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Greater Bengaluru Authority  & Bengaluru Central City Corporation-Tomorrow Public Interaction Meeting by the Chief Commissioner at Bengaluru Central City Corporation Office

Greater Bengaluru Authority & Bengaluru Central City Corporation-Tomorrow Public Interaction Meeting by the Chief Commissioner at Bengaluru Central City Corporation Office

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Bengaluru, February 25:The Chief Commissioner, Maheshwar Rao, will visit various offices in the Central City Corporation under the GBA jurisdiction tomorrow 26-02-2026 (Friday) and thereafter conduct a public interaction meeting to personally hear the grievances of citizens.Public interaction meetings are being organized across the Bengaluru Central, East, West, North, and South City Corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority to directly receive public complaints and petitions and to take necessary action for resolving local issues.During these meetings, grievances related to infrastructure, roads, sanitation, drainage, and other civic issues will be personally heard, and concerned officials will be instructed to take prompt action to resolve them.The respective Cit...
Delta Electronics India Marks Kolkata Metro’s Inauguration with Deployment of 6.4 MWh/4 MW Energy Storage Solution for India’s First Underground Metro

Delta Electronics India Marks Kolkata Metro’s Inauguration with Deployment of 6.4 MWh/4 MW Energy Storage Solution for India’s First Underground Metro

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National, February 25, 2026 – Delta Electronics India, a leading provider of power management and smart green solutions, announced today the successful implementation of a 6.4 MWh/4 MW  Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which was today inaugurated by Metro Railway Kolkata at the Central Sub-station of the Blue Line. With this milestone, Kolkata Metro becomes India’s first underground metro railway to adopt a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System to enhance operational resilience and energy efficiency.Niranjan Nayak, Managing Director, Delta Electronics India, said, “The deployment of our Battery Energy Storage System reflects Delta’s vision of enabling safe, resilient, and energy-efficient power solutions for critical public infrastructure across India. We are proud to support ...
World of Hyatt Updates Award Chart While Preserving the Transparency Members Expect

World of Hyatt Updates Award Chart While Preserving the Transparency Members Expect

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World of Hyatt to Roll Out New Enhancements Including Digital Points Sharing and Early Award Access to Provide Members More Flexibility and Planning Confidence CHICAGO (February 25, 2026) — World of Hyatt today announced a thoughtful update to the program, including its published award chart, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, predictability and long-term member value. Beginning in May, World of Hyatt will expand from three to five redemption levels within each of its existing eight categories. World of Hyatt will also separately introduce two new enhancements designed to make the program even more rewarding for members.World of Hyatt points represent possibility – a long-planned family vacation, a spontaneous weekend getaway, or once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations...
Cricket Legend Brett Lee Moves to Dubai, Buys Home in Danube

Cricket Legend Brett Lee Moves to Dubai, Buys Home in Danube

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 25, 2026 – Former Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has officially made Dubai his new home, acquiring a premium waterfront residence in Breez by Danube, an exclusive development by Danube Properties.Dubai continues to attract global icons and investors, drawn by its safety, tax-friendly environment, world-class infrastructure, and long-term economic stability. Brett Lee’s decision to relocate underscores the growing confidence that investors and homeowners have in the Emirate’s real estate market and its high quality of life.Confirming his move, Brett Lee said: "Dubai is a city that offers incredible opportunities while maintaining a safe and vibrant lifestyle. For me and my family, it was important to choose a place that combines long-term i...
Plumbex India 2026: India’s Largest Exhibition on Water, Sanitation and Plumbing Heads to Bengaluru.

Plumbex India 2026: India’s Largest Exhibition on Water, Sanitation and Plumbing Heads to Bengaluru.

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 Strengthening India’s Vision for Sustainable Water, Sanitation and Plumbing InnovationBENGALURU, 23rd February 2026: The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) proudly announces that Plumbex India 2026, the nation’s premier exhibition for water, sanitation, and plumbing products and technologies, will be held from 16th to 18th April 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru.Plumbex India 2026 is supported by two key Ministries of the Government of India — the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) — reinforcing its alignment with national priorities on water security, sanitation, and sustainable urban development.The Plumbex India continues its legacy as a leading industry platform that brings together manuf...
Mass Cleaning Drive Conducted in Central City Corporation Limits: Rajendra Cholan

Mass Cleaning Drive Conducted in Central City Corporation Limits: Rajendra Cholan

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Bengaluru, Feb 22:Urban cleanliness is being given the highest priority within the jurisdiction of the Bengaluru Central City Corporation. A large-scale mass cleaning drive and black spot clearance operations were carried out today from 6:00 AM across various locations in all six Assembly constituencies under the Corporation limits, said Rajendra Cholan, Commissioner, Bengaluru Central City Corporation.He stated that, with the objective of ensuring cleanliness, orderliness, and a healthy and convenient environment for the public, special cleaning drives are being undertaken continuously in areas with higher waste accumulation, in addition to regular daily sanitation activities.A total stretch of 8.85 km was covered under today’s mass cleaning operations. With the support of 6 J...
Action Initiated for Auction of 71 Properties in West City Corporation Zone-2: Sangappa

Action Initiated for Auction of 71 Properties in West City Corporation Zone-2: Sangappa

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Bengaluru, Feb. 18:-The Joint Commissioner, Sangappa, has informed that auction proceedings will be conducted on February 21 as property tax arrears amounting to Rs. 1.14 crore are pending from 71 properties within the jurisdiction of Bengaluru West City Corporation.Property tax collected from properties under Malleswaram Zone-2 of the Bengaluru West City Corporation is utilized for the development and maintenance of essential civic infrastructure and public amenities. As per the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2025, all property owners within the Corporation limits are required to pay property tax every financial year.In cases of non-payment, action is taken in accordance with the Property Tax Assessment, Collection and Administration Rules, 2024.As per the relevant Act ...
Removal drive of dry and dangerous trees and branches intensified: Dr. Rajendra K.V.

Removal drive of dry and dangerous trees and branches intensified: Dr. Rajendra K.V.

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Bengaluru, Feb. 17:The removal drive of dry and dangerous trees and branches has been intensified in the West City Corporation, said Commissioner Dr. Rajendra K.V.As per the directions of the Commissioner of Bengaluru West City Corporation, systematic tree maintenance work is being carried out by the Forest Division by deploying dedicated teams across the assembly constituencies of Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Yeshwanthpur, Dasarahalli (part), Mahalakshmi Layout, Rajajinagar, Govindarajanagar, Malleshwaram, Vijayanagar, Basavanagudi, and Padmanabhanagar (part). Necessary action is being taken to remove trees and branches that are in dangerous condition, dried, obstruct transportation, or pose inconvenience or risk to the public.Through this drive, from 02-09-2025 to 16-02-2026, action...
Advanced Parking Technology System at K.R. Market: Maheshwar Rao.

Advanced Parking Technology System at K.R. Market: Maheshwar Rao.

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Advanced Parking Technology System at K.R. Market: Maheshwar RaoComplete the remaining works quickly and make it available for public use. https://youtu.be/6qwgeEu9cWwBengaluru, February 17:An “advanced parking technology” system is being implemented at K.R. Market, and Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao instructed officials to complete the remaining works at the earliest.During his inspection visit to K.R. Market under the Central City Corporation limits along with officials today, he stated that a parking facility is being developed in the basement using advanced technology. He informed that 90 percent of the work has already been completed and directed officials to finish the remaining work quickly and make it available for public use.He also instructed th...
Paradise “Jashn-e-Haleem 2026” – Hyderabad’s Most Awaited Seasonal Foodfest Back In Bangalore

Paradise “Jashn-e-Haleem 2026” – Hyderabad’s Most Awaited Seasonal Foodfest Back In Bangalore

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Bangalore, 17 February 2026 : Paradise’s ‘Jashn-e-Haleem 2026’ is back in town to treat the denizens of Bangalore with the most cherished Hyderabadi Haleem from the kitchen of Paradise – the most loved outlet for Hyderabadi cuisine. Following the overwhelmingly positive response of the previous year, Jashn-e-Haleem food fest is now live across all Paradise outlets for dine-in, takeaway, and online ordering on Swiggy and Zomato. For decades, Paradise Haleem has been more than a dish — it has been a ritual that signals the start of the festive season in the city. Crafted using 29 carefully selected ingredients, premium ghee, and slow-cooked mutton, the Haleem continues to be prepared using time-honoured methods that deliver the unmistakable depth, richness, and consistency that customers as...