MLA Haris assumes role as BDA chairman N.A. Haris, a fourth-term MLA, officially assumed the position of chairman at the Bangalore Development Authority The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024
Karnataka High Court dissolves apex court formed committee on Shivarama Karanth layout The High Court of Karnataka dissolves a committee assigned by the apex court to verify the legality of buildings in Bengaluru. The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024
Will we ever master a proper plan for Bengaluru? Bengaluru does have a history of Master Plans. But did they really help the city grow in an organised manner? Experts weigh in on the question The Hindu · Jan 23, 2024
EU silver filling ban could lead to dental care crisis in Northern Ireland, says BDA Dental union says region will be ‘disproportionately’ affected by EU amalgam phase-out as health service is weakest in UK The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024
BDA Commissioner conducts surprise visit to Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout Bangalore Development Authority Commissioner N. Jayaram paid a surprise visit to Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout on Tuesday and inspected the ongoing works. The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
Encroached BDA property cleared BDA demolishes unauthorised constructions on ₹150 crore land in Bengaluru. The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023
Four out of five dentists in England not taking on new NHS patients, research shows Overall 82.8% of surgeries refusing to let adults become new patients, while 71.1% won’t register under-18s The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023
Rise in mouth cancer deaths linked to NHS dentist shortages, say campaigners Dentistry cuts blamed after figures show 46% increase from 2011 to 2021 in oral cancer deaths in England The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
‘BDA will commence groundwork to prepare Revised Master Plan for Bengaluru’ The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will soon commence groundwork for preparing a new Revised Master Plan (RMP) for Bengaluru which has been delayed for nearly two years after the authority withdrew its RMP 2031. The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today: Activists condemn saffronisation of Central University of Karnataka, and more The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
Bengaluru | Jayaram N is new BDA Commissioner The government has appointed 2004-batch IAS officer Jayaram N. as the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Commissioner. Mr. Jayaram takes over the BDA at a time when projects like Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout are moving at a snail’s pace, while the Peripheral Ring Road Project has little to no consent from farmers. The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
After 15 years, BDA to begin allotment of sites in Shivaram Karanth Layout Almost 15 years after issuing the preliminary notification, Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will finally commence allotment of sites in Dr. K. Shivaram Karanth Layout, thanks to the Supreme Court-monitored committee. The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023
Complaint against four persons for creating fake records to claim compensation from BDA The BDA Vigilance Squad filed a complaint against a woman, and three of her associates, on the charge of posing as the daughter of a landowner and trying to claim compensation for the acquired land The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023
Calls for ‘urgent change’ to return NHS dentistry to pre-pandemic levels It comes after NHS Digital figures showed 18.1 million adults were seen by an NHS dentist in the two years leading up to June. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023 Modern, yet aesthetic Jayanagar is 75 Jayanagar, one of the few extensions that stands out for retaining its heritage and aesthetics withstanding development explosion in the city and the largest planned layout in Asia when it was carved out in 1948, celebrated its diamond jubilee on Sunday
The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023 BDA acquired 3 acres in 18 years for Peripheral Ring Road project in Bengaluru PRR is expected to stretch from Tumakuru Road to Hosur Road, connect highways (State and National), NICE Road and pass through Old Madras Road. Almost 18 years after first preliminary notification (September 23, 2005) for land acquisition and 15 years after final notification, the notified land is in limbo. Owners cannot…
The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023 Farmers to move HC seeking withdrawal of final notification on Peripheral Ring Road land acquisition The meeting between farmers whose lands have been notified for the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project and the State government, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday, failed to resolve the impasse over land acquisition for the project.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023 Wednesday briefing: Why you can’t find an NHS dentist in England In today’s newsletter: From poor dentist pay to rising prices and low governmental investment, NHS dentistry has slowly fallen apart – this is how
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 Dentist leaders hit out at government plans to ‘handcuff’ graduates to NHS work ‘Handcuffing’ dentist trainees to the NHS could drive more to leave the UK, dentristy union warns
The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023 D.K. Shivakumar goes on city rounds, listens to proposals to decongest Hebbal and K.R. Puram Karntaka Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D. K. Shivakumar went around the Bengaluru city to inspects traffic bottlenecks in the city on on June 13, 2023.
The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023 Top news developments in Karnataka on June 8, 2023 Top news developments in Karnataka on June 8, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023 NHS dentist numbers in England at lowest level in a decade British Dental Association warns of exodus of dentists, with millions of patients struggling to get checkups
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 Drop in number of dentists working in the NHS, figures show The most recent year’s findings were obtained by the BDA from the NHS Business Services Authority using Freedom of Information laws.
Insider UK · May 12, 2023 Scottish dentists on same contract as junior doctors to take part in strike The British Dental Association said 91% backed industrial action for better pay, on a turnout of 79%
Belfast Live · May 12, 2023 Northern Ireland dentists warn future of service now at risk and say cuts are the wrong cure "If the axe falls on dentistry - indeed if there is a failure to provide needed investment - this service faces collapse."