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Guvernor Gehlot gives nod to Greater Bengaluru Bill

Bengaluru, Apr 25 (UNI) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday granted assent to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, clearing the path for a significant overhaul of Bengaluru’s civic administration.
The legislation will replace the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Act, 2020, and enable the restructuring of the BBMP into multiple municipal corporations under a centralised Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
The new law proposes the creation of up to ten smaller municipal corporations aimed at improving decentralised governance, enhancing infrastructure, and ensuring responsive civic administration.
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BC, SC, ST backlog posts must be filled in two Telugu states: R Krishnaiah

BC, SC, ST backlog posts must be filled in two Telugu states: R Krishnaiah

13 May 2025 | 9:07 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI Rajya Sabha Member and National President of the BC Welfare Association, R Krishnaiah, has demanded that the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana take urgent steps to fill backlog vacancies reserved for BC, SC, and ST communities.

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Minister Savitha assures of providing infrastructure to establish industries

13 May 2025 | 9:02 PM

Anantapur, May 13 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for BC Welfare S Savitha reiterated the Government’s commitment to provide required infrastructure to establish industries and encourage enthusiastic entrepreneurs.

Minister Savitha performed bhoomi pooja for the establishment of MSME Park at Roddam in Penukonda constituency on Tuesday. The MSME Park is coming up in 59.37 acres of land.

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Hyd: Task force team busts fake educational certificate racket, held four

13 May 2025 | 9:00 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (south east) team busted a fake educational certificates racket by arresting four persons ( all are from Hyderabad) here, a police release said here on Tuesday.

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Kick Drugs’ anti-drug campaign to reach Kerala capital on on May 14

13 May 2025 | 8:58 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 13 (UNI) A State-wide anti-drug campaign 'Kick-Drugs, Say Yes to Sports' will reach Kerala capital on Wednesday.

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Uttam Kumar Reddy counters Harish Rao with paddy procurement data

13 May 2025 | 8:54 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday countered allegations made by former Minister and BRS MLA T Harish Rao regarding paddy procurement, citing official data to highlight the Congress government's performance.

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