The Latest Breaking News from Bruhat

BBMP removes unauthorised banner near Karnataka Congress office, imposes ₹50,000 fine

On Monday, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) took down an unauthorized banner that had been erected near the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office and imposed a fine of ₹50,000 for the violation

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Illegal hoardings: Zonal JCs, CEs to pay ₹50,000 for failure to implement HC order

Zonal Joint Commissioners and Chief Engineers will have to pay ₹50,000 to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike if they fail to remove illegal hoardings and flexes in city, which will then be deposited in the High Court (HC), said a BBMP order

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Right now, our grouse is not corruption, but non-clearance of pending bills, says D. Kempanna, president of Karnataka State Contractors’ Association

Contractors are again on a collision course with the Karnataka government. While the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) contractors have stopped work, demanding immediate clearance of pending bills, contractors across the State have also warned that they may tread the same path if bills are not cleared soon. The pending…

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

There appears to be no coordination in BBMP on removal of storm-water drain encroachments, says HC

There appears to be chaos in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) due to non-coordination among different wings in removing storm-water drain encroachments, as the civic body’s engineers are informed about the stay order against demolition only when they reach the site, the High Court of Karnataka said on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

Armed with HC stay, developer halts BBMP demolition drive halfway

Hours after the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) started a demolition drive at Fern City, an upscale private layout, the developer secured a stay from the High Court halting the works. The civic body has been facing tough challenges from property owners who are moving court to halt the drive.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

BBMP Chief Commissioner directs officials to expedite anti-encroachment drive on SWDs

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath, after holding a review meeting on anti-encroachment drive, directed officials to expedite demolition works in Mahadevapura and K.R. Puram. This comes in the light of the monsoon setting in the State.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

BBMP implemented permanent solutions in 118 flood-prone areas: Tushar Giri Nath

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented permanent solutions at 118 flood sensitive areas to tackle monsoon in the tech city, said Tushar Giri Nath, Chief Commissioner, BBMP. He said the civic body has identified a total of 198 flood prone areas across the city.

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

CM instructs officials to set up 250 Indira Canteens in Bengaluru at a rate of one per ward

Ministers and legislators could be invited to have lunch at Indira Canteens, which would be helpful to keep a watch on the quality, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike officials were instructed

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

High drama prevails at BBMP office as activists stage indefinite dharna

Enraged over an alleged threat against an RTI activist, several social activists are staging an indefinite dharna in front of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath’s office.

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023

5% property tax rebate period extended

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has extended the 5% rebate period till June 30 for the convenience of property owners in tech city, said a release issued by the BBMP.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023