Author: FWM

Bengaluru, Feb. 4:As per the directions of the Commissioner of the Bengaluru North City Corporation, Pommala Sunil Kumar, inspections of Paying Guest (PG) accommodations are being conducted across several wards to safeguard public health. PGs that fail to comply with prescribed guidelines are being identified, and the sealing process is being continued against such establishments.In this connection, within Ward No. 12 of Zone–02 (Shettihalli area), two men’s PGs — Sunrise Boys PG and Balaji N.S. Luxury PG — were found violating the guidelines. The residents were vacated, and the premises were sealed in the presence of Health Department officials.During continued inspections, Sharada Ladies PG in the same area was also sealed due to poor hygiene conditions in the kitchen, in the...

Notices issued to a total of 574 Paying Guest accommodations within the Central City Corporation limits: Rajendra CholanA total of 08 Paying Guest accommodations sealedBengaluru, Jan. 31:Commissioner Rajendra Cholan informed that awareness notices have been issued to a total of 574 Paying Guest (PG) accommodations operating within the Bengaluru Central City Corporation limits.During January 2026, inspections were carried out in all currently operating PG accommodations across the Shantinagar, C.V. Raman Nagar, Gandhinagar, Shivajinagar, Chamarajapete, and Chickpet Assembly constituencies to verify compliance with prescribed guidelines. Following these inspections, awareness notices were issued to 574 PG establishments.Among them, 08 PG accommodations that failed to main...

The Oterra Hotel, Bengaluru, a landmark of luxury in the city’s tech hub, has officially ascended to the pinnacle of environmental stewardship. The hotel had very recently been awarded the Platinum Rating—the highest certification—under the IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) Green Existing Buildings category with the highest rated green existing building in India for the year 2025 – 2026. This prestigious recognition from the CII - Indian Green Building Council distinguishes The Oterra as a leader in future-ready, sustainable hospitality in India. The Platinum certification is rarely achieved, as it requires a rigorous overhaul of energy-efficiency, water conservation, waste management, ecofriendly commuting practices and industry innovation without compromising on the indoor enviro...

21 JAN 2026 8:11PM by PIB Delhi India has an aspiration of becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047 and achieving USD 30 trillion economy. This economic expansion will be driven by a significant increase in industrial activity and accompanied by extensive infrastructure development. Increasing the share of manufacturing sector from 17% to 25% in GDP is a key national objective that is central to India’s developmental goals. India has also pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. Therefore, a need was identified for developing industry specific green transition roadmaps that are consistent with Viksit Bharat by 2047. In this context, NITI Aayog released three reports on decarbonisation roadmaps for cement, aluminium and MSME sectors. These three reports have been prepared in con...