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The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is planning a new system to ensure that agencies cutting trees for development projects fulfil their responsibility to replace them. Under the proposed plan, organizations that fail to plant…
As the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium gears up for the high-voltage 5th and final T20 series decider between India and the West Indies in Bengaluru on Oct 17, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has announced a strict and…
The opening of the elevated Pink Line depends on rectification work and clearance from the metro safety regulator before passenger services can begin. As many as 36 safety and technical deficiencies were identified on Namma…
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has begun geotechnical investigations on Sarjapur Road for the proposed 37.8-km Namma Metro Red Line connecting Sarjapur with Hebbal. The soil testing will help engineers…
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…
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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. 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 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. 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. 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
