UNBELIEVABLE: 6 - The Untold Story

COVID-19 fatality numbers swell by 25,000 after verification by Revenue Dept. panel

Although the State Health Department’s official COVID-19 death toll stands at 40,317, as many as 65,317 families have been paid COVID death compensation by the Directorate of Social Security and Pensions (DSSP), under the Revenue Department, till March this year. 

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Hookah bar was operating illegally, action to be taken against BBMP: Home Minister

Home Minister G. Parameshwara, after visiting the accident spot on Thursday, said the hookah bar, Mudpipe, where the fire accident occurred on Wednesday, was being run illegally as the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) had only given permission for food catering

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Fire department begins safety audit of rooftop restaurants, cafes in Bengaluru after Koramangala accident

The Fire and Emergency Services Department in Bengaluru has commenced the survey of rooftop restaurants, bars, cafe and other F&B businesses in the city to generate data on how many such establishments are operating without implementing fire safety measures. This comes after the Mudpipe cafe fire accident at Koramangala near Forum…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Karnataka government’s plan to form local committees to maintain parks may keep poor away from public spaces

Poor fear being barred from open spaces in Bengaluru due to govt's plan to form local committees to maintain parks. BBMP Chief Commissioner issued order to keep gates open for all. Activist calls it "privatisation of parks" and delivery partners fear losing access to rest and eat.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Contractors’ association complains to CM of ‘harassment’ by BBMP Commissioner, Chief Engineer

Karnataka State Contractors' Assoc. met CM Siddaramaiah to complain about "harassment" by BBMP officials. CM assured to summon them & discuss grievances. He said he'd clear pending bills asap & look into genuine demands. Govt. must stop taking up new works without clearing old dues.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

I-T raids: D.K. Shivakumar calls it political vendetta; BJP says money was ‘commission’ meant to fund Telangana polls

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday claimed that the Income Tax searches in Bengaluru on the residences of contractors, who had alleged 40% commission in contracts during the previous BJP rule, were “politically motivated”. This drew a sharp reaction from the Opposition that claimed the money seized was “commission”…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Income tax search at contractor’s house reportedly leads to Rs 42cr, sparks political allegations, counter allegations

BENGALURU: Income Tax (I-T) officials have been carrying out search and seizure operations at properties of several contractors in Karnataka since Thursday, sparking political allegations and counter allegations in the state.

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

BJP says money unearthed in I-T raid is commission collected by Congress government in Karnataka

Addressing a media conference in Bengaluru on October 13, BJP State General Secretary and MLC Ravikumar alleged that the money was meant to be transported to Telangana, where Assembly polls have been announced.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Smart City Roads: Standards diluted, footpaths remain pedestrian

Smart City roads, meant to be game-changers in sustainable mobility and marked by pedestrian-first approach, are now seriously compromised with private property and parking encroachments, besides a severe dilution of design standards.

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023