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‘I had money, I paid. What will the poor do?' Bharat Petroleum's retired CFO's LinkedIn post triggered a police inquiry into the incident. Sivakumar K had alleged that the police officers openly demanded cash for his daughter's post-mortem examination report.

Bengaluru man says he had to bribe police, BBMP for daughter's death certificate. Chief responds

'Recently my only child passed away at age 34. The amount [of] open bribe being asked—by ambulance, police for FIR and post-mortem report, crematorium for giving receipt, BBMP office for death certificate—I paid,' retired Bharat Petroleum CFO Sivakumar K said.

 From BBMP to GBA: Will it make Bengaluru great again?

Deputy CM and Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar say five new city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority will enhance administration and offer citizen-friendly services. But critics argue the state government is centralising power and weakening local governance.

Greater Bengaluru Authority takes charge as BBMP era ends

Karnataka government on September 2 notified the formation of five municipal corporations, replacing Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

Bengaluru may get five corporations within existing BBMP limits

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar on July 7 said the Greater Bengaluru Authority report will be placed before the cabinet after consulting opposition parties

Meet Dr Kiran Jeevan, the Bengaluru professor who sued BBMP over poor roads and won hearts

After three years of unanswered pleas, the professor of social work took legal action against the BBMP for bad roads causing him spondylitis. His bold move has galvanized support from citizens from across the country on social media.

'Bengaluru's hero': Massive online support pours in for professor who sued BBMP for Rs 50 lakh

Years of commuting on Bengaluru's terrible roads left Dr Kiran Jeevan in severe pain. His lawsuit against BBMP for compensation has ignited a national conversation on civic negligence and citizen rights.

Bengaluru professor sues BBMP for Rs 50 lakh after poor roads caused him 'physical pain, mental stress'

The 43-year-old doctorate professor said he suffered severe neck and back pain, 'which has been medically linked to the jerks and trauma caused while commuting on these treacherous roads'. Dr Kiran Jeevan had to consult five orthopedic specialists and made four emergency visits to the hospital to for his acute pain.

Karnataka governor gives assent to Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill to split BBMP into smaller corporations

Earlier, Governor had returned the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill citing legal and public interest concerns raised by citizen groups and the BJP

Bengaluru civic body collects record Rs 4,930 crore property tax, IT hub Mahadevapura top contributor

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has collected more than Rs 1,000 crore in property tax during 2024–2025 compared to the previous financial year.

Bengaluru’s civic body should get its basics right before vanity projects: Experts

While large parts of the city still lack basic infrastructure and many projects remain stalled or incomplete, BBMP—without an elected council since September 2020—continues to prioritise big-ticket projects.

After bus, metro, milk, and power hikes, Bengalureans now have to pay a garbage fee as well

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike will collect fees alongside property tax for garbage collection from April 1

Bengaluru: BBMP to use AI to identify illegal constructions, says DK Shivakumar

Deputy CM and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar said about 7 lakh properties had not paid property tax, of which 1 lakh have now been brought under the tax bracket.

MC Explains: Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill and what it means for the tech capital

The bill proposes a Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) led by the CM and Bengaluru Development Minister to coordinate governance. The BJP claims it centralises power and violates the 74th Amendment.

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.

Copy-paste fiasco: Bengaluru civic body slaps Rs 5-lakh penalty on Rodic Consultants for tunnel road DPR

A day after Moneycontrol's report on January 6, New Delhi-based Rodic Consultants Private Limited wrote a letter to Bengaluru's civic body, apologising for the error and stating that action would be taken against the personnel involved.

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.

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

BBMP collects Rs 3,761 as property tax; urges property owners to utilize OTS scheme

The civic body, which aims to achieve Rs 4,000 crore as tax collection by November 30, has also begun sealing premises of tax defaulters.

Bengaluru's 'eyewash' demolition? BBMP deletes tweets as illegal building construction resumes

The BBMP, which has been functioning without an elected council since 2020, has seen similar instances of alleged mismanagement in recent years, with critics pointing to a pattern of lax oversight and superficial measures.

BBMP engineers need to design roads scientifically, like ELCITA: Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

The Electronics City Industrial Township Authority uses Road Metrics, an AI tool, to scan the roads for defects every fortnight. This data allows them to fix problems quickly.

Bengaluru: Five-storey illegal building on 250 sq ft plot to be demolished, Twitter labels it 'Burj Khalifa pro max'

Authorities say the building will be razed overnight and the owner will clear off the debris according to norms. The building has been barricaded and security officials have been posted.

That sinking feeling again: Bengaluru crumbles in rain, city without elected council for over 4 years

The recent rains battered the country's IT capital. Many stranded residents were rescued in boats, with vehicles submerged and complaints about broken roads and waterlogging pouring in. Yet, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike elections have not been held for over four years.

Bengaluru rains: Govt will manage the situation, says Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar assures government's preparedness to tackle Bengaluru floods, advises citizens to take necessary precautions amidst incessant rains.

'Walking in Bengaluru is an extreme sport': Techie complains of broken footpaths in viral video

Speaking to Moneycontrol, Yogeesh said that he frequently uses the Konanakunte bus stop, and the condition of the footpath and the road often causes him anxiety and delays.