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Karnataka govt allocates ₹7,000 crore for Bengaluru development; metro expansion and corridor projects announced
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced major infrastructure investments for Bengaluru in the 2026-27 budget. The state increased development grants from ₹3,000 crore to ₹7,000 crore. Key projects include: 450 km road white-topping (₹3,000 crore over 3 years), 41 km additional metro lines completion in 2026-27 to serve 15 lakh daily commuters, 73 km Bengaluru Business Corridor Phase-1 construction, and North-South and East-West tunnel corridor projects (40 km, ₹40,000 crore). Ward roads and infrastructure development across five city corporations cost ₹1,255 crore. Cauvery Phase VI water project (₹6,939 crore) will supply additional water to the city's 1.40 crore population.
Hindustan Times - Bengaluru · Indian Express - Bengaluru
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Bengaluru traffic forces commuters to double route distance to avoid gridlock
Bengaluru commuters face severe traffic congestion that forces drivers to take significantly longer routes. A resident reported choosing a 47 km route over a 23 km alternative to avoid gridlock, paying double toll costs (₹931 vs ₹223). Multiple users confirmed this is a daily reality for city commuters, with some attributing congestion to toll avoidance on shorter routes.
Hindustan Times - Bengaluru
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Bengaluru residents have until March 16 to correct voter list errors for civic elections
Bengaluru Central city corporation has opened a feedback window for residents to verify and correct discrepancies in the revised draft voters' list ahead of civic elections. The revised list will be published on March 9, with citizens able to submit claims and objections between March 10-16 to electoral registration officers. Residents should report errors such as family members listed in different wards, incorrect voter details, or polling stations outside their geographical areas. The revised list covers 63 wards across six assembly constituencies: CV Raman Nagar, Shivajinagar, Shanthinagar, Gandhinagar, Chamarajpet, and Chickpet.
Times of India - Bengaluru
