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.
Angry villagers in Maragodu, Madikeri, protested the 20-year neglect of the Maragodu-Katlekadu road. Officials promised repairs after KSRTC buses stopped plying. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Voters in Costi, Goa, participated in zilla panchayat polls after MLA Ganesh Gaonkar's assurance to fix a Portuguese-era bridge. They threaten to boycott the 2027 assembly elections if demands remain unmet. Read more.
A tragic road accident in Palnadu's Ardhaveedu mandal claimed one life and left another injured after a tractor overturned into a canal. Details on the victims and the cause of the crash inside.
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.
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.
Nagpur's ambitious road repair drive faces delays after a Model Code of Conduct halt. Officials clarify, but December 31 deadline is now unlikely. Read the full story.
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.
NHAI submits a Rs 207.4 crore DPR to treat 13 active landslide zones on Uttarakhand's Yamunotri highway. Work begins as monsoon damage worsens. Get the full report.
After 46 days of severe congestion, the repaired Andheri West Metro station stretch opens. BMC cites complex sewer line issues, while residents question asphalt quality. Details inside.
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.
Senior MC officials inspected road repair work in Chandigarh's Sector 27-D after NITTTR identified subsurface sinking. Restoration follows technical recommendations. Details inside.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 5 crore overhaul of the 20-year-old Hadapsar flyover, replacing 9 expansion joints and 268 bearings. Work starts in two months. Read details on traffic plans and resident concerns.
Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S Ponnanna announces release of funds for major road works, including ₹5.6 crore for town main road. Two new concrete roads inaugurated. 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.
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.
PC Meena, in his second stint as GMDA CEO, prioritizes road repairs and infrastructure monitoring. He sets a 15-day deadline for potholes and introduces a 3-year maintenance zone system for Gurgaon.