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BDA ordered to pay Rs 56 lakh interest for delay in Kempegowda Layout amenities
The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority has ordered the Bangalore Development Authority to pay Rs 56 lakh in interest to a complainant for failing to provide basic amenities like water, sewerage, electricity, roads, parks, and streetlights at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout. The ruling establishes BDA as a 'promoter' under the Rera Act, making it liable for delays and deficiencies in the project.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Jackfruit prices surge in Karnataka markets as demand grows
Jackfruit prices in Karnataka have risen to Rs 40-80 per kilogram, with whole fruits now costing Rs 400-500 on average, driven by increased urban demand and value-added products. The shift from selling whole fruits to pricing by kilogram in Bengaluru markets reflects growing commercial viability, supported by government promotion of ready-to-eat bulbs and cold storage infrastructure development.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Summer essentials see price increases across Bengaluru markets
Prices for summer essentials including lemons, coconut water, and earthen pots have increased across Bengaluru markets, with lemon prices rising from ₹80 per kg in January to ₹150-₹180 per kg currently. Traders anticipate further price increases as temperatures rise and demand peaks in coming weeks.
The Hindu - Bengaluru
