INDIA
Bengaluru's BMTC begins trial runs of AC electric buses
For the first time, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is introducing air-conditioned e-buses
INDIA
Skeletons tumble out of Bengaluru tunnel road project reports, BBMP left red-faced
Among other things, the project report for Bengaluru includes locations from Maharashtra — Malegaon and Nashik.
INDIA
Karnataka plans Rs 145-cr mega tourism project at Manchanabele dam near Bengaluru
Manchanabele dam, located around 40 km from Bengaluru in Ramanagara district. The project, spread across 72.3 acres, will have Kempegowda statue, eco-resort & business hotel, viewing deck, adventure zones, camping facilities etc
BUSINESS
Infosys provides route map to trainees as leopard remains elusive on Mysuru campus
Over 7,000 trainees who stay in the campus have returned to attending classes, while employees are still working remotely, sources said.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru civic body under lens for alleged ‘copy-paste job’ in Rs 9.5 crore tunnel road DPR prepared by consultant
Many citizens pointed out that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the tunnel road, which includes an analysis of traffic volumes at major junctions in Bengaluru, incorrectly mentions cities from Maharashtra, allegedly due to a copy-paste job.
INDIA
Delhi-bound Air India flight makes emergency landing in Bengaluru after engine shuts down mid-air
Delhi-bound Air India flight returned to Bengaluru shortly after take-off after an engine shutdown mid-air on January 5. No injuries were reported
INDIA
NCC receives LoA for Bengaluru suburban rail's station work
This section is part of the Benniganahalli–Yeshwantpur–Chikkabanavara (Mallige) suburban rail corridor
INDIA
Of guarantees & hikes: Karnataka govt walks a tightrope amid calls to limit benefits
With the Congress-led state government scrambling for funds for its guaranteed schemes, the BJP claims that people have been burdened with hikes and development has been hit.
INDIA
Water pipe bursts at Bengaluru airport's Terminal 2, floods airline offices
BIAL officials said that flights were not impacted, but water had entered the offices of airlines. Several international carriers' staff were also relocated
INDIA
Bengaluru suburban rail's Phase 2 to cover 146 km, to link proposed circular rail
K-RIDE's earlier plan for a 452-km Phase 2 project to connect satellite towns was shelved last year after it was rejected by the South Western Railway (SWR).
INDIA
Bengaluru Signature Business Park near airport taking shape after 16 years; tenders floated for development under PPP
In the first phase, 57 acres have been identified across four land parcels for the Business District and MICE & Retail District.
TECHNOLOGY
Leopard spotted on Infosys Mysuru campus: Employees to work from home on Dec 31; Trainees given a day off
Infosys has asked employees to work from home on December 31 and instructed security not to allow anyone onto the campus.
BUSINESS
Rapido’s Ride Through 2024: Turning a unicorn, expanding aggressively and facing new competition
From shifting focus beyond bike-taxi services, achieving unicorn status, to overcoming opposition, Swiggy-backed Rapido had an eventful 2024.
INDIA
Karnataka registration scam: 1,471 vehicles evade Motor Vehicle tax at Bengaluru Central RTO, cause over Rs 15 crore loss to state exchequer
Bengaluru Police investigating the scam have started issuing notices to vehicle owners, who are registered at Bengaluru Central (HSR Layout) RTO, in a bid to recover the evaded tax. However, experts insist that the scope of the scam is much larger and call for a thorough probe to be carried out in around 70 RTOs across Karnataka.
INDIA
Bengaluru's power supplier sets up EV accelerator cell to promote battery-run vehicles
The cell will also assist Bescom, state’s nodal agency for EV charging infrastructure, to phase out ICE vehicles
INDIA
In a first, Karnataka to set up incubation centres for construction workers, partner with industries
Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board is setting up four incubation centres for construction workers on pilot basis. This project aims to enhance the skills and employability of construction workers, empowering them to meet industry demands.
INDIA
Prototype train for Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line shipped from China's CRRC
The prototype train for Bengaluru Metro, which desperately needs new trains, is expected to arrive at the Chennai Port by year-end and in Bengaluru by January 10
INDIA
Gold Hunt: Karnataka's Hutti Mines eyes four sites for mining; feasibility study soon
The Karnataka government-owned mining company plans feasibility study for four locations: Ajjanahalli in Tumakuru, Wondalli near Raichur and Mangulur in Yadgir, all focused on gold extraction, apart from the Ingaldhal copper site in Chitradurga.
INDIA
Bengaluru auto rickshaw fare revision likely as transport dept calls for meeting
Auto rickshaw drivers are demanding an increase in the minimum fare from Rs 30 to Rs 40 for the initial two kms and from Rs 15 to Rs 20 for each additional km
INDIA
Karnataka hires consultant to prepare DPR for Rs 2,000 crore Cauvery water project for industries in Bengaluru
With semiconductor firms and manufacturing industries demanding significant water, coupled with depleting groundwater levels, the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board is planning dedicated Cauvery river supply for industrial zones in and around Bengaluru.
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka to establish CoEs in automotive technology, space tech and gaming
The Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society has recently invited RFPs for the selection of implementing partners for three Centres of Excellence (CoEs). The state government has allocated Rs 10 crore for each CoE over five years.
TECHNOLOGY
From school to soccer practice: Bengaluru startup launches kids-only ride-hailing service
Bengaluru-based MetroRide Kids claims to be India’s first app-based transport service exclusively for children. Recently launched in Hyderabad, the service plans to expand to Bengaluru within three months.
INDIA
Tunnel, skydeck proposals in place; Bengaluru civic body looks for consultant for financial management
The selected firm will also design a framework to oversee ten critical projects, including the development of dashboards to track progress and ensure timely completion of work
INDIA
SM Krishna: Former CM who transformed Bengaluru from pensioners' paradise to a global IT hub
SM Krishna’s vision, combined with India’s economic liberalisation and competition from cities like Hyderabad, played a pivotal role in turning Bengaluru into a global technology powerhouse.
