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'Corporation roads not re-laid for over a year' 

Residents said the arterial lanes of Victoria Press road, Duthie Ammal street, and Charles Miller street have been filled with potholes for a long time, making the roads difficult to tread.

published on : 10th February 2023
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Rs 119 crore spent on potholes but menace remains

Girinath says amount spent in 3 years, 35,000 craters fixed in this fiscal

published on : 7th February 2023
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Potholes, floods, waste: No respite for citizens in Bengaluru

Though these issues sound and look simple, ensuring the city is well maintained seems to be a herculean task for the state government.

published on : 31st December 2022
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Bengaluru palike begins cold-mix asphalt to fix city’s potholes

With the road work also being done across the city, he said unless the compacting of the road is done properly, potholes will continue to show up.

published on : 29th December 2022
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Yet another date set to rid Bengaluru of potholes

Engineers to be fined if not done by Dec 31

published on : 21st December 2022
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Bumpy roads of Pachamalai Hills a 'death trap' for its tribes?

Even TNSTC staff hesitate to ply buses on the roads. The area comprises of around 30 hamlets.

published on : 23rd November 2022
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Bike rider skids in Bengaluru, sits in pothole in protest

Netizens also slammed local MLA S Raghu as the stretch is said to fall under his CV Raman Nagar Assembly segment and borders Shanthinagar and Shivajinagar.

published on : 16th November 2022
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Devanahalli MLA plants saplings in potholes in protest

The protesters blocked the road for a while, and also brought paddy saplings to plant in potholes.

published on : 9th November 2022
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Muck on face of local bodies as people fill potholes in Ballari

Several minor accidents have occurred because of potholes, but the local administration has not taken any action despite complaints, said Venkatesh Reddy, a resident.

published on : 8th November 2022
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City will be pothole-free by Nov 10, says BBMP Chief Commissioner

The Palike has strictly instructed its officials to complete the task by the deadline, and warned them of action for any delay. 

published on : 2nd November 2022
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Potholes: Is BBMP shirking responsibility?

In the first case, Uma Devi died after a KSRTC bus ran over her.

published on : 1st November 2022
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NHAI officials fill potholes to turn roads mishap-free

The officials at the National Highway Authority are working on war footing to ensure that the national highway stretches are pothole-free, to avoid any mishap or inconvenience to highway users.

published on : 30th October 2022
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BBMP chief sets November 15 deadline for filling potholes

Speaking to reporters at the BBMP head office, Girinath said two notices will be issued to the officials.

published on : 29th October 2022
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24 months, 12 pothole deaths: Congress tweets on roads

Opposition leader Siddaramaiah said the government is only interested in bribes and corruption, and not on development.

published on : 28th October 2022
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Traffic cops take to filling potholes on Bengaluru's JB Nagar Rd  

BBMP Commissioner Tushar Girinath had said the Palike spends around Rs 30 cr to fill potholes and the craters increased due to heavy rain.

published on : 25th October 2022
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Bengaluru in a shambles: Citizens call upon CM to test-ride bad roads 

A team of The New Indian Express brings a two part series of why city roads and footpaths are in a pathetic condition and what needs to be done

published on : 24th October 2022
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Pothole apathy: Apartment residents form human chain in Bengaluru

The residents claimed that they had initially planned to walk from the complex to HMT Hospital, but were denied permission by the police. Hence, they staged their protest near the complex itself.

published on : 24th October 2022
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BBMP engineers to get lessons on fixing potholes

Experts will train officials on addressing issue at seminar on Oct 31

published on : 22nd October 2022
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BBMP spends Rs 30 crore a year to fix potholes: Tushar Girinath

The woman, who died on Tuesday, was on the pillion and fell down when her daughter who was riding the two-wheeler tried to avoid a pothole near Sujatha Theatre.

published on : 19th October 2022
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Potholes open up, waterlogging in parts of Bengaluru

Heavy rain on Thursday night opened up new potholes in some parts of Bengaluru, causing traffic to slow down and waterloggin in some areas.

published on : 15th October 2022
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