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Load testing of the Peenya Elevated Flyover on NH-4 has been postponed following a request from @blrcitytraffic. The flyover will remain open to traffic from April 13–17 as usual. Revised dates will be announced later, says @NHAIROBengaluru officials. @THBengaluru

Bengaluru Central RTO tops in Karnataka, ranks 3rd in India in revenue collection ✍️@DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

West Asia conflict hits coffee prices; Karnataka growers hold back produce ✍️@DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

Karnataka has emerged as the second-largest hub for Electric Vehicle public charging stations in India, with 2,039 operational units installed by oil marketing companies, reports @DarshanDevaiahB trib.al/iYrkJx3

Tax concessions provided to EV registrations and other subsidies dragged down the revenue of #Karnataka Transport Dept as it missed the target by 14%. The revenue in 2025-2026 stood at ₹12,829.64 crore against the target ₹15,000 crore. ✍️@DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

@the_hindu @DarshanDevaiahB In just a few months, HasthaShetty can do this comfortably in 30-40min. in ~₹60. This will be possible when PinkLine becomes fully operational. Hulimau-MG Road direct & few min walk to LavelleRoad. #Bengaluru #NammaMetro @OfficialBMRCL please speed up the work on BlueLine too.

Cost escalation and delays haunt Bengaluru Metro project ✍️@DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

The ongoing West Asia conflict has led to a noticeable drop in demand for luxury taxis & premium cab services operating to and from #Bengaluru airport. Decline linked to disruptions in visits by foreign investors and business delegates. ✍️@DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

JD(S) MLC #Bhojegowda said no assistance was forthcoming from Indian Embassy & no communication was received from them. He was among 213 travellers, including badminton star #PVSindhu, who reached India after services gradually resumed. ✍️@DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

While expatriates from #Karnataka report being safe amid #IsraelIranWar, uncertainty over further developments has left them on the edge. Air travel disruptions especially have created significant inconvenience leaving hundreds stranded. ✍️@DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

As #Bengaluru turns into a blush-tinted canvas this season, Faris Mohammed, a city-based techie, has launched an interactive website that tracks neighbourhoods where pink #Tabebuia trees are in full bloom. @DarshanDevaiahB writes about the tracker 👇 thehindu.com/news/national/…

Blrbloom.com is in thehindu newspaper today🌸. Thank you @the_hindu and @DarshanDevaiahB for the feature! thehindu.com/news/national/…

Residents of Alipur village in Gauribidanur taluk of Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka are gripped by anxiety and grief after members of the Shia Muslim community called for a protest march and three days of mourning, condemning the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports @DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

As Iranian Supreme Leader #AyatollahAliKhamenei died following a major attack by #Israel and the #UnitedStates, the residents of Alipur village in Gauribidanur taluk of Chickballapur district in #Karnataka are gripped by shock, anxiety and grief. Read: thehindu.com/news/national/…

Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof @MinPres, visited Bengaluru Traffic Police’s Traffic Management Centre (TMC) today. Senior officials showcased AI-enabled surveillance, adaptive traffic signals & real-time monitoring systems. @the_hindu @THBengaluru

Bengaluru Airport @BLRAirport ships 60 million+ roses (2,700 MT) to 26 international & 47 domestic destinations this Valentine’s season marking a 38% rise in stem volumes & 64% jump in tonnage YoY. #Singapore tops overseas demand; Delhi & Kolkata lead domestically. @THBengaluru

Karnataka collects ₹11,112 crore through FASTag in three years ✍️@DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

In what reflects a rapid shift to electronic tolling, #Karnataka has collected over ₹11,000 crore through FASTag transactions alone in the last three financial years. 2022-23: ₹3,049.09 cr 2023-24: ₹3,839.14 cr 2024-25: ₹4,224.08 cr ✍️@DarshanDevaiahB thehindu.com/news/national/…

🚨 That’s a staggering number of accident-prone “black spots” on highways 🛣️ in Karnataka. What rectification measures has the NHAI taken to make them safer? @NHAIROBengaluru @MORTHIndia @nitin_gadkari 📌 Read full story: via @DarshanDevaiahB #RoadSafety #Karnataka #NHAI #BlackSpots

As many as 701 of the 1,278 accident-prone ‘black spots’ identified on National Highways in #Karnataka have been rectified through long-term measures, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Read: thehindu.com/news/national/…