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The historic Republic Day flower show at Lalbagh will open on January 14 with a special theme honouring writer KP Poornachandra Tejaswi, featuring rare flowers, new designs and enhanced visitor facilities. The countdown has begun for the 219th Republic Day Flower
Mainline testing is a key pre-commissioning activity to validate train performance and system integration under actual field conditions for statutory approvals. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has begun testing the prototype trainset for the Pink L
BengaluruEnvironmental activists in Bengaluru have raised concerns over the unclear impact of tree loss linked to the proposed Orange Line of Namma Metro, even as Phase Three has entered the execution stage, they said. They accuse the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited of f
Move to curb nuisance. Namma Metro is very helpful in reaching different areas quickly amidst the daily city traffic. Metro is also the first choice of most of the city's commuters. But as the number of metro users increases, some people are breaking the rules with
After over six years, commuters are set to regain full access to Kamaraj Road, between Cubbon Road and Cauvery Emporium junction on MG Road, from the first week of January 2026. Reopening the stretch for two-way traffic is expected to significantly ease congestion
Rising ridership and fares lift collections sharply, yet heavy interest, depreciation and expenses continue to undermine the city’s metro financesBENGALURU. Namma Metro has recorded a sharp rebound in its financial performance during 2024–25, with operating revenue rising to Rs
While MG Road attracts large crowds for the New Year celebrations, Namma Metro does not apapear to be in a hurry to complete the project in time. Incomplete works on Kamaraj Road, which connects MG Road and Commercial Street, are yet to be fully completed even as t
Traders back upgrades but warn of losses without timelines, access plans. With the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) preparing to dig up MG Road, Bengaluru’s prime commercial corridor, businesses, office tenants and industry bodies along the stretch
There is increasing pressure to reduce the fares of the Namma Metro. Metro passengers are demanding that the fares be reduced. However, the Metro Fare Fixing Committee has given a shock to the passengers. It has decided not to reduce the fares. In addition, BMRCL has
Boost for Namma Metro. The public sector unit BEML on Thursday rolled out the prototype train for Namma Metro's Pink Line, raising hopes for the opening of a short, elevated stretch in May. The six-coach trainset was unveiled at the BEML Rail Complex at New Thi
BMRCL is gearing up to unveil the prototype train of our metro's Pink Line between Kalena Agrahara-Nagwara. BMRCL has announced that preparations are underway to unveil the prototype train of Metro Pink route between Kalena Agrahara-Nagwara on December 11.
2.5 years of Sadhana Path of ‘Guarantee Government’. The ‘Guarantee Government’ led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has written a new chapter of progress in Karnataka in the last two-and-a-half years. The governm
BMRCL introduced a fifth train on the Yellow Line, improving service frequency and convenience for Bengaluru commuters on Rajyotsava Day. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has delivered welcome news to Namma Metro passengers by launching a fifth
Metro Service Disruption. Thousands of commuters were left stranded on Thursday morning after a major technical glitch disrupted train services on Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Purple Line, one of the city’s busiest routes. According to officials, a train came to a ha
Good news for Yellow Line Metro passengers for Kannada Rajyotsava. The fifth train will run on the RV Road-Bommasandra Yellow Line Metro route from November 1. Currently, the Yellow Line is operating with four trains, with a gap of 19 minutes between
Bengaluru: Renowned journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee TJS George, often hailed as the Bhishma of Indian journalism, was laid to rest with full state honors at the Hebbal Electric Crematorium on Sunday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the crematorium to pay his final res
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the state government will recommend naming “Namma Metro” after 12th-century social reformer Basavanna as a mark of respect to his ideals and teachings. He made this announcement during the valedictory ceremony of “Basava Sa
Bengaluru to Revolutionize Commute with Innovative Double-Decker Metro Corridors. The Karnataka Cabinet has given its nod to the much-awaited Namma Metro Phase 3 project, approving a ₹9,700-crore double-decker viaduct that promises to reshape urban connectivity. According to
