The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government and the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to pay ₹10.41 crore to two private health establishments towards the pending dues to them for providing COVID-19 testing facilities way back during 2020-2022. Two petitions Justice S.R. Krishna Kumar issued the directions while allowing the separate petitions … Read more
A file photo of Yeshwantpur metro station in Bengaluru. A growing chorus of citizens and transport activists has voiced concern over the State government’s decision to assign M. Maheshwar Rao, the Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the additional responsibility of Chief Commissioner of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The activists … Read more
The High Court of Karnataka has found fault in the actions of the State government as well as the Lokayukta in initiating disciplinary proceedings against an engineer for not acting against an illegal building situated in Hombegowda ward, while pointing out that the engineer could not take further action as a tribunal had ordered maintenance … Read more
The BBMP has introduced a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for government buildings and public sector undertakings (PSUs) under its limits. This scheme will be effective until March 31, and aims to facilitate the clearance of property tax dues. According to BBMP officials under this scheme, all government buildings and PSUs can pay their property tax … Read more
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has scheduled a series of consultations at five venues covering the eight zones to solicit suggestions from the public and institutions on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024. It will be held between February 10 and 12. The meetings aim to gather suggestions from the public and various RWAs on … Read more
The past four years have witnessed significant changes in the city’s governance structure. | Photo Credit: file photo Yet another year has passed without elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The term of the previous council ended in September 2020, and despite numerous delays and legal challenges, civic polls have not been conducted. … Read more
The BBMP’s Animal Husbandry Department organised the Festival of Dogs (Kukur Tihar), to celebrate its initiative of feeding stray dogs in select areas across eight zones in Bengaluru on October 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched a pilot project on Thursday (October 17, 2024) to provide food … Read more
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Head Office (BBMP building) at Hudson circle, in Bengaluru | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K. About 16 officials of engineering cadre who are awaiting reposting at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) are struggling as they are not receiving salaries for several months. The salaries along with arrears will be credited only … Read more
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 urgent but smart solutions. So … Read more
A digital board at a bus shelter which provides information on destinations and bus arrival times. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR The digital boards, being put up by BMTC under Nirbhaya scheme, contain information about the bus routes, if they are AC or non-AC buses, their Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and its destination … Read more