Bengaluru's Poor Urban Design Sparks Health Crisis
Experts warn Bengaluru's traffic, air quality & lack of public spaces are causing a surge in diabetes, hypertension & mental health issues. Read how governance failures impact health.
Experts warn Bengaluru's traffic, air quality & lack of public spaces are causing a surge in diabetes, hypertension & mental health issues. Read how governance failures impact health.
Greater Bengaluru Authority launches a citizen-centric online drive for doorstep e-khata services at Rs 45 per application, aiming to cut property documentation delays. Will this revived model succeed where BBMP's pilot failed?
Odisha High Court questions arbitrary Rs 10,000 pollution challan, seeks transport authorities' response. Case highlights enforcement overreach under Motor Vehicles Act. Read details.
Kempegowda Airport's decision to halve bus bays forces BMTC to shelve Vayu Vajra expansion, causing daily losses of Rs 3-4 lakh and pushing passengers to costlier taxis. Read more.
Karnataka releases ward-wise reservation list for Bengaluru's 5 corporations. 176 wards reserved for women. Public objections accepted till Jan 23. Full details inside.
Thanisandra residents in Bengaluru face a harsh night after BDA's eviction drive. While temporary shelters are provided, tenants and low-income families call the relief inadequate and the process inhumane. Read more.
GBA inspected 321 paying guest facilities in Bengaluru, sealing two for hygiene violations and imposing fines after a tragic cylinder blast. Details on the safety drive inside.
Chandigarh Administration directs cab aggregators to comply with new 2025 fare structure, ending exploitative practices. Read the full details of the STA's decisive meeting.
Greater Bengaluru Authority's e-khata drive achieves 99% disposal rate for 9.1 lakh applications. West zone leads in volume. Discover how the digital system is maturing.
Closure of 10 GBA maternity hospitals in Bengaluru for renovation leaves thousands struggling for affordable maternal care. Low-income families face high private costs.
Bengaluru's ORR Metro line is set for 8-km elevated walkways, approved by GBA. Funding responsibility lies with BMRCL & ORRCA. Read the latest update.
The month-long 'Youth Against Drugs' campaign in Mohali concluded with a walkathon led by High Court and Sessions judges. Learn about the initiative's impact and key participants.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, citing intelligence inputs on corruption, urges BDA employees to solve public problems. He announces digitisation drive to overhaul the authority's tarnished image.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority unveils a Rs 450 crore plan to transform the Outer Ring Road. Key projects include signal-free corridors and improved pedestrian infrastructure to ease chronic congestion. Discover the details.
Orissa High Court demands state govt's affidavit on controversial fuel denial rule for vehicles without PUCC. Hearing in 3 weeks. Read the full legal challenge details.
Bengaluru's new transport authority, BMLTA, faces irrelevance as key decisions are kept outside its purview. Discover the implications for the city's traffic woes. Read more.
Chandigarh's State Transport Authority has digitized 21 key services, including registration & RC transfers, via the VAHAN portal, slashing daily office visits from 300 to just 30. Learn how this e-governance move boosts ease of doing business.
Bengaluru's new Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) may be powerless as key decisions are exempt from its scrutiny. Will it truly transform the city's traffic? Read our analysis.
Greater Bengaluru Authority and five city corporations launch redesigned logos and blue-green themed sustainable buildings. Nearly 1,000 concepts were evaluated for the new visual identity.
Bengaluru authorities plan a joint towing drive against illegal parking to ease congestion. New enforcement will involve traffic police and all city corporations. Read more.
Animal welfare activists staged a protest in Bengaluru demanding humane treatment of strays and an oversight committee. The Supreme Court hearing is on Jan 7.
Get the latest Bengaluru news for January 4, 2026. Stay updated on major civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political news from the city.
Greater Bengaluru Authority warns of criminal action against departments cutting roads without MARKS software approval. GBA chief mandates digital mapping to end public inconvenience. Read more.
The Karnataka government has postponed the allotment of flats to eligible families from Kogilu. Despite completion of beneficiary identification, no new date has been announced. Read for details.
The Bengaluru Development Authority has finalised a 45-acre plot near Challaghatta Metro station for a major skydeck project. Read about the location, plans, and impact on the city's infrastructure.
Facing delays in new bus procurement, Tamil Nadu permits state transport corporations to rent private buses. Unions fear higher costs and systemic dependence. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
Can Bengaluru transform into a sustainable, liveable city by 2035? Experts outline a path focusing on climate resilience, inclusive mobility, and governance reforms to reshape India's tech hub.
The final electoral roll for Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency lists 18,496 voters from 28 assembly segments. Read details on the upcoming Legislative Council elections.
Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao announced the final electoral roll for the Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency, listing 18,496 voters. Get the latest election updates.