Information Commission fines north Bengaluru officials Rs 50k | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Two officials of north Bengaluru have been fined a total of Rs 50,000 for their non-compliance under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.The Information Commission fined north Bengaluru sub-divisional officer Kiran Rs 25,000, while its tahsildar Madhuraj was also penalised a similar amount in separate cases.The penalties followed repeated delays in providing information and…

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Farmers demand 50:50 allotment in Bengaluru’s Shivaram Karanth Layout, call betterment charges unscientific | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Following the govt’s decision to allot 50% of developed land in the proposed Bidadi integrated township to farmers, those who parted with their land in north Bengaluru are also demanding equal share in the upcoming Shivaram Karanth Layout. Currently, they are eligible for 40% of the area under 60:40 ratio.Representatives of farmers from 17…

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Bengaluru flat owners seek clear norms for forming associations | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Owners of several apartment projects developed by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) have submitted a joint representation to the statutory body, seeking a clear procedure for forming resident associations.In their Nov 27 letter to the BDA chairman, they said the authority’s officials are now advising allottees to form associations to handle daily maintenance and housekeeping….

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Bangalore Lit Fest: Booker winner Banu Mushtaq berates growing trend of neutrality | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq Saturday transformed the opening stage of Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF) into a call to action, emphasising that equality is not merely an event to commemorate or a slogan to chant — it’s a daily practice that should shape our everyday lives.Speaking at Freedom Park, she highlighted the significance of…

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Tourism dept calls for coordinated efforts to improve foreign tourist footfall in Karnataka | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The govt is facing criticism from the opposition following a sharp drop in international tourist footfall at the Unesco World Heritage Site of Hampi. The tourism department, however, explained that foreign visits to most destinations in the state have declined this year owing to multiple factors.Up until Oct 2025, only 3,818 foreigners visited Hampi,…

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Domestic help couple sedates employer-doctor, flees with gold & cash in Bengaluru | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: A 54-year-old gynaecologist in west Bengaluru faced a harrowing ordeal when her domestic helpers allegedly drugged her and stole valuables, including gold ornaments, cash and mobile phone. The incident occurred on the night of Dec 2 at her Bharath Nagar residence, leaving the family shaken but unharmed. The next morning, Dr Lalitha was found…

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