Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Politics & Administration news and updates from Bengaluru Urban district.
The Karnataka Cabinet decided to withdraw the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which allowed up to 5% of park land to be utilized for public projects. The decision follows intense public opposition and environmental concerns over green space loss in Bengaluru.
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda ordered the suspension of Executive Engineer H.V. Ramesh following a surprise inspection that revealed widespread streetlight failures along the Hudson Circle to Chalukya Circle stretch.
The Karnataka government has issued an official directive limiting the rendition of the national song Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas during state functions, specifying exceptions only for events attended by constitutional heads.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have introduced strict vehicle restrictions across five major flyovers, including a round-the-clock ban on two-wheelers on the Airport Road elevated corridor, effective September 4, 2026.