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Holistic approach needed to address menace of illegal constructions in Bengaluru: High Court

Observing that a holistic approach is needed to address the menace of illegal constructions in the city, the High Court of Karnataka on Monday directed the State government and the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike to come out with a composite action plan for taking action against illegal constructions. 

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Illegal hoardings: Zonal JCs, CEs to pay ₹50,000 for failure to implement HC order

Zonal Joint Commissioners and Chief Engineers will have to pay ₹50,000 to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike if they fail to remove illegal hoardings and flexes in city, which will then be deposited in the High Court (HC), said a BBMP order

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Shooting for the Sun ISRO to launch India’s first solar mission, and more

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: State govt defers order on closure of unauthorised schools, and more

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Not just BBMP contractors, NGOs may also come under scanner of SIT probe

BBMP spends about ₹1,800 crore annually on waste management. The civic body is trying to streamline the waste management system to tap the revenue emerging through EPR, but is unable to exploit the full potential of EPR fees because some NGOs have set up private companies to manage waste.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Bommai alleges BBMP contractors’ union has complained to Rahul Gandhi

BJP's Bommai demands Gandhi intervene in BBMP contractors' alleged 65% commission demand. Alleging contractors complained to Gandhi, Bommai urges him to intervene if he is against corruption. He also criticizes CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar for their silence and alleged frequent transfer notifications.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Former Congress councillor’s son found dead

29-yr-old son of former BBMP councillor found dead in Attiguppe; BJP links it to contractors' issue; family clarifies it had no connection; Goutham was depressed for days; Arogya Sahayavani Ph.: 104 for help.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Right now, our grouse is not corruption, but non-clearance of pending bills, says D. Kempanna, president of Karnataka State Contractors’ Association

Contractors are again on a collision course with the Karnataka government. While the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) contractors have stopped work, demanding immediate clearance of pending bills, contractors across the State have also warned that they may tread the same path if bills are not cleared soon. The pending…

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

BBMP removes 59,000 flex banners to implement HC direction

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has removed 59,000 flex banners and hoardings in the city. The action came after the High Court of Karnataka rapped the civic body for its failure to implement the ban. 

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

With no nod for fresh tenders, development activities in Bengaluru come to a standstill

Development works in Bengaluru have come to a standstill with the State government yet to grant permission to float fresh tenders

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023