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Bengaluru, Dec. 18: Ensure Proper and Efficient Management of GPS: Ranganath A training workshop for Revenue Department staff deputed to operate the GPS system was organised today by the Bengaluru Central City Corporation at the Puttanna Chetty Town Hall Auditorium. Addressing the training workshop, Additional Commissioner (Revenue) of the Central City Corporation, Ranganath instructed Revenue Department officials to ensure accurate and efficient implementation of the GPS system. He also directed them to identify commercial buildings with pending revenue dues and to initiate sealing action against defaulters. On the occasion, Joint Commissioner Hemant Sharan, Deputy Commissioner Raju, along with Revenue Department officers and staff, were present.  

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. 13 Project Walkaluru – 6th Footpath Walk in Yelahanka under North City Corporation limits receives widespread appreciation for its green, obstacle-free pedestrian pathways The 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 ...