Names will be published in papers if tax not paid: Dr. G. Parameshwar
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Developement Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar said that already he has instructed the officials concerned to prepare a roadmap for the development of Bengaluru for the next five years. "We will be spending Rs. 50 thousand crore for this project," he said.
He was speaking after inaugurating various development works, including Badminton Court, Tennis Roof, BBMP Office; at Shankar Mutt ward.
"As the City is growing in a tremendous way, we have dedicated Rs. 50,000 crore for its development in the next five years. I have already instructed the officials to prepare a roadmap," he said.
"Tax collection is very important for Bengaluru's development. Rs. 2500 crore tax is pending. Names will be published in papers if tax is not paid. How can the BBMP run if people do not pay tax? Therefore we have decided to go tough against the tax defaulters," the DCM warned.
Speaking about the Steel Flyover project, he said “We have undertaken two elevated corridor projects at the cost of Rs 25,000 for the development of Bengaluru. Only a few are opposing this Steel flyover project, but this is also an elevated road. But it is called as Steel Bridge as we use a certain amount of steel in the construction. We will not let go of this project just because some people are opposing it. We will be transparent during the process. If anyone comes in the way, we might resort to legal action," he warned.
He further said that the state cabinet has approved replacing the existing sodium vapour lamps to LED lights project and this would help BBMP save Rs 18 crore per month.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
Near US embassy in Dubai pic.twitter.com/z5VTZNVxNO
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