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Krishna Byre Gowda

Greater Bengaluru Authority launches upgraded E-Aasthi 2.0 system
The Greater Bengaluru Authority launched the E-Aasthi 2.0 system to digitize and simplify property record management.
Nambike Nakshe 2.0 launched in Bengaluru to automate building approvals
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has launched an automated building plan approval system called Nambike Nakshe 2.0 to expedite construction permits.

Foundation Stone Laid for Multi-Specialty Hospital in Yelahanka Bellahalli
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda laid the foundation stone for a new 125-bed government multi-specialty hospital in Bellahalli, Yelahanka.
BJP Legislators Recite Full Version of Vande Mataram in Karnataka Assembly
BJP legislators in Karnataka recited the full version of Vande Mataram after the official recording played only two stanzas in the legislative houses.

Assembly session classification sparks heated debate in Karnataka
Opposition and ruling party members engaged in a heated debate in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly regarding the official classification of the session.

Bengaluru Traffic Police books record number of illegal parking cases
Bengaluru Traffic Police recorded nearly 11 million illegal parking cases in the first eight months of 2026 despite persistent urban congestion issues.
Entire Bannerghatta Road to be white-topped: Krishna Byre Gowda
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced plans to white-top the entire Bannerghatta Road due to recurring damage and ordered corrective actions for infrastructure lapses.

Protest over Namma Metro Pink Line station name change in Bengaluru
Residents in Bengaluru are threatening to block Bannerghatta Road to demand a name change for the IIMB Namma Metro station on the Pink Line.

Traffic congestion in Bengaluru causes distress for students and commuters
Severe traffic congestion on Varthur-Gunjur Road in Bengaluru is causing significant delays for commuters and students.

Minister Krishna Byre Gowda orders fines for sidewalk re-encroachment
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has ordered officials to penalize street vendors who re-encroach on sidewalks in Bangalore.

Government Declares Seven Talukas of Haveri District as Drought Hit
The Karnataka state government has declared seven talukas of Haveri district as drought-affected, bringing relief to struggling local farmers.

E-Aasthi 2.0 E-Khata system launches on September 21
The Greater Bengaluru Authority is launching the E-Aasthi 2.0 e-Khata system on September 21, 2026, to simplify property services.
Bengaluru Begins Relocation of 11,346 Vehicles From Police Stations
Authorities in Bengaluru have begun relocating 11,346 abandoned vehicles from outside police stations to seven designated sites.
Civic workers demand apology from Minister Krishna Byre Gowda
Civic workers are protesting in front of the GBA office demanding an apology from Minister Krishna Byre Gowda for his recent remarks.

New committees formed under D.K. Shivakumar to address unilateral decision-making allegations
The Karnataka state government has formed two high-level committees, one to discuss policy decisions and another for media communication, to address concerns about unilateral decision-making.

Namma Metro: Pink Line may miss September deadline as approvals remain pending
The elevated section of Bengaluru's Pink Line may not open in September as expected because necessary regulatory approvals from the Railway Board and the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety are still pending.

11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted
Bengaluru police are relocating 11,346 seized vehicles from police stations to new storage sites on the city's outskirts.

Minister asks gram panchayats around Bengaluru to prioritise long-term solution to drinking water woes
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda instructed local officials in Bengaluru rural areas to prioritize long-term infrastructure solutions for drinking water and waste management over temporary measures.
Greater Bengaluru Authority fines contractor and consultant for improper pole installation
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has fined a project consultant and a contractor for improperly installing electricity poles at a junction in Bengaluru.
Karnataka minister warns Bengaluru civic workers of dismissal for skipping duty
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced that civic workers in Bengaluru who repeatedly skip duty will face dismissal, while the local municipal workers union criticized his remarks as insulting.

Tejasvi Surya demands white paper on Karnataka road repair expenditure
Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya has criticized the Karnataka government's plan to spend 8,000 crore rupees on road repairs, demanding a white paper on the previous expenditure of 5,500 crore rupees.

Greater Bengaluru Authority announces stricter measures against public littering and waste dumping
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced that the Greater Bengaluru Authority will enforce strict measures against littering and waste dumping in public spaces to improve cleanliness in Bengaluru.
Greater Bengaluru Authority directs water board to address leakages and congestion
The Greater Bengaluru Authority directed the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to address water leakages, coordinate lake filling efforts, and shift 103 bus-stands to reduce traffic congestion.

Bengaluru clears sidewalk encroachments and restricts Peenya Flyover night traffic
Authorities in Bengaluru cleared 750 kilometers of sidewalk encroachments and restricted night traffic on the Peenya Flyover for roadwork until August 12.

Indian envoys visit Karnataka to discuss global investment and technology partnerships
Indian envoys to the US and Azerbaijan visited Karnataka to explore global partnerships in technology, investment, and innovation.
Greater Bengaluru Authority mandates GPS for debris transport vehicles to curb dumping
The Greater Bengaluru Authority plans to mandate GPS installation for debris transport vehicles to monitor illegal dumping and clear inert debris as part of its Freedom from Waste campaign.

Greater Bengaluru Authority receives 236 requests for over 43,000 saplings
Greater Bengaluru Authority has received 236 requests for over 43,000 saplings ahead of the August 10 deadline for its citizen-led plantation drive.

Bangalore Traffic Police intensifies removal of abandoned vehicles via ASTraM app
Bangalore Traffic Police has intensified a drive to remove abandoned vehicles and encourages citizens to report them using the BTP ASTraM app.
Karnataka government proposes higher fines for driving vehicles on footpaths
The Karnataka government proposes increasing fines for driving vehicles on footpaths from 500 to 5,000 rupees to ensure pedestrian safety in Bengaluru.