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Local·4h ago

Peenya, Hennur among pockets emerging as heat islands; GBA plans cooling measures

| Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K./FILE PHOTO While Bengaluru is not classified as a heatwave-prone city, pockets in it — such as Peenya, Nagawara, Hennur, and HBR Layout — are emerging as “urban heat islands”, with temperatures up to 4 degrees Celsius higher than other parts of the city, according to a baseline study. Industrial zones like Peenya, dominated by concrete and corrugated structures, and mixed-use corridors such as Nagawara-Hennur, with heavy construction and major transit intersections, re-radiate heat and remain warmer at night. Urban heat islands occur when dense construction,.

The Hindu - Bengaluru

Local·11h ago

Bengaluru East City Corporation presents maiden budget with outlay of ₹3,889.98 crore; last mile connectivity, road infra key focus areas

₹28 Crore has been allocated for the maintenance of 45 lakes within its jurisdiction, while ₹25 crore has been earmarked for the development of four lakes. The corporation has identified 58 flood-prone areas, of which 38 have already been addressed, and funds have been allocated in this budget to mitigate flooding in the remaining locations. Further, the corporation will raise ₹200 crore through municipal bonds, which will make it eligible for a ₹26 crore incentive from the Union government.

The Hindu - Bengaluru · The Hindu - Karnataka

Local·11h ago

2 killed in Bengaluru’s Cunningham Road by drunk driver after Saturday night partying

2 Killed in Bengaluru’s Cunningham Road by drunk driver after Saturday night partying.

Indian Express - Bengaluru

Local·5h ago

POCSO accused booked for making video calls to victim from Dharwad prison

ALSO READ | ₹ 2251 crore revenue from property tax in 2026-27 from the south and central zones">Bengaluru municipal body expects ₹ 2251 crore revenue from property tax in 2026-27 from the south and central zones The accused allegedly made video calls to the minor victim from jail and subjected her to mental harassment. A case has been registered against a man lodged in jail here in a POCSO case for allegedly harassing the victim through video calls from inside the prison here, a senior official said on Monday. ALSO READ | Why Karnataka man sent over 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India He.

Hindustan Times - Bengaluru

Local·12h ago

Car driver alleges assault by auto drivers after minor road incident in Bengaluru

Car driver alleges assault by auto drivers after minor road incident in Bengaluru.

Hindustan Times - Bengaluru

Local·6h ago

Karnataka Govt gave Rs 146-crore grants to 2 private colleges in violation of law: CAG

Karnataka Govt gave Rs 146-crore grants to 2 private colleges in violation of law: CAG.

Indian Express - Bengaluru