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New Indian Express
08-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka Cabinet approves Devadasi, Greater Bengaluru Bills
BENGALURU: Ahead of the joint session of the legislature commencing on Monday, the Siddaramaiah cabinet on Thursday approved several bills, including the Greater Bengaluru (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to enable the State Election Commission to prepare the voter's list to conduct corporation polls. 'We will present the Bill in the session which is aimed at enabling the EC for early completion of the electoral roll in each city corporation limits and hold elections. The amendment has been made to fix the jurisdiction of the corporations as well,' Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil told reporters. The Karnataka Devadasi (Prevention, Prohibition, Relief And Rehabilitation) Bill, 2025, aims to liberate oppressed devadasi women from all forms of exploitation and their children from social taboo through empowerment. The children will get the right to not to mention their father's name in their documents, if any, Patil said. 'They can write their name, surname or mother's name, and will exempted from writing their father's name,' he added. The Karnataka Ground Water (Regulation for Protection of Sources of Drinking Water) Amendment) Bill, 2025, (revised Bill) to adopt Central government guidelines was also approved. OTHER BILLS
New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Renaming of Bengaluru North, South, Greater Authority rollout spark investor interest
BENGALURU: With Bengaluru's neighbouring districts, Ramanagara and Bengaluru Rural renamed Bengaluru North and Bengaluru South respectively, real estate experts say it has ignited a renewed interest, especially among Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who are rushing to invest along Kanakapura and Mysuru roads. They opined that the renaming, along with the rollout of the Greater Bengaluru Authority, has dramatically shifted the investor behaviour, as investors, especially NRIs, now prefer to invest in larger plots in these locations that were once overlooked as villages. They said there is also an interest spike in rural belts beyond Nelamangala, Harohalli, Hosur border and Magadi Road, among others. Proptech startup Homely Yours founder Alok Priyadarshi said, 'We have been tracking a noticeable behavioural shift among NRIs ever since the Greater Bengaluru announcement. On our platform, we recorded a 68% Q-o-Q jump in plot inquiries across Mysuru Road and a 23% spike along Kanakapura Road, with majority of these coming from NRIs based in the UAE, Singapore, Australia and the US.' He said, 'Interestingly, 72% of NRI buyers in these corridors are opting for plots that are above 2,400 sqft, with a focus on a long-term vision for lifestyle-led development, rather than short-term flipping. Localities like Hampapura, Ramohalli, Donnenahalli, and fast-rising belts near Magadi Road and Kumbalagodu, which were previously considered rural buffers, are now being re-evaluated as high-potential investment zones.' He said, 'Parallelly, we have also seen a 41% surge in listings by landowners in these pockets. Many listings are from generational landholders who previously had no interest in liquidating, but are now recognising the premium value their land commands post the Greater Bengaluru announcement.'
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
'Modern-day slavery': Trade unions slam Karnataka's proposal to increase working hours in IT, other sectors
A day after word emerged that the Karnataka government is considering a sweeping reform of labour laws that could extend the duration of the state's maximum workday and significantly increase the cap on overtime, several trade unions have voiced strong opposition, calling it 'modern-day slavery', as reported by news agency PTI. READ | Karnataka government proposes 10-hour workdays, higher overtime cap: Report The move raised eyebrows among worker unions and policy experts alike. On Wednesday, the state Labour Department held a meeting with industry representatives and union leaders to discuss a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act. This amendment would reportedly allow for 12-hour workdays. In this light, the union urged employees across the IT sector to stand together and push back against the change, warning that it could seriously harm work-life balance and threaten job security. READ | 'Building the Bengaluru of tomorrow': DK Shivakumar on Greater Bengaluru project KITU noted that its leaders, Suhas Adiga and Lenil Babu, attended the meeting. The union pointed out that current laws cap daily work at 10 hours, including overtime, and claimed the proposed amendment would legitimize 12-hour shifts and pave the way for a two-shift system — potentially cutting the workforce by a third. 'The government is attempting to normalise inhuman conditions. This amendment is not about productivity — it's about pleasing corporate bosses by turning human beings into machines,' Adiga said, as quoted by the agency. READ | Bengaluru: BMTC plans non-AC express bus service with fewer stops to cut commute time According to KITU, this proposal places corporate interests above employee welfare and infringes on workers' basic rights. The union also raised concerns about mental health, referencing the "State Emotional Wellbeing Report 2024," which found that 90 per cent of corporate employees under the age of 25 experience anxiety. (With PTI inputs)
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Building the Bengaluru of tomorrow': DK Shivakumar on Greater Bengaluru project
Addressing the issue of the Karnataka government's 'Greater Bengaluru' project, state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the project is being brought in to plan a "special program" for Bengaluru. Last month on May 15, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the implementation of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, replacing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). READ | DK Shivakumar says Nandini will get space in 8 metro stations, amid political row over Amul outlets in Bengaluru The change came into effect following the Governor's assent to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act. DK Shivakumar mentioned that he has discussed the issue with the Congress party leaders. As the municipal elections will be held in Bengaluru, it was also among the topics discussed with the Congress party leadership. "This is what is being done to plan special programs for Bengaluru. That is why I have discussed with our party leaders. The municipal elections need to be held in the coming days. This is what is being discussed about when the elections should be held", DK Shivakumar told reporters. READ | DK Shivakumar appeals for calm after SC order on Thug Life: 'Don't take law into your hands' He highlighted that the municipal corporation needs to be created in the next four months, and the number of municipalities that need to be created should be discussed. Shivakumar asserted that he has also spoken to the opposition leaders over the issue and has taken everyone into confidence. "The municipal corporation needs to be formed within four months. we need to talk about how many municipalities should be created. We also need to talk with the opposition leaders. I spoke to them once before. We need to take everyone into confidence. We will speak for everyone", DK Shivakumar said. Earlier today, DK Shivakumar met with the Bengaluru ministers and MLAs at his residence. The main agenda of the meeting was to address the issues related to the problems faced by the citizens of the city, including traffic and infrastructure of urban living. READ | 'Raid all 136 Congress MLAs instead of…': Karnataka Minister over ED summons to DK Suresh Taking to 'X', DK Shivakumar informed about the development and highlighted that the meeting was not just for the sake of solving problems but to create a city that is efficient, inclusive, and future-ready. "We're listening. We're building the Bengaluru of tomorrow. As Bengaluru Development Minister, I met with city ministers and MLAs to address the real challenges our citizens face - from traffic to infrastructure to urban living. This is not just problem-solving; it's a shared journey to create a city that is efficient, inclusive, and future-ready. Every concern matters. Every voice counts", DK Shivakumar's 'X' post read. On May 25, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had said that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) division would be completed by September 15 and the Greater Bengaluru Authority would be formed after that.
India Gazette
18-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Building the Bengaluru of tomorrow," Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Greater Bengaluru project
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 18 (ANI): Addressing the issue of the Karnataka government's 'Greater Bengaluru' project, state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the project is being brought in to plan a 'special program' for Bengaluru. Last month on May 15, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the implementation of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, replacing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). The change came into effect following the Governor's assent to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act. DK Shivakumar mentioned that he has discussed the issue with the Congress party leaders. As the municipal elections will be held in Bengaluru, it was also among the topics discussed with the Congress party leadership. 'This is what is being done to plan special programs for Bengaluru. That is why I have discussed with our party leaders. The municipal elections need to be held in the coming days. This is what is being discussed about when the elections should be held', DK Shivakumar told reporters. He highlighted that the municipal corporation needs to be created in the next four months, and the number of municipalities that need to be created should be discussed. Shivakumar asserted that he has also spoken to the opposition leaders over the issue and has taken everyone into confidence. 'The municipal corporation needs to be formed within four months. we need to talk about how many municipalities should be created. We also need to talk with the opposition leaders. I spoke to them once before. We need to take everyone into confidence. We will speak for everyone', DK Shivakumar said. Earlier today, DK Shivakumar met with the Bengaluru ministers and MLAs at his residence. The main agenda of the meeting was to address the issues related to the problems faced by the citizens of the city, including traffic and infrastructure of urban living. Taking to 'X', DK Shivakumar informed about the development and highlighted that the meeting was not just for the sake of solving problems but to create a city that is efficient, inclusive, and future-ready. 'We're listening. We're building the Bengaluru of tomorrow. As Bengaluru Development Minister, I met with city ministers and MLAs to address the real challenges our citizens face - from traffic to infrastructure to urban living. This is not just problem-solving; it's a shared journey to create a city that is efficient, inclusive, and future-ready. Every concern matters. Every voice counts', DK Shivakumar's 'X' post read. On May 25, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had said that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) division would be completed by September 15 and the Greater Bengaluru Authority would be formed after that. (ANI)
