BBMP chief commissioner orders officials to clear encroachments on pedestrian pathways
Bengaluru (PTI): Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner directed officials on Saturday to identify and clear encroachments on pedestrian pathways to ensure citizen safety and walkability in the city.
Rao called for a meeting with officials concerned after he inspected footpaths in parts of Bengaluru, from Sitarampally Metro Station in Mahadevapura Zone to BEML Layout Main Road in Brookefield, said a release issued by the BBMP.
During the meeting, the Commissioner also directed the officials to also explore the possibility of integrating various BBMP departments into a comprehensive mobility department, with dedicated transport and urban planners, the release added.
Rao ordered the officials to inspect all roadside properties as well, to ensure that gates are opened inwards, preventing the encroachment of footpaths outside the gate.
He also urged the officials to encourage private entities, apartment complexes, and other private organisations to voluntarily develop and maintain footpaths in front of their premises by incentivising them.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
