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Public backlash forces BMRCL to scrap toilet usage fee at 12 Bengaluru Metro stations
May 27, 2025 5:50 pm
A group of citizens and Namma Metro users staged a demonstration outside the Dr B R Ambedkar Metro Station at Vidhana Soudha against the usage fee for public toilets.
Auto-rickshaw driver killed after metro viaduct topples, crushes vehicle in Bengaluru
April 16, 2025 1:38 pm
The Yelahanka traffic police said their preliminary investigations show the metro viaduct was not securely fastened to the truck.
95% tunnel work completed, Pink Line of Namma Metro likely to open in 2026: BMRCL
February 18, 2025 7:59 pm
In a first for Bengaluru Metro, the Pink Line will feature platform screen doors at underground stations. The stretch is designed for trains to operate at a maximum speed of 80 kmph
Bengaluru Metro to open Metro pillar spaces for 5G infrastructure installation
November 29, 2024 4:07 pm
5G small cells are aimed at enhancing mobile network coverage along the East-West Line, North-South Line of Phase-1, and Reaches 5 and 6 of Bengaluru Metro.
Titagarh Rail Systems begins production of train sets for BMRCL's yellow line project in Bengaluru
June 14, 2024 10:14 pm
The contract agreement between BMRCL and CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co Ltd, signed in December 2019, encountered challenges, which led to delays in meeting the original deadlines.
Bengaluru Metro: Operations on Whitefield-Challaghatta stretch could start on Friday after safety nod
September 11, 2023 7:11 am
BMRCL Managing Director Anjum Parvez said, “We are waiting for the CMRS to inspect the stretch between Baiyappanahalli-KR Puram and Kengeri-Challaghatta and then give a clearance."
Karnataka govt earmarks Rs 2800 crore for Shakti scheme, but activists say ‘not enough’
July 07, 2023 7:50 pm
The government views the Shakti scheme as a means to boost women's participation in the labor force, leading to increased purchasing power for the poor and lower-middle classes.
Call for coordination among govt agencies to prevent rain-related disasters in Bengaluru
June 15, 2023 7:24 pm
BBMP chief commissioner Tushar Giri Nath says 12 of the 53 underpasses require immediate attention.
Karnataka govt to build tunnels, flyovers to ease out Bengaluru traffic: DKS
June 13, 2023 7:23 pm
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said there are 18 points in Bengaluru which witness traffic congestions.
Whitefield-KR Puram metro line likely to be inaugurated on March 25: BMRCL sources
March 15, 2023 7:41 am
Metro services will reduce the travel time between KR Puram and Whitefield to 24 minutes, which would otherwise take over an hour by road.
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