This visit to the Bengaluru Central Prison was almost cinematic. After passing through multiple layers of security — frisking, formalities, and a stamped hand marking entry — you step through a modest doorway. Inside are thousands of inmates, both undertrials and convicts. What stands out, however, is a space that feels entirely different from the…
In Bengaluru, curated walks — heritage trails, neighbourhood explorations, market and food walks, park rambles and even midnight bike tours — have reshaped how people experience this city. On World Heritage Day, we take a break from traffic snarls and brewery hopping, and opt to take a walk — an activity that has emerged as…
Bengaluru: Amid mounting backlash following consecutive incidents of trekkers going missing in state forests, the Karnataka forest department Friday unveiled a detailed standard operating procedure (SoP) to regulate eco-trails, hiking and trekking activities across forest areas. Forest minister Eshwar Khandre cautioned that any trekker found violating these SoPs will be blacklisted and permanently barred from…
Bengaluru: In the backdrop of LPG crisis, which has taken a toll on auto drivers across the city, Indian Oil Corporation announced Thursday that it has increased its auto LPG supply volumes by nearly 300% to meet the demand.On Wednesday, the oil company supplied 75.5 metric tonnes (MT) of auto LPG in the city, higher…
Bengaluru: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is planning to launch an online khata correction facility to make property record updates easier. Citizens will be able to correct most details, such as location and ward number, except the owner name and property measurements.“GBA has received around 25 lakh draft khata applications, of which over 10 lakh final…
Bengaluru: The Siddaramaiah govt Thursday extended the tenure of director-general and inspector-general of police MA Saleem till Aug 29, 2027. A 1993 batch IPS officer, Saleem was to retire by May-end this year. The extension was made based on the directions of the Supreme Court, which in a previous case had directed states to ensure…
Bengaluru: The space below Bellandur flyover, once full of silt, debris and encroachments, has been transformed into a clean and vibrant public area, with Bengaluru East city corporation additional commissioner (development) Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar inaugurating the beautified stretch recently.The project was implemented with CSR support from Intel. Speaking at the inauguration, Lokhande said, “The space…
Bengaluru: Chittapur in Kalaburagi district is known for its searing summers, with mercury levels often between 43º C and 45º C, making it one of the hottest taluks in the state. In striking contrast to this harsh, sun-baked landscape, nearly 3,000 acres of land at Allur B village in the taluk will now be notified…
Bengaluru: For lakhs of property owners across the city, securing an A-khata continues to be an uphill battle, with official data revealing that just 818 properties were granted the status in the past six months.The slow pace of approvals under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has exposed deep structural issues, ranging from documentation gaps to affordability…
Bengaluru: The first phase of Census 2027, which involves house-to-house visits by enumerators, commenced in Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) limits Thursday. GBA special commissioner Munish Moudgil appealed to residents to cooperate with enumerators and complete the process, which is expected to take less than 10 minutes.Citizens were given the opportunity to self-enumerate on the census…
