The Latest Breaking News from Bruhat

Karnataka High Court directs BBMP to allow opening of Mantri mall from today after management promises to pay ₹20 crore tax arrears

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to open the lock of Mantri Square Mall from Friday morning, after the management of the mall gave an undertaking to the court that it would pay ₹20 crore on or before July 31 without prejudice…

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

White-topping works in CBD to commence after April 26; many term it a strategic move

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will only be commencing white-topping works in the Central Business District (CBD) areas, including the busy M.G. Road, after April 26, the first phase of voting in the state.

The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024

100 taluks in Karnataka hit by drinking water crisis, says Chief Minister

Close to 100 taluks in Karnataka have been facing severe drinking water crisis and tankers have been pressed into service to supply water to residents. Similarly, drinking water is being supplied to 96 wards of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in Bengaluru, and 250 tankers have been deployed to…

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

Why Karnataka government brought amendment to BBMP Act, 2020

The Karnataka government brought an amendment to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Act, 2020, with retrospective effect to regularise the collection of ground rent from the property owners. With this, the BBMP aims to avoid repayment of about ₹1,712 crore to the property owners and builders.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

BBMP asks telecom companies to declare unauthorised OFCs, looks at revenue mobilisation by regularising them

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has issued a public notice asking telecom service providers and Internet service providers to declare unauthorised OFC cables laid in the city after which the same will be regularised.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Finally, BBMP calls for tender to build fire safety exit in Annexure 3 building

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has called for a short-term tender for construction of fire escape staircase in the annexure 3 building of its head office in the city. This is a key step towards securing No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Fire and Emergency Services Department. 

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

BBMP to set up climate action cell to battle climate change

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike will be setting up a climate action cell to facilitate effective implementation of the Bengaluru Climate Action and Resilience Plan

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

BBMP asks citizens to light diyas, draw rangoli in front of houses to mark Rajyotsava

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Monday issued an order directing citizens to stand when the national anthem and Nada Geete (Kannada anthem) are broadcasted on Akashvani on the day of Kannada Rajyotsava. It has also asked people to install Kannada flag and draw rangoli in front of their…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

BBMP allocates ₹ 15 lakh each to 225 wards to fill potholes

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has allocated ₹15 lakh each to 225 wards to fill potholes and the work will commence from November. The ward committee will monitor the works

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

BBMP invites volunteers for ‘Kere Mitras’ and ‘Hasiru Mitras’

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has invited volunteers to supervise its lakes and parks as a ‘Kere Mitra’ and a ‘Hasiru Mitra’

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023