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Commissioner directs re-verification of locked and vacant houses during Census operations.

Commissioner directs re-verification of locked and vacant houses during Census operations.

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PHOTOS CREDIT- Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC)Bengaluru, May-11:BNCC Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar has instructed all Census officials to carry out re-verification of locked and vacant houses to ensure comprehensive completion of the first phase of House Listing and Household Census for Census 2027 before the stipulated date of 15-05-2026.In this regard, special “Mop-Up Round” operations are being conducted every evening and during holidays to revisit locked and vacant houses and ensure that no household is left out of the Census process.As part of this activity, all Charge Officers, Assistant Charge Officers, Supervisors, and Enumerators are actively participating in verifying Enumeration Block (EB) boundaries, locked houses, and vacant houses.This special r...
UrbanWrk to Open Exclusive Bangalore Workspace Built for a Global Aviation Engineering Major, Marking Its Bengaluru Debut.

UrbanWrk to Open Exclusive Bangalore Workspace Built for a Global Aviation Engineering Major, Marking Its Bengaluru Debut.

Architecture, LIFE & ARTS, News
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India-(KARNATAKA): (May 9)UrbanWrk, India's premium managed workspaces brand, today confirmed the delivery of a 12,000 sq ft dedicated workspace in Bangalore. The client is a globally renowned aviation interiors and aerospace engineering major, supplying products to the world's leading commercial aircraft manufacturers. Located at Primeco Towers, Bannerghatta Road, the office will be operational from May 2026 and marks UrbanWrk's debut in Bengaluru.The client opened its India branch in June 2024 at UrbanWrk, Nandan Pro Biz, Pune. As the team grew, it partnered with UrbanWrk to build a larger 23,000 sq ft office at the UrbanWrk flagship - MontClaire on Baner-Pashan Link Road. The Bangalore office is the next chapter - and the first beyond their Pune base."...
ROLLS-ROYCE INTRODUCES NEW BESPOKE CRAFTS INSPIRED BY FIVE CENTURIES OF DECORATIVE ARTS

ROLLS-ROYCE INTRODUCES NEW BESPOKE CRAFTS INSPIRED BY FIVE CENTURIES OF DECORATIVE ARTS

Architecture, News
08.05.2026-The Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective of designers, engineers and craftspeople is dedicated to advancing the discipline of craft itself, developing techniques that expand the ways clients can express themselves through the surfaces of the motor car. Driven by this pursuit, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils four new craft techniques inspired by historical craftsmanship: 3D leather hand-sculpting, 3D metal hand-sculpting, 3D veneers and beadwork application.Rolls-Royce introduces four new craft techniques, inspired by the decorative arts Exploration of texture, material and depth influenced by art, haute couture, fine jewellery and architecture First-ever application of hand-sculpted 3D metal within a Rolls-Royce Gallery First showcase of layered 3D veneer t...
Espire Hospitality Limited expands its uber-luxury portfolio by entering into an agreement with Marriott International to manage its upcoming ‘JW Marriott Resort & Spa’ near Vrindavan .

Espire Hospitality Limited expands its uber-luxury portfolio by entering into an agreement with Marriott International to manage its upcoming ‘JW Marriott Resort & Spa’ near Vrindavan .

News, PROPERTY MATTERS
NEW DELHI, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After the historic success of Six Senses Fort Barwara, Ranthambore, Espire Hospitality Limited today announced another significant signing for its uber-luxury portfolio with Marriott International. The addition of JW Marriott Resort & Spa is a move set to redefine the luxury hospitality segment of the region.Signing ceremony (Mr. Amit Rai, Chairman of the Board, Espire Group and Mr. Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International)Team Espire Hospitality Limited and Team Marriott InternationalJW Marriott Resort & SpaJW Marriott Resort & SpaNestled at a prime location near Vrindavan, an hour's drive from New Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida, the resort o...
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Launches Nationwide Fire Safety Week (4–10 May 2026) .

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Launches Nationwide Fire Safety Week (4–10 May 2026) .

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Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava Leads Nationwide Pledge on “Fire Safety in Health Facilities” Ministry of Health Unveils National Guidelines on Fire and Life Safety in Healthcare Facilities (2026), Strengthening Comprehensive Safety Frameworks Across Healthcare Institutions New Guidelines Introduce Enhanced Protocols for High-Risk Areas Including ICUs, NICUs, PICUs, and Operation Theatres Fire Safety Week to Feature Nationwide Audits, Mock Drills, Evacuation Exercises, Demonstrations, and Webinars to Strengthen Preparedness and Awareness: 04 MAY 2026 12:56PM by PIB Delhi- Reinforcing its commitment to ensuring safe healthcare environments, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with all States and Union Territories and in coordination wi...
Most difficult metro stretch in Bengaluru, built by Afcons, at Silk Board inaugurated .

Most difficult metro stretch in Bengaluru, built by Afcons, at Silk Board inaugurated .

Architecture, News
BENGALURU, India, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hon'ble Dy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar along with MP Tejasvi Surya inaugurated the most difficult stretch which consisted of double-decker metro flyover at Silk Board junction, opened today, providing relief to lakhs of commuters.Dy CM DK Shivkumar, MP Tejaswi Surya, and other dignitaries inaugurated Bengaluru’s double-decker metro flyover at Silk Board todayD & E flyovers of Central Silk Board Double-Decker flyovers in Bengaluru opened for public today.With flyovers D and E now opened for operational traffic, all five flyovers of the Central Silk Board double-decker flyover are operational. The flyover, South India's first road-cum-rail structure, has brought long-awaited relief to thousands of commut...
Formation of Sub-Division Level Urban Flood Management Teams for Monsoon Preparedness – D.S. Ramesh.

Formation of Sub-Division Level Urban Flood Management Teams for Monsoon Preparedness – D.S. Ramesh.

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To effectively prevent and respond to potential flood situations during the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons, Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner D.S. Ramesh convened an inter-departmental coordination meeting and announced the immediate formation of Sub-Division Level Urban Flood Management Teams across all sub-divisions.The Commissioner stated that these teams, led by the respective Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) of each sub-division, will function as key field-level units responsible for preparedness, flood prevention, emergency response, and restoration of infrastructure.Multi-Department Coordinated TeamThe Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of the respective sub-division will function as the overall nodal officer for the sub-division-level urban flood manageme...
Hindware expands retail footprint with new Brand Store launch in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.

Hindware expands retail footprint with new Brand Store launch in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.

Architecture, Home Improvement, News
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 17:04:25 | HindwareThis third Brand Store in Srinagar offers an integrated retail experience spanning bathware, tiles, and appliances – all under one roofSrinagar, 24 April 2026: Hindware, India's leading bathware brand, has launched a new Brand Store in Srinagar, taking its total tally in the city to three and its presence across Jammu & Kashmir to 15 Brand Stores. Located at Alamgari Bazar, Shribhat, opposite Machami Sahib, the store MANS TRADING CO., operates as a Hindware Premiere Store for Bath & Tiles and as an Exclusive Store for appliances.The store showcases Hindware’s wide product range across faucets, sanitaryware, tiles, and appliances, including brands such as Hindware, Hindware Italian Collection (HIC), QUEO, Hindware Smart Appliance...
Apollo Seniors First sets a new benchmark for elder care delivery in India.

Apollo Seniors First sets a new benchmark for elder care delivery in India.

Lifestyle, News
https://youtu.be/eoUj29yXR0ghttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/UIOSQiR37DI?feature=shareBengaluru, Karnataka – 29 April 2026: Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru, today announced the expansion of Apollo Seniors First, a comprehensive geriatric care program designed exclusively for senior citizens, marking a significant step toward more structured and coordinated elder care in India. Following its initial rollout at Bannerghatta Road, the program will now be available across Apollo Hospitals’ Jayanagar, Sheshadripuram, and Sarjapur units, expanding access to integrated senior care across the city.The launch also commemorates one year of the program at Bannerghatta, where it has helped establish a more continuous and patient-centric approach to senior healthcare—moving beyond episodic treatm...
Embassy REIT Leases 6.4 MSF in FY2026 and Grows Net Operating Income by 15%; Guides to Double-Digit Growth in FY2027 for the Second Consecutive Year.

Embassy REIT Leases 6.4 MSF in FY2026 and Grows Net Operating Income by 15%; Guides to Double-Digit Growth in FY2027 for the Second Consecutive Year.

Business & Finance, News
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India-​​​​Monday, April 27, 2026 8:31PM IST (3:01PM GMT)Leases 6.4 msf across 86 deals in FY2026 at 17% higher leasing spreads Achieves double-digit growth with revenue up 13% YoY to Rs 4,582 crores and Net Operating Income up 15% YoY to Rs 3,760 crores; Distributions at Rs 2,396 crores (Rs 25.28 per unit), up 10% YoY Delivers record 3.3 msf of new office developments in FY2026 in Bengaluru and Chennai Provides FY2027 guidance with distributions in the range of Rs 27.00 to Rs 28.60 per unit, implying a 10% YoY growth in distributions at midpoint and occupancy in the range of 95%-96% by value Portfolio valuation strengthened, with GAV up 15% YoY to Rs 70,540 crores and NAV up 16% YoY to Rs 491.62 per unit Launch of a 518-key, two Hilton-branded ...