Author: ADAC GTMasters
Greater Bengaluru Authority has opened the floor for citizens, resident welfare associations and NGOs to shape the Bengaluru civic budget 2026-27. Five city corporations—Central, East, West, South and the newly formed North—have issued a public consultation, inviting written suggestions and proposals that will influence the allocation of funds for the upcoming financial year. Background and Context The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) was established in 2023 to streamline governance across the expanding metropolitan region. Its mandate includes coordinating infrastructure projects, waste management, public transport, and civic amenities across the five municipal corporations that now form the Greater Bengaluru Metropolitan Area. The…
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has opened a new chapter in passenger experience with the launch of Gate Z, a Gen Z lounge that promises a blend of comfort, culture and community for travelers in Terminal 2. The space, unveiled on January 22, 2026, is the first of its kind in the city and is designed to keep long‑wait passengers engaged while they await their flights. Background/Context India’s aviation sector is witnessing a surge in younger travelers, with Gen Z accounting for nearly 30 % of domestic passengers in 2025. Airports across the country are responding by creating spaces that cater to their digital fluency, social needs…
Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has reclaimed more than Rs 704.3 crore in encroached land through 14 demolition drives conducted between July and December last year, clearing over 25 acres of illegal structures across the city. Background/Context The rapid urbanisation of Bengaluru has led to a surge in unauthorized constructions on land earmarked for public infrastructure. The BDA, tasked with safeguarding municipal assets, has intensified its enforcement efforts to curb illegal encroachments that threaten road safety, public utilities, and future development plans. These demolition drives are part of a broader strategy to maintain the integrity of city planning and to ensure that land…
In a decisive move to curb illegal encroachments, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has reclaimed more than Rs 704.3 crore worth of land across the city through 14 demolition drives carried out between July and December last year. The operation, which saw the removal of unauthorized RCC structures, sheds, compound walls and industrial units, reclaimed over 25 acres of encroached land in key residential and commercial zones. Background and Context The BDA’s mandate is to safeguard and manage land earmarked for public infrastructure, road widening, and planned residential layouts. Over the past decade, rapid urbanisation in Bengaluru has led to a surge…
Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has reclaimed over Rs 704.3 crore worth of encroached land in 14 demolition drives between July and December last year, clearing more than 25 acres across the city. The drives targeted unauthorized RCC buildings, sheds, compound walls and industrial structures that had sprung up on land earmarked for layouts, roads and infrastructure projects. Background / Context Encroachment on government‑acquired land has long been a thorn in the side of Bangalore’s urban planning. As the city expands, developers and residents often occupy plots before official approvals are finalized, creating a patchwork of illegal structures that threaten planned infrastructure and…
Vice‑President CP Radhakrishnan addressed a packed auditorium at the CMR Institute of Technology in Whitefield on Wednesday, urging students to reject drugs and use social media responsibly. In a speech that echoed the nation’s growing concern over substance abuse and digital well‑being, he called for a “drug‑free campus” and urged young people to take control of their online lives. Background / Context India’s youth, now the largest demographic group in the country, face mounting pressures from academics, career prospects and social media. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, drug‑related offences involving young people rose by 12 % in 2024, with cannabis,…