ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 24, 2025: ಗ್ರೇಟರ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಆಡಳಿತ ಮಸೂದೆ-2024 ಗೆ ತೀವ್ರ ವಿರೋಧ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿರುವ ರಿಪಬ್ಲಿಕನ್ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ ಆಫ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ (ಅಠವಳೆ), ಇದರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಸಮಾನ ಮನಸ್ಕ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಪಕ್ಷಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 28, 2025 ರಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಫ್ರೀಡಂ ಪಾರ್ಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಮಹತ್ವದ ವಿರೋಧ ಸಮಾವೇಶವನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿದೆ.
ಸೋಮವಾರ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಕ್ಲಬ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿದ್ದ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾಗೋಷ್ಠಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆರ್.ಪಿ.ಐ. ರಾಜ್ಯಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸತೀಶ್ ಹಾಗೂ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಖಜಾಂಚಿ ಡಾ. ಆರ್. ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್, ಈ ಕುರಿತು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಿದರು.
ಮಸೂದೆಗೆ ವಿರೋಧದ ಕಾರಣ:
BBMP ಆಡಳಿತ ವೈಫಲ್ಯ: ಕಳೆದ 5 ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಆಡಳಿತಾಧಿಕಾರಿ/ಆಯುಕ್ತರ ಮೂಲಕ ನಗರ ಆಡಳಿತ ನಡೆಸಿದರೂ, ನಗರಾಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಫಲತೆ ಕಂಡುಬಂದಿದೆ.
ಜನವಿರೋಧಿ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ: ಮೇಯರ್ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಬಂಧಿಸಿ, ಐಎಎಸ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳ ಆಡಳಿತವನ್ನು ಖಾಯಂ ಮಾಡಲು ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಈ ಮಸೂದೆಯನ್ನು ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತರಲು ಮುಂದಾಗಿದೆ.
ಹಗರಣಗಳು: ಸರ್ಕಾರ ತನ್ನ ಆಡಳಿತ ವೈಫಲ್ಯ ಮರೆಮಾಚಲು ಅನೇಕ ಹಗರಣಗಳನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದೆ ಎಂಬ ಆರೋಪ.
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 28ರಂದು ಹೋರಾಟದ ಕಾರ್ಯತಂತ್ರ: ಫ್ರೀಡಂ ಪಾರ್ಕ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯಲಿರುವ ಸಮಾವೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿವಿಧ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಪಕ್ಷಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳ ನಾಯಕರು ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡು, ಮಸೂದೆಯ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಮುಂದಿನ ಹೋರಾಟದ ರೂಪುರೇಷೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಈ ಸಮಾವೇಶ ಗ್ರೇಟರ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಆಡಳಿತ ಮಸೂದೆ-2024 ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಒಗ್ಗೂಡಿದ ಪ್ರತಿರೋಧಕ್ಕೆ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಾಗಲಿದೆ.
Chintamani, Chikkaballapur: Shocking allegations of fraudulent property tax collection practices have surfaced against the Chintamani Municipal Office, with reports of erratic and inflated tax demands from property owners. Social activist M.L. Anupama exposed the issue at a press conference held at the Press Club of Bangalore, calling for strict action against the officials involved.
According to documents presented at the press meet, property tax for a single property fluctuated drastically within a short span:
2023-2024: ₹30,575
June 24, 2024: ₹1,00,659 (more than 300% increase)
February 24, 2025: ₹2,33,528
March 3, 2025: ₹5,320
“This kind of arbitrary tax assessment is nothing but daylight robbery,” said M.L. Anupama. “It is a shame that digitalization, which was meant to bring transparency, is instead being misused to manipulate tax figures and exploit the public.”
The activist alleged that officials, under the leadership of the Municipal Commissioner, were systematically inflating property tax demands without justification. She demanded not just suspensions, which are often seen as temporary relief for corrupt officials, but immediate termination and legal action against those responsible.
The revelations have sparked public outrage, with citizens calling for a thorough government probe. Many have questioned whether the authorities will act against the guilty or shield them, as has been the case in other corruption scandals.
Meanwhile, experts suggest affected citizens can take legal action by filing complaints with the Karnataka government’s grievance redressal platform. Transparency advocates emphasize the need for an independent audit of the municipal office’s tax collection system to prevent further exploitation.
The matter has put the spotlight on governance failures and corruption at the municipal level, raising concerns over the accountability of local administrative bodies. Will the government take action, or will the culprits go unpunished? The coming days will tell.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 23: ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿನ ಬೀದಿ ಹಾಗೂ ರಸ್ತೆ ಮರಗಳ ಒಣತುಂಡು ಕೊಂಬಗಳನ್ನು ಕಡಿದು ಹಾಕುವಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿಬಿಎಂಪಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅರಣ್ಯ ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷ್ಯ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರ ಭದ್ರತೆಗೆ ಗಂಭೀರ ಹಾನಿ ಉಂಟು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಸಂಪಾದಕ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಈ ವಿಷಯವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾಪಿಸಿ, ಈ ದುರ್ಬಲ ಕೊಂಬಗಳು ಪಾದಚಾರಿಗಳು, ವಾಹನಸವಾರರು ಮತ್ತು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಆಸ್ತಿಗೆ ಅಪಾಯವನ್ನು ಉಂಟುಮಾಡಬಹುದು ಎಂದು ಎಚ್ಚರಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಅನಿಯಮಿತ ಹವಾಮಾನ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗೆ ಒಳಗಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಬಿರುಗಾಳಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಳೆಯಾದರೆ ಈ ಒಣ ಕೊಂಬಗಳು ಧರೆಗುರುಳಿ ಗಾಯಗಳು ಅಥವಾ ಸಾವನ್ನೂ ಉಂಟುಮಾಡುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಇದೆ. ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಂದ ಹಲವು ಬಾರಿ ದೂರುಗಳು ನೀಡಿದರೂ, ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ತ್ವರಿತ ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲು ವಿಫಲರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಈ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರು ಮತ್ತು ಹೋರಾಟಗಾರರು ಬಿಬಿಎಂಪಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಅರಣ್ಯ ಇಲಾಖೆಗೆ ತಕ್ಷಣದ ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳುವಂತೆ ಒತ್ತಾಯಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ನಗರದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಮರಗಳ ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತ ಕೊಂಬ ಕತ್ತರಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯಚರಣೆ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕೆಂದು ಒತ್ತಿಪಡಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.
ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಮಾಹಿತಿಗಾಗಿ ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಅನ್ನು ಅನುಸರಿಸಿ.
Bengaluru, March 23: The negligence of the BBMP and Forest Department in cutting old and dried branches of roadside trees has become a growing concern for citizens. GS Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News, has raised this issue, highlighting the potential dangers these weak branches pose to pedestrians, motorists, and public property.
With Bengaluru experiencing unpredictable weather, strong winds and rains could lead to these dried branches falling, causing injuries or even fatalities. Despite repeated complaints from citizens, the authorities have failed to take proactive measures.
Residents and activists are now urging BBMP and the Forest Department to take immediate action before a tragedy occurs. They demand a city-wide pruning drive to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.
For further updates, stay tuned to City Today News.
Bengaluru, March 22, 2025: Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta has introduced ‘Seniors First’, Karnataka’s first integrated geriatric healthcare program, aimed at providing preventive, personalized, and post-procedural care for senior citizens. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality of life for the elderly by ensuring seamless medical support, proactive wellness monitoring, and structured rehabilitation.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who inaugurated the program, lauded the initiative, calling it a significant step toward ensuring accessible and compassionate healthcare for the elderly.
Key Features of ‘Seniors First’
The program is designed to provide: * Personalized wellness plans tailored to individual health needs * Continuity of care across hospital and home settings * Proactive health monitoring to detect and prevent complications early * Rehabilitation support after major procedures * Emotional and caregiver support services – Diet and nutritional guidance
To ensure accessibility, the program also includes: 1. A dedicated helpline for health queries and service coordination 2. A concierge team for seamless navigation of medical care 3. Priority consultations, admissions, and discharge support 4. 24/7 medical guidance and homecare services 5. Emergency coordination and assistance
By integrating the strengths of Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Homecare, Apollo 24/7, and Apollo Diagnostics, the program offers a holistic and structured approach to elder care.
A 360° Approach to Elderly Care
Seniors First supports seniors recovering from orthopedic surgeries, cardiac procedures, neurological conditions, and cancer treatments. Each care pathway is customized to suit an individual’s health condition, frailty level, and life goals, ensuring a smooth recovery process and better quality of life.
Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, emphasized that the initiative empowers not only seniors but also families and caregivers by offering accessible and compassionate healthcare solutions.
Bridging the Geriatric Care Gap in India
With over 140 million senior citizens in India, many face challenges such as chronic illnesses, frequent hospitalizations, and inadequate post-treatment support. Seniors First aims to bridge these gaps by offering structured, multidisciplinary, and continuous care for the elderly.
Dr. Steve Paul, a Geriatric Specialist, noted: “This program shifts geriatric care from reactive to proactive. It’s not just about treating illnesses but ensuring seniors stay well, independent, and confident.”
A New Standard in Senior Healthcare
Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta’s Seniors First sets a new benchmark in geriatric care, ensuring that elderly care is not a privilege, but a right. With expertise, technology, and empathy at its core, the initiative aims to make aging a healthier and more dignified journey.
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