Bengaluru: Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has taken a major step by floating a global tender for the preparation of Revised Master Plan (RMP-2041), which would chart a new and comprehensive vision for the city’s future. The move comes after the previous RMP-2031 was shelved, following widespread criticism over its lack of scientific backing, inadequate stakeholder…
Bengaluru: The road ahead for bike-taxi services appears to be smooth, at least for now. Crippled by lack of last-mile connectivity and uncertain auto or cab rides, customers are happily hopping on to bikes and reaching their destination without hassle.While Karnataka high court has clarified that it hasn’t passed any order allowing the resumption of…
Bengaluru: Select high-growth sectors are expected to lead salary increments in the 2025–26 financial year. Industries such as electric vehicles (EV) and EV infrastructure, consumer durables, retail, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are projected to offer average salary hikes ranging from 10.4% to 11.5%, showed TeamLease’s Jobs and Salaries Primer 2025–26.Within these sectors, certain roles…
Bengaluru: The much-delayed Bengaluru-Chennai expressway, a key infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity between two major south Indian cities, is now expected to be completed by July 2026.The Rs 15,188 crore-expressway, spanning three states, was expected to be finished by 2023 after its construction was launched in 2022. However, various delays have pushed its completion…
Pictures by Karthikeyan SairamBengaluru is abuzz with festive spirit as the city prepares to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi. From bustling markets to dedicated workshops, artisans are carefully sculpting and painting idols of Lord Ganesha in all shapes and sizes.Idol makers get innovative For over 25 years, Somnath and Swapan Pal have been crafting clay Ganeshas in…
BENGALURU: Following several cases of assault on doctors in hospitals, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in Bengaluru has proposed self-defence classes in its affiliated colleges for doctors in emergency wards and outpatient departments, where they directly deal with a large number of patients and their attendants.Vice-chancellor Bhagavan B C said the lessons will…
Bengaluru: The 63rd edition of Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava (BGU) will be held from Aug 27 to Sept 6 at APS College grounds and National College grounds, both in Basavanagudi.The utsava’s managing trustee Nandish SM Thursday said 35,000 people are expected each day at the two venues. “APS College grounds, which is our original venue, will…
Bengaluru: In a heartwarming display of community spirit, residents from around 30 apartment complexes joined hands to provide life-changing support to their operational staff.Residents collaborated with Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, on Wednesday to offer 10 free surgeries to essential workers, including gardeners, electricians, plumbers, security personnel, domestic helps and cleaners.The initiative saw participation from a…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Rural MP Dr CN Manjunath met Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday and urged her to exempt import duty on cancer drugs and equipment to make treatment more affordable. His appeal focused on immunotherapy drugs and radiotherapy equipment, which, unlike chemotherapy drugs, are not covered under existing exemptions.“The minister responded positively and promised…
Bengaluru: A girl on her way to school with her mother and younger sister was crushed to death by a BMTC bus near Kogilu Cross, Yelahanka, Thursday morning, a day before her 11th birthday.Tanvi Krishna would have turned 11 on Aug 22. Her mother, Harshitha (33), a homemaker, and five-year-old sister, Kruthi Krishna, survived with…
