'Bengaluru ahead of Ahmedabad': Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara responds amid backlash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Bengaluru ahead of Ahmedabad': Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara responds amid backlash

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara has hit back at recent criticism of Bengaluru's traffic situation, arguing that the city is ahead of others, including Ahmedabad, when it comes to leveraging technology for traffic management. Parameshwara, while acknowledging the city's traffic challenges, emphasized Bengaluru's technological advancements in traffic control, pointing out that the city’s signal timing system has been in place since 1973, New 18 reported. In a recent social media post, Dialani had compared the two cities, stating that Ahmedabad was at least a decade ahead of Bengaluru in terms of road quality, traffic signals, and overall traffic management. Despite these comparisons, Parameshwara acknowledged the city's need for improvement and reassured citizens that the government is focused on making Bengaluru the best example of traffic management in India.

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Bengaluru man compares city with Delhi, Mumbai in viral post: ‘Worst traffic and highest salaries’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bengaluru man compares city with Delhi, Mumbai in viral post: ‘Worst traffic and highest salaries’

Hindustan Times  

It’s no secret that people are entitled to their own opinions, shaped by their personal experiences. A similar situation unfolded when a Bengaluru resident, after spending nine months in the city, shared his perspective on life in India’s IT hub. A Bengaluru man’s city review sparked debate online. His post compared the city to other metropolitan hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, …

‘Bengaluru is a mess’: Mohandas Pai slams Karnataka minister, demands clean and walkable city
1 month ago

‘Bengaluru is a mess’: Mohandas Pai slams Karnataka minister, demands clean and walkable city

Hindustan Times  

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai has raised concerns over Bengaluru’s deteriorating infrastructure, taking a dig at Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge. Pai questioned Kharge’s contributions over the past two years, criticizing the government’s failure to ensure clean roads, proper footpaths, and an overall better quality of life in the city. Mohandas Pai slams Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge, questions him …

'Bengaluru was not built for huge population': Karnataka Home Minister suggests expanding city to ease traffic
1 month ago

'Bengaluru was not built for huge population': Karnataka Home Minister suggests expanding city to ease traffic

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara acknowledged the severe infrastructure limitations in Bengaluru, stating that the city's roads and transport systems were not designed to accommodate its current population and vehicle density. His remarks came after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar recently stated that "even God can't fix Bengaluru’s traffic issue." 'Even god can't fix Bengaluru's traffic soon' Earlier on Thursday, …

'Our lives have become much worse': Mohandas Pai urges DK Shivakumar to prioritize Bengaluru’s infrastructure woes
1 month ago

'Our lives have become much worse': Mohandas Pai urges DK Shivakumar to prioritize Bengaluru’s infrastructure woes

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s crumbling infrastructure and delayed civic projects have once again come under fire, with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai urging Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take urgent action. Big projects have been announced, but they are delayed as the government has not completed a single project on time!” Read his full post here: He questioned the lack of immediate …

Bengaluru traffic police leveraging tech to ease congestion: Joint Commissioner
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru traffic police leveraging tech to ease congestion: Joint Commissioner

The Hindu  

Bengaluru’s traffic police are increasingly turning to technology and artificial intelligence to manage the city’s growing congestion, even as staff shortages remain a challenge, said M.N. 12 dense corridors He noted that Bengaluru has 12 high-density corridors where new tech-powered traffic signals have been introduced to improve vehicular movement. The traffic police also deal with various road-related issues beyond congestion, …

Bengaluru Traffic chaos: Metro construction, Aero India Show lead to massive jams on ORR
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Bengaluru Traffic chaos: Metro construction, Aero India Show lead to massive jams on ORR

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru witnessed severe traffic congestion on Wednesday as ongoing metro construction on the Outer Ring Road led to long delays for commuters. The primary congestion points were Marathahalli, Kadubeesanahalli, and HSR Layout, where the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited was carrying out grid installation work. The situation was exacerbated by the ongoing Aero India show in North Bengaluru, which added …

Karnataka commits Rs 1 lakh crore to alleviate Bengaluru's traffic challenges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka commits Rs 1 lakh crore to alleviate Bengaluru's traffic challenges

India Today  

In a move to address Bengaluru's notorious traffic congestion, the Karnataka government has announced a substantial investment of Rs 1 lakh crore. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar revealed that this funding will be allocated to major infrastructure projects, including the construction of tunnel roads and a sky deck, aiming to significantly improve the city's traffic flow. TUNNEL ROADS AND SKY …

Bengaluru news: Real-time traffic updates app ‘ASTraM’, traffic police museum and experience centre launched
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru news: Real-time traffic updates app ‘ASTraM’, traffic police museum and experience centre launched

Live Mint  

Bengaluru news: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara inaugurated the Bengaluru police's real-time traffic updates app, called ‘ASTraM Mobile app’, and inaugurated the city's traffic police museum and experience centre on January 29. Bengaluru: Real-time Traffic Updates Parameshwara launched the ASTraM Mobile app, which has been designed as a “one-stop solution” for all commuter needs, according to an official statement from …

‘Bangalore is in shambles’: Startup CEO’s ‘Ahmedabad at least 10 years ahead’ remark sparks debate
2 months ago

‘Bangalore is in shambles’: Startup CEO’s ‘Ahmedabad at least 10 years ahead’ remark sparks debate

Live Mint  

Siddharth Dialani, founder and chief executive officer of Agritech startup BharatAgri, on Monday flagged Bengaluru's infrastructure problems, stating that the city is in “shambles” compared to Ahmedabad, Gujarat's capital. “Bangalore is in shambles,” said the Pune-based startup's founder in a post on platform X. Dialani compared Bengaluru with Ahmedabad and said that the latter is nearly 10 years ahead of …

'Bengaluru's soul murdered': Rajeev Chandrasekhar blames corrupt ministers for city's decline amid Ahmedabad comparison
2 months ago

'Bengaluru's soul murdered': Rajeev Chandrasekhar blames corrupt ministers for city's decline amid Ahmedabad comparison

Hindustan Times  

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, former Union Minister, took to X on Sunday to criticize Bengaluru's leadership, attributing the city's ongoing decline to the actions of past leaders. Read his full post here: Chandrasekhar's remarks followed a social media post by Siddharth Dialani, CEO of BharatAgri, who praised Ahmedabad for being "at least 10 years ahead" of Bengaluru in terms of infrastructure, roads, …

Bengaluru ranked as India's 2nd slowest city in terms of traffic in 2024, Kolkata takes lead
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru ranked as India's 2nd slowest city in terms of traffic in 2024, Kolkata takes lead

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's notorious traffic congestion has once again made global headlines. According to the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, the city has been ranked as the world's third slowest city, trailing only behind Barranquilla and Kolkata. The Dutch location technology firm, TomTom, annually evaluates traffic conditions in major cities worldwide, and this year’s report has placed Bengaluru among the worst for traffic …

Bengaluru New Year’s Eve: 7-8 lakh revellers, extra cabs, metro services, and key safety measures announced
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3 months ago

Bengaluru New Year’s Eve: 7-8 lakh revellers, extra cabs, metro services, and key safety measures announced

Hindustan Times  

With an estimated 7-8 lakh revelers expected to throng Bengaluru’s streets on New Year’s Eve, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has assured robust safety measures to ensure peaceful celebrations. The Home Minister emphasized the importance of ensuring public safety, particularly for women, during the Christmas and New Year celebrations Parameshwara outlined the government’s strategy to manage crowds and traffic in …

Bengaluru Traffic Police launches new website with real-time updates and smarter features
3 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police launches new website with real-time updates and smarter features

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Traffic Police unveiled a redesigned website on Friday, aiming to offer citizens a more seamless and accessible online experience for traffic-related services. According to the traffic police, the new website is structured into three key sections: Traffic Management, Enforcement, and Road Safety. According to the traffic police, the new website is structured into three key sections: Traffic Management, …

Karnataka govt working tirelessly to address Bengaluru's mobility challenges: CM Siddarmaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka govt working tirelessly to address Bengaluru's mobility challenges: CM Siddarmaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said his government is aware of the mobility challenges that plague Bengaluru city and assured that it is working tirelessly with a "result-oriented and multi-dimensional approach" to address this issue. "The heart of our state's economy lies in Bengaluru City and our vision is to transform it into a global economic powerhouse by providing …

Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, police alert commuters
1 year, 4 months ago

Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, police alert commuters

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru saw massive traffic jams on Friday and Saturday nights, ahead of the Deepavali festival. Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, cops alert commuters Places like Hosur Road, Mysuru Road, Krishnarajapuram and Bannerghatta saw unusual traffic snarls. In an X post, the police said, “Mysore Road, Satellite Bus Station has deployed extra buses due to Diwali festival, there …

Police identify 59 accident-prone areas in Bengaluru amid surge in cases
1 year, 5 months ago

Police identify 59 accident-prone areas in Bengaluru amid surge in cases

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru city has been witnessing an average of 13 accidents and two fatalities every day, according to data from the Bengaluru traffic police. In an attempt to address this issue, the Bengaluru traffic police have identified 59 locations within the city that are particularly prone to accidents. He further mentioned that these identified black spots span various jurisdictional police …

Bengaluru Traffic vs 'Gurujam': Viral Video of Gurugram Road Has People Drawing Comparisons
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic vs 'Gurujam': Viral Video of Gurugram Road Has People Drawing Comparisons

News 18  

If you live in Gurugram, you know the traffic situation can get bad, especially during the peak hours. This was when a massive jam on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road caused massive problems for commuters leading the Joint Commissioner of Traffic to issue an official statement about what caused the nightmarish roadblock. Here, have a look for yourself: I was told …

Bengaluru traffic: Traffic police draws measures to avoid congestions during peak hours
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: Traffic police draws measures to avoid congestions during peak hours

Hindustan Times  

The members of Outer Ring Road Companies Association met Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday and discussed a plan to avoid traffic congestion during the peak hours on the city's ORR stretch. Vehicles stranded in a massive traffic congestion in Outer Ring Road corridor in Bengaluru on Sep 27. Bengaluru’s joint commissioner of police for traffic MN Anucheth …

Bengaluru suffers loss of ₹19,725 crore a year due to traffic woes: Study
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengaluru suffers loss of ₹19,725 crore a year due to traffic woes: Study

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru suffers a loss of ₹19,725 crore per year due to traffic delays, congestion, stoppage of signals, time loss, fuel loss and related factor, according to an estimate by noted traffic and mobility expert MN Sreehari and his team. Sreehari, who is also an advisor to several governments and smart cities for transportation, submitted the report to Karnataka deputy chief …

Karnataka govt finds a solution for Bengaluru’s traffic issues
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka govt finds a solution for Bengaluru’s traffic issues

Live Mint  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has chaired a meeting with the BMRDA officials and committee members to find a solution for Bengaluru's traffic issues. Currently, 50 km of tunnel road is proposed in the first phase in Bengaluru, however, the city needs 100 km of tunnel roads to overcome the traffic issues. Earlier, Zolo co-founder Nikhil Sikri highlighted the …

Karnataka minister sets a deadline for better traffic management in Bengaluru
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka minister sets a deadline for better traffic management in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara has set a three-month deadline to the police department for better management of traffic in Bengaluru. Karnataka minister sets a deadline for better traffic management in Bengaluru On Friday, G Parameshwara visited police Commissionerate in Bengaluru and held a meeting with all the senior officials. I had worked as a home minister earlier and I …

Modi roadshow halts traffic in parts of south and west Bengaluru
1 year, 10 months ago

Modi roadshow halts traffic in parts of south and west Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The 26-km south-to-west roadshow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi affected traffic in the city on Saturday and earned some brickbats from the city’s residents. Many office establishments work on Saturday, and employees had to endure hardship to reach their destinations, with traffic police blocking streets for the roadshow. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and Indian Youth Congress, Karnataka, tweeted a video …

Bengaluru Mysuru Expressway will contribute to Karnataka's growth: PM Modi
2 years ago

Bengaluru Mysuru Expressway will contribute to Karnataka's growth: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Modi on Friday said that the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway connectivity project would help contribute to the growth trajectory of Karnataka.PM Modi took to Twitter to express the significance of the project. Bengaluru Mysuru Expressway will contribute to Karnataka's growth: PM Modi "An important connectivity project which will contribute to Karnataka's growth trajectory," PM Modi tweeted. The prime minster was …

Bengaluru to get 75 new junctions for ₹150 crore: Bommai's bid to ease traffic
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru to get 75 new junctions for ₹150 crore: Bommai's bid to ease traffic

Hindustan Times  

In a move to ease the state capital's never-ending traffic woes, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that 75 junctions with the highest traffic congestion will be developed at the cost of ₹150 crore for better traffic management. The chief minister allocated ₹350 crore for the construction of a five-kilometre elevated road in Bengaluru to further ease traffic congestion. Recently, …

‘Potholes, bad roads': Residents' appeal to PM Modi ahead of his visit to Bengaluru
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Potholes, bad roads': Residents' appeal to PM Modi ahead of his visit to Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Several netizens and residents went on social media to post their appeals to PM Modi ahead of his visit to Karnataka capital on Friday. Avoid these roads as PM Modi lands in town Several were of the opinion that repair works were undertaken by the city's civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike at the last minute to put its best …

No more traffic woes? Bengaluru 1st city in India to tie up with Google
2 years, 7 months ago

No more traffic woes? Bengaluru 1st city in India to tie up with Google

Hindustan Times  

Handling the traffic in Bengaluru with a massive number of vehicles on road has become a herculean task for Bengaluru traffic police and they have now come up with a new collaboration with technical giant Google to ease the traffic management. The top cop said, “We are proud to be partnered with Google to work on reducing traffic congestion and …

Bengaluru traffic: Karnataka CM gives strict orders to reduce congestion
2 years, 9 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: Karnataka CM gives strict orders to reduce congestion

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has ordered officials to take action to relieve traffic congestion at ten key locations in Bengaluru. Basavaraj Bommai gave strict directives for patching potholes on roads leading to the National Highways and beginning emergency repairs at roughly 50 locations that flood after a rainstorm. Basavaraj Bommai, according to the Chief Minister's Office, wanted the employees …

Bengaluru traffic: CM Bommai instructs officials to halter congestion at 10 prominent spots
2 years, 9 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: CM Bommai instructs officials to halter congestion at 10 prominent spots

India TV News  

Highlights Karnataka CM Bommai instructed officials to take measures to reduce traffic congestion at 10 spots CM wants works to be supervised by Deputy Commissioners of Police of the areas Measures would include synchronisation of traffic signals, removing obstacles for smooth traffic Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday instructed the officials to take measures to reduce traffic congestion at …

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa expresses disappointment over slow progress of Smart City projects
3 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa expresses disappointment over slow progress of Smart City projects

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has expressed his disappointment over the slow progress of the Smart City projects, despite the commencement of monsoon. “Road works are incomplete on both sides in prominent roads like Minsk Square in Rajbhavan road, Vasanthnagar to Basaweshwar road, Balabrooyi guest house to Manikyavelu Mansion circle. When the CM questioned the Chief Engineer of the Smart …

Bengaluru City Police Sends Rogue Drivers for Training as Traffic Violations Increase Exponentially
4 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru City Police Sends Rogue Drivers for Training as Traffic Violations Increase Exponentially

News 18  

How many traffic violation tickets a vehicle rider/driver would have in his “kitty" in 11 months? Rajesh Kumar, who happily vroomed on the streets of Bangalore, probably even forgot that there exists something called as “traffic rules." Right from riding without helmets, to using mobile while riding, to no entry, jumping traffic signals, lane discipline, parking et al, Rajesh Kumar …

What Bengaluru wants this New Year
5 years, 2 months ago

What Bengaluru wants this New Year

The Hindu  

As the city welcomes a new year and a new decade, Bengalureans are hoping for some big and small changes: from the completion of big infrastructure projects to the protection of the city’s environment. Citizen participation in the revival processes, which has reaped rich results in the cases of Puttenahalli and Kaikondarahalli lakes, could also help bring back the city’s …

Zero traffic is my privilege: Karnataka Deputy CM Parameshwara
6 years, 6 months ago

Zero traffic is my privilege: Karnataka Deputy CM Parameshwara

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara says 'zero traffic' is his privilege, although he acknowledges how the system inconveniences the general public. Parameshwara, a Congress leader, said it was the Deputy Chief Minister's privilege to have traffic stopped to make way for his convoy, according to a New Indian Express report published Thursday. READ | Every Indian is special and …

Bengaluru! Left in the lurch
8 years, 7 months ago

Bengaluru! Left in the lurch

Deccan Chronicle  

As the city’s cup of woes overflowed this week with the BMTC bus strike and the resulting chaos on its roads, it acutely felt the absence of a minister to manage its affairs. George stepped down as Bengaluru Development Minister, there has been no move yet to replace him, leaving civic activists wondering when the city will get the leadership …

Bengaluru, the Uber app and poverty in India
9 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru, the Uber app and poverty in India

Al Jazeera  

Transport apps are revolutionising commutes for the middle classes, but poorer citizens still face daily gridlock. Bengaluru, India – As the expanding city of Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore, struggles with chronic traffic problems, a plethora of start-up companies are offering technology-driven commuting services to help people move around the southern Indian metropolis. Earlier, he had bought a ticket valid for a …

Chat on roads in Bengaluru
9 years, 5 months ago

Chat on roads in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Better Bengaluru aims to create lasting improvements and celebrate those who are championing civic change, helping the conservation of heritage or those less privileged. — Prof. M.N.Sreehari *@King: As such, at present we do not have any traffic transportation wing, except traffic police who manage the traffic. — Prof. M.N.Sreehari *Is there any specific plan that can be implemented for …

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