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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

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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…

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Digitise all property records, and give access to officers empowered to act on property related complaints: Karnataka High Court

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the Chief Commissioner of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to digitise documents of all types of properties, including old records, and give access to all the digitised documents to the officers who are empowered in law to adjudicate the complaints related to…

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Energy crisis in Karnataka: Escoms to receive 1,100 MW of power from private power generators

Karnataka govt. invokes Section 11 of Electricity Act to procure 1,100 MW of power from private generators to address shortage. Govt. also plans to solarise irrigation pumpsets, set up 400 substations & expand solar power park in Pavagada. Bescom clarifies no power cuts in BBMP parks.

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How many stray dogs are there in Bengaluru and how are they to be kept under check?

According to the data available with the BBMP, till September 2023, 15,000 dog bites have been reported through its helpline and it is bound to increase by the year-end.

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BJP to stage two-day protest from today seeking resignation of CM, Dy.CM

BJP to stage protests in all districts, taluks; demand CM, Dy CM's resignation over I-T raids. BJP to accuse Cong of corruption, link between money unearthed in raids and pending BBMP bills. BJP to demand end to trend in interest of Karnataka's people, CM, Dy CM to quit.

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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.

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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.

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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”…

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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.

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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

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

The curious case of a bus-shelter that was not stolen

The High grounds police have cracked the mystery of the missing bus shelter, that was alleged to be stolen, and found it safe in the custody of the civic body.

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Bengaluru: Despite BBMP measures, underpasses continue to flood

Despite Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) implementing a slew of measures, underpasses continue to flood in the city raising questions about the quality of works undertaken by the civic body.

The Hindu

Automated Plan Approval system to approve plans to construct houses in Bengaluru

Govt to introduce Automated Plan Approval (APA) sys for house construction on plots up to 50/60ft. Property owners to upload plans to sys; fixed fees for approval; no need to visit BBMP offices. Aim to reduce corruption & bring in transparency. New tax sys to boost revenue & issue digital…

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Cabinet approves 33% quota for OBCs in ULB elections; rejects 30-month tenure for Mayor, Dy. Mayor in BBMP, reclassification of backward classes

The State Cabinet on Thursday accepted three recommendations, including providing reservation of 33% of the total seats in favour of OBCs in urban local body (ULB) elections, made by a commission headed by former judge K. Bhakthavatsala to study suitable political representation for other backward classes (OBCs) in ULB elections.

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In a first in the country, BBMP to administer five-in-one vaccine to stray dogs in Bengaluru

For the first time in the country for any civic body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will administer a five-in-one vaccine for stray canines to protect them from five diseases, including the highly contagious canine distemper virus.

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Population of street dogs down by 10% in Bengaluru: survey

BBMP survey shows 10% decrease in stray dog population in Bengaluru due to ABC-ARV programmes. Survey conducted in 6850 grids with technical support from ICAR-NIVEDI and WVS. Drone deployed in lake surrounding areas. 71% dogs sterilised, 15,000 dog bite cases reported till Sep. Highest strays in Mahadevapura, least in Dasarahalli.…

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Karnataka Today: Activists condemn saffronisation of Central University of Karnataka, and more

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BBMP changes bill payment system for the second time in one year

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) introducing a change in the payment system — delegating payment powers to zonal Chief Engineers (CE) — has raised several questions. The fresh system has also not gone down well with the contractors whose payments are pending.

The Hindu

Majority of stalled BBMP works may finally resume in November

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), after a long hiatus, will likely resume majority of the civic works from November. All works in Bengaluru had come to a grinding halt after the new Congress government assumed charge, which is a usual exercise for any new government in the State as it reviews the works…

The Hindu

High Court dismisses PIL petition on ‘Siddapura Lotus Pond’ land row

Karnataka HC dismisses PIL alleging illegal allotment of land from 'Siddapura Lotus Pond' in Bengaluru. Records show pond exists only on survey no. 8, making contention of petitioner insignificant. BBMP asked to examine laws applicable to buffer zone while considering application for plan sanction. #Karnataka #Bengaluru #PIL #Siddapura #LotusPond #IllegalAllotment…

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More than 2,000 individuals undertake cleanliness drive in and around Ulsoor lake

As part of the nationwide Swachhta Hi Sewa Abhiyaan, over 2,000 individuals comprising Army personnel, their families, children, NCC students, BBMP personnel, and conservancy staff conducted a cleanliness drive in and around Ulsoor lake under the aegis of headquarters Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area on Sunday.

The Hindu

Tackling Bengaluru’s flash floods with Sponge City systems, underground storage tanks

Year after year, flash floods have played havoc with Bengalureans, particularly those in and around low-lying pockets. Erratic rains fuelled by climate change concerns give them no time to prepare, as a month’s rainfall pours down in a few hours. The frequency of these high-intensity events has increased dramatically, demanding…

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