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Lokayukta books BBMP Revenue Inspector, two assistants

Lokayukta sleuths caught a Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Revenue Inspector and his two assistants red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh for an official favour.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

HC asks BBMP and govt. to deposit ₹1 lakh for every illegal hoarding put up in future in city

HC Karnataka orders BBMP, State Govt. to pay ₹50K each for illegal hoardings. Court expresses shock over BBMP's inaction on 59,413 hoardings, registering only 123 complaints & 40 FIRs. BBMP's response termed "eyewash" & "audacity of officers". Court directs BBMP to submit details of action to be taken against illegal…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

NAL unveils JALDOST airboat and electric UAV Q-Plane

JALDOST is designed to remove excess aquatic weed and floating waste from water bodies.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Dy.CM inspects various works in Sarvagnanagar

Dy.CM Shivakumar inspected works in Sarvagnanagar, accompanied by Energy Minister George. He directed officials to complete park works and expedite relocation of 450 slum dwellers near Kacharakanahalli lake. He also inspected flyover at Sevanagar to fix traffic problems. Directed officials to expedite work.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Kasturinagar residents hold protest march against footpath encroachment

Residents of Kasturinagar held a protest march against footpath encroachment. RWA has been raising awareness for a week. Senior citizens, children & women feel unsafe. Problem started 2 yrs ago when main road construction began. Hotels & vendors crowding footpaths. BBMP & police conducted clearance drive, but failed due to…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

SWD encroachments: BBMP silent on action taken against erring officials, says HC

High Court expresses displeasure at BBMP for not framing comprehensive policy to prevent SWD encroachment. Court directs BBMP Chief Commissioner and UD Dept. officer to present views on policy on Aug. 1. BBMP has taken partial measures, but court expects more scientific solutions.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

BBMP to commence voter list revision

BBMP to carry out voter list revision; BLOs to visit houses, check for address changes in 28 assembly constituencies; exercise to end on Aug 20.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Despite ban, thousands of flexes come up in Bengaluru ahead of Opposition meet

Bengaluru on Monday woke up to thousands of banners tied to electric poles between Airport Road and Taj West End Hotel, where a meeting of the Opposition parties was scheduled.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Hebbal, Nagawara lakes deprived of maintenance without resource allocation from government

Lack of staff, funds hinder maintenance of two major lakes in North Bengaluru; residents allege encroachment, dumping of waste; Forest Dept. trying to transfer lakes to BBMP; citizens want Dept. to transfer all land according to survey numbers.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Under-construction buildings on B Khata sites in Bengaluru have no approved plans to display

BBMP ordered to display approved plans at construction sites in Mahadevapura zone; 1.81 lakh buildings on 'B' khata sites; BBMP not taking action against illegal constructions; BBMP Chief Commissioner says no building allowed to deviate from approved plan; Sandeep Anirudhan says laws must be enforced to punish violations.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023