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Month: January 2026

Penalty and Criminal Action for Unauthorized Road Cutting: Maheshwar Rao

Penalty and Criminal Action for Unauthorized Road Cutting: Maheshwar Rao

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Procurement of Water Jetting Machines for Footpath Cleaning. Officials were instructed to identify and submit a list of locations where unauthorized parking is occurring along metro corridors. Bengaluru, Jan. 02: The Chief Commissioner, Maheshwar Rao, has issued strict directions to officials of BESCOM, KPTCL, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), and GAIL, stating that any department found cutting roads within the GBA jurisdiction without prior permission will be penalized and criminal cases will be registered. Addressing a coordination meeting held today to discuss issues faced during the implementation of works undertaken by various departments within the GBA limits, he emphasized that obtaining permission through the MARKS software is mandatory for any road cut...
Hettich Strengthens Its Experiential Footprint in Chennai with New Experience Centre & Exclusive Store

Hettich Strengthens Its Experiential Footprint in Chennai with New Experience Centre & Exclusive Store

Architecture, News
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 14:12:24 L–R: Nanda Kishor (ZSM, Hettich India), Rahul Thakkar (Director–Sales, Hettich India), Kaavya Sekar (Director, Auvery Buildtech & Haus Concepts), Ankit Kulshrestha (Head–APC/HEX/LIGHTS). Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 31: Reinforcing its commitment to immersive brand experiences, Hettich, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of furniture fittings, has significantly expanded its experiential presence in Chennai with the inauguration of its upgraded Experience Centre and the launch of the city’s first Hettich Exclusive (HeX) Store. Together, these two experiential touchpoints mark a strategic step in bringing Hettich’s magical interior experiences closer to customers and industry professionals in the region. The newly upgraded Hettic...
Strict Compliance with Safety Regulations Mandatory in Service Apartments, Hostels and PGs – D.S. Ramesh

Strict Compliance with Safety Regulations Mandatory in Service Apartments, Hostels and PGs – D.S. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Jan. 01: Strict Compliance with Safety Regulations Mandatory in Service Apartments, Hostels and PGs – D.S. Ramesh The Commissioner of the Bengaluru East City Corporation,  D.S. Ramesh, stated that the owners, operators and managers of all service apartments, hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations within the City Corporation’s limits must inspect their premises and ensure strict compliance, within the stipulated time, with all safety regulations prescribed by the City Corporation, along with all other applicable safety norms. The primary objective of this measure is to prevent the recurrence of tragic incidents such as recent gas explosions and fire accidents, and to ensure the safety of public life and property. In this context, owners, operators and managers must...
Lock Properties for Non-Payment of Revenue Arrears: Rajendra Cholan

Lock Properties for Non-Payment of Revenue Arrears: Rajendra Cholan

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Engineers Directed to Work Responsibly with Self-Defined Tasks and Action Plans The Commissioner of Bengaluru Central City Corporation, Rajendra Cholan, addressed a meeting of Heads of Departments from various divisions today at the BMRDA Office and gave instructions. He directed officials to prepare a list of properties within the Bengaluru Central City Corporation limits that have not paid property tax, issue notices to such defaulters demanding payment of outstanding revenue arrears, and, if the dues are not cleared even after issuing notices, to lock the properties. Instructions in this regard were issued to officers of the Revenue Department. Work Responsibly-Addressing officers of the Engineering Department, the Commissioner instructed them to define self-assigned tasks ever...