Activist who imported oxygen concentrators to save lives during COVID gets Customs notice. When the government didn't rise to the occasion, citizens did. Now, they will be punished for it??? Ridiculous thenewsminute.com/karnataka/…

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"Is road construction rocket science? Why can't we build pothole-free roads?" @krishnabgowda asks officials

"Is Road building rocket science that we can't build roads that doesn't develop potholes frequently, it is not about filling potholes, it is about why do potholes appear in the first place" : @krishnabgowda the new Bengaluru Minister during an interaction earlier.

Bengaluru may soon turn lost lakes and waterlogging spots into floodable landscapes to tackle flooding. GBA has identified 19 disused lakes for the intervention. Interestingly, it’s old wisdom with modern names. Read on 👇 (Also, how many of these lakes have you even heard of?)

Date: 10/06/2026 Time: Approximately 09:29 PM Location: Kodigehalli Gate, Airport Road U-Turn, Dasarahalli Road Starting Point, Bengaluru On the evening of 10 June 2026, light rainfall resulted in severe traffic congestion in and around Kodigehalli Gate. Long queues of vehicles had formed on the Main Road, Service Road, and extended up to Byatarayanapura Signal. As a Traffic Warden and volunteer, I was assisting the Traffic Police and Home Guard personnel in managing and clearing traffic while wearing a reflective jacket. I was stationed at the U-Turn point, while a Home Guard was regulating traffic on the Service Road. We were working in coordination to reduce congestion and maintain smooth traffic movement. At approximately 09:25 PM, a white Innova vehicle attempted to enter the Service Road by taking a U-Turn and proceeding in the wrong direction. The Home Guard on duty stopped the driver and instructed him not to proceed, but he refused to comply. An argument continued for nearly five minutes. I then approached the driver and explained that there was heavy traffic congestion ahead and advised him to use an alternative route. However, he refused to follow my instructions and insisted on driving on the wrong side, claiming that he needed to enter his company premises located approximately 100 meters ahead. The situation became more serious when the driver allegedly attempted to drive his vehicle toward me on three separate occasions. I immediately called 112 and informed the Control Room about the incident. During the confrontation, the driver challenged me by stating, “No one can do anything to me.” I subsequently informed the Inspector of Hebbal Traffic Police Station about the incident. Acting promptly, he directed the traffic staff deployed at Kodigehalli Signal to respond to the scene. Both parties were then taken to the police station. However, upon reaching the police station, the outcome left me disappointed. After hearing both sides, the driver was issued a fine of only ₹500 and was allowed to leave. Several important questions still remain: • Attempting to drive on the wrong side of the road. • Obstructing traffic and contributing to congestion for nearly 30 minutes. • Ignoring instructions issued by personnel managing traffic. • Allegedly attempting to intimidate and drive a vehicle toward a person. • Displaying threatening and aggressive behavior. Are all of these actions serious enough to warrant only a ₹500 fine? I was also informed that the matter was treated lightly because the driver had not misbehaved with a Traffic Police Officer. If that is indeed the reasoning, it raises a serious concern: Are the safety, dignity, and contributions of Traffic Wardens and volunteers considered less important? I am not writing this post against any individual. Rather, I am raising a broader question. If a person intentionally attempts to drive a vehicle toward a citizen, volunteer, or Traffic Warden, should such conduct not be treated more seriously? For many years, I have voluntarily assisted the Traffic Police and have always remained committed to serving the public interest. My only objective is to ensure that in the future, any volunteer, Traffic Warden, or ordinary citizen facing a similar situation receives appropriate protection, respect, and justice. This incident also highlights another important concern. We often see that many people hesitate to help accident victims or assist during emergencies. One of the primary reasons is the belief that even after helping, their concerns may not be taken seriously, they may not receive adequate support, or they may become entangled in unnecessary complications. As a result, many people prefer to stay away from such situations.

For decades, the image of Mumbai's office commute has been the same. Packed local trains. But for a growing number of white-collar workers, the last leg of that journey now looks very different. As BEST's fleet shrinks and last-mile gaps widen, app-based services like Cityflo and Chalo are stepping in with a simple promise of a guaranteed seat, a fixed schedule & no surprises. The train gets them most of the way. Premium AC buses handle the final piece. Do read @ishiwrites's deep dive on the quiet rise of Mumbai's premium commute indianexpress.com/article/ci… via @IndianExpress

Bengaluru needs the Hebbal–Sarjapur Metro corridor. But a ₹25,999 crore project must pass the tests of technical viability, ridership and fiscal prudence. The Centre’s insistence on rigorous scrutiny before approval is prudent. Public infrastructure must be sustainable.

A mother lost her life yesterday. Right in front of her child. Who saw her being run over by a vehicle. After they skidded due to a pothole. Which was invisible due to rain water pooling there. @BECCUPDATES - who is responsible for this? saptashwatv.com/news/nationa…

Who is responsible? I read this news - mother losing her life; daughter seeing her being run over - yesterday, right after I saw a massive pothole while passing by KTPO. So big I turned around to take pictures to report it.