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Former Software Engineer Dies By Suicide in Bengaluru Amid Allegations of Civic Body Harassment
Dec 04, 2025 05:09 pm CST
A 45-year-old former software engineer in Bengaluru took his own life following alleged harassment from civic officials and extortion demands of Rs 20 lakh. The victim's mother has filed a complaint against two individuals who allegedly colluded with Greater Bengaluru Authority officials, leading to her son's mental distress. Police are investigating the case based on evidence including a 10-page suicide note.
Karnataka Revises Compensation Scheme for Dog Bite Victims in Bengaluru: Private Hospitals Now Funded for Immediate Treatment
Nov 20, 2025 01:12 pm CST
Karnataka government has updated its compensation policy for stray dog bite incidents in Bengaluru, now providing Rs 5,000 for injuries and Rs 5 lakh for fatalities. The revised payment structure ensures immediate treatment access at private hospitals, with Rs 3,500 paid directly to victims and Rs 1,500 allocated to the health department trust for medical care.
DK Shivakumar Meets Industry Leaders to Address Bengaluru's Infrastructure Challenges
Oct 26, 2025 04:53 pm CST
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar held a strategic meeting with industry leaders Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and TV Mohandas Pai to discuss Bengaluru's infrastructure issues including road conditions, traffic, and waste management. The government seeks collaboration with business leaders to improve the city's global standing and address growing concerns about urban development challenges.
Biocon Founder Meets Karnataka Leaders Amid Ongoing Bengaluru Infrastructure Debate
Oct 21, 2025 02:08 pm CST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, met with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru following her vocal criticism of the city's deteriorating infrastructure. The meetings sparked public interest as they occurred amid a heated exchange between business leaders and government officials over Bengaluru's road conditions and waste management issues that impact India's premier technology hub.
Bengaluru's One-Time Settlement Scheme: Converting B-Khata Properties to A-Khata Status
Oct 15, 2025 04:53 pm CST
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has launched a one-time settlement scheme allowing owners of 'B-Khata' properties to convert them to 'A-Khata' status, providing legal clarity to thousands of irregular properties. This online conversion process offers different pathways for properties under and over 2,000 square meters, helping integrate approximately 7.5 lakh B-Khata properties into the regulated system while boosting civic revenues through property taxes.
"Paying Attention": DK Shivakumar As Bengaluru Fills Potholes After NDTV Report
Sep 21, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Days after NDTV reported on the poor road conditions in Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has begun filling the potholes.
After CEO Relocation Post, Siddaramaiah Sets 1-Month Deadline To Fix Potholes
Sep 21, 2025 01:35 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed strong displeasure over the poor state of Bengaluru's roads and traffic management, giving officials a month's time to fix it.
After IT Sector, Industries Raise Alarm Over Poor Infrastructure In Bengaluru
Sep 20, 2025 01:50 pm CST
As potholes in Bengaluru are now creating serious problems for industries, especially in the Peenya Industrial Area, the industrial community in the city has now raised red flags over deteriorating infrastructure.
Video: Bengaluru School Van Stuck In Open Drain As Civic Mess Continues
Sep 19, 2025 02:34 pm CST
The accident occurred on the Panathur-Bellandur road.
'Don't Dismiss Grievances': Andhra Minister Raps DKS Over CEO's Potholes Post
Sep 19, 2025 11:15 am CST
A Bengaluru CEO's lamentation about potholes and traffic jams on the metropolis' roads has escalated into a political spat between the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh governments.