A senior BBMP official stated, “In Bengaluru South, 5,982 notices were issued, and 377 establishments are yet to adopt the requirement. In the East Zone, notices were issued to 8,634 establishments, all of which have complied.
Now, the BDA has decided to develop the roads at 12 villages where Arkavathy Layout is. The estimated cost is Rs 97.95 crore. The short term tender notification has made it clear that the development and asphalting of the roads should be completed in nine months, including monsoon, from the date of commencement of the work.
Trishika C, a college student, said, “I’ve heard about VK Street Sambhrama held across the city to unite communities. Residents in cities like Bengaluru hardly get to know their neighbours due to their busy lives. This event is not just fun; it’s a reunion where we can interact, play games, and strengthen bonds. I can’t wait for this special Sunday program.”
Raghavendra HB, a marketing executive, mentioned, “Every day, I travel from Widia Hospital to Goraguntepalya, and it usually takes 20 minutes. However, on Wednesday, it took nearly an hour to cover a distance of around 4 km. Due to heavy traffic jams, some commuters also shifted to metro trains, causing a surge in crowds inside the trains.”