Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda revealed that around 60 percent of the city's road space is taken up by parked vehicles. He emphasized that constructing new roads alone will not resolve traffic congestion without strict parking regulations and public discipline.
Thousands of citizens, environmentalists, and resident welfare groups gathered at Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden to protest against the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The demonstrators urged the government to scrap the legislative amendment that allows up to five percent of park land to be diverted for infrastructure projects, including a controversial tunnel road.
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department has suspended the food licenses of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket following the discovery of toxic Datura fruits and seeds being sold as food products on their platforms. This stringent action was taken due to serious public health concerns associated with the poisonous plant.
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a bill to amend the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975, potentially allowing up to 5% of park and garden land in Bengaluru for public infrastructure projects, a move drawing strong criticism from opposition parties and environmentalists. This decision has sparked concerns over the commercialization of vital green spaces and its implications for the city's urban environment.