BBMP to hold public hearings on Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill

BBMP to hold public hearings on Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill

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

Bengaluru civic body to celebrate ‘Festival of Dogs’ on October 17

Bengaluru civic body to celebrate ‘Festival of Dogs’ on October 17

“Dogs are more often than not looked at negatively with main focus on dog bites and fear of attacks, while most of the dogs are very loyal, obedient, protective and a beautiful companion for humans,” a press statement from the BBMP said. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has decided to celebrate ‘Festival of Dogs’ … Read more

Oxygen crisis deepens in Karnataka with hospitals flagging concern over supply

Oxygen crisis deepens in Karnataka with hospitals flagging concern over supply

Oxygen crisis deepened in certain parts of Karnataka, including the state capital with hospitals openly raising concern over the gap in oxygen supply. The development comes close on the heels of deaths of 24 COVID patients in the last two days in Chamarajanagar district allegedly due to oxygen shortage. Though the government maintained that the … Read more

Bengaluru coronavirus control efforts paying off as fatality rate drops to 1.2%

Bengaluru coronavirus control efforts paying off as fatality rate drops to 1.2%

Bengaluru: Eight months into the Covid pandemic, the death rate in Bengaluru has fallen considerably compared to the situation six weeks ago, much to the relief of the city administration. This is even as the number of positive cases rose with 4,000 cases reported daily in the beginning of this month, barring the past one … Read more