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Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Triggers Protests as MPs Demand New Fare Fixation Committee

Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Triggers Protests as MPs Demand New Fare Fixation Committee

Many commuters, activists, and civic groups have strongly opposed the proposed 5% fare increase for Namma Metro expected next month. They say the metro is a basic necessity for Bengaluru and not a luxury. Calling the move "daylight robbery," Bengaluru South ...
CapitaLand and BMRCL Unveil Skywalk from Pattandur Agrahara Metro to ITBP Whitefield in Bengaluru

CapitaLand and BMRCL Unveil Skywalk from Pattandur Agrahara Metro to ITBP Whitefield in Bengaluru

A new skywalk linking the Pattandur Agrahara Metro station to the International Tech Park Bengaluru (ITPB) in Whitefield is opening, and it is expected to help around 50,000 tech workers every day. This elevated walkway gives commuters a direct and safer ...
BESCOM to Carry Out Weekend Maintenance; Expect Brief Power Cuts in East and South Bengaluru

BESCOM to Carry Out Weekend Maintenance; Expect Brief Power Cuts in East and South Bengaluru

BESCOM's regular maintenance work may lead to temporary power cuts in several parts of Bengaluru this weekend. These outages usually happen in areas that often experience scheduled shutdowns during infrastructure improvement work. Photo Credit: AI Power Cut in Bengaluru ...
Bengaluru Yellow Line Adds 7th Train, Cutting Peak Gaps to 10 Minutes from Jan 15

Bengaluru Yellow Line Adds 7th Train, Cutting Peak Gaps to 10 Minutes from Jan 15

Metro passengers travelling on Bengaluru's Yellow Line will now enjoy more frequent train services during busy hours. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced that a seventh train has been added to passenger service from January 15. With this addition, ...
Bengaluru Issues Phase 3 Namma Metro Tenders for 44.45 km of New Lines and 7 Interchanges

Bengaluru Issues Phase 3 Namma Metro Tenders for 44.45 km of New Lines and 7 Interchanges

Bengaluru's Namma Metro has taken a big step forward by issuing the first tenders for construction work under Phase 3 of the project. This marks the beginning of the process to build new metro lines that will greatly expand the city's ...
Namma Metro to Implement Annual Fare Hikes From February as FFC Recommends Up to 5% Each Year

Namma Metro to Implement Annual Fare Hikes From February as FFC Recommends Up to 5% Each Year

Bengaluru residents may soon have to spend more on their daily travel, as Namma Metro fares are likely to increase every year starting February. The proposed hike follows a recommendation by the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), which has suggested an annual ...
BESCOM Launches Planned Bengaluru Power Outage Today 10am–2pm for 66 kV Banaswadi Substation Maintenance

BESCOM Launches Planned Bengaluru Power Outage Today 10am–2pm for 66 kV Banaswadi Substation Maintenance

Bengaluru is set to have a planned power outage today from 10 am to 2 pm because the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) will conduct emergency maintenance work. This work is happening on a major electricity line, the 66 kV line ...
Bengaluru Metro Launches Prototype Train Testing for Pink Line on Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere Section

Bengaluru Metro Launches Prototype Train Testing for Pink Line on Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere Section

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has started testing the prototype train for the upcoming Pink Line of Namma Metro. The first trial runs were conducted on Friday on the elevated track between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere along Bannerghatta Road. The ...
Bengaluru Sees No Planned Power Cuts on 12 January While Chennai Prepares for a Scheduled Outage

Bengaluru Sees No Planned Power Cuts on 12 January While Chennai Prepares for a Scheduled Outage

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has been carrying out frequent power cuts in many parts of Karnataka over the last few months. These outages have affected villages, towns, taluks, and even major cities such as Bengaluru. Until January 11, ...
Amrit Bharat Express Launches from Bengaluru to Alipurduar, Second Bengaluru–West Bengal Service

Amrit Bharat Express Launches from Bengaluru to Alipurduar, Second Bengaluru–West Bengal Service

Indian Railways has announced three new weekly train services connecting Bengaluru with different parts of West Bengal, giving a big boost to long-distance rail travel between the south and east of India. Photo Credit: PTI Amrit Bharat Express One of ...
BMRCL Unveils 41km Namma Metro Expansion This Year, Pushing Total to 137km by Year-End

BMRCL Unveils 41km Namma Metro Expansion This Year, Pushing Total to 137km by Year-End

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is actively planning for the future growth of Namma Metro. The organisation is currently conducting feasibility studies for more than 200 km of new metro corridors to meet Bengaluru's long-term transport needs. Photo Credit: ...
BESCOM Sets January 10 Bengaluru Power Cut: 5.5-Hour Outage in Multiple Local Areas

BESCOM Sets January 10 Bengaluru Power Cut: 5.5-Hour Outage in Multiple Local Areas

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced planned power cuts in many areas of Bengaluru and nearby regions from January 10 to January 11. These outages are due to maintenance and repair works and will affect the electricity supply ...

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