Bengaluru: Preliminary work to begin soon on Namma Metro Phase 3A
Bengaluru: Preliminary work for Namma Metro's Phase 3A are set to commence soon, marking a significant step toward expanding Bengaluru’s metro network. This phase will feature a combination of underground and elevated lines, stretching from Sarjapur in the southeast to Hebbal in the north, passing through the city centre.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has issued tenders worth Rs 6.86 crore for geotechnical investigations across four packages, as reported by Deccan Herald on Wednesday.
The deadline for submitting bids is November 3. Once awarded, contractors will have 150 days to complete the investigations.
Though Phase 3A is still awaiting formal approval from the Union government, BMRCL has received clearance from the state government in December 2024 to proceed with preliminary work. A senior BMRCL official, quoted by DH, confirmed that this approval allows for essential groundwork, including soil testing and identification of underground utilities.
Geotechnical investigation marks the initial phase of construction and involves studying soil and rock conditions to design appropriate foundations for the metro infrastructure.
Phase 3A, which has a tentative completion target of 2031, will include an underground stretch running from Koramangala 2nd Block through the Central Business District (CBD). It will feature a double-deck viaduct (metro-cum-road) in the overground sections: Sarjapur to Iblur (14 km) and Agara to Koramangala 3rd Block (2.45 km).
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Five arrested in Kerala's Walayar for beating to death Jharkhand native
Palakkad (Kerala) (PTI): Five people have been arrested for allegedly beating to death a Jharkhand native on suspicion of theft near Walayar here a day ago, police said on Friday.
The arrests were formally recorded late Thursday night and all the accused have been booked for the offence of murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, an officer of Walayar police station said.
The deceased -- Ramnarayan Bhayar (31) -- was working as a labourer in the Walayar area.
According to police, Bhayar was attacked by a group of men on Wednesday evening, alleging that he was involved in a theft at Kizhakeattappallam near Walayar.
As per the FIR, the incident occurred before 7.40 pm, and the injured Bhayar was rushed to the Palakkad District Government Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police said a detailed investigation was underway to ascertain the sequence of events leading to the incident.
