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Nov242025 by FWMNo Comments

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

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 ...

Nov242025 by FWMNo Comments

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...

Nov242025 by FWMNo Comments

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: 080-22975803With 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 *...

Nov242025 by FWMNo Comments

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

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Checking various problems through two-wheelersBengaluru, 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...

Nov222025 by FWMNo Comments

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

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Friday, Nov 21, 2025 17:11:28AHMEDABAD, 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/RkQlWzuhkIIThe 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...

Nov212025 by FWMNo Comments

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 CorporationBengaluru, 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...

Nov202025 by FWMNo Comments

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 ...

Nov202025 by FWMNo Comments

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 ...

Nov202025 by FWMNo Comments

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...

Nov202025 by FWMNo Comments

Immediate Installation of Slabs on Footpaths and Completed UGD Work Areas – Strict Action if Neglected: Pommala Sunil Kumar

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Bengaluru, Nov. 20:During a pedestrian inspection conducted from R.K. Hegde Nagar to Bellahalli Checkpoint along Thanisandra Main Road, Bengaluru North City Corporation Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar instructed officials to immediately install slabs on footpaths and locations where underground drainage (UGD) works have been completed.In a joint inspection held this morning with BESCOM and BWSSB officials, the Commissioner observed several locations where slabs were either damaged or missing, posing a risk to pedestrian movement. He directed officials to complete slab installation within one week to prevent any untoward incidents.Since the road is still under the maintenance period, contractors are obligated to install slabs and ensure smooth pedestrian movement. Failure to co...