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Phone-in Programme by the Commissioner of Bengaluru North City Corporation on October 3, 2025 (Friday

Phone-in Programme by the Commissioner of Bengaluru North City Corporation on October 3, 2025 (Friday

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Bengaluru, Sept. 30: Phone-in Programme by the Commissioner of Bengaluru North City Corporation on October 3, 2025 (Friday) In order to listen to public grievances and ensure that complaints are directly conveyed to the concerned officials for resolution, Bengaluru North City Corporation Commissioner, Pommla Sunil Kumar, IAS, has initiated a weekly phone-in programme. The programme will be held every Friday for two hours. This week, on Friday, October 3, 2025, the phone-in session will be conducted at a revised time — from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM to give full attention to citizens’ complaints. During this time, residents may register complaints related to potholes, streetlight repairs, garbage issues, trimming of dangerous trees/branches, mosquito control, stray dog menace, park mai...
Rajendra Cholan,Commissioner, Bengaluru Central City Corporation inspected arterial roads by taking a two wheeler ride.

Rajendra Cholan,Commissioner, Bengaluru Central City Corporation inspected arterial roads by taking a two wheeler ride.

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Bengaluru, Sept. 29: On 29-09-2025, Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner, Rajendra Cholan conducted an inspection by two-wheeler (bike) within the Chickpet Division limits. The inspection covered potholes on arterial and sub-arterial roads, ongoing road repair works, and other related civic issues. Key instructions issued to officials during the inspection: * Urgently fill all potholes in a proper and durable manner * Development of junctions * Improvement of traffic circles * Resurfacing of Hosur Road with asphalt * Removal of roadside garbage black spots and measures to prevent their recurrence * Repair of footpaths to ensure smooth pedestrian movement * Construction of a compound wall/fencing around the city corporation property at JC Road and preparation of a ...
PropTech Startup Reloy Targets ₹3,500 Crore Sales This Fiscal Year

PropTech Startup Reloy Targets ₹3,500 Crore Sales This Fiscal Year

Business & Finance
Reloy made Rs 2,000+ crore in referral sales in the preceding fiscal year and has already surpassed that figure in the first six months of the current year. The company is confident of achieving profitability this fiscal  Mumbai, September 26, 2025: Reloy, India’s leading homeowner loyalty and referral platform, announced that it is on track to achieve ₹3,500 crore of sales in FY2025-26. The company generated ₹2,000 crore of referral-led sales last fiscal and has already surpassed that figure in the first six months of the current year. With this strong momentum, the company also expects to turn profitable in the current fiscal—a significant milestone that underscores the scalability and sustainability of its business model. Reloy is currently working with over 40 of India’s top...
Measures Taken to Ensure Pothole-Free Roads: Rajendra Cholan

Measures Taken to Ensure Pothole-Free Roads: Rajendra Cholan

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  Road works are progressing swiftly within the limits of the Bengaluru Central City Corporation. As part of this initiative, 701 potholes have been addressed through patchwork covering a total area of 31,783 square meters across 48.90 kilometers on 51 roads under the Central City Corporation limits. In alignment with the directions of the  Chief Minister and the  Deputy Chief Minister, steps are being taken to ensure pothole-free roads within the Bengaluru Central City Corporation limits, stated Central City Corporation Commissioner, Rajendra Cholan. A detailed ward-wise list of roads has been prepared. Damaged and pothole-ridden roads have been identified, and instructions have been given to engineering department officials to conduct regular review meetings and site...
Coordination Meeting to Be Held on Waste and Parking Management at K.R. Market-Rajendra Cholan

Coordination Meeting to Be Held on Waste and Parking Management at K.R. Market-Rajendra Cholan

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Strict Action Will Be Taken if Indira Canteens Fail to Maintain Hygiene and Serve Timely Meals: Rajendra Cholan BENGALURU: (Sep 26) Rajendra Cholan, Commissioner of the Central City Corporation, visited several locations around the K.R. Market area this morning for inspection. During his visit to the Indira Canteen located at K.R. Market, he noted poor hygiene, irregular meal service, staff residing within the canteen premises, and damaged water pipelines. He issued a stern warning to the canteen management, emphasizing that failure to maintain cleanliness and timely food service would invite strict action. He also instructed that staff must not reside within the canteen premises. Following this, the Commissioner visited the Indira Kitchen facility on S.P. Road, which was found to be...
Schindler and Accor enter a service agreement in Asia

Schindler and Accor enter a service agreement in Asia

Business & Finance
Schindler announces a new service agreement in Asia with Accor, a global leader in the hospitality industry. The collaboration strengthens the relationship between both parties, enabling closer coordination, shared innovations, and a joint focus on sustainability and customer experience. Schindler has signed a Master Services and Supplies Agreement (MSSA) with Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with more than 5 600 properties across over 110 countries, to deliver and service elevators and escalators to the Accor properties. The MSSA covers nine key strategic markets in Asia – Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam – and encompasses all aspects of Schindler’s offering, including new installations, modernization...
Conduct Mass Cleaning Drives – Make the City Clean: Rajendra Cholan

Conduct Mass Cleaning Drives – Make the City Clean: Rajendra Cholan

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During an inspection visit, Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Rajendra Cholan observed that in several areas, garbage had been left uncleared, construction debris was dumped on roads and footpaths, and unusable materials were scattered across streets. He instructed the officials to conduct mass cleaning drives to make the city clean. Following the Commissioner’s directives, officials within the limits of the Bengaluru Central City Corporation are carrying out mass cleaning programs, clearing accumulated garbage and cleaning up roadside parks. Cleanliness Drive on SJP Road and NR Road: On SJP Road and NR Road, under the leadership of Chief Engineer Vijaykumar Haridas, Executive Engineers and Assistant Executive Engineers conducted cleaning operations. Cleanliness on R...
Pourakarmikas Need to Work Together to Enhance the City’s Aesthetic Appeal – Maheshwar Rao

Pourakarmikas Need to Work Together to Enhance the City’s Aesthetic Appeal – Maheshwar Rao

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Sweet Distribution to Pourakarmikas on the Occasion of Dasara Festival As part of the Dasara celebrations, GBA Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao distributed sweet boxes to pourakarmikas who play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness of the city. The initiative was organized by India Sweet House. Speaking after the distribution ceremony held at the Dr. Raj Kumar Glass House, at the GBA Head Office, the Chief Commissioner emphasized the contribution of pourakarmikas in keeping the city clean. “If Pourakarmikas don't perform their duties daily, the public would quickly realize the significance of their responsibilities,” he remarked. Out of 12,692 pourakarmikas working in the city, all have been made permanent employees. However, a few are yet to receive their official appointme...
India reinforces its strategic position within APAC region—ranks 4th globally in land & development capital destinations in H1 2025: Colliers

India reinforces its strategic position within APAC region—ranks 4th globally in land & development capital destinations in H1 2025: Colliers

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Real estate investments across the top 9 APAC markets reach USD 71.9 billion in H1 2025, a 6% YoY decline Domestic capital continues to drive investments across most markets, while foreign investor appetite remains strong, particularly in India & Australia 7 of the top 10 global destinations for land & development sites are located in APAC; India stands fourth Gurugram, 22 September 2025 – Real estate investments across the nine APAC markets – Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand and Taiwan, reached USD 71.9 billion in H1 2025, marking a modest 6% YoY decline amid ongoing trade volatilities and global headwinds, according to Colliers’ latest research report – ‘Investment Insights H1 2025’ (https://www.colliers.com/en-in/...
GCC driven office space demand crosses 50 msf in the first 9 months of 2025, an 8% YoY rise: Colliers

GCC driven office space demand crosses 50 msf in the first 9 months of 2025, an 8% YoY rise: Colliers

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Quarterly space uptake remains resilient at 17.2 msf; relatively evenly spread across top seven cities Bengaluru continues to drive demand in 2025, with 27% share; 9-month leasing in Pune & Chennai surpasses annual demand of 2024 Technology sector drives 36% of the conventional leasing, followed by BFSI firms at 19% share in 2025 New supply registered at 16.6 msf in Q3 2025; 9-month supply at 41.4 msf, 10% YoY rise, led by Bengaluru and Pune Bengaluru, 25 September 2025: Leasing activity across India’s top seven office markets has continued to remain upbeat in the first three quarters of 2025. Space uptake for the year has reached 50.9 million sq. ft., marking an 8% YoY growth. However, on a quarterly basis, it dipped marginally to 17.2 million sq. ft. in Q3 2025. Whil...