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BMIC project: H.D. Kumaraswamy fires salvo at Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, accusing him of making ‘illegal land purchases’
The JD (S) leader and Union Minister accused the Chief Minister of taking decisions in 2004 as Urban Development Minister and Chairman of BMICP Authority that were in violation of original framework agreement
Locals symbolically ‘open’ Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, demand early launch
The protest came as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. missed its September-end target for opening the 7.5-km elevated stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere
Karnataka SIR: Deletion of voters using Form 7
Over 4,000 Form-7 seek deletion of names, largely Muslim voters, across Congress, BJP seats
IIT vs IISc over Bengaluru's Hebbal tunnel study; experts flag flaws in report BDA sought amid criticism
Bangalore Development Authority commissioned a study on the Hebbal short tunnel project amid strong public criticism. Experts from IISc and local mobility analysts raised concerns regarding the quality and methodology of the study. Key criticisms included the use of outdated data and an absence of comprehensive traffic assessment techniques. The study's approach may not accurately reflect current traffic conditions and future demands.
Bengaluru tree branch fall tragedy prompts Karnataka HC to script tech driven public safety framework across State
The public safety hazards would include trees, damaged roads, open manholes, blocked drains, exposed electrical installations, unsafe construction, encroachments, or any condition capable of causing death or serious injury, the court said.
Deaths from kidney, urinary diseases in Karnataka more than triple in 10 years
Deaths due to kidney and urinary diseases in Karnataka increased from 5,940 in 2016 to 18,730 in 2025. The rise in mortality is attributed to factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Renal failure was responsible for the majority, with 14,960 deaths reported among the genitourinary disorders. The majority of deaths occurred in individuals aged 45 and above, notably in the 70-plus age group.
D.K. Shivakumar petitions Defence Minister seeking land for seven projects
The Karnataka Chief Minister proposed development of a permanent public park and lung space on around 730 acres of defence land near the Iblur Firing Range.
Karnataka High Court orders GBA to pay ₹2.77 crore to man paralysed due to falling of tree branch
Rejecting the GBA’s defence that the incident was an “act of God” and that claim for compensation can be raised through a civil suit, the court said that it has power to award compensation under public law remedy
Karnataka High Court orders GBA to pay ₹2.77 crore to man paralysed due to falling of tree branch
Rejecting the GBA’s defence that the incident was an “act of God” and that claim for compensation can be raised through a civil suit, the court said that it has power to award compensation under public law remedy
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