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Close down hostels operating in violation of guidelines: Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar

Close down hostels operating in violation of guidelines: Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar

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  Bengaluru, Nov. 4: Additional Commissioner (Development) of Bengaluru East City Corporation, Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar, chaired a review meeting today to assess the progress of the Health Department. The meeting covered key areas including national health programmes, birth and death registration, Indira Canteens, hostels, food safety and quality, and trade licensing. National Health Programmes: The Additional Commissioner reviewed the implementation of health programmes under the corporation’s limits and instructed officials to: * Conduct larval surveys and conduct “Dry Days” regularly as a preventive measure against dengue. * Collect monthly reports from all hospitals to ensure strict monitoring of tuberculosis control measures. * Ensure effective distribution o...
Complete the Kanteerava Stadium Stormwater Drain Work on Priority: Rajendra Cholan

Complete the Kanteerava Stadium Stormwater Drain Work on Priority: Rajendra Cholan

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Bengaluru, Nov. 05: Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Rajendra Cholan has instructed officials to expedite and complete the ongoing stormwater drain work at Kanteerava Stadium at the earliest. During his inspection of various areas within the Corporation limits today, the Commissioner stated that waterlogging occurs in and around Kanteerava Stadium during the rainy season. To prevent this, work is underway to raise the height of the stormwater drain retaining wall. He directed the officials to ensure the project is completed swiftly. Due to the ongoing drain work, athletes and children using the stadium are facing inconvenience. Hence, the Commissioner emphasized the need to complete the work immediately and to implement measures to prevent flooding in the area. P...
Personally visit educational institutions and expedite collection of Form-19 applications: K.N. Ramesh

Personally visit educational institutions and expedite collection of Form-19 applications: K.N. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Nov. 4: In connection with the preparation of the electoral roll for the Bengaluru Teachers’ Constituency elections, K.N. Ramesh, Commissioner, Bengaluru South City Corporation, convened a meeting with representatives of recognized political parties and all Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) within the corporation limits. A total of 583 applications have been received so far. As the last date for submission of Form-19 applications is November 6, 2025, the Commissioner directed all AEROs to take immediate measures to ensure wider inclusion of eligible teachers. He instructed officers to personally visit educational institutions within their respective jurisdictions, distribute and collect Form-19 applications, and submit them without delay. The Commissione...
BENGALURU SKILL SUMMIT 2025 INAUGURATED

BENGALURU SKILL SUMMIT 2025 INAUGURATED

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https://youtu.be/7ieiC9XwhQY   Bengaluru, 4th November 2025 – The inaugural edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 opened today at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, marking the beginning of a two-day dialogue on workforce innovation and future readiness.  Siddaramaiah,  Chief Minister of Karnataka graced the inaugural event joined by   D. K. Shivakumar,   Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, and Dr. Sharanaprakash R. Patil,  Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka and Medical Education. The inauguration ceremony commenced with a vibrant cultural performance under Karnataka Rajyotsava Sadagara. Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and Karnataka Vocational Training &am...
Akshayakalpa Organic Unveils High-Protein Milk in Bengaluru.

Akshayakalpa Organic Unveils High-Protein Milk in Bengaluru.

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https://youtu.be/CPMqCllbwjs Akshayakalpa Organic Launches High Protein Milk, Strengthening Its Functional Dairy Portfolio as It Targets to Cross ₹550 Crore in Annual Revenue  ~The new high-protein & lactose-free milk builds on Akshayakalpa’s commitment to clean, functional nutrition and supports India’s growing demand for healthier protein choices~  Bengaluru, November 3, 2025: Akshayakalpa Organic, India’s leading certified organic dairy brand, announces the launch of its High Protein Milk, further expanding its high-protein portfolio that already includes the High Protein Paneer and Peanut & Ragi-based snacks. The new variant is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to make clean, functional nutrition accessible to Indian consumers. Protein deficiency remains one ...
Segregate dry and wet waste, clear block spots, and keep roads clean– Pommala Sunil Kumar

Segregate dry and wet waste, clear block spots, and keep roads clean– Pommala Sunil Kumar

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Bengaluru, Nov.2: With the objective of enhancing the city’s cleanliness and aesthetics, Sri Pommala Sunil Kumar, Commissioner of Bengaluru North City Corporation, visited the mustering point at Maruthi Sevanagar in Sarvagnanagar Division and inspected the attendance and functioning of auto-tippers. During the inspection, he instructed drivers and loaders to compulsorily wear gloves, and directed that all identified block spots be cleared immediately to ensure clean and debris-free roads. He also emphasized that dry and wet waste must be strictly segregated and disposed of appropriately by the auto-tipper drivers. Joint Commissioner Mohammed Naem Momin, officials from Sarvagnanagar Division, and other concerned staff members were present during the inspection. Commissioner Sri ...
Phone-In Programme to Address Citizen Grievances: Rajendra Cholan

Phone-In Programme to Address Citizen Grievances: Rajendra Cholan

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Bengaluru, Oct. 31: Phone-In Programme to Address Citizen Grievances: Rajendra Cholan Citizens within the limits of Bengaluru Central City Corporation can directly contact the Commissioner, Shri Rajendra Cholan, to share their civic grievances during the Phone-In Programme scheduled on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Contact Numbers: Mobile: 9480685702 Landline: 080-22975803 With the objective of listening to public grievances and ensuring timely redressal, Commissioner Shri Rajendra Cholan will personally interact with citizens over the phone every Monday between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Citizens are requested to call and register complaints related to various civic issues listed below for prompt resolution. Issues that can be reported: * Road potholes a...
Rajyotsava Walkathon – 11K across GBA Limits:

Rajyotsava Walkathon – 11K across GBA Limits:

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  Priority for Pedestrians in Building a “Walkable Bengaluru” Bengaluru, Nov. 1: To celebrate the city’s pedestrian pathways and to raise public awareness about the importance of walkable infrastructure, a special campaign titled “Rajyotsava Walkathon – 11K” was organized today. The event was conducted by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) in collaboration with the city’s residents, with the objective of encouraging citizens to experience the beauty of Bengaluru’s footpaths firsthand and assess whether they are free of obstacles for comfortable pedestrian movement. Starting from Vidhana Soudha at 7 AM, the walkathon saw enthusiastic participation from over 75 citizens, who covered an 11-kilometre route through central Bengaluru. Route of the Walkathon: The walk...
Road works being taken up on priority basis: Rajendra Cholan

Road works being taken up on priority basis: Rajendra Cholan

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Asphalting work was carried out on the road in front of the Town Hall on the night of 31-10-2025. Rajendra Cholan, Commissioner of Central Urban Corporation, visited the site and inspected the work. Bengaluru, Oct. 31: Continuous road improvement works underway Emphasis on city cleanliness through mass cleaning drives Unauthorized cables and flex banners being removed In the Bengaluru Central City Corporation limits, road-related works such as pothole filling, asphalting, construction of CC roads, and white-topping are being taken up on priority. Along with these, mass cleaning drives are being carried out to maintain urban cleanliness. Action has also been initiated to remove unauthorized cables and advertisement flex banners, said Shri Rajendra Cholan, Commissioner, Bengal...
Complete Pending Works on Panathur S. Cross and Balagere Road at the Earliest: Maheshwar Rao

Complete Pending Works on Panathur S. Cross and Balagere Road at the Earliest: Maheshwar Rao

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  File Complaints Against Those Who Paste Posters on Trees and Walls Bengaluru, October 31: Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao directed officials to expedite the completion of pending works on Panathur S. Cross and Balagere Road. He issued these instructions during an inspection visit to various locations under the limits of the Bengaluru East City Corporation today. Of the one-kilometre stretch from the Outer Ring Road service road, asphalting has already been completed. Concrete work over 500 meters within Panathur village is currently in progress—one layer has been laid, and the Chief Commissioner instructed that the second layer be completed quickly to enable smooth vehicular movement. Four houses located near the Panathur railway track are yet to be vacated ...