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Committee Formed to Investigate Fire Accident: K. N. Ramesh

Committee Formed to Investigate Fire Accident: K. N. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Nov.24: A fire accident occurred around 10:00 AM today on the 1st and 2nd floors of a commercial complex located in Jayanagar 4th Block due to an electrical short circuit. Upon receiving the information, officials from the South City Corporation and the Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot and initiated operations. The power supply to the multi-storey building was disconnected before beginning the firefighting operations. During the operation, a person named Krishnegowda, who was trapped in the building’s lift, was rescued. Arun Prasad, an employee of the Minor Irrigation Department, was provided first aid and later admitted to Bengaluru Hospital for further medical examination. Inspection by Senior Officials:Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner Mahe...
Identify water leakage points and carry out repair works: Maheshwar Rao

Identify water leakage points and carry out repair works: Maheshwar Rao

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Bengaluru, Nov. 24: Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao instructed BWSSB officials to identify locations where water leakage is occurring within GBA limits and immediately take up repair works. While addressing an inter-departmental coordination meeting convened to resolve issues arising during the implementation of various development projects across GBA he gave instruction to work closely. He directed officials to identify water leakage points on city roads, including locations where water is flowing out of manhole chambers, and submit the list to the BWSSB. The BWSSB must then obtain road-cutting permission through the “MARCS” software and carry out repair works on a priority basis, he added. Remove unused poles: He instructed BESCOM to immediately remove poles that are not ...
List properties with high pending dues and ensure property tax recovery: Maheshwar Rao.

List properties with high pending dues and ensure property tax recovery: Maheshwar Rao.

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Bengaluru, Nov. 24: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao directed officials to identify properties with high outstanding dues across the five city corporations under GBA and initiate measures to recover the pending property tax. Addressing a virtual meeting held today on property tax collection, e-khata, and the conversion of B-Khata to A-Khata, he instructed officials to trace major defaulters and pending revision cases, and ensure that the overdue property tax is collected promptly. He emphasized the need to identify individuals and properties currently outside the tax network and bring them under the property tax ambit. Commissioners of all city corporations must prioritize property tax collection, conduct daily review meetings with revenue officer...
Citizens’ grievances to be heard through Phone-In Programme : Rajendra Cholan

Citizens’ grievances to be heard through Phone-In Programme : Rajendra Cholan

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Citizens of Bengaluru Central City Corporation limits may call and directly present their grievances to the Hon’ble Commissioner tomorrow, 24-11-2025 (Monday), between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, through the Phone-In Programme. Phone number for calls: Landline: 080-22975803 With the objective of directly hearing the concerns of citizens within the Central City Corporation limits and providing speedy redressal to their issues, Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Shri Rajendra Cholan will conduct a Phone-In Programme every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Citizens are requested to make use of this opportunity to register complaints related to various civic amenities. Types of grievances that can be reported: * Road potholes and road repair works * Streetlight maintenance *...
Develop the traffic island at Yeshwantpur Junction: Dr. Rajendra K.V.

Develop the traffic island at Yeshwantpur Junction: Dr. Rajendra K.V.

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Checking various problems through two-wheelers Bengaluru, November-23: West Bengaluru Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dr. Rajendra K.V. instructed the officials to develop the traffic island at Yeshwantpur Junction. While inspecting various problems on a two-wheeler from Makeri Circle under the jurisdiction of Bengaluru West Municipal Corporation to Manjunath Metro Station, he said, Instructions were given to paint the Yeshwantpur flyover, install lights and beautify the surrounding area. Improve medians:Noticing that the medians in the middle of the road are not being maintained, he instructed to clean, improve and beautify all medians. Bus Stop Improvement:He instructed to renovate and properly maintain the roadside bus stops where buses have been constructed for the co...
Astral Bathware Unveils Its Brand Film Showcasing ‘Engineered with Elegance’

Astral Bathware Unveils Its Brand Film Showcasing ‘Engineered with Elegance’

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Friday, Nov 21, 2025 17:11:28 AHMEDABAD, India, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Astral Bathware, a part of the Astral Limited and a leading name in premium bathware solutions, today announced the launch of its Brand Film reinforcing the brand's positioning — Engineered with Elegance. https://youtu.be/RkQlWzuhkII The new Brand Film highlights Astral Bathware's commitment to design excellence, advanced engineering, and superior performance across its extensive portfolio of faucets, sanitaryware, and showers. Crafted with a contemporary visual language, the film captures the seamless blend of style and functionality that defines every Astral Bathware product. The Film reinforces the brand's commitment to elegance, quality, and the promise of a superior bathware experience — becom...
Demand notices have been issued to properties on Indiranagar 100-Feet Road following a re-assessment and revision survey of property tax. An estimated amount of ₹7 crore has been identified as differential tax for 49 buildings.

Demand notices have been issued to properties on Indiranagar 100-Feet Road following a re-assessment and revision survey of property tax. An estimated amount of ₹7 crore has been identified as differential tax for 49 buildings.

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source :GBA-Central City Corporation Bengaluru, Nov. 21: The Commissioner of the Central City Corporation, Rajendra Cholan, stated that a re-assessment and revision survey of commercial buildings on Indiranagar 100-Feet Road was conducted on 14-11-2025, and cause notices have been issued to properties where discrepancies were found. During the inspection conducted on 14-11-2025, Commissioner Rajendra Cholan personally visited several buildings and reviewed the property tax details. A total of more than 120 staff members, including 9 Revenue Officers from all revenue divisions of the Central City Corporation, conducted a property tax re-assessment of 197 properties. Of these, 147 properties were found to have correct tax payments, while 49 buildings had discrepancies in their pr...

Restrict commercial activities in residential areas: K.N. Ramesh

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The corporation has come to the notice of illegal commercial activities being carried out in residential areas within the jurisdiction of the Bangalore South Municipal Corporation. The Hon'ble High Court in Writ Petition Nos. 3676/2008 and 43472-43474/2011 has issued guidelines restricting commercial activities in residential/semi-residential areas of all sector roads less than 40 feet wide. In this context, in order to curb commercial activities in residential areas, the permit verification process of official and unofficial commercial enterprises has been started from 17-11-2025. Senior Health Inspectors and Health Supervisors have been instructed by the Corporation to collect the details of all the businesses coming to the designated wards on a daily basis and fill them in the ...
No Permission to Cut Newly Asphalted Roads: K. N. Ramesh

No Permission to Cut Newly Asphalted Roads: K. N. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Nov. 19: In line with the directions issued by the Chief Minister during the first meeting of the Greater Bengaluru Authority, Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K. N. Ramesh convened the first coordination meeting with various government departments regarding road cutting and development works within the City Corporation limits. Senior officials from key civic service departments—including the Police Department, Traffic Police, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL), and the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)—participated in the coordination meeting. Complete Pending Works Immediately on Bannerghatta Road and Proceed with ...
Regarding Reporting of Dry and Hazardous Trees and Branches in Bengaluru West City Corporation Limits

Regarding Reporting of Dry and Hazardous Trees and Branches in Bengaluru West City Corporation Limits

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Bengaluru, Nov. 20: Dry or hazardous trees and tree branches located along roadsides and on government-owned land within the jurisdiction of the Bengaluru West City Corporation are being removed by the Forest Department. Residents are requested to report any such dry or dangerous trees or branches found within the West City Corporation limits by contacting the helpline 1533 or 9480685703, or by informing the concerned officials listed below through phone call or WhatsApp (with photographs attached along with GPS location and address). Details of Officials by Assembly Constituency (Name / Designation / Phone Number) - Rajajinagar, Mahalakshmi Layout, Govindarajanagar, Malleswaram Constituencies Sudarshan A., Range Forest Officer – 9480683341 - Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Yeshwant...