Local·2026-03-27T09:54:15+00:00
Bengaluru East City Corpn presents maiden budget of ₹3,889.98 cr; focus on infra, healthcare
The Bengaluru East City Corporation presented its first budget of ₹3,889.98 crore for 2026–27, focusing on infrastructure and healthcare. Key allocations include ₹112.5 crore for road and drain maintenance, ₹227 crore for infrastructure in SC/ST and minority areas, and ₹35 crore for establishing 15 primary health centers and 10 Namma Clinics. The budget also earmarks ₹300 crore for waste management and sanitation, and introduces a GIS-based property tax system integrated with BESCOM and BWSSB to expand revenue.
Hindustan Times - Bengaluru · The Hindu - Bengaluru
Local·2026-03-26T19:18:05+00:00
Karnataka to recover money from IAF for forest land given to BMRCL
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre stated in the Legislative Assembly that the Indian Air Force is in illegal possession of forest land in Jarakbande Kaval village, Bengaluru North taluk, after its land grant was cancelled. He also said the IAF gave approximately 58 acres of this forest land to BMRCL for monetary compensation, and the government will take measures to recover that money from the Air Force.
The Hindu - Bengaluru · The Hindu - Karnataka
Local·2026-03-27T07:14:02+00:00
KSRTC bus catches fire near Lulu Mall in Bengaluru; 21 passengers and crew safe
A Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus carrying 21 passengers and crew caught fire near Lulu Mall in Bengaluru around 10:20 p.m. on March 26 while en route from Majestic to Shivamogga. All occupants were safely evacuated, and fire services extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported; authorities are investigating the cause.
The Hindu - Bengaluru · The Hindu - Karnataka
