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More than two years after receiving approval, Namma Metro Phase-3 has moved ahead with the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) inviting Indian and international consultancy firms to provide General Consultancy…
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has started refurbishing its original fleet of 57 trains in the first major overhaul since Namma Metro began commercial operations in 2011. The trains, which operate mainly on…
CH NEWS, BENGALURU The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has initiated comprehensive vehicle inspections to evaluate various 7-metre midi and mini bus models. This strategic review supports ongoing transport planning to integrate 200 smaller electric buses into the
The Bangalore Metro & Suburban Rail Passengers Association has urged the State government to strengthen feeder services and first- and last-mile connectivity around Namma Metro stations.
CH NEWS, BENGALURU The Bengaluru East City Corporation has instituted a strict regulatory framework governing urban infrastructure excavation, making prior civic permission mandatory for all road-cutting activities. The decisive policy shift was announced following a high-leve
CH NEWS, BENGALURU Greater Bangalore Development (GBA) Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has issued a stern advisory to property owners across the city, urging them to clear out overgrown vegetation and construction debris from vacant lots independently to avoid heavy municipal clea
BENGALURU Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar promised to create a lasting legacy of growth, declaring that he will leave behind a monumental foundation of progress for citizens who placed their trust in his leadership. Addressing the state during the 80th Independence Da
Bengaluru Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday announced a series of welfare and industrial initiatives ranging from filling 72,000 government vacancies to establishing India’s first public AI University aimed at propelling Karnataka toward a $3 trillion economy by 2047.
BENGALURU A mentally unstable man climbed a crane at an under-construction Namma Metro site near Marathahalli, causing panic among workers late on Sunday. The man entered the crane operator’s cabin after reaching the top. Site staff brought him down, tied him up and allegedly
CH News, BENGALURU Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced that the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has been instructed to start trial runs for the Namma Metro Blue Line in October. Commercial operations for the corridor are officially sche
Slug: Relief at last BENGALURU After months of public complaints and social media criticism, authorities have finally begun asphalting a damaged stretch of Bannerghatta Road, bringing relief to commuters while also raising questions over the delay in execution. The South
SLUG: SMART TRAVEL BENGALURU Bengaluru witnessed a major success in public transport management during the IPL 2026 opening match, as thousands of cricket fans shifted to Namma Metro, setting a new benchmark for match-day travel. During the match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
BlurbRevised fares apply across all zones; smart card discounts to continue, says BMRCL BENGALURU The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has officially announced a revision of Namma Metro ticket prices, confirming a uniform 5 percent increase in fares across
Boost for metro users BENGALURU In a major boost for JP Nagar, Hosakerehalli and Nagarbhavi residents, BMRCL has officially invited civil tenders for Phase 3 of Namma Metro’s Orange Line. Residents of JP Nagar, Hosakerehalli and Nagarbhavi have reason to cheer as the Ban
BENGALURU 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 BENGALURU 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 BENGALURU 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
