Experts pitch to extend Bengaluru Metro up to Nelamangala | Bengaluru News

The development follows the submission of a detailed project report by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation for extending Metro by 60km from Madavara Bengaluru: The demand to extend Namma Metro from Madavara to Nelamangala is gaining momentum, with public representatives pitching for a 14-km extension to the satellite town on NH-48.The proposal comes amid discussions on…

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Future beyond education: Green card move rattles US-bound students in Bengaluru | Bengaluru News

The US department of labour Thursday said it would neither accept new Permanent Labor Certification applications involving these firms nor process pending ones from a number of companies Bengaluru: The US administration’s move to suspend eight major technology companies from the employment-based green card process is the latest setback for youngsters preparing to follow their…

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Smart parking in Bengaluru: Relief for Jayanagar residents | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Jayanagar residents will not have to pay fees for vehicles parked in front of their homes under the new smart parking system, Bengaluru South City Corporation commissioner KN Ramesh said Friday.The system is expected to be implemented soon in the prime south Bengaluru locality to ease traffic congestion and improve parking availability. However, parking…

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After Karnataka’s letters, central govt announces cap on cancer drugs | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Karnataka’s health department has welcomed the Centre’s move to cap trade margins at 30% of the maximum retail price (MRP) for all non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs.In a letter to Union health minister JP Nadda in Sept, health minister UT Khader had sought national-level intervention to curb excessive patient billing for cancer drugs, medical devices and…

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GBA chief tells officials to repair Kanteerava Studio Road promptly | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Days after a massive crater on Kanteerava Studio Road drew public attention, GBA chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao directed officials Thursday to immediately repair the pothole-ridden stretch.During an inspection of various locations in west Bengaluru, Rao visited the road and reviewed the condition of the damaged carriageway, which local residents and commuters have long complained…

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2.8 lakh SIR hearings still pending in Karnataka, Bengaluru accounts for nearly two-thirds | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Over 2.8 lakh hearings under the special intensive revision (SIR) of Karnataka’s electoral rolls are pending, with the last round due Monday. Bengaluru Urban and three BBMP districts account for 1.8 lakh of them.According to the chief electoral officer (CEO), 43.8 lakh notices have been generated, and 43.7 lakh delivered (99.8%). Hearings are done…

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Bengaluru’s gig season is serving major FOMO | Bengaluru News

Your weekends are booked. Your Spotify playlists are about to become real-life experiences. And your bank account? Well, that may need a pep talk. Bengaluru’s concert calendar is looking seriously stacked for the next three months, with rock royalty, Bollywood favourites, Punjabi pop, indie sounds, electronic heavyweights and full-blown music festivals taking over the city.There’s…

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