A coconut vendor in Bengaluru went viral for comparing his prices to those of quick commerce platforms like Zepto, BigBasket, and BlinkIt. The vendor offered coconuts for ₹55, while the apps charged ₹70-80. Some praised the vendor’s creativity, while others defended the apps for quality and hygiene. The debate on social media highlighted how quick…
The Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) is expanding bicycle docks at 10 additional Bengaluru Metro stations to meet the increasing demand for secure cycle parking. This initiative aims to provide commuters with safer and greener last-mile connectivity options. The selected stations were chosen based on factors like passenger numbers, available space, and positive feedback…
Bescom and the BBMP are working together to remove illegally laid optical fiber cables in Bengaluru. Bescom has already removed over 7,000 kilometers of cables out of the total 9,250 kilometers found on electrical infrastructure. This drive was initiated after a tragic accident involving a student last year. Bescom is now offering its underground ducts…
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Bengaluru’s civic body has completed the detailed project report for an anticipated tunnel road project connecting Hebbal to the Central Silk Board junction in just three months, ahead of schedule. The massive six-lane tunnel will feature key interchanges at Lalbagh, Mehkri Circle, and Race Course Road to ease traffic flow. The project, estimated at Rs…
Air France and KLM have announced an increase in flights to and from India during the winter schedule, with up to 50 flights per week compared to 39 during the summer. The airlines will use their modern fleet, including Airbus A350s, Boeing 777s, and B787 Dreamliners, to offer better connectivity to over 300 destinations worldwide…
The Transport Department has extended the deadline for installing High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) until November 30. HSRP is a tamper-proof number plate with non-reusable locks, enhancing vehicle security. Unlike regular number plates that can be easily tampered with, the HSRP can only be removed by breaking the lock. The initial deadline for vehicles registered before…
A 20-year-old student driving a luxurious Mercedes-Benz car, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, knocked down a 30-year-old woman in Bengaluru. The victim, Sandhya A S, lost her life in the accident. The accused, Dhanush, son of the owner of a private bus firm, was arrested and sent to judicial custody. The incident also resulted…
The BBMP is redesigning the Deepanjali Nagar intersection to connect it directly with the NICE Road Cloverleaf Junction in order to ease traffic on the Outer Ring Road. The road construction will be carried out by NICE, and completion of the project may be delayed due to land acquisition issues. The new link is expected…
The Green Line metro stretch between Nagasandra and Madavara in Bengaluru has been completed for almost eight years but is still awaiting final government approval to open. The line, with stations at Manjunath Nagar, Chikkabidarakallu, and Madavara, received statutory clearance on October 4, but remains closed. Once operational, the Green Line will help reduce traffic…