, child care leave expands. Read analysis.
A major fire broke out at Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike office in Jayanagar. Two people trapped in lift were safely rescued. No casualties reported.
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike invites citizens to participate in phone-in session on May 29 to address civic issues. Call 080-22660000 between 10:30 AM-11:30 AM.
Bengaluru faces a sweeping dilemma: should the city rent mechanical road sweepers or purchase them? BBMP's pilot project reveals cost and efficiency challenges in urban cleanliness.
Civic group Citizens For Citizens urges scrapping of Hebbal tunnel project in Bengaluru, calling it unnecessary and poorly planned. Learn why residents oppose this infrastructure.
Karnataka cabinet approves BBMP restructuring into 5 municipal corporations with 369 wards. Major administrative overhaul for Bengaluru's urban governance. Read details.
In a shocking incident in Phagwara, an unclaimed body was transported for cremation using a garbage vehicle, sparking outrage and questioning humanity.
Karnataka government publishes final ward boundaries for Bengaluru with 369 wards. The additional ward created in Bengaluru West brings total to 112. Stay updated on the latest developments.