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18 December 2025, Bengaluru : CII Karnataka Infrastructure Conclave 2025  ‘Building a Future-Ready Karnataka: Sustainable, Connected, and Resilient Infrastructure’ was organised today at Bengaluru. Mr Jayaprakash IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic North Division, Bangalore City, Government of Karnataka emphasized “Urban decongestion demands a people-centric approach. Measures such as skywalks at critical junctions can significantly ease pedestrian and traffic pressure, but long-term infrastructure planning must always prioritise human movement over mere construction. Traffic management is a shared responsibility, and with collective participation and tools like the BTP AstraM App, we can work together towards smoother and safer mobility,”“Infrastructure is the true economi...

JSW Paints Limited today acquired a majority stake of 60.76% in Akzo Nobel India Limited (“ANIL”) from Akzo Nobel N.V.  and its affiliates. JSW Paints had already acquired 0.44% stake from the public shareholders of ANIL upon successful completion of an open offer and its stake now stands at 61.2% post today’s acquisition. JSW Paints is India’s fastest growing paints company and a part of the US$ 23 billion JSW Group, India’s leading conglomerate with diverse interests across a range of B2B and B2C sectors including steel, cement, energy, infrastructure, automotive and paints. ANIL is one of India’s leading decorative and industrial paints players and was a part of Akzo Nobel, a global leader in decorative paints and industrial coatings headquartered in the Netherlands. This transaction ...

Bengaluru, Dec. 13Project Walkaluru – 6th Footpath Walk in Yelahanka under North City Corporation limits receives widespread appreciation for its green, obstacle-free pedestrian pathwaysThe 6th Footpath Walk under Project Walkaluru was successfully conducted today in Yelahanka, jointly organised by The Ugly Indian, active citizen groups, and officials of the Bengaluru North City Corporation.More than 100 people participated — including the Hon’ble MLA of Yelahanka Assembly Constituency, the Commissioner of Bengaluru North City Corporation, Joint Commissioners, corporation officers and staff, local residents, and pedestrian enthusiasts of all age groups from across the city. Participants actively walked 10 km entirely on footpaths.The walk was flagged off by the Hon’ble MLA ...

Cleaner KR Market Boosts BusinessPrioritising urban cleanliness and aiming to enhance the city’s hygiene and aesthetics, a massive cleaning drive was carried out today from 6:00 AM across major roads, important junctions, high-density areas, and market zones within the limits of the Bengaluru Central City Corporation, informed Commissioner Rajendra Cholan.Details of today’s mass cleaning drive are as follows:* Shivajinagar Division: Race Course Road to Chalukya Circle – 2 km Infantry Road to Safina Plaza – 2 km* C.V. Raman Nagar Division: Jeevan Bheemanagar Bus Stand to HAL Old Airport Road, Konena Agrahara – 2 km* Chickpet Division: Basappa Circle to Sajjan Rao Circle, and Sajjan Circle to Vanivilas Road – 2 km* Shantinagar Division: Indiranagar 100 Feet Road ...