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Time of India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Siddaramaiah brushes off Rajanna's remarks, plays down talk of post-Sept political shift
Bengaluru: Embarrassed again by another untimely outburst — this time from a cabinet colleague — chief minister and his deputy Friday played down minister KN Rajanna's comments hinting at major political developments in the state post-Sept. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The two insisted that there is no rift in the state Congress unit. "Minister KN Rajanna only said there may be political developments in the state, but he did not say it is certain to happen. It is better to ignore his remarks," said on the sidelines of an event to mark the 516th birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, widely regarded as the founder of Bengaluru. "Where is there internal bickering?" Siddaramaiah said. "What can be done if you [reporters] write speculative reports? It's better to ignore it," the CM said. He refused to respond to a question on Rajanna's remark that there are several power centres in . On Rajanna's remark suggesting a "revolution in the govt" after Sept, Shivakumar said, "I am not aware of this. I will speak to him and let you know afterwards. In any case, you should ask him directly." Kempegowda memorial plan Shivakumar who also participated in various Kempegowda Jayanti programmes, announced plans for a grand memorial in honour of the Vijayanagar Empire chieftain and unveiled a slew of major infrastructure projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore for Bengaluru. Participating in celebrations at Babu Jagjivan Ram Bhavan, Shivakumar laid the foundation for the new 'Kempegowda Bhavan' and presented the Kempegowda International Awards. "This is a very special occasion," he said. "We allotted five acres through the Kempegowda Development Authority. It is we [Congress govt] who began celebrating the jayanti and gave land. Now, we are laying the foundation stone for a grand building." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Calling Kempegowda the "inspiration" behind modern Bengaluru, Shivakumar said, "He laid the foundation for model governance 500 years ago and welcomed all castes and religions." Shivakumar outlined major civic upgrades, including 40km of tunnel roads (Rs 17,000 crore), 118km of flyovers, and 'Nambike Naksha' scheme, which will deliver 25lakh digitised property records to doorsteps. A 60,000-seat stadium is also planned, with 50 acres identified. He said the Cauvery 5th Stage project has been completed and work is underway on the 6th Stage. "A metro line will pass through Sumanahalli," he added. A Rs 100 crore Kempegowda Research Centre will come up at Bengaluru University, and the Kempegowda International Airport has been recognised with an award for preserving his legacy. "We must never forget the three 'Ks': Kempegowda, Kengal Hanumanthaiah, and SM Krishna. Bengaluru belongs to everyone," Shivakumar said. After garlanding Kempegowda's statue near Vidhana Soudha, Siddaramaiah hailed him as a "far-sighted administrator" and credited him for laying the foundation of modern Bengaluru. He also recalled that during his 2013–2018 tenure, his govt, in consultation with Adichunchanagiri pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, identified Kempegowda's birth date, leading to the annual celebration. "Since then, the govt has been continuously celebrating Kempegowda Jayanti. If Bengaluru is recognised internationally today, it was Kempegowda who laid the foundation for it," he said. Siddaramaiah said Kempegowda's planning continues to guide modern governance. "He built towers in four parts of Bengaluru and developed areas like Nagarathpet, Chikkpet, and Balepet based on his vision for the city," he said.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
E-khata mandatory for building plan approval from July 1 in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Beginning July 1, BBMP will mandate submission of an e-khata for all online building plan approvals, BBMP chief commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has announced. This requirement, part of civic body's digital integration efforts, is aimed at streamlining and speeding up approval process. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Currently, BBMP's town planning department processes building plan approvals through EoDB-OBPS (Ease of Doing Business–Online Building Plan Approval System) platform, while property ownership records and tax details are managed separately via revenue department's e-aasthi system, which issues e-khatas. To enhance efficiency, BBMP is integrating these two digital systems. Once integrated, applicants seeking building plan approval will need to enter their property's e-khata or EPID number into EoDB-OBPS software. This will allow the system to automatically verify property ownership and tax records without the need for manual submission or forwarding of documents to the revenue department. "This integration will eliminate the redundant step of verifying property documents separately, simplify the process, and enable faster approvals," said Maheshwar Rao, BBMP chief commissioner and additional chief secretary, urban development department. The new rule will apply to all types of building plan approvals, including Nambike Naksha submissions. Additionally, under BBMP's new 'trust & verify' policy, assistant directors (town planning) will be required to either approve or reject applications with valid reasons within a set time frame. If they fail to do so, the system will automatically grant 'deemed approval'. In such instances, the respective zonal joint directors (town planning) must report the lapse to zonal commissioner for disciplinary action against the concerned officer.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Cleanliness drive planned in Bengaluru, helpline for garbage complaints soon
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday announced that a large-scale cleanliness campaign will soon be launched in Bengaluru, as part of the government's efforts to give the city a 'new look' under the recently passed Greater Bengaluru Governance Act. The initiative includes a dedicated helpline for citizens to report garbage accumulation, which the BBMP will promptly announcement comes just weeks after the Karnataka government introduced a new garbage tax for Bengaluru residents. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented a Solid Waste Management (SWM) user fee, which is collected alongside the annual property tax. This fee is determined based on the built-up area of each property. These charges are annualized and added to the property tax bill, resulting in an increase ranging from Rs 120 to Rs 4,800 per year, depending on the property's Bengaluru will come into existence in just a few days. Following that, a city-wide cleanliness drive will be launched to remove garbage and build a cleaner Bengaluru. Through this initiative, Bengaluru will get a new look,' Shivakumar said at the foundation-laying ceremony of a 4 MLD water treatment plant by the Bangalore water supply and sewerage board (BWSSB) in Pulakeshinagar. 'The project whose foundation is being laid today will supply water to around 30,000 households and 2.5 lakh people. In this constituency, Rs 130 crore has been sanctioned for roadworks, Rs 43 crore for a flyover, Rs 320 crore for ward development, and a new flyover at a cost of Rs 650 crore,' Shivakumar also announced that property records will be digitised and delivered to citizens' doorsteps free of cost, and a new scheme titled 'Nambike Naksha' (Trust Map) will make it easier for citizens to get plan approvals for 50x80 ft residential Greater Bengaluru, the city will be transformed. In the next two to three days, this will be rolled out. Soon after, a citywide cleanliness campaign will begin. A helpline will be provided by the corporation where citizens can report garbage accumulation, and it will be cleared. This will help create a clean Bengaluru,' he ACCESS AND ANTI-MAFIA MEASURESShivakumar also highlighted the government's recent steps to tackle the water mafia and boost access to clean drinking water. 'Recently, through the Kaveri and Sanchaari Kaveri schemes, tanker water is being supplied to homes for Rs 650. This plan was launched to curb the tanker water mafia. Under this project, clean Cauvery water is being supplied to homes.''After I assumed office, the fifth stage of the Cauvery project was implemented, and an additional 6 TMC of water is now being supplied to Bengaluru. This will ensure drinking water supply for the next 30 to 40 years,' he said. Treated water is also being redirected to lakes in Nelamangala and Kolar, he by Disha Maloo IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bengaluru to Launch Clean-Up Drive and Water Supply Projects Under New City Plan
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the government will soon start a big clean-up in Bengaluru. This is part of a new law called the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act. The goal is to make the city look clean and nice. New Helpline and Garbage Tax People can call a new phone number to report garbage. The city (BBMP) will send workers to clean it up. The government has also added a new garbage tax. It is called the Solid Waste Management (SWM) user fee. It is added to your property tax. The amount depends on how big your house is. You may have to pay between Rs 120 and Rs 4,800 more per year. New Projects for the City Many new projects are coming to Pulakeshinagar: A water plant to help 30,000 homes Rs 130 crore for better roads Rs 43 crore for a flyover Rs 320 crore for ward development Another flyover costing Rs 650 crore Easier Property Help The government will give people digital copies of their property papers at home, for free. A new plan called Nambike Naksha will help people get faster approvals to build homes on 50x80 feet plots. Better Water Supply and Stop to Water Mafia The government is giving clean water to homes through tankers at a fixed price of Rs 650. This is part of the Kaveri and Sanchaari Kaveri schemes. These plans stop illegal water sellers (water mafia). Also, Bengaluru now gets more water (6 TMC) from the Cauvery River after a new project. Clean water is also being sent to lakes in Nelamangala and Kolar.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board launches two schemes to improve water access, take on tanker mafia
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board launched two initiatives — Sanchari Cauvery and Sarala Cauvery — to expand access to piped water and regulate the city's exploitative water tanker Sarala Cauvery scheme, apartment complexes can pay 20% of water connection charges upfront, with the remaining 80% will be payable in instalments over one-year period. For small homes measuring up to 600 square feet, a nominal fee of Rs 1,000 will be charged for providing water connection, making it easier for low-income households to access piped the growing issue of private water tanker operators charging exorbitant rates — from Rs 500 to Rs 3,000 per load — the govt launched Sanchari Cauvery (mobile Cauvery) service to supply clean water at fixed and affordable prices through BWSSB-operated tankers. The pricing structure under the new initiative has been set at Rs 660 for 4,000 litres, Rs 700 for 5,000 litres, Rs 740 for 6,000 litres and Rs 1,290 for 12,000 the first phase, 250 branded tankers have been deployed. They will deliver water within 24 hours of booking, marking a major step in addressing the city's water chief minister DK Shivakumar said, "BWSSB has been incurring losses for years and did not revise water rates since 2014. Following the tariff revision, several banks expressed interest in providing financial support to the board." Citing earlier attempts made during JH Patel's tenure to privatise the board, he said the govt decided to retain control of utilities like water and electricity and instituted a rule that only IAS officers should head recordsShivakumar unveiled plans to deliver property records directly to homeowners, much like water connections. As part of this initiative, errors in property records will be rectified and documents delivered without the need to pay bribes to middlemen. Through Nambike Naksha scheme, citizens can obtain engineer-approved building plans without visiting BBMP offices. A related convention will be held within 15 days.
