Bangalore has emerged as a clear preference for sectors like office and retail, while coming a close third in the residential and hospitality according to Cushman & Wakefield, a retail estate research firm.

In its report Cushman & Wakefield GRI India Real Estate Investment report 2009: ‘Survival to Revival - Indian realty sector on the path to recovery,’ the firm said that Bangalore is expected to see the highest demand for office space in the period 2009 - 2013 with approximately 34 million sq.ft.

The expected recovery in the IT/ITeS sector would have a positive effect on the demand in Bangalore, the preferred location for many IT/ ITeS companies. The demand for retail sector is also expected to be the highest in Bangalore with approximately 7 million sq. ft. while demand for residential is expected to be approximately 570,000 units over 2009 - 2013, with the highest compounded annual growth rate at 14 per cent.

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The hospitality sector in Bangalore too is forecast to register the highest compounded annual growth of about 26 per cent in demand, followed by NCR at 24 per cent and Pune at 23 per cent.

The city of Chennai is expected to witness the second highest demand for office space in India between 2009 to 2013 with a projected cumulative 27.2 million sq ft and the city also holds the fifth largest demand share for retail and hospitality space demand in India.

Anurag Mathur, managing director, India, Cushman & Wakefield said that the office market in Chennai has seen a renewed interest from the corporate sector, post the economic crisis. While demand will be visibly affected this year, “We expect the five-year horizon (up to 2013) to be upbeat for the commercial markets in the city. The retail and hospitality segments are also likely to see considerable demand in the coming years.”

Chennai is likely to witness the second highest demand for office space after Bangalore of approximately 27.2 million sq.ft. by 2013. Good infrastructure, high quality construction and competitive pricing would be the key reasons for the location to see high demand from corporate sector.

Hyderabad is expected to witness office demand of 16.6 million sq. ft. over a five year horizon and records the highest compounded annual growth of approximately 28 per cent during 2009 - 2013 in the office sector along with Pune and Kolkata. The residential demand for Hyderabad is expected to be 290,000 units with the highest compounded annual growth of 14 per cent in the next five years akin to Bangalore.

Mathur, further added that though the high growth trajectory of the previous years saw a setback during the global economic slowdown, the inherent strong economic fundamentals, low exposure to debt and state intervention, would help the sector to gradually return to the path of recovery and witness robust demand for real estate across sectors.

not much of infrastructure improvement activity seems to be happening in b'lore except the metro :(. No new flyovers/road widening/underpass construction news has come in the recent past :(.... wonder why?

not much of infrastructure improvement activity seems to be happening in b'lore except the metro :(. No new flyovers/road widening/underpass construction news has come in the recent past :(.... wonder why?

drive thru ORR and u willl see flyover constructions and underpass constructions @ agara junction, sarjapur road junction and Banaswadi... Silk board-Hebbal is being made signal free :) also mekhri circle - hebbal is now signal free with completion of three flyovers

According the Traffic Police [Praveen Sood] There are close to 30 Flyovers/ROB/Underpass under construction in Bangalore. But they are not covered, either by Media nor here in SSC :ohno:
Why not have a dedicated thread for flyovers?

Finally! After a long time, i'm back in Bangalore for some business. Good some good news for all you Bangaloreans.
WATCH THIS SPACE !

^^ we are expecting a lot from you...:lol:...

Finally! After a long time, i'm back in Bangalore for some business. Good some good news for all you Bangaloreans.
WATCH THIS SPACE !

welcome back... do give some update on trump towers

Dear Carl, welcome..eager to hear the news...:)

Finally! After a long time, i'm back in Bangalore for some business. Good some good news for all you Bangaloreans.
WATCH THIS SPACE !

Yeah, was busy with the project (Trump Hotel & Tower) in DXB (Dubai).
The project has been put on the back-burner for a bit.:bash: Didn't expect to face such hurdles in Dubai.
Anyway, the project in Bangalore would hopefully be up & running in a bit.
The Bangalore Tower would have the most 'insane' bit of architecture in the city.
Cheers!

Tiff stops Bangalore's vertical growth

S Kushala, TNN 26 October 2009, 02:21am IST

BANGALORE: The Silicon City’s skyline should have gone the Mumbai way with redefined heights for highrises. But red tape is stopping Bangalore
from reaching greater heights.

The BDA’s Masterplan 2015 has increased the building heights. Until now, any building with a height of 15 metres or more (ground plus four floors) was classified a highrise; the new zonal regulations have increased the threshold to 24 metres — ground plus eight floors. For this, you don’t need to get an NOC from the fire force department — the very crux of the new problem that’s holding up Bangalore’s dream of growing tall.
In contrast, Mumbai already has 24 metres as minimum height to declare a building a highrise.
Even two years after the Karnataka government’s nod, the go-vertical plan is mired in a bickering among the BDA, fire and emergency services department and BBMP.

While the BDA argues that the zonal regulation is a law and, therefore, has to be followed, the fire department is appalled at how the NoC clause has been removed. And it finds support in the BBMP. Ground reality: the old 15-metre rule is still in force and anything taller than this needs fire-safety clearance.
The BBMP’s town planning department officers say: “We are sticking to the 15-metre height. The new rule has not been incorporated in the building bylaws. The fire force department has written to the BDA commissioner that the height relaxation is illegal.’’

Fire and emergency services director B G Changappa says: “Zonal regulations are ambiguous. We are not following the 24-metre height rule as any building beyond 15 metres should obtain an NoC from us. We have no problems in increasing the height of the building, but why remove the NoC rider? Without an NoC, how do you expect such tall buildings to be fire-proof?’’

BDA town planning member S S Topagi: “The new Masterplan and revised zonal regulations have been approved by the government and have to be implemented in true spirit. It is the BBMP’s job to incorporate the new laws in its building bylaws.’’

The Masterplan gave a relaxation — buildings up to 24 metres needn’t obtain an NoC from the fire department and pollution control board. But a few riders came along: the builder has to incorporate the fire-safety norms, architect should submit an affidavit confirming the structure has adhered to fire-safety norms.


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Tiff-stops-Bangalores-vertical-growth/articleshow/5161723.cms

Bullet train may link Bangalore, Chennai
Bangalore:Nov 4, DHNS

Japanese investors have shown a keen interest in introducing a bullet train connecting Chennai and Mysore via Bangalore under a public private partnership model, besides setting up a Japanese industrial park on a 1,000-acre land in Tumkur.

Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has given the approval in principle to the proposal put forth by the representatives of the Japanese External Trade Organisation (JETRO). JETRO representatives held a meeting with the chief minister in this regard on Wednesday.

However, it is not clear which Japanese companies were interested in taking up the train project, its estimated cost, the State Government’s role in it and other details.
Official sources said the plan was still in its preliminary stage. JETRO, sources said, has already conducted a survey and found the Chennai-Mysore route very viable for investment.

The Union government is seriously considering developing the Chennai-Mumbai industrial corridor on the lines of the Mumbai-Delhi industrial corridor.
Moreover, Japanese car manufacturing companies Hyundai and Toyota already have their units in Chennai and Bidadi near Bangalore. Toyota has plans to set up another unit in Mysore. This will throw up lucrative business propositions as far as freight service is concerned, sources said.

SKF unveils its Global Testing Centre in B'lore
Bangalore, Nov4 (PTI):

SKF, a leading global supplier in areas of bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems, today inaugurated its India Global Testing Centre here.


Unveiling the new Testing Centre, Tom Johnstone- Group President and CEO, SKF told reporters "we are putting in place in India a knowledge infrastructure that will significantly reduce lead time for our customers and ensure we are able to respond speedily to the requirements for new products".
The main objective, Johnstone said, will be to conduct testing at close proximity to its customers for design process and supplier validation. This shall entail greater support for SKF's processes in a faster and cost effective manner by applying global test standards that adapt to local customer specific requirements.
The Global Testing Centre at the onset will cater to the two wheeler, automotive and sealing solutions businesses of SKF and will subsequently expanded to to encompass the industrial segment as well. The Centre will also cater to testing value added solutions that integrate SKF's five technology platforms.
"The Rs 10 crore Testing Centre is the first phase of the Global Technical Centre comprising the Testing Centre, Laboratory and Development Centre involving a total investment of Rs 30 crore and an overall employee strength of 100-130", he said.

State wooing ArcelorMittal
TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bangalore: Karnataka is rolling out the red carpet to the world’s largest steelmaker Arcelor-Mittal. State large and medium industries minister Murugesh R Nirani confirmed that the government is in talks with the global steel giant to set up a plant in Karnataka.
ArcelorMittal is on the lookout for other locations for its proposed factories in India after facing delays for more than four years in securing land and iron ore mines in Jharkhand and Orissa. The company’s India head Vijay Kumar Bhatnagar said, “we are unhappy with the progress of the projects” .
Minister of State for Steel Sai Prathap said in New Delhi that “Karnataka government is willing to offer an alternate corridor if Mittal looks to change locations”.
Besides this, Posco, South Korea’s biggest steelmaker, is also planning to set up Rs 60,000-crore steel plant in the state.
According to the industries department, Karnataka will be seen as a one-stop destination for steel in the world. State’s vast capacity to produce 40 million tonnes of iron ore a year valued at Rs 8,000 crore, has prompted the policy makers to utilise the strength and make Karnataka a steel making giant.
“Considered to have far reaching implications, 75% of the iron ore production, which are exported will be tapped by granting of mining leases for captive use by steel industries,’’ government sources said.
The prime idea behind the move is that if 40 million tonnes is converted into steel, Karnataka would be able to produce 25 million tonnes of steel worth whopping Rs 67,500 crore. The state earns a meagre amount of Rs 80 crore in the form of royalty now. By applying 4% VAT, the state would get Rs 2,700 crore on the steel made out of the ore. Similarly, the Centre would pocket a whopping Rs 70,800 crore by way of excise duty at 16%, a portion of which comes to the state as well. Over and above, there would be revenue accrual by way of direct and corporate taxes.
Having worked hard on this cost proposition, the state has agreed to encourage applicants who add value to the mineral especially by setting up integrated steel plants. Besides this, government has gone step ahead by recommending the Centre to impose restrictions on export of these valuable minerals and encourage grant of mining leases for captive use by the steel industry.

In a move to strengthen its capabilities in business analytics and optimisation segment of the IT industry, the $104-billion IBM Corporation today announced the creation of a new Business Analytics Centre of Competency in Bangalore.
Source (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/05/stories/2009110551580400.htm)

Nice idea, imagine Times Square with no light.. :cheers:

I would probably go for 11 rather than 10, but still this is a pretty good idea.

MUMBAI-STYLE TRAINS FOR CITY
Even as Namma Metro is going full steam, Southern Western Railways plans to offer electric train service to various areas in and around the city
ATUL CHATURVEDI & SAMEER RANJAN BAKSHI


Bangaloreans could soon board a local train, a la Mumbaikar, to commute in the city. The Railways plans to introduce Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train services like those in Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai. South Western Railways (SWR), Bangalore division plans to run the MEMU train services in and around the city. “If everything goes on the right track, then by 2011 Bangaloreans may get the local train service. The proposal is now pending before the Railway Board.
Before starting the MEMU service, SWR wants to complete electrification of all the existing railway networks in the city. SWR has completed electrification of 33 km of tracks from Yeshwanthpur to Yelahanka via Lottegollahalli, Yelahanka to Channasandra and Yeshwanthpur to Byyappanahalli.
The 5-km stretch between Bangalore city and Yeshwanthpur is on and will be completed within two months.
An official said, “We have prepared a proposal which will soon be sent to the Railway Board for approval. As per the proposal, MEMU service would be available from Kengeri to Bangalore City, Malleswaram, Yeshwanthpur, Lottegollahalli, Yelahanka, Thanisandra, Channasandra, Krishnarajapuram, Hebbal, Banasawadi and Byappanahalli.
SWR General Manager Kuldeep Chaturvedi told Bangalore Mirror, “After completing electrification of the Yeshwanthpur track, trains going towards Jolarpet would not have to stop at Byappanahalli to change diesel engines into electric ones, and can save on time.” T R A C K A N D F I E L D
HYDERABAD
The Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) is a succesful model in this city. Flagged off on Aug 9, 2003, it currently runs 84 services a day, covering 27 stations and connecting Secunderabad, Falaknuma and Lingampally over the existing railway network.Around 65,000 to 70,000 commuters use MMTS every day.There are first class, general class and special ladies compartments.
MUMBAI
The suburban railway system in the island city is one of the most complex, densely loaded and intensively utilised in the world. It has the highest passenger density in the world with 6.3 million commuters commuting every day.Two zonal railways - Western Railway (WR) and Central Railway (CR) - operate the Mumbai suburban railway system which has spread over 319 route km.The suburban services are run by Electric Multiple Units.
KOLKATA
Kolkata and its neighbouring districts have an extensive suburban railway system. Most of the trains are EMUs (Electric Multiple Units) stretching into the districts of North 24 Paraganas, South 24 Paraganas, Nadia, Howrah, Hooghly, Bardhaman, Purba Medinipur and Paschim Medinipur.
CHENNAI
Thousands travel in Chennai suburban railway everyday which uses Electrical Multiple Units (EMU) operating on Alternating Current (AC) drawn from overhead cables.
A TRAIN EVERY 30 MINUTES
Unlike the Mumbai suburban trains which are available every five minutes, the frequency of Bangalore trains could be 30-45 minutes to start with. If found successful, the frequency may be increased. If the Railway Board approves, the suburban trains may debut in 2011, before the fullfledged operation of Namma Metro service. The fares in these MEMU trains are likely to be cheaper than in BMTC buses. “For example, the local train fare between Bangalore City and Malleswaram stations is Rs 2, while the suburban train fare would be nearer to this.”

Richmond Town to be garbage- free zone
G Manjusainath, Bangalore, Nov 11, DH News Service:

The Richmond Town ward will soon turn into a garbage-free zone. Faced with a lot of criticism, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), has finally decided to give this prestigious area a facelift.


The showpiece of modern Bangalore--the area covering M G Road, Brigade Road, Church Street, Richmond Road, Residency Road etc --hardly have any dustbins. Visitors to these places are left with no choice but to throw litter on the street. Garbage often piles up here as a result.

In the initial stage of the project, the BBMP has selected M G Road, Vidhana Soudha, Church Street, Mayo Hall, Brigade Road, St Marks Road, Lavelle Road, Richmond Road, Residency Road and Magrath Road. The Palike will install 75 garbage bins in these areas at a cost of about Rs 2.62 lakh.

The BBMP also plans to hire four garbage lifting vehicles, two lorries and 20 sanitary workers to keep the area clean. “Every month, we will spend around Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh to keep these areas clean. We will hire some 15-20 workers. They will work in two shifts - from 6 am to 2 pm and from 2 pm to 10 pm, said H C Jayachandra, Chief Engineer, Bangalore East Zone.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/35508/richmond-town-garbage-free-zone.html

Oracle India has bought the entire commercial space at Bangalore-based Brigade Groups, known as the Brigade Northstar project, reports CNBC-TV18’s Vineetha Athrey, quoting sources.
Oracle India has brought the entire 1 million square feet of office space at Brigade Northstar at an estimated price worth Rs 600 crore. Oracle plans to consolidate its existing four offices in Bangalore and plans to move about 8,000 employees to Northstar.

Northstar is a part of Brigade Group’s 40 acre township called Brigade Gateway and includes apartments, Sheraton Hotel, malls and even Columbia Asia Hospital and Northstar itself can accommodate about 10,000 employees. Northstar has been pretty much complete for last six months and had found no takers.

Real estate consultants in Bangalore said that this deal will change the dynamics for the entire north Bangalore because so far north Bangalore is not known for housing many information technology (IT) companies. With 8,000 of Oracle employees moving into that area, there will be an increasing need for residential space and malls
source :http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/oracle-india-buys-land-worth-rs-600cr-at-brigade-northstar_423969.html

Jaipal Reddy flags off new set of BMTC buses

Staff Reporter

Rs. 3,550 crore sanctioned for 54 projects in Bangalore



FOR COMFY RIDE: Union Minister for Urban Development S. Jaipal Reddy and Minister for Transport R. Ashok launching a new set of 380 buses of the BMTC on Saturday.

BANGALORE: Union Ministry of Urban Development will be providing 15,260 buses across 61 cities under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).

Flagging off 380 out of the 1,000 buses sanctioned to Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Union Minister for Urban Development S. Jaipal Reddy said there was a pressing need to enhance the quality of public transport to address the growing traffic chaos in urban centres.

The Centre, which earmarked Rs. 1 lakh crore for implementation of JNNURM over the next seven years, has sanctioned Rs. 3,550 crore for 54 projects in Bangalore, he said. “The assistance given by the Union Ministry for the introduction of buses in Bangalore was not originally conceived, but I approached the Prime Minister and told him that our urban areas need stronger public transport,” he said.

Mr. Reddy said except for spare parts, these buses would be manufactured in India and would “generate employment” for a large number of people. “We have sanctioned some flyovers, although I don’t approve of them,” he said and added that building flyovers across the city would not necessarily solve the problems of mounting traffic.

“People have high aspirations and they would continue to buy vehicles,” he said.

Mr. Reddy said that the Union Ministry would take care of 50 per cent of the cost of the Namma Metro project, which would be Rs. 6,000 crore.

“We will do this through equity participation, subordinate loans and soft loans from Japanese sources with only 1.5 per cent interest to be retrieved over 20 years,” he added.

The Minister said that the Urban Development Ministry envisioned building a metro rail throughout the country in cities with more than a population of two million. “It will mean spending lakhs or crores, but it is important,” he said.

He said that investing in urban missions was essential. “Right now, I am replacing pipelines laid by the British in Kolkata and Mumbai. About 100 years ago they must have made a huge investment, and now it is our turn,” he added.

http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111553640400.htm

http://www.projectstoday.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?nid=28655

Bangalore based Brigade Enterprises has forayed into affordable housing homes through Brigade Value Homes in Bangalore.

The new venture encompasses projects totalling about 10,000 units in Bangalore. The project is being executed in four locations namely Devanahalli town, near Kengeri on Mysore road, near Art of Living on Kanakapura road and in the KR Puram -Whitefield belt with a wide range of facilities for the residents.

The projects are to have facilities like landscaped gardens and clubhouse with swimming pool, gym etc. These projects are expected to be launched in the next 6-12 months.

Re-greening Bangalore
Bangalore, Nov 18 (PTI):

The country's IT hub is all set to reclaim its title of Garden City, with the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, the city corporation, planning to roll out a host of initiatives aimed at turning lakes, parks and empty spaces of walls here into patches of green cover and art corners.

Plans are on to convert 187 lakes in and around Bangalore into patches of rich blossoms and green foliage and recreational zones for the common man, BBMP Commissioner, Bharat Lal Meena said.

"Currently, many lakes are in an uncared for state. Many of the lands surrounding them have been encroached upon. We are now trying to clear these encroachments and get permission from the authorities under whom these lakes come to hand over to the civic authority to green it", he said.

Many lakes, some belonging to the forest authorities, minor irrigation, zilla panchayat are without fencing and efforts are on to fence them, plant saplings, build pathways and convert them into green patches, where people can come and relax, he said.

A similar initiative is in the offing to convert 700 parks of BBMP and 300 new parks into floral hotspots.The re-greening initiative would be driven by a theme, he said. "We plan to introduce a theme while developing these parks", he said.

The themes could vary like a bamboo theme, a floral theme, medicinal herbs or a children's theme, he said.

The effort is to create a green ambience and restore the green cover of the city. "We want to restore Bangalore's claim of being a garden city", said Meena.

These parks would have carefully planned landscaping in terms of contours, plots of floral plants, pruning of trees to suit a theme and also art corners where the corner could be used by artists to display their works or conduct activities.

Also on BBMP's agenda is transforming walls of the city into street art galleries by painting them with scenes capturing the state'c cultural and heritage legacy, as well as those abundant in nature's bounty.

"We have already rolled out this initiative from August 15", he said. The idea struck him when he often encountered problems relating to defacing of walls by sticking of film posters or lewd grafitti.

Through this initiative, the walls of the city have now begun sporting the ancient temple architectural beauty and its rich flora and fauna. Scenes of cascading waterfalls and dense forests have sprung up in and around the city.

Efforts are on to also incorporate sculptures and other art work at junctions and various other spots adding a touch of beauty to the IT capital by tying up with art organistions.

The beautification programme has also translated into an economic activity by generating jobs for scores of artists, apart from enhancing the city's beauty.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/36554/re-greening-bangalore.html

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/pratibha-industries-bags-order-worth-rs-309-cr/78928/on

Infrastructure firm Pratibha Industries today said it has bagged a Rs 309.46 crore contract from Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board for construction related works.

The project is in joint venture with Gammon India and the scope of work includes laying, erection, construction of special pipes and interconnection with existing water supply system, Pratibha Industries said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The project is to be executed in 26 months and is being funded by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, the filing added.

Shares of Pratibha Industries were trading at Rs 273.90 on the BSE, up 4.42 per cent from its previous close.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods-/-svs/steel/ArcelorMittal-to-set-up-steel-plant-in-Karnataka/articleshow/5262483.cms

ArcelorMittal to set up steel plant in Karnataka
24 Nov 2009, 0054 hrs IST, ET Bureau

NEW DELHI: Arcelormittal, the world’s largest steel company, on Monday said it has approached the Karnataka government for setting up a steel
plant in the state. The steel project in Karnataka will be in addition to ArcelorMittal’s existing plans to build steel plants in Orissa and Jharkhand, a company statement said.

Although the company didn’t disclose any details, television channel ET Now, part of this newspaper, said that ArcelorMittal could be looking at a minimum size of 6 million tonnes. According to industry thumb rule, such a plant would cost about Rs 24,000 crore.

“The company has sought approval for its proposed steel plant in Karnataka from the single window clearance committee of the state government. Setting up an integrated plant in the state would depend finally on a host of techno-economic factors,” the company’s spokesperson said.

The details on plant’s cost, capacity and timeline will be known in the next three to four months once the technical studies are done, he said. However, a person privy to the company’s plans said the company is looking at setting up a 6 million tonne plant in Karnataka. The estimated investment in the project will be around Rs 30,000 crore.

The announcement to set up a new plant in Karnataka comes at a time when work on the two greenfield projects of 12 million tonne each in Orissa and Jharkhand is yet to take off. The company had earmarked a total investment of Rs 1 lakh crore for the steel projects.

Early this month, Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal said it is looking for alternative sites to set up a steel plant in India, after delays in getting land at existing locations in the two states.

ArcelorMittal broke a string of three straight quarterly losses and posted a $903-million profit in the quarter ended September 2009 on the back of recovery in steel demand. Third quarter profit was down from the same period last year, when the company made $3.82 billion.

The company also recently entered into a partnership agreement with mid sized steel producer Uttam Galva to buy 35 per cent stake in the firm partly through share purchase from existing promoters and an open offer.

Does anyone have any idea which firm has got the project to design the new proposed convention center in banglore?

http://www.projectstoday.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?smid=24&nid=28760

Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Ltd (KRIDL) has invited tenders from interested parties for the development of 1.606 acre of land situated on Survey No 125 at Singasandra village, Hosur Road in Bangalore on DBFOT basis.

The site is ideal for development of hotel/commercial complex, KRIDL envisages development of 2 lakh sq ft, and the site is three km from Electronic City etc.

After Lalbagh, ID cards for Cubbon Park too

TNN 24 November 2009, 05:19am IST


BANGALORE: After Lalbagh Botanical Garden, the state government now plans to introduce identity cards for walkers and joggers at Cubbon Park. “We have decided to put up a high security metal fence and gates around Cubbon Park before introducing ID cards,’’ horticulture minister Umesh V Katti told reporters here on Monday. That’s not all. The government also plans to introduce swipe cards (instead of the photo ID cards) to check misuse and duplication at Lalbagh and Cubbon parks. “We chose this technology because we didn’t want security issues in future,’’ Katti added.

Once the high security fencing is ready at Cubbon Park, Katti said they will take steps to collect an entry fee as it’s done in Lalbagh and close the gates between 10 pm and 6 am. The ID cards will be for regulars to the parks. If necessary, traffic through the park will also be restricted. The minister said these measures are being initiated following widespread complaints of illicit activities in the park, especially at night.

On the recent protest by Lalbagh Walkers’ Association, Katti said they had planned to charge an annual fee of Rs 200 for walkers in the wake of incidents of morning walkers being mugged and other security concerns. However, a public outcry forced the department to reconsider this decision. “It’s unfortunate that some walkers, who don’t mind paying Rs 200 daily for breakfast at a restaurant near Lalbagh, hesitate to pay for a greater cause,’’ Katti lamented.

Highlighting the importance of securing Bangalore’s prime lung spaces, the minister said: “The government will soon start issuing ID cards to walkers identified by the Lalbagh Walkers’ Association and prevent motorists from entering the parks. Walkers will have to bear the expense of the card.’’

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/After-Lalbagh-ID-cards-for-Cubbon-Park-too/articleshow/5262945.cms

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-this-is-just-not-done_1316141

Tuesday turned into Bangalore's day of shame with the opening ceremony of the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports (IWAS) games showing a disgraceful side of Indian sports organisation. With around 1,000 elite international disabled athletes, officials and delegates attending the event, the Sree Kanteerava Stadium presented a picture of chaos and utter disregard for the needs of the disabled athletes hailing from 43 countries.

In fact, so poor was the planning of the hosting organisation Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) that the wheelchair-bound deputy president of IWAS couldn't ascend to the VIP dais because there was no ramp. He had to be lifted up the stairs by a few people. A furious Maura Strange, IWAS executive director, who was a shocked witness to the spectacle, commented tersely: "This is ridiculous. He is the deputy president!"

IWAS technical director Jan Bockweg, who visited Bangalore thrice this year to provide details on preparation of the venues, was so upset that he threatened to return home on Monday."Why is Bangalore, or the state of Karnataka, or India not proud to present themselves as a well-organised city, state and country? A lot of the people who are here will beat the Commonwealth Games. They will tell this story back home," he said.

Bockweg blasted the PCI: "They do nothing. The wrong people are in the wrong place.

You need workers, not political people. They promise a lot. You cannot trust their word. The only thing I'm doing now is chasing, chasing, chasing."

International delegates were upset that no protocol was followed, right from the time they landed in Bangalore. Many of the 43 participating teams weren't assigned liaison officers, due to which disabled athletes and coaches were aimlessly moving about at the venue wondering how they would travel to and from their hotel.

In fact, Maura Strange herself wasn't assigned a vehicle to her hotel until 4pm, when the opening ceremony was about to start! With many of the delegates and athletes due to participate in the Commonwealth Games at New Delhi, the event could not have started on a worse footing.

It is no accident that the PCI has stumbled so badly during the opening ceremony. The PCI is led by a politician, senior vice-president of JD(S) state unit Rathan Singh, and the build-up to the event has been characterised by utter indifference to its scale. Although the PCI won the bid for the games in 2007, no work was done at the venues until a week ago. Having suddenly realised that the games were round the corner, the PCI started
readying disabled-friendly toilets and ramps at the stadium only five days ago.

The action will begin on Wednesday and will last a week. It will require a miracle for the events to proceed smoothly. Whether the athletes will return with pleasant memories is another question.

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-this-is-just-not-done_1316141

Tuesday turned into Bangalore's day of shame with the opening ceremony of the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports (IWAS) games showing a disgraceful side of Indian sports organisation. With around 1,000 elite international disabled athletes, officials and delegates attending the event, the Sree Kanteerava Stadium presented a picture of chaos and utter disregard for the needs of the disabled athletes hailing from 43 countries.

In fact, so poor was the planning of the hosting organisation Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) that the wheelchair-bound deputy president of IWAS couldn't ascend to the VIP dais because there was no ramp. He had to be lifted up the stairs by a few people. A furious Maura Strange, IWAS executive director, who was a shocked witness to the spectacle, commented tersely: "This is ridiculous. He is the deputy president!"

IWAS technical director Jan Bockweg, who visited Bangalore thrice this year to provide details on preparation of the venues, was so upset that he threatened to return home on Monday."Why is Bangalore, or the state of Karnataka, or India not proud to present themselves as a well-organised city, state and country? A lot of the people who are here will beat the Commonwealth Games. They will tell this story back home," he said.

Bockweg blasted the PCI: "They do nothing. The wrong people are in the wrong place.

You need workers, not political people. They promise a lot. You cannot trust their word. The only thing I'm doing now is chasing, chasing, chasing."

International delegates were upset that no protocol was followed, right from the time they landed in Bangalore. Many of the 43 participating teams weren't assigned liaison officers, due to which disabled athletes and coaches were aimlessly moving about at the venue wondering how they would travel to and from their hotel.

In fact, Maura Strange herself wasn't assigned a vehicle to her hotel until 4pm, when the opening ceremony was about to start! With many of the delegates and athletes due to participate in the Commonwealth Games at New Delhi, the event could not have started on a worse footing.

It is no accident that the PCI has stumbled so badly during the opening ceremony. The PCI is led by a politician, senior vice-president of JD(S) state unit Rathan Singh, and the build-up to the event has been characterised by utter indifference to its scale. Although the PCI won the bid for the games in 2007, no work was done at the venues until a week ago. Having suddenly realised that the games were round the corner, the PCI started
readying disabled-friendly toilets and ramps at the stadium only five days ago.

The action will begin on Wednesday and will last a week. It will require a miracle for the events to proceed smoothly. Whether the athletes will return with pleasant memories is another question.

:-(

U P S

Has this been posted before?

70 storey twisted tower - Skill City - new satellite city outside Bangalore is the vision of Bollywood movie legend Sanjay Khan.

http://www.lhparch.com/project.aspx?cat=1&id=3

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nice project for banglore.
lets hope it will start soon.

I am seeing this for the first time.

I am not sure whether this will ever see the light, the whole project is supposed to have 49 milllion sft!! That too when the supply far exceeds demand these days.

I presume the project was supposed to come near Devanahalli, since it says Highway 7.

Has this been posted before?

70 storey twisted tower - Skill City - new satellite city outside Bangalore is the vision of Bollywood movie legend Sanjay Khan.

http://www.lhparch.com/project.aspx?cat=1&id=3

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3614/blrtowerlhparch.jpg (http://img194.imageshack.us/i/blrtowerlhparch.jpg/)

will they give permission to build 70 storied near airport sudheesh ??
and sudheesh now can u confirm @ least if the brigade oracle deal fell apart or is it done

^^Yaar, such business matters we cannot discuss in public forums;)

the above project is in "In Progress" section of lee harris' website.
i am not sure though if it is really under construction as we would have known.

i wonder sometimes, we see so many designs which never materialize , who pays for them. i mean it must cost a lot to hire a foreign firm to do designs for you.

^^I do not think it is in 'progress' , I never heard anything about this project so far.

BTW it is not that much costly as you think for these foreign firms. They will be not more than 'master planners' and the detailing would be mostly done by local firms. This is my experience in my previous company and present company. The local guys would be taking more money than their foreign counterparts.

I am also not sure whether they might have done any detailing other than those computer generated images.

Bangalore, San Francisco now ‘sister cities’
Bangalore, Nov 30, DH News Service:

Bangalore and San Francisco on Monday signed seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) strengthening the ‘sister cities’ arrangement.


The MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Yedddyurappa and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom at Vidhana Soudha.

“The sister cities concept is unique - it is a two-way process, which ensures give and take by both the sides,” the Chief Minister told reporters.

Healthcare, water and sanitation, education and research, art, museum and culture, trade and commerce and fashion technology were the areas wherein MoUs were signed.

Promoting growth

The two cities had signed an MoU in October last year to form sister cities arrangement, aimed at promoting cooperation and understanding between the two cities and to partner in the areas of economic growth, cultural exchange, knowledge transfer and fostering clean technology. It has now been extended to seven more areas.

Great output

Gavin Newsom said San Francisco would take the MoU seriously and provide great results. The main thrust will be on exchanges in infrastructure development, waste disposal, environment initiatives.

“Bangalore is a remarkable place which attracts creative people...I am a huge fan of India and Bangalore. Having cordial relations with India is essential,” he stated.

Zuri Group in expansion mode
Bangalore, Dec 9, DHNS:

Zuri Hotels & Resorts Group which runs four hotels in India, on Wednesday, announced its aggressive expansion plans in the country.


Zuri Hospitality India (Private) Ltd, Indian arm of the global Zuri Group promoted by a consortium of investors from the Middle East, will soon start work on a new hotel project at Devanahalli, near the new Bangalore International Airport. This 150 room five star hotel is being built at a cost of Rs 200 crore on a 6 acre plot and will be operational in the third quarter of 2011.

The Zuri Group, which came to India from Kenya has four operational 5 star hotels in the country — Zuri Whitefield, Bangalore, Zuri Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala, Zuri White Sands Resort & Casino, Goa and The Retreat by Zuri, Goa, set up with a total investment of Rs 550 crore.

Briefing reporters, on Wednesday, Zuri India Director Bobby Kamani said: We see a great growth potential in India in the hospitality sector. We are happy that despite a slowdown in the Indian economy the brand Zuri has been able to drive growth and establish itself.

Management contracts

Since setting up green field hotels take time, the Zuri group is now looking at the management contracts for running hotels under its own brand name. The aim is to quickly spread out to other cities and also establish the Zuri brand name nationally.
Zuri India Joint Director Abhishek Kamani said: In a short span, Zuri has succeeded in establishing itself with a strong niche as a young and refreshing new brand of luxury hospitality. We want to ensure this experience is made available to more people through management partnership.”

Also central to the group’s expansion plans in India is a foray into the green energy segment. The group that already operates 24 windmills in Tamil Nadu is planning to invest in geothermal projects and waste management projects to generate power. The capital expenditure for one geothermal project will be around $10 million, Kamani added. The Zuri Group current turnover stands at Rs 100 crore in India and Rs 150 crore internationally.

The group’s other interests include floriculture which have been their core business for many years, and real estate. Primarosa Flowers, based in Nairobi, Kenya, presently exports over 150 million roses a year to countries around the world, the company said.

Hi Guys,

Just logging my first post. Glad to see so many posts on Bangalore and Karnataka.

Bangalore, Dec 16 (PTI) Contractors slipping on deadlines in completing construction work accorded by the city corporation can now easily be detected, thanks to the service provider's move to roll out a web-based project monitoring system.

As part of its IT initiatives in improving quantity and quality of services, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has deployed the system to ensure real time monitoring of progress of work at remote construction sites, BBMP commissioner Bharat Lal Meena told PTI.

This would help provide proactive alerts by detecting any slippages early and thereby help applying mid-course correction. The progress of work at these sites can be independently uploaded to the website by the contractor and the inspection agency stationed there, he said.

The central monitoring cell can instantly access this data from the website and take appropriate action to minimise time and cost overruns.


Source: PTI (http://www.ptinews.com/news/425817_Civic-body-to-use-web-to-detect-erring-contractors)

A new thread for Bangalore's roads and flyovers has been carved out here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1025435) by IU. Please post all the relevant information in this thread from now on :cheers:

Hi Guys,

Just logging my first post. Glad to see so many posts on Bangalore and Karnataka.

Welcome to SSC. Hope to see from from you :).

Nearly 300 structures over stormwater drains demolished in the last 90 days in City

BBMP reclaims encroached land worth Rs 15.26 cr

Bangalore: Dec 16,DHNS:

The BBMP has reclaimed its land worth Rs 15.26 crore during its intensified drive against encroachment over stormwater drains in areas which come under its jurisdiction.


The Palike took possession of 15,1,370.14 sqft during the drive in the entire city in the last three months.The anti-encroachment drive, to clear the tertiary drains, was initiated after a prolonged delay in the early part of this year.
Overall, the City has seen over 300 structures demolished over the last 90 days. Dividing the entire City into seven zones during the drive, the BBMP has reclaimed this land only to widen and build new stormwater drains.
“The area will not to be used for anything else. We are only going to restructure the drains,” assured a Palike official.

50 shops razed
Continuing its anti-encroachment drive, the BBMP razed at least 50 shops at Austin Town on Wednesday. The drive started at about 8 am with BBMP’s anti-encroachment squad at the spot, along with a posse of policemen. As anticipated by the BBMP officials, there was a protest by the shopkeepers against the drive.

The BBMP officials had a tough time in pacifying the agitating crowd who were shouting slogans and were restricting them from executing their task.
Normalcy returned after the arrival of Shanthinagar MLA N A Harris and former minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan. However, policemen remained there till late Wednesday night.

The shopkeepers alleged that there is no proper policy in the Government for the poor to have shops in prime areas and lead a normal life. “It seems we poor are never a priority for any Government,” said Chand Pasha.
The BBMP sources said the drive against shops on footpath would continue across Bangalore.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/41728/bbmp-reclaims-encroached-land-worth.html

Demolish more I love demolition....................:banana:

I hate encroachments

Patel Realty India Limited, a 100 per cent owned subsidiary of Patel Engineering Limited, has launched its project — Neotown — with an estimated investment of Rs 900 crore, covering an area of 120 acre in Electronic City.

The first phase of Neotown, spanning 34.5 acre of land would comprise of 10 acre of residential property (studio apartments and 1&2 BHK houses), 16 acre of retail space and 8.5 acre is dedicated for the IT park to be launched later this month, with an estimated cost of Rs 350 crore.

PRIL has already invested around Rs 70 crore on infrastructure such as roads and walkways, besides having completed work on the drains and other essentials.

Website - www.neotown.in

HM Constructions has launched 3 Residential Projects in Bangalore. While two of them are high rise apartments situated in Frazer Town and RT Nagar, the third is a low cost housing project located on Yelahanka – Dodaballapur Road.

HM Grandeur - Frazer Town, Wheelers Road

http://www.hmconstructions.com/images/HM_GRANDEUR_big.jpg

HM Tropical Tree - RT Nagar, Near BDA Complex

http://www.hmconstructions.com/images/hm_tropicaltreeimg_big.jpg

HM NorthCity (Low Cost Housing Project) - Yelahanka Dodaballapur Road

Spread across 9 Acres.

http://www.hmconstructions.com/images/hm_northcitybig.jpg

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The 4 Towers are built on just 15% of the 3 acres of land. Each of these has a different number of floors: one of 13 floors, another of 17 floors, 20 floors and one of 33 floors. That's 194 apartments in all - three and four bedroom apartments ranging from 1800 sqft. to 2800 sqft.

^^Thanks for the updates, idma. Nice to see helipads in those towers. (anyway that is a must as per NBC for those buildings of height 60m/20 floors or more.)

But wonder why it is not see in HM Tropical tree.

With so many projects coming up isn't there a risk of oversupply?

Please wait for a luxury Twin Tower 36 floors apartment project to be launched in Bangalore, which would take away the tallest apartment title.

Anyone has updates on the residency road 45+ storied residential building, which was announced months ago?

^^That Mr. Carl Cox has to say who visits these forums often.

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Nitesh Columbus Square is one of the most impressive interpretations of luxury living. Located away from the city, yet close to modern conveniences, this project on Bellary Road is a self contained conclave by itself.

The apartment buildings that come complete with their own amenities, extend seamlessly from sophisticated living areas to the beautifully landscaped greenary outside providing a perfect foil to nature's bounty beyond.

The surprising feature at Nitesh Columbus Square is it's long terrace garden which strings the entire project to give it a truly 'green' finish.

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Nestled in the midst of greenery, this super premium villa project is bound to attract the well travelled connoisseurs exposed to grandeur. Located off NH7 , close to Bangalore International Airport, the 200 contemporary villas are spread over 35 acres of open space. With serene water bodies attached to each villa , it would be like being one with nature.

You can be sure that if you are a privileged member of the Nitesh Roland Garros community, you will be considered as one who has truly arrived in life.

Nitesh Key Biscayne - villas from Nitesh Estates, redefine the concept of elite living spaces. Situated on landscaped grounds, every house will be built on independent plots of sprawling 3500 sq ft to 7000 sq ft of spaces and have its own car park and garden. There will be a well-appointed clubhouse with a spa, fully equipped gym and jacuzzi.

The project situated at Devanhalli, Bangalore, is just a few kilometers from the Bangalore International Airport. The site earmarked for the project is well connected by a 6-lane highway, ensuring commuting time is minimized. Property prices in this area are on the rise, fuelled in no small measure, by premium projects like Nitesh Key Biscayne.
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Here is a place where you could "live like the Romans do"! Spanning across 4 acres the grand Nitesh Caesar's Palace is to be situated off Kanakapura Road , Bangalore . The project, presently in its trajectory mode, is designed and developed for people with a keen sense of aesthetics and architectural ingenuity. The vast open spaces are illustrated with vibrant landscapes thus creating a resplendent environ to live in. Housing 202 apartments the Nitesh Caesar's Palace plans on offering capacious, airy and well-lit rooms that are complimented with the ingenious Roman architecture. The apartments are designed around a large landscaped courtyard and some of the ground floor flats have personal gardens, while the third floor apartments have a terrace garden. It is designed to be one of the finest residential buildings in Bangalore . The Nitesh Caesar's Palace lives up to its name by incorporating standard Roman design elements like double height columns, arches, marble flooring etc. From swimming pools to supermarkets and amphitheatres to gymnasiums - the Nitesh Caesar's Palace plans on having it all!

The Nitesh Caesar's Palace is the perfect abode for your loving Cleopatra!

Patel Realty India Limited, a 100 per cent owned subsidiary of Patel Engineering Limited, has launched its project — Neotown — with an estimated investment of Rs 900 crore, covering an area of 120 acre in Electronic City.

The first phase of Neotown, spanning 34.5 acre of land would comprise of 10 acre of residential property (studio apartments and 1&2 BHK houses), 16 acre of retail space and 8.5 acre is dedicated for the IT park to be launched later this month, with an estimated cost of Rs 350 crore.

PRIL has already invested around Rs 70 crore on infrastructure such as roads and walkways, besides having completed work on the drains and other essentials.

Website - www.neotown.in


Any idea where exactly this is located. They say it is near electronic city.I saw a board directing within E.C Phase-1 entrance. But where it is located is it near Valencany or after wirpo where??:bash:

from their smondoville website, here is the location in googlemaps ..

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=12.846072,77.663126&spn=0.034059,0.055747&z=15&msid=117898983331238260995.0004789f4eae1d7a4f5b1

Transport sector makes big strides
S Praveen Dhaneshkar, Bangalore, Dec 29, DHNS:

The year had a lot going for the transport sector, with several new buses launched, new train services flagged off and the Metro Rail work gathering pace. Here’s a comprehensive look at these developments.

As the year 2009 draws to a close, the Transport Department will be among the happiest of State government departments, having fulfilled various new initiatives/schemes, right from adopting a new logo for itself to the issue of ‘Smart Card’ based driving licences and vehicle registration certificates and total computerisation of all its 55 regional transport offices (RTO) across the state

Having embarked on a technologically savvy drive to bring about much needed reforms and transparency in its functioning, the department hopes to continue its reforms into 2010 as well. The department also initiated a massive infrastructure improvement plan to modernise its offices, construct own buildings, including much needed electronic driving tracks for the benefit of driving license applicants. Notable among them include construction of a vehicle fitness testing centre at Nelamangala. Construction for this is expected to begin in 2010.

The Transport Department was also in the news in 2009 for special drives like, initiating road safety programmes through lectures and conducting awareness programmes for teens in schools and colleges across the City and distribution of booklets containing road safety signs and guidelines to educational institutions.

A speed post service was also introduced for hassle free delivery of driving licences to the doorstep of the applicant as also a project of permit computerisation for goods transport and yellow board vehicles.

Eco awareness stressed
With a view to stress the ill-effects of vehicular pollution, the Transport Department organised various programmes to mark pollution awareness month in November. Street plays, bicycle rallies, cartoon and drawing competitions and an eco-walk formed part of these programmes.

However, on the flip side the department was in the news for dilly-dallying on the the issue of ‘Green Autorickshaws’ with four-stroke engines and digital meters. It was vociferously opposed by automen and unions, who saw it as an unnecessary expenditure for them.

Finally, the Transport Minister R Ashok relented and allowed its implementation for only new autos. Another thorn for the department in the year gone by was the frequent strikes called by truck operators led by the Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association over the issue of sand mining permits.

To end the year on a positive note, the Commissioner for Transport and Road Safety Bhaskar Rao participated in a 900 km cycle rally from Bangalore to Nilgiris in December to spread the message for promoting the ubiquitous cycle as an alternate mode of transport.

Describing the year gone by as very eventful for the Transport Department, Bhaskar Rao said: “2009 was one, in which winds of change were visible as we recruited 104 motor vehicle (MV) inspectors, after a long gap of 19 years. This helped us conduct more enforcement drives and raked in additional revenue. In 2010, the public can expect better and more information transparency from the Department. We will also make driving tests more stringent.”


http://www.deccanherald.com/content/43972/transport-sector-makes-big-strides.html

BETL would have added glitter..........

Bangalore emerges global innovation hub. Far ahead of other Indian ciites, almost 60% of MNC R&D talent in India is based in this city.

Mumbai region comes second with 15%, NCR 11.9%, Hyderabad 7.5%, Chennai 4.7 %.

Rapidly Moves Up The Technology Value Chain
Sujit John | TNN


Here’s a prediction for Bangalore in 2010: the city will substantially strengthen its claim to be counted among the world’s innovation hubs. Indeed, one of the most fascinating changes the city has seen in the past couple of years, despite all our cribs about its crumbling infrastructure, is its move up the technology value chain.

From its traditional dependence on rendering IT services, it is now moving on to providing R&D services, innovating on products, and even creating potentially game changing new products in a wide variety of areas. Some companies, like business software major SAP, have even set up research centres in the city to visualize future technologies.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Consider these innovations, most of which have either already been taken to global markets, or are in the process of being taken to them. GE Healthcare’s centre in Bangalore has developed and manufactured a portable ECG machine that not only lowers substantially the cost of a test, but also can be carried to remote power-deficient locations to conduct tests. The engineers here successfully incorporated into this small device what is called the 12SL ECG analysis program — an algorithm that is the gold standard in this space, producing a print out that is absolutely accurate.

Bosch in Bangalore innovated on the fuel injection pump so that the old diesel engine platform could meet the latest Euro emission norms. This obviates the need to use the new common rail platform and change the engine, which is enormously more expensive. Tandberg in Bangalore has developed from scratch a high definition USB webcam that’s small enough to be fitted on to a laptop. Cisco’s R&D centre has prod u c e d b re a k - through innovations in areas like WiMAX and optical networks. Logica’s Bangalore team has created a solution to customize fuel pricing depending on how green your vehicle is, and how efficiently you drive it; the solution is now being tested in some

European countries.
Infosys has just created an unique shopping solution for the retail industry that creates an internet-like environment in a store, allowing retailers to track consumer movements and monitor promotions and advertisements. Pilots are happening with several clients around the world.

AVIATION, SEMICON RESEARCH
The Airbus Engineering Centre in Bangalore has developed new tools to create better aircraft and speed up aircraft development, and work is on to make pilot training simulation so realistic that the pilot’s first actual flight is a smooth one. Boeing’s research and technology centre, set up in the city in March 2009, is working with NAL on alloys that are corrosion free, alloys that are stronger than current materials, but yet lighter.

In semiconductor work, Bangalore already is one of the most sought after destinations. And the intensity of work and the excitement in the sector can be gauged by anybody who attends the annual developer conferences held in the city by the likes of Texas Instruments, Cadence, Freescale, Mentor Graphics, Marvell or ARM. Poornima Shenoy, president of the India Semiconductor Association, says “innovation is live and happening in the Indian semicon industry. Bangalore is the hub of semicon design in the country and possibly next to Silicon Valley in the complexity of design work done.” She adds that the past year has seen niche start-ups in spite of the economic slowdown. “An interesting development is that we are starting to see product companies focussing on specialized areas such as healthcare that address the domestic market as well as other emerging markets,” Shenoy says.

Wipro did the entire design of a chip required by Leica Geosystems of Switzerland for a laser-based distance measurement product, and took the chip yield to 98% (that’s the percentage of the total manufactured chips that has no defect), substantially higher than the yield Leica was getting from its previous partner.

CHANGING ATTITUDES
Rajiv Narang, founder of innovation consulting firm Erehwon, attributes the jump in innovation to multiple factors. MNCs, he says, have junked their previous paradigm of trying to reduce the cost of an existing product in order to sell in India, and instead are now creating products grounds-up in India — for the country and other world markets. And Indian companies, he says, have overcome their subservient attitude; they are beginning to lose their fear of the giant and are taking the position that “if I can’t beat them with resources, I can beat them with ideas”.

Add to these the talent that is today available in India, partly on account of the past decade of technology work. This is clearly what is attracting MNCs. Chandramouli, director in Zinnov Management Consulting, estimates that about 672 MNCs are doing R&D activities in India, and that between them they have about 786 R&D centres (some have multiple centres). And Bangalore scores heavily on this front — almost 60% of MNC R&D talent in India is based in this city.

Vishal Sikka, CTO of SAP, says the breadth and depth of talent in Bangalore is amazing. “It has everything from basic programming skills to scientific skills. Some extraordinary research is happening here, and we are getting very positive results,” he says.

TOI: 01/01/2010

Thats y i loveeee my Bangalore city!! :banana::cheers:

Model plan for Frazer Town
Bangalore, Dec 31, DHNS:

A ‘Cleanliness Drive’ aimed at making Frazer Town a model ward in the City, was started by Frazer Town Resident Welfare Federation (FTRWF) on Thursday.

Frazer Town Residents’ Welfare Federation members sweeping road during Cleanliness Drive on Thursday. DH photoResidents, members of the association, Pourakarmikas and even engineers participated in the drive.

The garbage and debris were cleared with the help of lorries and push-carts. The Federation aims at creating awareness among the residents.

The Federation has set a target to make Frazer Town a model ward by August 2010.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/44253/model-plan-frazer-town.html

http://www.reneseifert.com/
i found this gentlemen's blog very interesting. it has his tour summary and so much other stuff with pics.

Is Karnataka the new investment hot spot?

A high level committee of the Karnataka state government has fast-tracked several investment proposals by some of the world's largest corporates, all of whom will be signing memorandum of understandings with the state government in June, reports CNBC-TV18's Sunanda Jayaseelan.

The high level committee has cleared 38 projects. The total investment into Karnataka stands at Rs 1,38,300 crore.

ArcelorMittal plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore on a 6 million tonne capacity plant. Posco is looking to invest Rs 32,300 crore to manufacture 6 million tonne of steel. Its plant would be operational by 2013. Lafarge has a proposed investment of Rs 1,500 crore.

Reliance is looking to lay a gas pipeline between Chennai, Bangalore and Mangalore. There is also a proposal by GAIL for a gas pipeline to be laid from Dabhol to Belgaum and Bangalore. Both these projects, it is learnt, will be ready in the next one year.

Fertiliser company Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals will invest in excess of Rs 4,500 crore. A part of Shree Renuka Sugars, Shree Renuka Infraprojects is looking to set up a power plant with an investment exceeding Rs 6,000 crore. This power project will have a capacity of about 1100 mw.

Murugesh Nirani, Large & Medium Scale Ind Minister, Govt of Karnataka said, "We will clear cement, steel, gas, power and IT, BT projects. Mainly, the world's largest steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal is interested in setting up a plant in North Karnataka of about six million tonne, with an investment of about Rs 30,000 crore.

Source: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/45314/after-state-may-turn-steel.html

After IT, State may turn into steel capital of India
Bangalore, Jan 6, DHNS:

With cash flush global and domestic steel majors coming to Karnataka, the State, thanks to its pro-active investor-friendly policies, may soon upstage others in the country to turn into steel capital of India.


Spearheaded by world number one steel conglomerate ArcelorMittal, world’s fourth largest steel producer Korean chaebol’s Posco India Private Limited, nearly 11 high profile steel proposals received ‘in principle’ clearance on Tuesday.

While Arcelor Mittal India Limited, yet to zero in on its site and has conducted recce of Bagalkot, Bijapur and Bellary belt, for its six million tonne per annum plant, will bring in whopping Rs 30,000 crore investments generating 10,000 jobs once its goes on stream.

Company officials said the integrated steel, pig iron and pellets plant has proposed a 750 mw captive power plant, sought 4,000 acre of land, 360 metric tonne of iron ore for its ambitious project.

Meanwhile, it is learnt that Steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal is likely to meet Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa in New Delhi to announce ArcelorMittal’s project. Company sources told Deccan Herald that the project will be funded through internal accruals. Likewise, Posco India Pvt Ltd, which plans to put up its six million tonne per annum finex steel plant with 400 mw captive power generation at Bellary, will bring in investment of Rs 32,336 crore creating over 20,000 jobs.

Pointing out that their intention currently is exploratory in nature company officials told Deccan Herald that they are focussing on the 12 MTPA green field steel plant near Paradip, Jagatsinghpur District, in Orissa with investment of US$12 billion. Stating they would set up their Karnataka project in two phases, sources said it was incumbent on few conditions being met.

Slew of proposals

Similarly, domestic diversified leader in lighting and steel pipes business Surya Roshni Limited is putting up a 5 MTPA steel plant — styled as Surya Vijayanagar Steels & Power Limited, and may zero in on VADA Region in Bellary or Bagalkot, pumping Rs 20,000 crore and generating employment of 10,000. Besides these biggies, Kolkata-based Adhunik Metaliks Limited has proposed Rs 5,568 crore integrated steel plant in Raichur, with 2.2 MTPA capacity resulting in employment for 2,187.

Other big ticket proposals include Bangalore-based companies like VIC Steels Pvt Ltd’s Rs 6,515 crore 2MTPA integrated steel plant at Torangallu Village in Hospet, Bellary creating 4,000 jobs; VSL Mining Company Ltd 1 MTPA plant in Bellary costing Rs 2,510 crore envisaging creation of 724 jobs. Mineral Enterprises Ltd’s 0.6 MTPA integrated steel plant in Hassan at a cost of Rs 1,993 crore generating 870 jobs. PMB Metaliks’ Rs 1,400 crore 0.50 MTPA integrated steel plant in Tumkur resulting in 1,600 jobs. Krishi Technologies’ mini integrated steel plant in Tumkur with investment of Rs 135 crore to create 2,000 jobs.

Bellary-based RBSSN Ferrous Industries Pvt Ltd’s 0.6 MTPA iron oxide pellets plant at Vardapur in Bellary at a capex of Rs 266.8 crore generating 160 jobs. New Delhi-based Bhadrashree Steel & Power Ltd’s Rs 146.83 crore 2x100 tonnes per day sponge iron plant at Kunikere Village in Koppal district and see jobs for 425. Official sources said once formal MoUs are inked in June during Global Investors’ Meet it will be full speed towards fruition of the intentions.

2 steel giants plan units in N Karnataka

Bangalore: A high-level clearance committee headed by chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, on Tuesday, gave approval in principle to a total of 38 projects entailing an investment of Rs 1.38 lakh crore.
Heartening is the fact that more than 60% of the proposals and 70% of the investments are in north Karnataka. Mineral-rich Bagalkot district is the biggest gainer attracting Rs 50,300 crore worth of investments, followed by Bellary (Rs 41,937 crore) and Gulbarga (Rs 7,665 crore). The MoUs will be inked at the Global Investors Meet in June.
The fact that more than 30 leading industries of the world and the country have come forward to invest in Karnataka shows that the state has become a preferred destination for investors in India, Yeddyurappa beamed after the 20th high-level clearance committee meeting.
Arcelor Mittal, the worlds largest steel manufacturer , wants to set up 6 MTPA integrated steel plant, pig iron, pallets and 750 MW captive power generation in one of the three districts Bagalkot, Bijapur or Bellary at an investment of Rs 30,000 crore. Posco, the Korean steel giant, will set up six MTPA of steel plant and 400 MW captive power generation at Bellary or its nearby districts at an investment of Rs 32,300 crore.
The representatives of Mittal had visited the state twice and surveyed Bagalkot, Bellary and Bijapur districts. The technical team of Posco is set to arrive this month for survey. For the Mittal project, the supply of water will be from Almatti dam and iron ore from Bellary district. Now, they have to decide whether they would want to be near water or iron ore reserve, said Industries and Commerce principal secretary V P Baligar.
Two gas pipeline projects were also cleared in the meeting. Reliance has come forward to lay the gas pipeline between Chennai-Bangalore and Mangalore, while GAIL will be laying the gas pipeline from Dhabol to Belgaum and Bangalore. These gas infrastructure projects would help the industries en-route and gas based power projects along the pipeline route. Industries minister Murugesh Nirani said the survey and route map had been done for the GAIL project and the work was on. In the cement sector, Lafarge, the worlds number one cement manufacturer, was given a green signal for an investment of Rs 1,500 crore.
Shell, the world leader in oil industry, would be setting up a R & D centre in Bangalore with an investment of Rs 1,376 crore. Wipro and Tata Elexi have decided to expand their facilities near the new Bangalore airport.

Details of some projects

Relogistics Infastructure Ltd gas pipeline of 455 km from Kolar to Mangalore via Banaglore with an investment of Rs 6796 crore Lafarge India Pvt Ltd 3 MTPA cement plant and 43 MW coal-based thermal plant at Gulbarga at Rs 1,500 crore investment Wipro Ltd IT/ITeS SEZ at Devanahalli taluk in Bangalore rural district at Rs 477 crore Gail (India) Ltd transportation of natural gas from Dabhol in Maharashtra to Bangalore for a length of 746 km Shell Technology India technology centre for oil and gas-related activities in the Devanahalli industrial area at Rs 1,376 crore Tata Elexi hardware design and development at Devanahalli Hardware Park
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Bangalore, Jan 8 (IANS) A university devoted to the study of urbanisation and settlement issues may come up in this tech hub soon, its promoters, who include IT icons and leading industrialists, said Friday.

Said to be the first-of-its-kind university in the country solely devoted to the study of urbanisation and related issues, the privately-funded initiative is being set up by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS).

The IIHS promoters include IT icon Nandan Nilekani, a founder of Infosys and now head of India’s Unique Identification Number project, industrialists Keshub Mahindra, Jamshyd Godrej, management experts Xerxes Desai and Deepak Parekh and former Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Rakesh Mohan.

IIHS director Aromar Revi, a consultant on urbanisation, told reporters that the plan is to offer a four-year Bachelors degree in Urban Practice and a two-year Masters degree in Urban Practice courses. The Masters programme would begin from next year.

A two-year doctoral programme would start from 2013 and thereafter the Bachelors degree course.

He was speaking at the conclusion of the four-day IIHS Curriculum Framework Conference here. This was the third in a series of international conferences of advisors and stakeholders working on the inter-disciplinary graduate, undergraduate and doctoral curriculum of IIHS.

An IIHS statement said it has been started to create “India’s first independent National Innovation University” focused on the challenges and opportunities of its urbanisation.

“This will be a privately-funded globally-ranked education and action-oriented research institution at par with the celebrated Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).

“The IIHS will host an integrated programme of high quality education, research and knowledge generation, executive training, distance learning, design and advisory services, advocacy and intervention,” it said.

While the Karnataka government was keen to have the university in Bangalore, the promoters were also looking at Mumbai, Hyderabad and the National Capital Region, according to Revi.


Source: Thaindian (http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/bangalore-could-get-university-on-urbanisation-issues_100300965.html)

^^ Wow I will think of a course there,Structural engineering is really boring. :happy:

Location
North Bangalore, I km from Hebbal Bridge, about 20 kms from Bangalore International Airport and 12 Kms from the main city- MG Road
Area
72 acres of development
Development Plan
IT SEZ - 3.6 million sq.ft.
Retail - 2.4 Million sq.ft.
Residences - 3.1 million sq.ft.
Commercial buildings - 1.1 million sq.ft.
Project Consultants :

* Development Consultants – ASSETZ Property Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India
* Master Planning + Town Centre Consultant – Ross Bonthorne Architects, Sydney, Australia
* Master Planning Consultant – Woods Bagot, Sydney, Australia
* Infra Master Planning Consultants – Aurecon, Melbourne, Australia
* Landscape Master Planning Consultants – EDADW/ Aecom, Sydney, Australia
* Cost Consultants – David Langdon & Seah, Bangalore, India

Source: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/45314/after-state-may-turn-steel.html

After IT, State may turn into steel capital of India
Bangalore, Jan 6, DHNS:


these steel mills are here because of iron ore availability. but karnataka has a poor reputation in granting such mining leases. there are many companies waiting for prospecting licenses for more than 5 years and few more years after that for getting mining licenses granted. i doubt if even mittal himself is hopeful of starting this plant anytime soon. let's see if even 1/5th of proposed investment by arcelor-mittal materialises in next decade.

deccan gold for instance has applied for prospecting licenses for many locations within karnataka way back in 2004. they are yet to be granted this. see page 5 & 6 of this pdf to see the number of desks of our bureaucracy (both state & central) that a file needs to be passed on before such a license is granted.

http://www.deccangoldmines.com/pdf/presentationarticles/India-Exploration-past-and-future.pdf

status of their license applications:
http://www.deccangoldmines.com/pdf/DGML%20Website%20updated_dt.30.11.2009.pdf

Rs.34 bn-contracts awarded for Bangalore civic works, at midnight

Bangalore, Jan 13 (IANS) Bangalore civic authorities have created a record by awarding contracts worth a whopping Rs.34 billion (3,400 crore) past midnight Tuesday.

They were in a hurry to beat the civic polls code of conduct coming into effect Friday.

Thursday, Jan 14, is a government holiday for Makar Sankranti, a major Hindu festival.

Voting for the 198-seat Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (Greater Bangalore City Corporation) is scheduled for Feb 21 and the code of conduct bars government from announcing programmes that could influence voters.

The amount is to be spent to upgrade around 450 km of major roads, desilting drainage and tanks and improving solid waste disposal facilities.

The civic authorities and the Bharatiya Janata Party government justified opening tenders late Tuesday and awarding the contracts well past midnight.

However, the opposition Congress and Janata Dal-Secular cried foul and said it was a scam.

BBMP commissioner Bharat Lal Meena said no impropriety has been committed in taking the decision late in the night. "It was done due to paucity of time," he told reporters.

Transport Minister R. Ashok and IT minister Katta Subramanya Naidu, who are assembly members from Bangalore, asserted there was nothing wrong in taking decisions at night.

Ashok said proper procedure had been followed. Tenders had been called for these works about two months back, he said.

Naidu asked "who are these people (opposition parties) to question us. We can take decision whenever we want."

Congress and JD-S leaders alleged awarding these contracts ahead of the civic polls clearly indicated they were meant to mint money.

"Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa's government has become the first government in the country to open tenders at midnight," JD-S state president and former chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said.

Congress state unit president R.V. Deshpande said: "What was the government doing all these months? We will petition the state election authorities."

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Wow...... this will make Bangalore the cleanest city of India............:happy:

it's a very good sign @least they r working at late night if bjp continues for long we will get full fledged 24 hr governments.right way to go mr cm keep up the good work

it's a very good sign @least they r working at late night if bjp continues for long we will get full fledged 24 hr governments.right way to go mr cm keep up the good work

True shishya we are lucky to have yeddi as a CM................:)

Metro in PPP deal for Swastik station
BY R. JAYAPRAKASH
BENGALURU
Article Rank
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd will enter its first ever joint venture with a private company, Mantri Developers, to develop a multi-crore commercial hub-cum-Metro station at Swastik near Majestic.
According to government sources, the deal is more or less through and it will create a win-win situation for both BMRCL and Mantri Developers.

“While BMRCL will benefit by way of putting up an impressive station at absolutely no cost and also earn revenue out of the commercial real estate development, Mantri will continue to have a hold on the prized mill land property which it had bought through auction and develop it into a bustling shopping and leisure extravaganza,” a source said.

“Since Namma Metro cuts through the Mantri property, shoppers will have direct access to reach the destination without any hassle,” the source added.

As part of the deal, BMRCL will acquire 5.2 acres of the 24 acres which Mantri owns.

The land will belong to BMRCL, but Mantri will spend Rs 30 crore to develop just the station and construct a commercial tower over the station. This will be a part of its mega plan of creating a commercial hub on 24 acres right in the heart of the city. Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation, which will enter a joint venture with Mantri Developers to develop the Metro station at Swastik near Majestic, will lease the space above the station for 99 years after which the property developed over the 5 acre station will be transferred to BMRCL.

The station will be built by Mantris. The company can come up with its own design to suit its needs which will be approved by BMRCL or it could go in for design suggested by BMRCL.

The preliminary discussions are over and the Mantris have made a formal proposal. According to the plan, the 24 acre commercial hub will house a multiplex, shopping areas, office space, amusement and leisure areas and hotels. BMRCL will get 1 per cent of the revenue earned annually for 30 years; the percentage will increase to 5 after that, the sources said.

The Swastik station had remained a contentious issue as the developer was not willing to give away prime land easily. In 2007, the BMRCL notified the land for acquisition and since then the Mantris could not develop the land. The developer had put across the price of land for acquisition at Rs 450 crore but BMRCL’s Thomas Committee suggested a compensation of just Rs 28 crore. This being the case, both had locked horns over the land. However, last month, the developer approached the BMRCL to work out a middle path and the proposal worked for the Mantris as well for BMRCL.

The move has saved hardship for both the entities as Mantris was all set to go to court opposing the land acquisition which would have further delayed the project.

When contacted, BMRCL MD N. Sivasailam confirmed that there was such a move. “Mantri Developers has made a formal proposal and it looks like a preposition. However, the matter will be presented in the next board meeting and a decision on this will be taken by the board members,” he said.

Metro in PPP deal for Swastik station
BY R. JAYAPRAKASH
BENGALURU
Article Rank
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd will enter its first ever joint venture with a private company, Mantri Developers, to develop a multi-crore commercial hub-cum-Metro station at Swastik near Majestic.
According to government sources, the deal is more or less through and it will create a win-win situation for both BMRCL and Mantri Developers.

“While BMRCL will benefit by way of putting up an impressive station at absolutely no cost and also earn revenue out of the commercial real estate development, Mantri will continue to have a hold on the prized mill land property which it had bought through auction and develop it into a bustling shopping and leisure extravaganza,” a source said.

“Since Namma Metro cuts through the Mantri property, shoppers will have direct access to reach the destination without any hassle,” the source added.

As part of the deal, BMRCL will acquire 5.2 acres of the 24 acres which Mantri owns.

The land will belong to BMRCL, but Mantri will spend Rs 30 crore to develop just the station and construct a commercial tower over the station. This will be a part of its mega plan of creating a commercial hub on 24 acres right in the heart of the city. Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation, which will enter a joint venture with Mantri Developers to develop the Metro station at Swastik near Majestic, will lease the space above the station for 99 years after which the property developed over the 5 acre station will be transferred to BMRCL.

The station will be built by Mantris. The company can come up with its own design to suit its needs which will be approved by BMRCL or it could go in for design suggested by BMRCL.

The preliminary discussions are over and the Mantris have made a formal proposal. According to the plan, the 24 acre commercial hub will house a multiplex, shopping areas, office space, amusement and leisure areas and hotels. BMRCL will get 1 per cent of the revenue earned annually for 30 years; the percentage will increase to 5 after that, the sources said.

The Swastik station had remained a contentious issue as the developer was not willing to give away prime land easily. In 2007, the BMRCL notified the land for acquisition and since then the Mantris could not develop the land. The developer had put across the price of land for acquisition at Rs 450 crore but BMRCL’s Thomas Committee suggested a compensation of just Rs 28 crore. This being the case, both had locked horns over the land. However, last month, the developer approached the BMRCL to work out a middle path and the proposal worked for the Mantris as well for BMRCL.

The move has saved hardship for both the entities as Mantris was all set to go to court opposing the land acquisition which would have further delayed the project.

When contacted, BMRCL MD N. Sivasailam confirmed that there was such a move. “Mantri Developers has made a formal proposal and it looks like a preposition. However, the matter will be presented in the next board meeting and a decision on this will be taken by the board members,” he said.

Good move and an intelligent proposal. This will be win-win for both of them and also for Bengalurians who will have a very good station also. Way to go Mantri & BMRCL

^^
The above proposal is more than win-win. Mantri gets to create a destination which train travelers get to go right through the premise. People will travel on trains to get to the destination, shop, be entertained, eat and so on. The increase in commerce and traffic is bound to ring both BMRCL and Mantri's cash registers. Excellent move!

mantri is not building mall in that place mantri is building a station coupled with 41 storied office space

mantri is not building mall in that place mantri is building a station coupled with 41 storied office space

It is being funded by the KSRTC ??? or BMRCL??

well it's neither funded by ksrtc nor bmrcl mantri will build it and wud own the building for next 100 yrs of which certain % of profit would be shared with BMRCL

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pics taken by Mahesh Nanjunda

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pics taken by Mahesh Nanjunda

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Mantri Premero is situated close to the business hubs of major IT and outsourcing giants. The project is situated at Sarjapura in close proximity to prominent IT and outsourcing hubs and offers 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 2 BHK study, and 3 BHK flats in a new and innovative concept. It features a state-of-the-art gymnasium, a well-designed swimming pool and ultra-modern internal amenities. Mantri Premero is so designed that the customer’s carpet area and the aesthetics of his/her home haven’t been sacrificed in the race for commercialisation. The flats are a fusion of versatile design engineering and thoughtful planning and will be an exclusive privilege for the members of the corporate echelon who value perfection above everything else.
AMENITIES

* Children’s play area
* Swimming pool with toddler’s pool
* Jogging track
* Well-equipped health club
* Sauna and Jacuzzi
* Table tennis room
* Billiards room
* Party hall

Site address:
Sy.No.36/2,36/3, Off: Dodda Kanneli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru East Taluk, Bengaluru.

Office Address:
#21, Raja Glitz, K H Road, Bengaluru-560 027, Tel: +91 80 2210 0000(8 Lines), Fax: +91 80 2210 0500.

Avinash, When re-using someone else's info/pictures, you need to acknowledge the source.

Regards,
Mahesh.

Avinash, When re-using someone else's info/pictures, you need to acknowledge the source.

Regards,
Mahesh.

Mahesh are u the same person who has posted north karnataka trip photos on picasa??:cheers:

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The proposed high-speed rail link to the airport may include a facility for air passengers to pick up their boarding passes at two city terminals
SUCHITH KIDIYOOR


Obtaining a boarding pass in the heart of the city for your flight from BIA could be a reality in the not too distant future, if the proposed Rs 5,800 crore high speed rail link (HSRL) project takes off. The Bangalore Airport Rail Link Limited (BARLL), the nodal agency for the rail link project that connects the airport with the central part of the city, is pushing for the measure.
BARLL, which is all set to finalise the consortium to execute the mega infrastructure project, has planned two city terminals where air passengers can check in and obtain boarding passes, said sources quoting from the detailed project report for the HSRL. While one of the check-in terminals will be located at the Police Parade Grounds on M G Road, the other one is proposed near the Hebbal flyover —- a junction where vehicles coming from Mysore Road and Electronics City join the BIA route.
The trains, expected to run as speeds of 145 kmph, will traverse a distance of 33.65 km from M G Road and the journey time will be less than 25 minutes. Each train will have six fully air-conditioned coaches with space for baggage. Once the air passenger obtains a boarding pass at the railway station, he will not have to worry about reaching the airport on time to board his flight, the sources said.
CATCHY IDEA
However, the idea of city terminals is still at the conceptualisation stage, and the modalities have to be worked out in coordination with the security agencies, airlines and the BIA authorities, the sources said. The proposal is seen as one that will be welcomed by Bangaloreans, considering that there has been opposition to the rail link project on account of its cost.
The project is likely to take off after the BBMP polls and is expected to take two years for completion. Officials maintain that the 33.65 km rail link will reduce traffic congestion on National Highway 7 leading to BIA. “We need the new rail link as traffic on the existing threelane way on National Highway 7 has become dense. So much so that the highway to the airport has 11 traffic signals now and that delays travel time,” the government stated in a presentation made to trade bodies recently.
THE ROUTE

• Starts from M G Road-Cubbon Road

• Chowdaiah Road

• Bellary Road

• Hebbal station

• Yelahanka station

• Terminates at Bangalore International Airport (BIA)
Total length: 33.65 km
WHY HAVE A
TRAIN?

• The existing three-lane way on NH 7 has become congested because of an increase in vehicular traffic. (There are 11 traffic signals on BIA route now.)

• A train will reduce pollution levels.

• To start with, ten trains will run. Each train will have six coaches and carry up to 400 passengers. The frequency of these trains will be ten minutes.
Two years ago, the estimated cost was Rs 3,700 crore. It has now escalated to Rs 5,800 crore.
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Bangalore: After 20 months in operation, the dreams of Bengaluru International Airport attaining the stature of a mega world-class airport have taken wing. Over the next four to eight years, BIA would be expanded to handle passenger traffic of 51 million per annum, from its current capacity of a little over 10 million. The entire expansion process will happen in three phases, with the third phase constituting the building of a second terminal building, T2.
T2 will initially be built to handle annual passenger traffic of around 15 million, which would be scaled up to 36 million. These decisions were taken at the meeting of the board of directors of BIAL on Tuesday.
G V Sanjay Reddy, vice-chairman of GVK Industries which holds a 29% stake in BIAL, told TOI: “To begin with, the existing terminal would undergo certain modifications to increase capacity. Then, in another two months, work on expanding the existing terminal to handle 15 million passengers would commence.” BIA expansion work to be over in 18 months
Bangalore: The expansion of the current Bangalore International Airport terminal is likely to be completed in the next 12 to 18 months.
“Since the second terminal would take another four to five years to complete, we need to expand the existing terminal immediately,” said G V Sanjay Reddy, vice-chairman of GVK Industries which holds a 29% stake in BIAL. He added that global architectural firm HOK has been appointed to design the expansion of the current terminal.
The immediate changes inside the existing terminal building include an additional security checkpoint at both the domestic and international terminals, rationalisation of the commercial space inside the airport to provide more seating area, setting up of an exclusive lounge facility for government and other VVIP dignitaries, and setting up of lounges for various airlines.
However, Reddy was not willing to comment on the total investment that would go into the expansion of the airport.
Some indications are there that BIAL might look to increase the user development fee and other airport charges that airlines pay, in order to fund its expansion plans. “It’s too early to comment on such matters, but for sure the investments would be made through a mix of equity and debt,” said Reddy.
BIA Flight Chart Phase 1 (immediate)
Additional security check-point at both domestic and international terminals Rationalisation of commercial space inside airport to provide more seating area Setting up of an exclusive lounge facility for government and other VVIP dignitaries Setting up of lounges for various airlines
Phase 2 (in the next 12 -18 months)
Expansion of current terminal building to handle passenger traffic of 15 million per annum, from about 10 million.
Phase 3 (in the next 4-8 years)
To build new terminal T2 that will cater to passenger traffic of 15 million per annum to begin with, which will be further expanded to handle 36 million passengers per annum

ON EXCELLENCE RUNWAY: Expansion plans include setting up a second terminal and upgrading the airport to handle up to 51 million passenger traffic every year

Mahesh are u the same person who has posted north karnataka trip photos on picasa??:cheers:

Hello Engineer Akash,
Yes, that's me, had gone there last year.
Regards,
Mahesh.

Final approval of upgradation, operation and maintenance of Hyderabad Bengaluru section of NH-7 in Karnataka
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http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=57155

14:19 IST
The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure today approved the implementation of project of upgradation, operation and maintenance of Hyderabad Bengaluru section of NH-7 in Karnataka from 534.72 Km to 556.84 Km to be executed as BOT (Toll) on Design, Build, Finance, Operate & Transfer (DBFOT) pattern under NHDP Phase-VII.

The total project cost is estimated at Rs.679.36 crore under DBFOT pattern. The concession period is 20 years including construction period of 30 months. The project is covered in two districts of the State Karnataka, i.e. Bengaluru (Urban) and Bengaluru (Rural).

The main objective of the project is to expedite the improvement of infrastructure in the State. The project road runs between Devanhalli and Hebbal near Bengaluru International Airport and will provide uninterrupted connectivity to Bengaluru International Airport. The main features of the project include underpasses for pedestrian and cattle crossing; construction of approaches & widening of flyovers; reconstruction of existing service road; highway illumination and construction of bus bays.

BACKGROUND:

The Cabinet gave approval in Dec., 2007 for construction of ring roads, bypasses, flyovers, elevated roads, grade separators, Road Over Bridges, underpasses and service roads for removing identified traffic bottlenecks on the existing National Highways under NHDP Phase VII. It was also mandated that need based projects of Grade-separated Intersections, ROBs, underpasses, service roads etc. should be finalized by the Ministry in consultation with the State Governments. The stretch under consideration is one of the approved stretches.

The major impact of the project lies in reducing the time and cost of travel of traffic, particularly heavy traffic running between Devanahalli and Hebbal and to Bengaluru International Airport. It will also improve the transport facilities for the tourists.

Bangalore: There are many success stories on the civic upkeep front in Jayanagar but nothing beats the excellent maintenance of most roads. The average road width in the area is 60 ft. The most modest road is at least 30-ft wide while the boulevards can stretch to 100 ft. Of the nearly 400 km of roads in the constituency, nearly 75 per cent have been recently asphalted.

It is the same with maintenance of parks. Virtually every road in the area has a park; in all there are 35 parks and 12 playgrounds here.

Local MLA B.N. Vijayakumar, an engineering graduate, has prepared a facelift plan and some of the schemes are already under implementation. For instance, rainwater harvesting in public areas has commenced in Bangalore for the first time here and huge pits adjoining storm water drains have been dug up to recharge the underground water. Although there are few slums here, a comprehensive scheme has been finalised to construct permanent houses for slum-dwellers under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission and the first such project will shortly be implemented at Ragigudda. On completion of this scheme, the residents of the slums in the constituency will have a permanent home at government cost. At the Ragigudda slum, each house will be of 300 sq.ft. and 1,500 of them are being constructed at a cost of Rs. 34 crore.

Mr. Vijayakumar said a scheme has been finalised to demolish part of the Jayanagar shopping complex and construct a three-storeyed facility to park 700 cars with a five-storeyed market and shopping complex atop it. The Puttanna Kanagal cinema will also be demolished and a new theatre and auditorium will come up in its place though the tower block of the Jayanagar complex will be retained.

The Travel and Transit Management Centre at Jayanagar is the first in the series of new bus station complexes which have been commissioned.


Source: The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/23/stories/2010012361680400.htm)

City to get global unit for training taxmen

Sameer Ranjan Bakshi
First Published : 22 Jan 2010 04:49:00 AM IST
Last Updated : 22 Jan 2010 07:30:52 AM IST

BANGALORE: Bangalore is set to become the hub for training of national and international tax officials on cyber investigation and e-commerce frauds.

The hi-tech training institution of the Income Tax department, expected to be ready by May, will not only train Indian tax officials, but also those from the SAARC, southeast Asian and commonwealth nations on money laundering, tax havens, cross border transactions, transfer pricing and prevention of concealments.

Training at the institute, which is coming up at a cost of Rs 40 crore at Jalahalli, will be affordable for third world countries and the developing nations.

Professors from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) and the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) would also be roped in for imparting skills on management and law.

Jahanzeb Akhtar, Commissioner of Income Tax, direct tax training, said, “With many companies maintaining their books of accounts digitally, tax officials today need to equip themselves to retrieve such accounts. Now scores of financial transactions happen digitally or online. Signatures are maintained digitally. So it is expedient to train tax sleuths on cyber version of financial crimes.” A foundation course for new recruits to the Indian Revenue Service, too, will be offered here.

BANGALORE: Have you ever called the Bangalore Police Control Room only to get a surly response at the other end? Chances are the days of curt replies are over. From now on, the person taking the call will politely hear your grievance and take steps to address it. Not only that, you will also be asked for a feedback after your grievance has been addressed. All this is thanks to the 40 women police constables trained by Infosys BPO who are now handling the calls at the Control Room. This training is the first phase of Karnataka Police’s Dial 100 project envisaged to bring policing to the doorsteps of the people.

“We have given them soft skills in handling calls. Emphasis has been laid on understanding the elements of the call and extracting maximum information from the caller. We have received good response from callers about the way the calls are being handled,” said D. Swaminathan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Infosys BPO, which has been associated with the project since January 2009.

Speaking to presspersons here on Friday, Mr. Swaminathan said in December 2009 the Bangalore Police Control Room received 2.34 lakh calls, 1.85 lakh of which were blank.

While 45,000 calls sought general information, 3,900 were about critical information. Customer satisfaction has been 38 per cent.

“This is a considerable improvement from the satisfaction level of minus 74.3 per cent in February 2009,” Mr. Swaminathan said.


Source: The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/24/stories/2010012460810300.htm)

G Janardhana Reddy, one of the most powerful ministers in Karnataka who had brought the government to its knees, has been struggling for that elusive space in the state’s capital. Not for himself, but his helicopter.

The mining baron, one of the richest ministers, had to eat humble pie after the government rejected his application seeking hangar space for his flying machine. The government’s explanation is simple: There is no space.

Incidentally, Reddy holds the infrastructure development portfolio, which also encompasses airports and civil aviation-related issues.

It is not just Reddy who has received the ‘rejection letter’. The government has rejected applications from several other bigwigs, including mining giants, seeking parking space for their aircraft.

ACUTE SHORTAGE

The problem is so severe that Bangalore, acclaimed as aviation capital of India, is reeling under an acute shortage of hangars. At present, Jakkur aerodrome has been serving as an hangar.

At a recently held board meeting of the Government Flying Training School at Jakkur, the board, headed by Sports Minister Goolihatti Shekhar, rejected applications of 15 VIPs seeking space for their aircraft at the aerodrome.

Shekhar told Bangalore Mirror, “There has been a tremendous pressure on the department of sports and youth services to grant space for aircraft. We have received 15 applications in the recent past seeking hangars measuring 50x50, 100x100 and 100x120 from dignitaries, including Janardhan Reddy and Lakshmi Minerals of Bellary. We do not have space to accommodate more aircraft.”

Currently, five aviation companies, including Agni Aviation, Jupiter Aviation and Air Deccan, operate out of Jakkur aerodrome following an agreement with the previous governments.

FEE DUE

He said, “The previous governments had leased out the area at Jakkur without giving much thought. Many firms operating from Jakkur owe lakhs of rupees to the government. Recently, we barred a firm that owed us Rs 70 lakh. However, the firm was allowed to resume its operations after it paid half of its outstanding amount.”

Shekhar said the flying schools had become like five-star hotels inside the compound. “When we proposed a hike of Rs 600 per sqft per month per hanger from the previous fee of Rs 100, they objected. Today if you give them permission, they will occupy the area as if it belongs to them.”

The minister said the government does not want to get into any kind of controversy and has decided not to give space to anyone.

HANGAR COMPLEX

Despite the shortage of hangars, the government seems to have evolved a novel method of accommodating aircraft by building a hangar complex. The vacant portion of the Jakkur aerodrome will be used for this purpose. “We have a lot of space in the aerodrome adjacent to the NCC cadets’ station. The government will construct hangars and rent them out rather than leasing it out for long periods. If operators are willing to contribute towards construction, they are welcome,” he said.

MINI-HELIPADS

Further, the government has decided to build around 4-5 mini-helipads close to the private hangars in a bid to prevent them from ‘blocking’ the main runway.

He said sometimes the ministers will use the main runway. The chief minister too will be using it. “So, we decided to isolate them (private individuals) by providing all facilities at their hangars,” he said.

Asked about the possible rent for the private hangars, Shekhar said, “We have not yet finalised it. However, we will be inspecting the hangars at HAL and BIA and then decide on it.”


Source: Bangalore Mirror (http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/201001242010012409315451a804416a/You-think-car-owners-have-a-parking-problem.html)

This thread keeps you updated on the new enclaves launches in and around north bangalore

“MAHAGONY”--EXECUTIVE BLOCK
The international airport Devanahalli is just 20 to 30 minutes drive from Lavisa Planet which is an integrated township where you will get all the conveniences of city life minus the pollution and traffic blocks.

This project will bring into life a world class residential cum Commercial Township to Bangalore with an area of 520 acres.

Lavisa plans to build one of the largest townships in India .

Money, time and dignity are among the most important necessities and in Lavisa Planet it is a win-win situation as the valued customer gets value for money; he saves time given the proximity of home and office or educational institution and also enjoys comforts, till now reserved for the rich.

At Lavisa Planet we provide you with sport facilities such as stadiums. Golf Courses, Basket Ball Courts etc. a variety of indoor and outdoor games and of course water sports will also be at your disposal.

Wi-Fi spots through out the township’s IT Park.

Lavisa has allocated over 7 acres of land for places of worship such as Church, Gurudwara, Saibaba Ttemple, Mosque, and Temple .

You have a choice of living in an apartment or spacious villa.

Your children will not have to travel for hours and wasting time and energy for a good education as Lavisa planet will provide you with an excellent education right from the preschool to professional colleges.

With the best malls and multiplex you don’t have to go far of for shopping or to watch a movie.

Post Office, Milk Booth, Transportation Facilities even a helipad, Power back-up, EPABX and security facility to sum it all Lavisa Planet provides.

The township has 40, 60, 100 feet wide roads.

Lavisa emphasizes on the concept of care to cure, with state of the art hospitals catering to different wings of medicine.

You can choose the size of the plot as per your need. Plot sizes are: 30*40 (1200 sft.), 30*50 (1500 sft.), 40*60 (2400 sft.), 60*80 (4800 sft.)

You can choose the payment option of 24 months or 36 months. Where booking amount is as low as Rs.60,000/- and monthly installment is as low as Rs.3,000/-.
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“POMEGRENATE”--BUSINESS VILLA & FARM HOUSE

Farm Plot of 9600 sft with Villas of 1100 sft. & 4800 sft with Farm Houses of 600-650 sft. will introduce you the ecstasy of nature.

The villas will be surrounded by Fruit bearing trees like Mango, Coconut, Guava etc., flowering trees which bloom round the year, wood rich trees which offers return in future.

Here you can have the flower parade throughout the year.

Exclusive Club House includes all the classic features like health club, swimming pool, various indoor games, and games like clay, lawn tennis, badminton, volley ball, etc., Bars & Restaurants etc.

And the most precious pearl is the 18 holes golf course which is adjacent to the coconut groves. And you will have membership for the golf course.

As our vision is, not to break the world into fragments of narrow domestic walls, the Pomegrenate will not be bounded by lifeless bricks but will be surrounded by Green breath-taking trees.

In a cosmopolitan city like Bangalore where breathing in fresh air has become next to impossible, “Lavisa-Pomegrenate” provides you with a complete landscape of countryside along with the carpet area.

Don't let it be a missed opportunity.

Dimension of the plots are (80*120) and (80*60)

9600 sft. Plot - Comfortable payment options are available, where Initial Payment is as low as Rs.3,75,000/- + Easy EMI which makes it very easy for everyone to grab this never before opportunity.

Click for complete payment detail.
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Magnolia presents another hard-to-resist proposition...

Sunshine Acres from the Magnolia Group brings you a living environment few can match, and an investment opportunity like no other. Whether you choose to live here or see it as an investment, it's a proposition that's hard to refuse.
ocated close to the upcoming Internation Airport at Devanahalli, Sunshine Acres offers an environment that Bangalore once boasted of, but has lost to a large extent, thanks to the prolific growth of the city. In most parts of today's Bangalore, the name 'Garden City' seems a misnomer. Sunshine Acres from Magnolia brings you a living environment that more than lives up to Bangalore's 'green & clean' reputation. Sunshine Acres resurrects within it's walls, 'old-world' Bangalore.
Peace of mind above all...

Not only are you guaranteed of high returns on investment, but also peace of mind. At Sunshine Acres, you rproperty will be safe and secure inside a gated enclosure. And if you choose to build your home here, you can look forward to a living environment of impeccable standards. Over the years, we have built a reputation for ourselves in gated communities and our unmatched expertise will ensure that you live in style, with facilities and amenities that match international standards.

Sunshine Acres is an opportunity like no other. It could very well be the dawn of a new beginning... and if you wish it, a new way of life!
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An enviable location...
Location is the reason Sunshine Acres makes an unbeatable investment. While most devleopers have acquired land lting between the upcoming international airport and the city, Sunshine Acres is located in close proximity to the Airport but away from the city. The land prices are remarkably low compared to other residential projects in the area. So while you can own a plot at Sunshine Acres for a much lower cost than other projects close to the International Airport, the appreciation will be tremendous as all areas in the vicinity of the Airport will see growth and development.
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Find a new rhythm in life...

Some decisions transform your life; Magnolia Serenade is one such. This gated community transcends your highest expectations. It's a rare setting that will have you moving through life to a whole new rhythm.

Here you can build your own elegantly crafted luxury villa on your own private piece of land, complete with a garden and the luxury of spacious environs! Magnolia Serenade gives you much more than what the finest apartments can offer at the same price. The indoors open into tranquil outdoors. Luxury meets clean living. This is just what you have always dreamed of.
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Own your dream villa without all the hard work...

Simply let us build your home for you! We will leverage our considerable expertise and skilled manpower to build your home just the way you dream it. Complete with planning, architecture, construction, and all paper work. Bringing in not only the best of the usual luxuries but also the latest technologies from around the world, like remote control access to your home appliances on your mobile, from anywhere in the world.
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An investment : Sound & Secure...

Not only are you guaranteed of high returns on investment, but also peace of mind. At Serenade, your property will be safe and secure within a gated enclosure. And if you choose to build your home here, you can look forward to a living environment of impeccable standards. Over the years, we have built a reputation for ourselves in gated communities and our unmatched expertise will ensure that you live in style, with facilities and amenities that match international standards.

Magnolia Serenade is an opportunity that' s hard to beat. It could very well be the dawn of a new beginning...
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Yelahanka - Bangalore North, an ideal location...
While Magnolia Serenade is located at an ideal distance from the city, not too far, yet removed from the traffic snarls and pollution, it puts you within easy driving distance from the International Airport. The new world-class mall coming up in the vicinity will make sure you won't be missing out on the shopping! The Columbia Asia hospital nearby provides you the assurance of easy access to medical facilities. The area also boasts a number of prestigious schools like the Aditi Mallya School, the Delhi Public school, and many colleges.
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It is often said that nature gives and never expects anything in return. But we decided to return her, a very special part of it. For years, man was lost in concrete jungle. But now, with Hiranandani Upscale, The Villas nature will rejoice your company as much as you cherish it. With our amenities and nature’s charisma in perfect blend, this is the ultimate place of tranquility.

The Villas, one of the marvels of modern architecture, at Devanahalli is an impression of liberal living engulfed in blissful solitude.

This premier project of an integrated community with Villas, Cottages and Apartments with scenic landscapes, winding roads and state-of-the-art amenities will raise your spirit and your expectations. THE VILLAS @ DEVANAHALLI has been conceived as a community complete in itself. Commercial, Retail, Business Park and a proposed Hotel development are planned to be as integral development within the community.

Acres of green spaces adorned with flora and fauna, unhindered panoramic views and a beautiful driveway along the waterfront, work together to create the ultimate reward, a quality life. The striking entry featuring a long wide drive way adorned with lush greens, open green spaces, expresses the overall ambience and lifestyle of the enticing surrounding.

The message of our unique creation is profound: Space matters. Welcome and define the edges of your space with a grand living at The Villas, Devanahalli.
The Villas at Devanahalli, Phase1
The Cottages has been developed with sensitivity for the people - their family size & the need for an expansive but compact home. The design is in synergy with the surrounding environment. The Cottages are in sylvan setting, a serene ambience and the uncompromising emphasis on luxury and comfort. It gives you the invaluable luxury of complete privacy and freedom.

This is an interesting community fabric of well designed individual Cottages organized around a central landscaped Garden. They have classic country character with sweeping sloping roofs. Each Cottage has its own private garden space at the front and the side. The overhangs & sit outs add to the semi-indoor feeling.

The design has been optimally generated to provide best space utilization
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Whereas the Villas and Cottages provide the necessary tranquility, the Apartments provide the same opportunity in smaller sizes – The Apartments have been carefully fitted in the overall design & they co-exist beautifully, together, in harmony.

The compact designs & options of apartments, fits very well to all needs, family size, budget & your sense of belonging to this Upscale Community. The Club looks after all your recreational & fitness requirements. The retail facilities would take care of all daily needs with a provision for cafes.

The design of the apartments is in synergy with the surrounding environs & development with uncompromising emphasis on luxury and comfort. Vast expanse of Green between each blocks, a lovely herbal park designed with the highest standards of landscape design to fill your lungs, oxidize your senses & keep you rejuvenated at all times.

The facade has a classical touch - Lofty Arches, Pediments, Dentils, Pilasters of Valued order – all what you expect from a Hiranandani Upscale Community.

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Godrej Woodsman Estate is being developed along the golden corridor of Hebbal & Devanhalli and is linked to the 6-lane Golden Quadrilateral highway. Excellent road connectivity ensures a smooth drive to the heart of Bangalore. It is approximately 30 minutes from M.G. Road and 40 minutes from the new airport. At the same time, Woodsman Estate nestles in a nook away from the noise and pollution of downtown Bangalore.
Woodsman Estate will have seven tower blocks of 16 storeys each, with 8 apartments per floor. The apartments are thoughtfully laid out; each apartment has its own view of lush greenery and maximises space and comfort with features such as bedrooms separated from living rooms for added privacy.
With a tree lined entrance promenade, Godrej Woodsman Estate has been designed to give an open countryside look.15 acres of lush greenery with modern amenities such as podium parking, clubhouse, swimming pool, gardens, multipurpose court and a children’s play area are also a part of this project.
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This high-end gated community of customized villas and row houses is an exciting, contemporary space. Designed to help you recharge and rejuvenate, it comes complete with golf facilities, spa, pool and club. With a choice of seven different lifestyles, all with private courtyards, automated security systems and glamorous kitchens, Century Wintersun gives you the freedom to tailor the space of your dreams.

For the athletically inclined, there are tennis, basketball and fitness facilities on tap. At the gentler end of the spectrum, the meditation room and superb grounds give your inner spirit space to breathe and grow. When work arises, there is the fully equipped business centre with conference facilities. For your special social needs, there is the party hall for 150 guests. Century Wintersun gives people who have it all, somewhere to do it all in. With style, sophistication and ease.
M.G ROAD: 30 KM
YELAHANKA: 14 KM
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 19 KM
VIDHANA SOUDHA: 28 KM
HEBBAL FLYOVER: 22 KM
Century WinterSun is being developed on the
Yelahaka-Doddaballapur Road, which is located in
Bangalore North. It is about 19 kms from the new International
Airport and 30 kms from the city center. Additionally, new
expressways that will connect this location to Bangalore and cities
beyond greatly enhance WinterSun’s location and setting.
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When it comes to homes, you deserve nothing but the best. Choose a name that has redefined the meaning of luxury. Century presents a heavenly range of 2 and 3 bedroom homes at Jakkur, off Bellary Road. Century Celeste, situated next to a 200 acre lake and close to the Flying Club, you get an expansive view of the sky as well as a fantastic sense of space.
MEKHRI CIRCLE: 14 KM
HEBBAL FLYOVER: 3 KM
JAKKUR: 1.9 KM
BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 19 KM
What takes Century Celeste to a new level, is the location.
Bellary Road today, is on fast-track growth, interms of not just developent but alsoaccessibility to schools, hospitals, malls
and entertainment spots. It is situated towards the International Airport. Real estate prices here arefast appreciating,
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Call it paradise on earth. Or call it an Avalon.

It’s everyone’s dream to own a home as Utopian as paradise itself. To have a home that’s a cocoon of all the beautiful things in life. To be enveloped in dreams, indulgences and comforts, that can be only described as heavenly.

Inspired by this dream of a home akin to paradise, Century Real Estate has created a paradise island in the middle of Bangalore. An Avalon of endless luxuries and the finest of amenities, that modern architecture can offer. This enclave of 9 luxurious homes is located at Jakkur, North Bangalore in the heart of the city. Surrounded by bustling shopping malls, the best schools and hospitals, the property is also well connected to the new Bengaluru International Airport.
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M.G ROAD: 14 KM
YELAHANKA: 2 KM
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 18 KM
VIDHANA SOUDHA: 12 KM
HEBBAL FLYOVER: 4 KM
Located just about 4 kms from the Hebbal Flyover and only 14 kms from the city center, Century Avalon is truly a paradise island in the heart of the city. Surrounded by bustling shopping malls, the best schools and hospitals, the property is also well connected to new International Airport.
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Ozone Developers, the Bangalore based real estate company is expected to launch its integrated project, Urbana, on a 187-acre site on Devanahalli Road, five km from the Bangalore International Airport.

The real estate company plans to invest between Rs 2,500-Rs 3,500 crore in the project. The mixed-use project will house residential, retail, hospitality, education, IT and R&D segments, with a total built up area of 20-30 million sq ft, which is likely to be completed by 2016.

Ozone plans to begin initial work on the residential section by June 2009 which will comprise entry-level, mid-level and luxury-level residential units.

The company recently flagged off its Rs 250 crore affordable housing project called Ozone Evergreens located in Bangalore. The project to spread over 10 acre will comprise of 912 units and is slated to be ready for occupation by February 2011.

About the location
Just 15 minutes drive from Yelahanka junction on Yelahanka Doddaballapur Main Road will bring you to this 44-acre lifestyle destination. A home with the kind of surrounding you can only expect in dreams. A 80-feet wide road in the front and a neighbourhood that's home to open green spaces, spas, educational institutions, resorts and Public Sector Units. The international airport is easily accesible through an IVC Road, plus the place is well connected by public transport. All in all, a home that's at the epicentre of future Bangalore.

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Apartments that capture the spirit of Venice.
And, the lifestyle of your fantasy.


Purva Venezia is inspired by the magical landscape of Venice. From the sparkling waterways with gently rocking gondolas, the arching bridges, the vast piazza, the manicured gardens - the richness, colour, light and texture create a scene of beauty that will touch a chord in you.

Every aspect of this high end home is thoughtfully designed - be it the vitrified flooring, the ornate lobby or even the water purification plant. Your home will be so self-contained that you may never have to step out for days on end. A supermarket, a gym, a swimming pool, a health spa, a jacuzzi, a tennis court and many more. If you've always believed in high quality living, it's time to put your beliefs into action
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Alpine housing is proud to present Alpine Pyramid. For the first time ever, apartments with a pyramid-shaped clubhouse. While the clubhouse offers you all the facilities of a much-deserved lifestyle, the oasis by it soaks you in luxury of a different kind. The tastefully done apartments are well laid out and forma fortress around the clubhouse.

Conveniently located off Bellary road, at Sahakarnagar. Alpine Pyramid is close to Hebbal flyover reroute the Devanahalli new International Airport. With several supermarkets, hospitals and educational institutions close by, Alpine Pyramid surely is an escape to a wonderful lifestyle.
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ocation - Alpine Pyramid Luxury Apartments

Alpine housing is proud to present Alpine Pyramid. For the first time ever, apartments with a pyramid-shaped clubhouse. While the clubhouse offers you all the facilities of a much-deserved lifestyle, the oasis by it soaks you in luxury of a different kind.
Facilities - Alpine Pyramid Luxury Apartments

Luxury Apartments Bangalore Alpine Pyramid
A world of unmatched facilities. Outdoor swimming Pool with toddler's pool Indoor (hot water) temperature controlled ozonated swimming pool water sports - slides, water jets & water umbrella Large water body with fountains Jacuzzi, sauna, steam and chill shower Gymnasium Aerobic floor with music squash court Lawn tennis Multicourt Amphitheater Roller skating, skating half pipe Trampoline Mini golf Cricket Pitch with net Children's park and play area with creche/teen's zone/elders' zone Jogging track: Cycling track Table tennis, billiards, other indoor games Lounge, meditation hall, party hall Departmental store, day care clinic, travel desk, reading rooms, ATM, beauty parlor, laundry, florist.

QVC Hills is located in close proximity to the International Airport in North Bangalore - an area poised to be developed as tomorrow’s commercial hub. The community is very thoughtfully designed to provide secure living in a well-landscaped, serene environment with special emphasis on recreation and wellness.

We value your privacy and your sense of space – your modern terraced home, with superior specifications, is designed to blend creatively with the beautiful rocky background. The large openings along with specially designed decks and terraces give you an expansive view of the natural surroundings.

Your home at QVC Hills is a Smart Home, equipped with state-of-the-art home automation technology. You can access the security systems, lighting, air conditioning, home entertainment systems and even the sprinkler system through a user friendly interface, whether you’re at home or away.

QVC Hills is an exclusive gated community of 100 plush, contemporary homes spread across
26 acres of panoramic landscape just before the climb up to the scenic Nandi Hills.
Clubhouse

* Gym
* Spa with massage rooms
* Steam & Sauna
* Café
* Indoor heated swimming pool
* Pool / Billiards
* Card / chess room
* Kids game room
* Library
* Party room

Sports

* Tennis courts
* Basketball court
* Squash court
* Badminton court
* Swimming Pool
* Table tennis
* Kids’ play pen
* Jogging track

Shopping

* Convenience Store
* ATM


Services

* 24 hour multi-level security
* Concierge
* Helipad
* House keeping
* Laundry
* Round the clock maintenance services
* Common area and landscape maintenance
* Power back-up
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Located at the foothills of picturesque Nandi Hills. Situated at 39 Km stone Bangalore at Nandi Hills State highway. 6 Km from National Highway No.7 (Bangalore - Hyderabad). International Airport is 12 Kms away, a mere 10 minutes drive.
About Project : Set to the backdrop of the picturesque Nandi Hills, across 275 acres is Bangalore�s most premium property - Prestige Golfshire. Dedicated to perfecting the art of luxurious living and a culture of leisure, this property comes complete with ultra-luxurious Mansions, a 300 bed luxury hotel, a private lake and the piece de resistance - a 18 hole champion ship sized golf course. A 45 minutes drive from the heart of Bangalore and a short 10 minute drive from the new Bangalore International Airport, Prestige Golfshire is a close to Bangalore�s business and commercial district as it is away form it all.
Other Amenities:
•Luxury Marriott hotel including 270 rooms, 30 luxury suites, 7 pool villas, banquet halls, infinity pools, coffee shop, specialty restaurant, conference and convention centre, banquet halls, quan luxury spa. 18 hole Championship Golf course. Falcon Greens Club House with swimming pool, squash court, tennis court, gymnasium, library, golf pro-shop and a coffee shop, convenience store & chemist shop, Wellness zone. Landscape with flowering trees, plants & eco ponds. Sewage Water Treatment Plant for water recycling.

About Project : For the bustling city of Bangalore, B Raheja group launches an oasis for residential comfort. Centrally located in up-market Rajmahal Vilas, Dollars Colony, pebble bay offers 3,4 and 5 bedroom apartments in 6 towers of 20 floors each, that stand amidst 11 acres of landscaping, water, fauna, pebble paths, natural stones, simplicity of design and wide-open spaces. Dollars Colony is surrounded with sophisticated villas that make for uninterrupted, yet pleasant views from the towers of Pebble Bay.

About Developer :B Raheja Builders are a high-end, premium brand of property developers and builders based in Mumbai, India. A majority of our projects are built in and around Mumbai. We have also constructed projects in Bangalore. In these markets, our name is synonymous with luxury, innovation and international quality.

Amenities
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Spacious apartment with no protruding columns and beams
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Large Expansive windows for greater cross-ventilation and natural light
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Hardwood flooring in the Master Bedrooms, vitrified flooring in Living Room and other Bedrooms
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Italian marble in all the Toilets with duravit/Toto sanitary ware and Hansgrohe/Toto fittings. Geysers, Italian marble Counter Tops with Teak Wood Storage Cabinets
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Pre-fitted designer kitchen cabinets with Chimney and Hob
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Split A/C piping in each room
* Video Door Intercom
* Concealed copper electric wiring and fans provided in each room
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Entrance lobbies with double-height
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Mitsubishi / Fujitec high-speed elevators
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Exclusive Children’s play area
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Open-air amphitheatre. Party rooms and BBQ grills
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Jogging track and work-out area
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Fully Equipped gym. Swimming pools and Jacuzzi
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Basketball. Tennis and squash courts
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Billiards and table tennis rooms
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Supermarket and ATM
Location Plan
Hebbal, the Main Junction, the gateway to the rest of city
1.0 Km
Outer Ring Road, circumventing the clutter of the city's in roads
0.2 Km
Hospital, School, Colleges, theatres and Shopping Malls
2.0 Km
Sadashivnagar
3.2 Kms
M.G.Road
9.0 Kms
Bengaluru International Airport, Devanahalli
25. Kms
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Type Luxury apartments
Location R T Nagar
Nearest Land Mark Near BDA
Distance from Main Raod 1 km
Booking 21 floors
Total Land Area 1.5 Acre
Type & no.of car park 1 Covered Car park
Building Floor Rise 21 floors
Open Area Efficiency 82%
Price Range 1.23 Crore - 1.48Cr
Amenities All Modern Amenities

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Type Fair Price Homes
Location Yelahanka –Dodballapur Road (Ananthapura)
Nearest Landmark Ramanshree California Resort
Distance from main road On Main road
Bookings Block A & B
Size ranges
2 bhk – 920 sq.ft to 1240 sq.ft -
3 bhk – 1190 sq.ft to 1250 sq.ft
Total land area 9 acres
Type & No. of car parking

Open & covered
Building Rise (Floors) G + 4
Open Area 70%
Efficiency 78% – 79%
Price Range 21 L to 27 L
Yelahanka –Dodballapur Road (Ananthapura)

Spread over 7 acres of verdant terrain in the most promising location of North Bangalore, Nitesh Napa Valley proposes to be a harmonious blend of style and functionality. Coupled with top-notch quality in construction and design, this project off Bellary Road will cater to a comprehensive lifestyle solution with special focus on the overall ambience.

Nitesh Napa Valley enjoys close proximity to all modern day conveniences while being ensconced in privacy just off NH 7, next to the Canadian International School. Nitesh Napa Valley is just a 45 minute drive to MG Road over the newly constructed congestion-free express highway and promises to be a perfect getaway after a hectic day at office. The premium Columbia Asia Hospital and an up market shopping mall are a mere ten minutes away, thus giving easy access to indispensable facilities. Further, the project is adjacent to the proposed Peripheral Ring Road (PRR).

With Bangalore North being on a rapid growth trajectory, Nitesh Napa Valley will be the address to watch out for.

Nitesh Malibu situated in the northern part of Bangalore,will offer spectacular living spaces designed for those who seek international standards of living. This all-villa project promises its residents a harmonious blend of luxury and tranquility, with exquisite architecture, landscaped gardens, elegant interiors and lavish amenities.

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Nestled in the midst of greenery, this super premium villa project is bound to attract the well travelled connoisseurs exposed to grandeur. Located off HN7 , close to Bangalore International Airport, the 200 contemporary villas are spread over 35 acres of open space. With serene water bodies attached to each villa , it would be like being one with nature.

You can be sure that if you are a privileged member of the Nitesh Roland Garros community, you will be considered as one who has truly arrived in life.

Nitesh Key Biscayne - villas from Nitesh Estates, redefine the concept of elite living spaces. Situated on landscaped grounds, every house will be built on independent plots of sprawling 3500 sq ft to 7000 sq ft of spaces and have its own car park and garden. There will be a well-appointed clubhouse with a spa, fully equipped gym and jacuzzi.

The project situated at Devanhalli, Bangalore, is just a few kilometers from the Bangalore International Airport. The site earmarked for the project is well connected by a 6-lane highway, ensuring commuting time is minimized. Property prices in this area are on the rise, fuelled in no small measure, by premium projects like Nitesh Key Biscayne.
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Nitesh Columbus Square is one of the most impressive interpretations of luxury living. Located away from the city, yet close to modern conveniences, this project on Bellary Road is a self contained conclave by itself.

The apartment buildings that come complete with their own amenities, extend seamlessly from sophisticated living areas to the beautifully landscaped greenary outside providing a perfect foil to nature's bounty beyond.

The surprising feature at Nitesh Columbus Square is it's long terrace garden which strings the entire project to give it a truly 'green' finish.
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Nitesh Estates’ cutting-edge offering - Nitesh Central Park is a high-end residential complex located off Bellary Road on NH 7 on the way to the Bangalore International Airport. With a brilliant futuristic design, the property boasts of exceptional architecture and is a luxurious haven in North Bangalore.

Nitesh Central Park has a location advantage of being equidistance from the city centre and the airport as well as having the convenience of having the finest international schools, shopping malls and hospitals in its vicinity. The property offers a plethora of modern amenities and recreational facilities such as personal verandah with lawn for each apartment, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, ,library and pool
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A PLACE CALLED PERFECTION
One of the greatest advantages of living in this township is that you do not have to travel far to enjoy leisure. With a concierge to make you reservations or a doctor available on call, you will have the very best of amenities at your disposal. You can enjoy a relaxing swim in the lagoon with your family, dine in a number of restaurants or party in style at the air-conditioned clubhouse. Whether you want to exercise or meditate, play or pray, everything is possible with the host of facilities offered to you. Escalate your style of living to one where the entire community relaxes, enjoys and entertains together as one.
AMENITIES: SPORTING - ONLY THE BEST FOR YOU
● Internal temperature controlled swimming pool ● Badminton court
● Library ● Billiards, Chess, Cards
● Daycare ● Squash court
● Business Centre ● Basketball
● Landscaped gardens ● Meditation centre
● Power back-up round the clock ● Table tennis
● ATM and many more…… ● Kid’s play pen
● Bell Desk, Travel Desk, Concierge ● Tennis courts
● Doctor on call ● Jogging track
● Laundry ● Receptionist with intercom facility to every home
● Kid’s game room
● Air-conditioned party room
● Prayer hall
● Large kid’s play area with suitable outdoor equipment
● Clear marketable titles
● Convenience store
● Extra Special Amenities
● Room Service from Restaurants
● Plumber, Carpenter, Handyman
● Receptionist with intercom facility to every home
THE ADD-0NS
● Well secured boundry wall of not less then 6feet in height.
● Bore wells with pumps and pipes to ensure that there is never a water shortage
● Underground water and sewage line for every plot.
● Roads iof 40/60 feet width with a side walk and enough space kept on either side of the road to carry out future electrical/telephone/cable TV/Internet network connections.
● Sump Tank and overhead water tank with large apacity.
● Decorative street lamps all along the roads and around the Club house, Townhall Plaza, Lagoon, Restaurants and House Ring Road. Provision of daily waste disposal.
● Convenient provision of buses for pick-up and dropoff to school and important points in the city.
● Public transport readily available at the gate of the enclave.
● State-of-the art underground cabling and rain water harvesting facilities.

Provision of diesel generator as back up for use during power failure. This is only for all common areas and many more……..
Bangalore is the fastest growing metropolitan city in the world today. As the heart of the Silicon Valley in India, it attracts the best companies from all over the globe causing it have one of the highest valued realty in Southeast Asia. Owning property in this region is a privilege enjoyed by few and now you can be one of them. Sammy’s Luxury Enclave is a 100 + acre gated township, strategically located near this goldmine catering exclusively to the elite. Offering a 5-star lifestyle, residents can be pampered and spoilt with the best of services, Living in this Northern Bangalore paradise will enable you to integrate into a community with a taste for the finest things in life.

BANGALORE NORTH-THE PLACE TO BE
NORTH BANGALORE-READY FOR THE FUTURE

● 1ST phase of a 215 acre Aerocity coming up in Devanahalli, with high-tech infrastructure
● 1.5 million sft IT-cum-shopping complex coming up in Yelhanka
● 46 acre SEZ, a business park for the Aerospace industry
● Many 5-star hotels are coming up in the area Luxurious residential townships coming up in the vicinity
● 200 acre university campus being set up by the reputed Manipal Foundtaion
● Premium 8-lane National Highway coming up for greater connectivity
● 1500 acre IT hardware park project in the vicinity soon
● Connecting trains to and from the city centre and the airport are being planned
● Race Course is going to be constructed close to the enclave

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Sobha presents their presidential Villa project called Lifestyle in Devanahalli. Spread over 58 acres, this project offers luxurious 4 bedroom Villa with premium specifications.

Sobha Lifestyle Location:

Sobha Lifestyle is located in North Bangalore on Devanahalli in close proximity to the new International Airport.

Sobha Lifestyle Amenities: club house
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Location : Thanisandra
Type : Luxury Apartments
Land / Plot Area : 28376.86 sqm or 305448.48 sq.ft
Total No. of Units / Apartments : 509
No. of Floors : Basement + ground + 11 & 12 floors
Super-Built Up Area of Individual Unit : 3 Bedroom : 1716 -1867 sq.ft
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Overview on Sobha Petunia
The project, Sobha Petunia, coming up on a 4.5 acre patch located behind the BEL corporate office on the ORR, will attract a market-estimated investment of over Rs 100 crore. “People are willing to pay for luxury. They intend to construct about 4,75,000 sq ft of high-end residential space, with apartment sizes varying between of 2,500 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft. The project will be completed in 30 months. Petunia will comprise of 14 floors, with the top two floors earmarked for penthouses. Among a host of amenities in this project is piped-gas to all houses.It is set on a quiet, green residential lane, tucked away from the main road. In a neighbourhood that retains a quaint, old-world charm
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* Price starts from Rs.95,51,808
* Located at Hebbal Ring Road,Bangalore
* Choice of 3/4 BHK apartments
* Size of apartments vary from 4200 sqft to 5500 sq ft
* Possession by March 2011
* Dedicating car Parking, Hitech security system & Fire fighting system
* 24 hrs water supply through water softening plant
* Super Luxury Apartments
* Spread over an area of 4 acres
* 100% power backup
* Fans & decorative light fittings in all rooms & Geyser in all bathrooms
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Project Details

Location : Nagenhalli-Near Yelahanka
Type : Super Luxury Apartments
Land / Plot Area : 33639.358 sqm or 362094.050 sq ft
Total No. of Units / Apartments : 176 Nos.
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Location : ORR-Hebbal, North Bangalore,
Near manyata tech park
Type : Super Luxury Apartments
Land / Plot Area : 1.72 Acres (Approximately)
Total No. of Units / Apartments : 106 nos.
No. of Floors : Ground + 1 + 9 floors
Super-Built Up Area of Individual Unit : 3 Bedroom : 1804 -2097 Sq.Ft.
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Residences
The Karle Town Centre residential precinct consists of 3.6 million sq. ft. of development, spread over three zones. Residential towers range from 20 storeys to a record 35 storeys, the tallest residential landmark in Bangalore offering a fantastic view of the city and its environs.
They are oriented as to offer views out of the towers but minimize the views between. This creates a better sense of privacy, while improving real estate value.
Roof terraces and private terraces with shady gardens add to the amount of private and semi-private space. Opportunities to connect the buildings through sky links are envisaged.
Open spaces with parks, dedicated pedestrian and cycling pathways, children’s play areas and several other luxury facilities are planned.
The accent is on creating a series of ‘shared spaces’ where residents can interact with each other, whether it is at the parks, walkways, gyms or clubhouses to create a vibrant, thriving community.
The development is to cater to a wide variety of residents - from those who can afford to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, to those who may be working during the week and commuting home on weekends. There are a range of unit options - from studio apartments to 3 bedroom luxury apartments.
Retail
The retail district winding over half a kilometer in length along a promenade with a planned development of over 2.4 million sq.ft. of malls and a high street is the pivot of the retail precinct of Karle with restaurants, food plazas, civic amenities such as banks and post offices and entertainment zones that include multiplexes, amphitheatres and galleries.
The Nagavara Lake, in a sense extends right through the retail area through a series of cleverly planned ‘water bodies’ giving people the impression of being close to the banks of the lake as they stroll through the retail district.
The retail development is meant to give people a ‘Night out In Town’ with the ability to experience a series of leisure attractions according to their preferences.
This creates a hub of activity that connects the various constituents of the community together. On weekends, the Town Centre becomes a vibrant regional hub, supplemented by civic activities. The linear park provides the centerpiece for all activities on site and the surrounding community. The lakefront is also an important public space and well connected to Karle Town Centre.
IT SEZ
The office precinct of Karle Town Centre consists of over 4 million sq.ft. of IT SEZ space capable of accommodating over 40,000 people will be developed, of which over 2 million has already been gazetted.
Proximity to the workplace is crucial to attract and retain the best minds in technology in Bangalore. This project is easily accessible to more than half of Bangalore’s IT professionals residing in areas such as Rajajinagar, Sadashivnagar, Mahalakshmi Lay-out, Vijayanagar, Kumara Park, Vasanth Nagar and Frazer Town.
The IT SEZ is developed in an area of about 27.68 acres, consisting of total 7 towers with a total Built Up Area of 4 Million Sft area which can accommodate over 40,000 people . Approval for the Karle IT SEZ was granted in 2006.
There is a car park for every 50 sq.mt. of built up area and additional space available at the multi-level car parks with space to park around 8000 - 9000 cars.
The communication system is underpinned with a centralized data management system on fibre optic cable capable of carrying several channels for private telecom carriers. Redundancy has been provided for and built with an eye on the expansion and upgradeability for the future.
There is a 1.1 KVA supply of electricity for every 100 sq.ft. of leased area with a 100% power backup.
Specific provisioning has been made for stronger floors in labs – 850 kg./m2 – 1000 Kg./m2 slabs strengthening for 2 bays in each floor.
Landscapes
Flexible hard surface open spaces have been provided for small office events or gatherings and impromptu celebrations.
Extensive planting of trees in access areas provide relief in terms of a green cover. Seating is distributed at several public areas to enable work outdoors at various wireless hotspots.
Fencing is integrated to blend in with the natural environment and decorative plants are used as a means of providing visual relief and colour.
Arts and Entertainment
With a working and residential pool of over 50,000 people, there will be a huge need for leisure and social activities. Apart from the retail area, a diverse set of facilities are planned to accommodate a variety of preferences.
While multiplexes and food plazas are now standard, Karle Town Centre envisages the creation of a series of facilities - from galleries to theatres, where people who want more than just conventional attractions can enjoy everything from art to theatre to workshops and book readings to extreme sports.
Encouraging local talent and inviting performers from across the world to create a set of attractions is planned as well, so that people living and working at Karle Town Centre will always have something to look forward to – and possibly never have to stir outside their gates.
This comes from the insight that the best cities have a cultural ethos and a community of people who are creatively inclined and aesthetically oriented. In time, this should gain momentum and create a movement that envelops all of Bangalore as well.
A cultural venue, which could be a textile museum, sustainability interpretive centre, art gallery or similar, that draws visitors to the Town Centre as a destination. The opportunity exists for this building to be an architectural landmark or icon for the Town Centre.
Community Buildings can be useful ad Community facilities including meeting rooms, food and beverage, child care, gyms and recreation, or similar.
The East-West Linear Park, centrepiece of the project, will provide a key community and regional open space connecting Nagavara Lake to the SEZ and potentially to Manyata. It will provide opportunities for respite, gathering and recreation for the local residents, visitors to the Town Centre, and SEZ employees. Within the Linear Park, a series of independent but connected spaces are proposed. These are to be themed according to their function: arrival square, water park, and green lawn.
At the eastern end of the town centre Walk is a Town Square and Attractor building. It is the location of an Attractor building which is intended to be a cultural and community facility for the project. The attractor may house a museum, interpretive environmental centre, textiles gallery, or similar activity to reinforce the legacy role of the project within the community.
A club is proposed for the use of residents and the broader community. The club open space is intended to be for recreation, including tennis courts, cricket nets, aquatic activities etc.
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Touch the stars …enjoy a day at fishing
At Astra nothing is too far…too fantastic


The time stands still here…. miles of greenery, secure hills and a bountiful natural pond – your perfect getaway. Perched on a hillock, overlooking a serene pond… this Mantri property takes you down a nostalgic lane. Mantri Astra offers you a slice of nature while being a stones throw away from modern day luxuries and amenities – a delightful blend, hard to miss. Now you could watch the stunning city skyline from the comforts of your home and still be minutes away from catching that important flight for your business trip.


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Budget: Rs 35.09 Lakhs onwards*
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Type: 2 /3 BHK apts
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Area Range: 1100 to 1480 sqft
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Project Address: Off Hennur Main Road
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Nearby Vicinity:
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Bangalore International School
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Indian Academy group of Institutions
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Bangalore International Airport
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COMMON AMENITIES


* Swimming pool with toddler pool.
* Beautifully landscaped gardens with water bodies
* Children’s play area
* Paved walkways
* Common servant/driver’s toilets at ground level
* Convenience store for daily needs.

CLUB HOUSE:


* A well equipped health club with gymnasium, steam room
* Table Tennis.
* Pool Table
* Host of other indoor games.
* Multi purpose hall.

CABLE TV:


* An exclusive network of Cable TV will be provided. (Users to pay monthly charges).

SECURITY SYSTEMS:


* Round the clock security.
* Trained security personnel will do patrolling of the project.
* CCTV Camera will be installed in the security room to screen visitors and to permit them inside only after confirming with the resident through the image appearing on their T V screen

EPABX SYSTEM:


* A Telephone connection through EPABX/Centrex system will be provided with cabling done up to each flat. This will be operated by a Telecom Service provider for a nominal one-time charge & monthly rental.
* Intercom facility from each apartment to security room, clubhouse and other Apartments.
* Facilities to receive direct incoming calls as well as dial outside LOCAL/STD/ISD calls.

BACK UP GENERATOR:


* Standby generator for lights in common areas, lifts and pumps
* 1000 watts DG power backup for each apartment, with automatic changeover switches

FIRE SAFETY


* Sprinkler system in all rooms of all flats.
* Fire Hydrant in each lobby
* Separate fire tank for each tower

WATER TREATEMENT PLANT


* Fully treated water through an exclusive water treatment plant within the project.
* Rainwater harvesting scheme will be provided for recharging the ground water level

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Type of apartments:

* Luxury 2- and 3-bedroom (1,240 sft to 1,820 sft)

Unique features:

* Low-rise
* Just four floors
* Four apts to a floor
* Each apt has at least one private terrace / sit-out
* Green central courtyard
* Paved pedestrian avenue

Facilities:

* Well-equipped gym
* Swimming pool
* Indoor games
* Multi-purpose hall and party terrace
* Extensive landscaping
* Water features
* Children's play area
* Ground-level top-covered stilt parking
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About Project : Vaishnavi Group has launched new residential project Elements Villas at Doddaballapur Road NH 7 Highway in Bangalore. Vaishnavi Elements Villas offers 3 and 4 bedroom Villas with excellent amenities Swimming pool, Club house, Kids Play Area and lots more to enjoy.
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http://www.sienna.in/images/silk3.gifhttp://www.sienna.in/images/silk1.gif http://www.sienna.in/images/silk2.gifSienna Silk situated in an evolving urban landscape, is defined by the interplay of the planes with warm earthy colors. The breakup of facades into diverse sections of “pixels” gives the building a contemporary appearance.

A notable exterior characteristic of the apartment is the use of colour. Colour’s expressive strength becomes a distinctive constructive element. The hues of brown call attention to volume and create usual zones that contrast with white surface.


Crafted by award winning architects, Sienna Silk is a modern apartment complex designed with emphasis on Usability, Aesthetics and Impeccable Quality. Minimilistic and understated each of Silk's 21 apartment personifies elegance and comfort.

Optimization of Space and Privacy, abundance of Sunlight and Ventilation form an integral part of all apartments. Large cut-outs open to the sky light up the lobby areas, naturally. Rich in amenities and hand picked high-end specifications makes Sienna Silk a perfect blend of lavish comfort and subtle elegance.


With possession just few months away, in March 2010, make this New year an opportunity towards owning a Quality Home!

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Type: 2BHK, 2BHK + study, 3BHK and Duplex apartments
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Area Range: Starts from 1201 sq. ft.
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Project Address: Kanaka Nagar Main Road, R T Nagar, Bangalore 560 032

Project Type: Residential Apartments
Location: Thindlu, Kodigehalli, Bangalore
Unit Types: 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts
Unit Sizes: 1053 Sq.ft - 1665 Sq.ft
Project Status: Ongoing Project
Approved by BDA
Look no further....... all directions lead to SLS Silver Oak 2BHK and 3BHK apartments at Thindlu, Kodigehalli, North Bangalore the most sought after locale of Bangalore.

Located right amidst the most happening corridor off Bellary Road, SLS Silver Oak neighbours quite a few of the leading MNCs in Silicon City, reputed educational institutes like Vidya Shilp, Vidyanikethan, Jain Group of Institutions, Trio Intl. School, Sindhi School & College, Delhi Public School etc., as well as excellent hospitals like Columbia Asia, Cauvery Medical Centre, Baptists Hospital, to name a few.

Neighbours at a glance

* Columbia Asia & Baptist Hospitals, Caveri Medical Center
* Big Bazaar, Esteem Mall, Reliance Fresh
* Vidya Niketan, Delhi Public School, Trio International School
* Manyataa Tech Park, Kirloskar Tech Park & BEL
* Lumbini Park
Silver Oak - Amenities

+ Kids Pool
+ Club House
+ Multi-purpose Party Hall
+ Jogging Track
+ Power Backup
+ Sewerage Treatment Plant
+ Water Softener
+ Gymnasium
+ Children’s Play Area
+ Landscaped Area
+ Rain Water Harvesting
+ Intercom Facility
+ Round-the-clock Security
+ Covered Car Parking
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Overview

Welcome to a new world, a world of conveniences, luxury, and great neighborhood. A futuristic concept for villas in Bangalore, the Almond Tree (AT) brings you the convenience and comfort of a villa in Bangalore at the price of an apartment. From 2100 sft. To 3000 sft. The villas and row houses present you with space that opens up a whole new world. Almond tree is a villa in north Bangalore.

Almond Tree spells efficiency in design and construction. 90% carpet area and super built-up area that is 1.25 times the land area makes land ownership an astounding 72%! Which sets it apart form other villas in Bangalore.

Almond Tree opens up with an aesthetically done water spout that's so refreshingly welcoming. The open terraces, individual gardens, exquisitely landscaped common areas, health club and a pleasant surprise of two car parking facility per unit in the basement combines novelty and utility.

Almond Tree is a real world offering a real world lifestyle; these villas in north Bangalore are a world of its own. Almond Tree is contemporary in design that spells spacious living area and plenty of natural light coming into your home from the skylight. Vitrified tiles for the floors in the living room, dining room and kitchen blend seamlessly with laminated wood flooring in the bedrooms to keep the warmth. Thoughtfully planned gardens in the backyard and open terraces add to the cosy ambience.

Rainwater harvesting, water recycling and a green, clean surrounding provides an extremely relaxing ambience that's environment friendly and efficient.

Almond Tree is a row housing project closest to Bangalore City. Located strategically, as a villa in north Bangalore Almond Tree provides easy access to a host of facilities right from International Airport to world-class hospitals, top-notch educational institutions, central business district, and industrial and technology hubs.

Almond Tree, in essence, is a trendsetter and promises to be head turner as well. If you plan to live in the future, Almond Tree is the best option. With Almond Tree, you live in the future, now and here. Truly a villa in Bangalore with a difference.
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Amenities

* Pool deck with wooden flooring
* Open terraces with garden
* Health club with gymnasium
* Meditation centre
* Recreation centre
* Party hall
* Children's play area
* 2 car park facility per unit
* Security cabin with videophone and intercom
* Store room in basement for every unit
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Property Description
Carnation, our new project on hennur road, bangalore, is everything you might have dreamt of. A combination of modern amenities and security, it truly lets you live your dream life.

Well-situated near the bangalore airport, hennur is a fast growing hub making it a much sought after location. Schools, colleges, hospitals and malls located at convenient distances make it an ideal setting for a home. An address you can always be proud of.

Quality assurance
since quality today is an important aspect, we make sure that the house in which you live in sets a benchmark in quality.

We have set up our own manufacturing units to take care of all the aluminum, wood and metal works under the guidance of experienced professionals to ensure superior quality.

Amenities : carnation
full-fledged club houes with gym. Indoor games, multi-purpose hall, meditation room.


Swimming pool


landscaped garden with jogging track, children’s park and water bodies


covered car-park


24-hours security


back-up power for common area, lift, water, pump and .5 kw for individual flats


intercom facility


c.C.T.V.
Specifications : carnation
structure:
rcc framed structure with seismic zone ii compliance. Concrete solid block masonary for internal and external walls. Elegant entrance lobbies with cladding and flooring using premium materials

painting:
acrylic emulsion paint with roller finish for interiors.
Blend of sandtex and cement paint for exteriors.

Flooring:
vitrified tiles for dinning and living room.
Ceramic tiles for bedroom and balconies.

Toilet:
ceramic glazed tile dado up to ceiling.
Premium sanitary ware.
Hot and cold premium mixer unit for shower in toilets.

We have envisioned your requirements and organised a team with international expertise to deliver a perfect home.Yours to adore, yours for life.
Property Code: F2363203
Jan 20, 2010
Additional Details
Project Name: Einion Carnation - Hennur Road
Furnish: Semifurnished

Transaction: New Property
Possession: Mar,2010
Ownership: Freehold
Age of Property: Under Construction
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this thread would keep you updated on the enclaves currently being developed and those which are in design stage

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Type of apartments:

* Luxury 3- bedroom apartments: (1730 sft to 1850 sft)
* No. of apartments 216

Unique features:

* Spread across two towers
* Exclusively 3-bedroom apartments

Facilities:

* Clubhouse
* Full-fledged gym
* Indoor games
* Party area
* Swimming pool
* Landscaped gardens
* Children's play area
* Adequate parking
space
Location
space

Brigade PalmSprings is well located, in the heart of growing J.P. Nagar—easily accessed from surrounding areas like Bannnerghatta Road, BTM, Madiwala and Jayanagar. And the 24th Main Extension—now the Brigade Millennium Road—will provide much faster, easier access to your new home.

The Ring Road provides easy access to Electronic City and Mysore Road. And the recently completed 24th Main Extension—now the new Brigade Millennium Road—will provide much faster, easier access to your new home.

Site address:
Brigade PalmSprings
Brigade Millennium Road
24th Main Road Extension

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Type of residences:

* Premium 3- & 4-bedroom residences (3150 sft to 4500 sft)

Unique features:

* Two entrances and exits—from Jayanagar and
Banashankari;
* Residences spread across 8 wings
* Just 2 residences to a floor
* A combination of open spaces
* First floor residences with sit-outs leading into private gardens
* Second floor residences with open-to-sky terraces and balconies
* Third floor duplex residences with large family rooms
opening out into terraces

Facilities:

* Multi-level clubhouse
* Swimming pool
* Gym
* Indoor games
* Multi-purpose hall
* Terrace party area
* A 10-passenger elevator for each wing
* Top-covered extensive parking
* Two car parks for each residence

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The first sight of the sun, the cool breeze caressing your face, the greenery, and 85%vast open space…all put that smile on your face as you get ready to begin your day. And as you return home at the end of a hard day… you are lifted by nature’s bounty, and you calmly treat yourself to an array of inviting activities... the health club to begin with. At the hideaway called Mantri Tranquil. Off Kanakapura Road.


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Budget: Rs 39 Lakhs onwards*
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Type: 2 and 3 Bedroom Apts.
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Area Range: From 1225 sqft to 1760 sqft
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Project Address: Off Kanakapura main road
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Nearby Vicinity:
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BGS International School
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Kumaran’s Valley School
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Art Of Living

‘Chickaballapur slated to become part of Greater Bangalore’

Special Correspondent

Large-scale industrial development planned in the area: Minister

Chickaballapur’s geographical position is an advantage for growth

CHICKABALLAPUR: Minister for Minorities Welfare, Wakf and Haj Mumtaz Ali Khan on Tuesday said that there was every possibility of Chickaballapur, which is around 25 km from Bengaluru International Airport (BIA), becoming a part of Greater Bangalore in the near future.

After unfurling the national flag at the 61st Republic Day parade at Sir M. Visvesvaraya District Stadium here on Tuesday, Mr. Khan said that large-scale industrial development was scheduled to take place in the area between the airport and Chickaballapur.

In view of Chickaballapur’s geographical proximity to the BIA, there was ample scope for setting up major and medium industries here.

Another advantage was that the National Highway 7, connecting Bangalore and Hyderabad, passes through Chickaballapur, Gudibande and Bagepalli taluks of the district, he said.
Works

The State Government had taken up the development of Chickaballapur town at a cost of Rs. 30 crore under the Chief Minister’s Small and Medium Towns Development Programme, and Rs. 15 crore had already been released, he said.

In the first week of February, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa would launch the Rs. 22-crore underground drainage work and also lay the foundation stone for the district office complex to be constructed at a cost of Rs. 20 crore, the Minister said.

Action plan

The Government would soon approve the action plan prepared by the district administration for the development of Nandi Hills as a tourist destination. As much as Rs. 1 crore had been earmarked for the development of Muddenahalli, the birthplace of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, Mr. Khan said.

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Kalam inaugurates S&T centre

Special Correspondent

Bilateral initiative between India and South Korea gets a boost

BANGALORE: The bilateral initiative between India and South Korea in the field of science got a boost with the setting up of Indo-Korea Science and Technology Centre on the campus of the Indian Institute of Science here on Wednesday.

The centre, which is jointly initiated by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and the Indian Institute of +Science to work together on many globally important issues, was inaugurated by the former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Addressing scientists from both the countries on the occasion, he said the centre would become an important place for leveraging the strengths of the two countries to address global challenges. Initially the centre would concentrate on solar thermal energy research. He suggested that the centre focus on innovative technologies such as developing efficient solar thermal systems; using convergence of different high-end technologies for developing thinking spacecraft among other things; developing bio-inspired aerospace system with nanotechnology.


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Here are some distances of various landmarks from Nandi Woods:
Nandi Deepa 1.4 Kms
Meenakashi Temple 2.6 Kms
Honeywell 4.0 Kms
Wockhardt Hospital 5.0 Kms
IIM 5.3 Kms
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Electronic City 7 Kms
Diary Circle 10 Kms
Jayanagar 4th Block Complex 10.5 Kms
M.G. Road 16 Kms
Jayadeva Hospital 7.5 Kms

Landmarks close to Nandi Woods


Montessori / Play Homes Location Distance in Kms
Discovery Zone Near Nandi Woods 0.5

Euro Kids Egmount International Pre – School Hulimavu Gate
Thimmappa Reddy Layout 6


Schools Location Distance in Kms
Active Public School Dodda Kammanahalli 1.5
Loyala School Opp. Mantri Residency Bannerghatta Road 2.5
Holy Spirit School [ICSE] Opp. Mantri Residency Bannerghatta Road 2.5
Don Bosco School Opp. Mantri Residency Bannerghatta Road 2.5
Adarsh School Hongasandra 4
Mother Teresa Convent Hulilmavu Town 4
APS Maharshi Vidyaniketan Hulimavu Town 4
Orchid School Near Vijaya Enclave Vijaya Bank Layout 4

St. Florence School Hongasandra 5
Achala Vidya Mandira Hulimavu Near Arakere gate 6
Janak Vidya Mandira Hulimavu Near Arakere gate 6
Clarance English School [CBSE] Arakere gate 6
Delhi Public School [CBSE / ICSE] Kanakapura Road 11


Colleges Location Distance in Kms
Maruthi Dental College Dodda Kammanahalli 1.5
Rai University Gottigere 2
Dr. Ram Manohar College of Law Gottigere 2

T. John College of Engineering Bannerghatta Road, Gottigere 2.5
Nirmal Jyothi ITI College Opp. Purva Panorama Bannerghatta Road 3
Islamiah Institute of Technology Near Meenakashi Temple 3
Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing Meenakashi Temple 3
Universal Education Academy Nursing Centre Gottigere 3
Nirmal Jyothi Institute Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco Bannerghatta Road 3
PSBB Learning Leadership Academy Meenakashi Temple 3.5
Vidya Kirana Institute of Nursing Sciences Kothanur Dinnur 4
Indian Institute of Management Bannerghatta Road 5.3
AMC College of Engineering & Administration Bannerghatta Road 6
Oxford Engineering College Hosur Road 7
R.V. Dental College J.P. Nagar 8.5


Hospitals Location Distance in Kms
Holy Spirit Homeopathic Clinic Mantri Residency, Bannerghatta Road
2
Wockhardt Hospital Bannerghatta Road 5
Krishna Hospital Hulimavu 6
Apollo Hospital Bannerghatta Road 6.5
Sekar Netralaya Hospital J.P. Nagar Ring Road 7
Jayadeva Cardiology Centre Bannerghatta Road 7.5


Banks Location Distance in Kms
UTI – ATM Near Maruti Dental College Doddakammanahalli 1
Abudabi – ATM Opp. Meenakashi Temple 2.5
ICICI Bank – ATM Near Mantri Residency 2.5
The South Indian Bank Limited – ATM Opp. Mantri Residency 2.5
Canara Bank Hongasandra 4
HSBC Arakere 4
Canara Bank Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road 4.5
Vijaya Bank – ATM Arakere Gate 5
UCO Bank Arakere 5
State Bank of Mysore Arakere 5

Super Markets Location Distance in Kms
Food World Super Market Arakere 4.2
Fab Mall Near HSBC, Bilekahalli 5
Niligiri’s Cakes & Bakes Bilekahalli 5
Foode Bilekahallli 5.2
Farico Fashion Family Fun Shop Arakere 6
Family Mart Kanakapura Road 10
Metro Kanakapur Road 11
Location

Nandi Woods is located off Bannerghatta Road. In recent years Bannerghatta road has emerged as the favoured location for IT companies (Honeywell, Accenture), banks (HSBC), hospitals (Wockhardt, Apollo), educational institutions (IIM-B, Sarla Birla Academy) and various other commercial establishments. Not surprisingly it is now an in-demand residential neighbourhood.

Nandi Woods is conveniently located for access to both Electronic City as well as Jayanagar. With the NICE corridor nearby, access to Hosur Road and Kanakapara Road is on a 6-lane superhighway. Bangalore’s new metro (“Namma Metro”) plan includes a Monorail service that will connect Bannerghatta National Park to Adugodi all along Bannerghatta Road.

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AMENITIES


1. Temple with Temple plaza
2. Meditation center
3. Water body/ feature wall/ central water cascade/ wet and dry fountains
4. Landscaped garden
5. Tree-lined jogging trail
6. Party lawns
7. Toddlers park
8. Gazebo
9. ATM center
10. Cash-n-Carry store and business point
11. Skating rink
12. Open amphitheater
13. Basketball court
14. Tennis court
15. Granite wall cladding for lift fascia walls in all floors
16. Combination of polished granite, vitrified and ceramic tile flooring for entrance, lift lobby, corridors and stairs in ground floor
17. Water treatment plant
18. Power backup ( 1 kw backup power for every flat, with additional backup for adequate lighting in common areas, lifts, pumps and other services )
19. Building Management System (BMS)

Solarium lounge by day and milky way at night 6570 sft. including outdoor space. Watch rain from below a glass roof
With the traffic being the order of the day the residents now have a provision for an exclusive HELIDECK facility for Airport Transfers & Emergency evacuation
With over 800 children residing at Golden Grand, this proves to be a convenient pick-up and drop point for school children and parents within the apartment complex
Advanced security measures with Video Monitoring to facilitate maximum safety.

1. Health club with sauna and steam
2. Gym
3. TT room
4. Billiards
5. Squash/ Shuttle court
6. Multipurpose hall

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Project Details
Location : Hennur- Banaswadi , Bangalore.
Type : Ultra Luxurious Apartments
Total no of units : 450
Total Floors : G+10 & G+13
Size-Built Up Area 2 Bedroom: 1440,1535,1615 sq.ft,
: 2.5 Bedroom: 1710, 1835 sq.ft.
3 Bedroom: 1835 sq.ft
Aminities

* Excellent location - Centrally located in the Arkavathy layout, about 8 KM from MG Road and 25 minutes from International Airport.
* Well designed towers(G+10 and G+13 , 2BR/2.5BR and 3BR Flats) with good ventillation. Conforming to best quality standards with the finest materials and an impeccable finish.
* About 80 % open space for landscaping, amenities etc.
* Good Vastu Compliance.
* Very attractive elevation.
* French window in Living room.
* Polished granite flooring at entrance, lift lobby, corridors and stairs in Ground floor. Ceramic tiles with granite borders in lift lobby and corridors of all other floors. Lift facia walls in Granite/ Marble in all floors. Kota or equivalent stone/ IPS finish for stairs in other floors.
* Good quality plumbing/sanitary fittings and fixtures.
* Provision for round the clock security with intra communication facility to flats.
* Club house with health club and gym, T.T, Billiards, Party hall , Amphi theatre,Tennis court, Basket ball court, Jogging track, Batminton court, wet and dry fountains, swimming pool, tot lots and Kids club.
* Landscaping/ parks designed to taste.
* Water treatment plant.
* Rain water harvesting & Sewage treatment plant for water conservation.

Highlights
* 80% open Space for landscaping, gardens, amenities
* Ultra luxury apartment
* Vaastu compliant
* Ground + 10 floors and Ground + 13 floors
* 4 flats per floor
* High quality specifications
* Vitrified tiles flooring in all rooms
* Lots of greenery, open space and lavish landscaping
* International standards architecture
* Smoke and heat detectors in each flat.

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Spread in almost 2 acres, esteem classic is abutted next to the prestigious. Isckon temple in the booming side of north bangalore - rajajinagar. The project will comprise of premium 2 & 3 bedroom apartments in a 10 floor format. Each apartment has been designed to enable maximum space usage and the best views from each apartment.
Ample parking available for residents and visitors with maximum security enabled. Expected completion date october

floor area:
2 bhk - 1183 sft - 1415 sft
3 bhk - 1565 sft - 1793 sft
Transaction: New Property
Possession: Dec,2010
Ownership: Freehold
Age of Property: Under Construction


* Power Back-up
* Intercom Facility
* Lift(s)

External Features

* Park

Additional Features

* Fitness Centre / GYM
* Club house / Community Center

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Property Description
How often have you stepped out of your house in bangalore, and have found it is cooler outside than inside? have you wondered why? most homes are built with concrete blocks and bricks that trap heat inside your home. If there is no thermal insulation of external walls, the home remains warm well after the sun has set, and you’ve returned home.

At bcil collective we worked centrally around this and many other comfort factors that you and i seek in our own homes, but don’t know how to create ourselves. How can we get our lights and fans on with a universal remote? how can we reduce our energy bills with no reduction in lighting comfort? how can we cool our homes better than acs do?

set over 1.5 acres and more, bcil collective offers a mere 48 designer homes per acre. Check the industry norm: it is 65 - 90 homes an acre!

Offering 72 homes in all, the enclave is designed to offer you the best in climatics and architecture.

Every bedroom is cooled : : we use a combination of earth tunnel ventilation and nocturnal cooling to give you high indoor air quality. (more...) intelligent systems : : lighting systems that save on energy bills. Universal remotes for lighting systems in every home – no more switches. Conscience meters to help you monitor water waste or energy at home. All common area lighting at peak energy efficiency that drop your maintenance cost sharply. 'so how's the weather?'...Dinky dashboards that give you 24x7 display of humidity and temperature in every room. (more...) water management systems : : that ensure you have no nightmares of water tankers to meet home needs. (more...) gardens : : that cool the temperature in your immediate environment, and so, inside your home (more...) low embodied energy meterials : : (more...) community spaces : : to ensure you have no faceless neighbours. Kids’ bays that give them the space they need. Security and other general facilities : : the company has its own after-care division which enables the engagement of professional housekeeping company and inducts and trains such maintenance professionals.

Location: off doddaballapur road.
Area: 1.5 acres
no. Of apartment homes: 72
status: ongoing.
Approval: bda sanctioned.
Amenities
Green Highlights:

* Solar hot water system that guarantees 24 hour hot water supply
* CFL
* Water efficient fixtures with flow control
* Treated Fresh water
* In-house Sewage Treatment Plant
* Besser blocks instead of concrete blocks for better thermal insulation
* Wooden flooring in living and bedrooms
* Low VOC paint for interiors that ensures that you have a non toxic indoor air
* Rubber wood doors for internal rooms
* Grit plastering for external surfaces that makes it a 'Zero Maintenance’ surface
* Geo thermal cooling system for master bedrooms - Centralized air-conditioning system that consumes just a third of conventional ACs
* Green ventilation for basement that reduces day-time lighting
* Sky garden for each home
* Eco-scaped mezzanine space that gives you full lung space and a lot of green area to walk around having designer play area for kids

Campus Management:

* Eco-friendly, aesthetically designed club house
* Rain water management through a 60,000 litres capacity tank
* Solid waste management
* Construction debris reuse for Zed-Lite campus roads
* Energy-efficient power back-up system
* Eco lighting - LED lights

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Can you think of a residential township in Bangalore where villas and apartments sit pretty amidst some gargantuan remakes of Gulliver, the Demark Mermaid, Alien Park, Aladdin and his magic lamp, Pied Piper of Hamelin…all these nestled amidst musical fountains and thematic parks, swimming pools, templates, rail tracks with running train?

The 100+ acre N.S. Info City Township has accomplished just that. The brain-child of KV Narayan of KV Narayan Group of Companies, it boasts of having all these amenities amidst the cooll swaying of around 5,000 trees. If the water bodies, lawn and skating arena speak of the upper crust glamour, the worshipping areas and the Bheema and Bakasura Betta have legendary tales woven around them.

N.S.Info City, Located on the Doddaballapur-Bangalore International Airport Road, opens from four large gates on different sides and the main arch at entrance is designed on the lines of Arc de Triumphed in Paris.

The five-acre is designed to resemble portions of the Vatican Palace and the backdrop provides a stage for cultural and social activities with a water body that lends sophistication. Even the seating arrangements that crop up now and again in the form of folded palm, some shaped as water melons and some more amidst swans that interlock dreamy romantics.

The KV Narayan Group is aiming for a Guinness record by constructing the only hi-tech residential township in the world to have 14 theme parks that spell magic and mysticism.

The project is one of the best residential layouts, complete with villas, flats, independent houses and even spacious condos for multinational companies.

The best part is the range of fantabulous attractions at the 14 parks that are much akin to Disneyland. In fact, many already call it the Disneyland of Bangaluru. Some titles will make you agree too. There’s the Fairy Tale Park with all the characters that we have become so familiar with, be it Snow white and the Seven Dwarfs, the pied piper of Hamelin or Little Mermaid.

Or catch none other than Lord Shiva at the Shiva Park beckoning you with a trishul, drums and beads in his heavenly abode in the cool-blue Himalayan mountain range. Relive some of those Arabian Nights tales at the Alladdin Park and get scared at the nearby Alien Park which has creatures from space.

Meet prehistoric dragons and reptiles in Jurassic Park made famous by Steven Spielberg's movie of the same name. Jurassic Park is also one of America's greatest classics. Spielberg created magic with this movie. If you haven't seen it once, you haven't seen it at all. However, now you have an excuse to see the film become a reality right at this park.

The word "aboriginal" means "the first" or "earliest known". The word was first used in Italy and Greece to describe people who lived there, natives or old inhabitants, not newcomers, or invaders. Come face to face with some of them at Info-City's Aborigine Park that is well laid out and insightful at the same time. Close to it is the Red Indian Park and the Chinese Park.

These aside, there's a real-life replica of Rome's Vatican Palace where the Pope lives. If that isn't all, there's also the Cinderella castle made famous by the fairytale of the same name. Giving you company is a calming man-made lake, a sports stadium, an interactive auditorium, Shiva Temple, Suryanarayanaswamy Temple, Betarayanaswamy temple and various other attractions. All of this is not only aimed at making an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the distinction of being a Unique Residential Township in the world, but also to give residents and office goers something to celebrate and remember by. If you want to invest on property, you could do it here. And if you want to build your home or office, nothing like this hi-tech township that meets international standards and has all the approvals from competent authorities. The taxes and developmental charges are paid and the katha is registered too. So there won't be any hindrance from any competent authority.
Location
• About 15 kilometers from Bangalore International Airport at Devanahalli
• 1.2 kilometers from Doddaballapur Railway Station
• 300 meters from Apparel park (Textile Park) established by KIADB on a land of about more than 1800 acres; where Raymond, Gokuldas and various other textile manufacturers are being housed 100 % EOUs.
• Bounded by two wide main roads and are accessible by all types of public transport, including trains and local Bangalore buses (non-stop city buses).

BHK Spanish Styled Apartments at most attractive prices!!

VIVA ESPANA located in N S Infocity, fully developed township with asphalted roads, drainage, electrification and water supply. The layout has landscaped gardens, thematic parks, temples, fountains, mini-golf course, open air theatres, playground, boating area with 24 hours security.

Golden opportunity to reap good return on investment being close to BIAL & Apparel Park.
Rs 19.5 Lakhs onwards. Price excludes cost of Registration, Stamp Duty and Incidentals
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LEGAL CLEARANCES

We have necessary clearances from appropriate authorities for the layout as well as the buildings being constructed, to name a few they are as under:
a) NOC of BIAAPA
b) NOC from Airport Authority of India
c) NOC-cum-Consent Certificate from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
d) Approval of the layout plan by the Chairman and also Member Secretary, International Airport Area Planning Authority, Bangalore, (BIAAPA)
e) Completion Certificate issued by BIAAPA for having completed the layout work
f) Building Plan duly sanctioned / approved by the Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority (BIAAPA)
g) Commencement letter (Apartments & villas) issued by BIAAPA

Villas Starting From Rs 35 Lakhs Onwards
Less Than 20 min From International Airport 25 min from Hebbal fly over, pure & sweet air awaits you in a verdant residential enclave. At dawn, let the melodious chirping of birds serenade you, reign in your furious pace & savour life!
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SAMSARA


Where elegance blends with value for money
Born of the need for good quality, affordable homes, the MetroCorp Samsara Housing Pvt Ltd - has come up with its maiden project ‘MetroCorp Samsara’ in Bengaluru. Located close to the Bengaluru International Airport and the MetroCorp Group’s flagship project ‘Nirvana’, ‘Samsara’ comprises of a cluster of blocks comprising elegant apartment units. This comes with a charming clubhouse replete with every amenity and facility.

Aesthetically designed, these value for money apartments give you the feeling of well designed space and independence – an apartment-home that offers you well-guarded privacy, with all the necessities of vibrant community life. Nestling in an expansive 17 acres, ‘Samsara’ is surrounded with luxurious green ‘Lungscapes’ that endow you with a refreshingly healthy outdoor. A dedicated ‘Kinder’ play area will have the children in seventh heaven, and an azure swimming pool to ‘Hydro-relax’ you! Every luxury is enduringly orchestrated for a lifestyle of quality time and leisure.
link:http://www.metrocorp.in/samsara.html

Live the experience
The MetroCorp Group’s Flagship project Nirvana is the ultimate haven for luxury seekers. Inspired by the magic of the crisp-and-sparkle of the countryside, this luxurious township development sprawls over 100 acres and is located close to the new Bengaluru’s International Airport. With 400 plus prestigious villas ranging from 2000 to 15,000 sft., Nirvana is designed for the discerning elite. It encompasses a Nature-Life balance of class, connectivity and conveniences. The project combines cutting-edge design and structure to create a one-of-a-kind urban environment never-before-seen in Bengaluru.

But then, it’s not just the quietude and calm, with plenty of air corridors and verdant greens that will appeal to you. The development is replete with luxurious amenities - a connoisseurs’ Clubhouse, and a hedonistic Spa developed in association with a global leader in Spa Resorts, among lots of other offerings!

Phase 1 of this project is completely sold out, and on offer is Phase 2 & Phase 3
KEY AMENITIES
Multi-layered security
Water-treatment plant
Hydro Pneumatic water supply system
Sewage treatment planes
50-60% DG back up support
Fire protection systems
Optic fiber connectivity
Wi-fi & Video on Demand
Rain water harvesting systems
Professional house keeping agencies
Convenience shopping, ATM, Crèche ,Clinic etc
International School
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MOKSH


Where life extends beyond four walls
One of Bengaluru’s most outstanding, this harmoniously designed residential project - MetroCorp ‘Moksh’ is all about freedom. The Yin and Yang of perfect balance between mind, body and soul. It's about living in homes that open to misty mornings and colourful sunsets. The walls disappear into uninterrupted spaces - making these dwellings not just homes, but aesthetic systems of harmony and elegance. Not just brick-and-mortar houses, but living spaces with enriching soul-notes!

Located near the Bengaluru International Airport and right next to Nirvana, this state-of-the-art, luxury, residential development is surrounded by acres of verdant greens and tree-lined avenues. With world-class infrastructure and facilities available within the layout, residents of Moksh will experience serendipity and good fortune that is an experience in itself, and found nowhere else!
KEY AMENITIES

Multi-layered security
Water-treatment plant
Hydro Pneumatic water supply system
Sewage treatment planes
50-60% DG back up support
Fire protection systems
Optic fiber connectivity
Wi-fi & Video on Demand
Rain water harvesting systems
Professional house keeping agencies
Convenience shopping, ATM, Crèche ,Clinic etc
International School
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'Chartered Jardin' is a high rise residential apartment complex situated adjacent to the RMV Dollars Colony just off the Bellary Road. Most of the floors have a scenic and panoramic view of the Hebbal Lake and needless to mention the lush greenery around. The Ring Road is just at an arms reach to take care of the commuting needs.
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This project is made up of Ground + 11 upper floors in all consisting of 26 luxurious well-designed flats ranging from 1900 to 3900 Sq.ft. Super Built Up Area. Most of the flats have sky decks and a few of them have a duplex construction.

Chartered Jardin is going to be another example of Chartered benchmark of Quality – which is distinct.
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NEO TOWN

The project NEOTOWN- Bangalore is a 120 acre integrated township comprising of three residential precincts, a business precincts, a tech icon precinct, hospitality and leisure precinct and an educational precincts. It has a beautiful natural lake within the township and is very conveniently located in electronic city phase-I. Smondos are smart homes designed for distinct comfortable living at a smart price. They are designed for optimum efficiency for comfortable living. Patel Realty new residential project Smondoville is located within Neotown at electronic city in Bangalore. At Smondoville, the use of smart design and efficient use of space make for comfortable living at comfortable price. Smondo is a solution that caters to detailed living needs, an answer to own your own home and a solution to long tiring commutes and high rents. Simply put, Smondo is an efficient and functional home at an easily reachable location. Smondoville offers Studio as well as 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
Smondoville
Smondos are smart homes designed for distinct comfortable living at a smart price. They are a collection of smondos each custom designed for optimum efficiency for comfortable living. This residential precinct of Newtown introduces a new breed of housing At Smondoville, the use of smart design and efficient use of space make for comfortable living at comfortable price. Smondo is a solution that caters to detailed living needs, an answer to own your own home and a solution to long tiring commutes and high rents. Simply put, Smondo is an efficient and functional home at an easily reachable location. Smondoville offers Studio as well as 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Location
Smondoville is located within Neotown at electronic city in Bangalore.It is located at a distance of 11-12 minutes from Koramangla, just 3 minutes from the elevated corridor and 8 minutes from Silk board junction. Amenities
Club house, Muti-purpose hall/Party hall, Library, Jogging track/ Walking track, Childrens Play area, Sandpit, Meditation area, Basketball post, Senior citizen recreational area, Retail store, ATM, Central plaza with water body and many more. Manish Puranik Manager Sales and Marketing Mob 9620744429 Email :- manish@neotown.in Patel Realty India Ltd Website www.patelrealty.in
Patel Realty Smondoville Location:

Smondoville is located within Neotown at electronic city in Bangalore. It is located at a distance of 11-12 minutes from Koramangla, just 3 minutes from the elevated corridor and 8 minutes from Silk board junction.

Patel Realty Smondoville Options:

Type-------------------Size (Sq Ft.)-----------Price (INR)

1BR-1T(Studio Apartments)---360---------------6,78,600

1BR-1T-----------------------635---------------11,96,975

2BR-2T-----------------------865---------------16,30,525

2BR-2T-----------------------895---------------16,87,075
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Overview

A world class 275 acre integrated township designed by international architects.

1100-PREMIUM VILLAS
200-ROW HOUSES
500-APARTMENTS
SHOPPING MALL
4-SCREEN MULTIPLEX
18-HOLE GOLF COURSE
The unseen unfolds in Bangalore.

El Dorado Park is the first-of-its-kind integrated township in Bangalore. On a sprawling 275 acres of lush greenery, the unseen unfolds…comprising 1100 fully air-conditioned premium villas & 200-row houses, a 150-room 5 - star hotel, 18 - hole golf course, shopping mall, a 4 - screen multiplex & club zone. Imperial in styling, 1100 premium villas are an ode to colonial architecture, in every way. The roofing, the courtyards, the spacious , elegant rooms, the windows, the landscapes, the water bodies …capture your imagination in such a way that it cannot be put down in words. Instead, they must be savoured, cherished and experienced. Over and over again. Welcome to that life at El Dorado Park. A world where living takes pride of place. In every way.

Imperial in styling, these villas are an ode to the colonial architecture, in every way. The roofing, the courtyards, the spacious – elegant rooms, the windows, the landscapes, the water bodies …capture your imagination in such a way that it cannot be put down in words. Instead they must be savoured, cherished and experienced.
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Facilities


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Calm, serene nature as backdrop.

Life at El Dorado Park is more about living in a calm, serene, scenic locale. Here, the beauty of life lies in admiring nature, relaxing in a lush backyard, listening to the melody of the water bodies…experiences that make living at El Dorado Park ‘priceless’. El Dorado Park is located off Hosur Road near Electronic City, the heart of Bangalore’s IT hub. That’s as close to the most happening part of IT- India as it can get.

Come home to gracious living.

Homes at El Dorado Park are built on expanses between 2400 sq.ft and 15,000 sq.ft. The homes are a perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality. The accent is on redefining luxury like never before. Inspired by the charm of Colonial architecture, the structural elegance of each villa is at best understated.

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18 - Hole Golf Course

The entire area at El Dorado Park is designed to match the evolving global ambience and spells sheer sophistication. Like an 18 - hole executive golf course created within the township. So that every morning you step on the magnificent green carpet that forms your envied, private gaming zone. Here, you can rub shoulders with like-minded golfers, who are also your neighbours. The rare privileges of a golf course in the same vicinity is hard to express, and can only be experienced, so don’t take our word for it.

A 5 - Star Hotel & International Class Club House

Picture this: more than 5 acres devoted to the fine art of entertainment, including a 150 room star hotel & an international class clubhouse. So dining out actually means the multi-cuisine 5 - star restaurant comes home instead! Unwinding means rejoicing at the club next door! Add to that, a party area, banquet halls and entertaining clearly elevates to a different level.

The Shopping Mall

175,000 sq.ft. of mall space is located conveniently within the confines of El Dorado Park. That translates to total convenience for everyone. An effective combination of retail outlets ensures that the varying needs of the residents are fulfilled. In short, the experience of shopping leaves one feeling euphoric.

The Multiplex

A 4 - screen multiplex where the finest stars of the world come together; that's one face of entertainment. Add to that the party zone, an ultra modern club house and the setting becomes perfect to let one's hair down and just surrender.

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Set to redefine affordable housing, Nitesh Hyde Park on Bannerghatta Road is a high-rise project that will be an undeniable landmark in South Bangalore. This property, ingeniously connected to the city, is in close proximity to hospitals like Apollo and Wockhardt, premier educational institutions like IIMB and up-market retail outlets.

Without compromising on any amenities which are standard in luxury projects, Nitesh Hyde Park will have landscaped gardens, a multipurpose clubhouse with swimming pool, jogging tracks, reflexology paths, amphitheatre, skating rink, state-of-the-art gym , children's play area, gas bank etc.

With security features like CCTVs at strategic locations in its premise, Nitesh Hyde Park will be a lifestyle conclave you will find very difficult to resist.
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Amenities:

* Multipurpose Hall .
* Change room with lockers.
* Basket Ball Dribble Court
* Children's Play area
* Gym.
* Jogging track
* Meditation Centre open Kiosks,reflexology paths
* Parks.
* swimming Pool .
* Skating Rink
* Amphitheatre

Provision For

* ATM
* Convenience Store
* Creche
* Laundromat
* Library

Evergreens is the first affordable city housing project to be started in India. Situated on nearly 10 acres of land, just off Sarjapur Road, these serenely located apartments are less than a few kilometers from Kormangala and Marathahalli Ring Road. The apartments at Evergreens are surrounded by a vast expanse of lush green government land on two sides and overlooking a lake on the other side. The club house at Evergreens will be a lively place where residents can relax and unwind. This environment - friendly project will possess a full - fledged gym, a meditation pavilion, an open - air theatre, swimming pools ( one exclusively for women), accupressure walkway, 24hour power back-up for every apartment and other standard facilities. With over 6 acres of lush green landscapes, Evergreens is a perfect home to rejuvenate your soul.
So indulge your sense in nature's bounty, at a price that's very refreshing to hear
Clubhouse

* Exclusive swimming pool for women with Jacuzzi
* Children’s pool with activity zone
* Kids play room with crèche
* Indoor games room – table tennis / pool / carrom / chess
* Well equipped gymnasium
* Multipurpose hall with dry kitchen
* Meeting rooms with conference and business centre
* Convenience stores – fresh fruits / dailies / pharmacy / ATMs/ Kiosks
Amenities and Landscape

* Dedicated ambulance for emergency
* Clock tower
* Swimming pool for men with jacuzzi
* Children’s pool with activity zone
* Exclusive children’s play area with skating rink
* Exclusive surface car parking for visitors
* Amphitheatre
* Water features /seating arenas /stream /lagoon /fogged water falls
* Fitness stations
* Thematic jogging tracks
* Herbal garden /labyrinth / maze
* Thematic water musical fountain
* Outdoor sports station – tennis / basketball / badminton / sand ball
* Thematic water sheets to house lily / lotus
* Barbeque area with lawn / senior citizens kiosk / meditation kiosk
* Gravel courtyards
* Water courtyards
* Reinforced lawn for fire tender movement around the buildings
* Garbage disposal space with other services like transformers and STP
* In-house manure composter

Eco - Friendly Homes



At Evergreens we have designed a perfect eco-friendly apartment just for you. Homes with energy efficient doors and windows, herbal gardens and rainwater harvesting are essential in today's polluted world. Eco-friendly homes also have an aesthetic beauty attached to them.


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The homes here are designed with care to have excellent space efficiency and have natural lighting and ventilation apart from the permanent exteriors. We have located windows at strategic places to permit natural light and have used solar energy to conserve electricity in common areas.



Solar heating for common amenities, environment friendly thermal insulated prefabricated concrete walls and sewage treatment plants are the other eco - friendly features that epitomise Evergreens.

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We know you love your space and lots of it. And Residenza gives you exactly that. For starters, it’s set amongst a serene backdrop off Sarjapur Road and overlooks a lake. Unlike any other township, Residenza has a row of 44 exclusive penthouses and town houses, each with its own exclusive garden. Adding to that, you’ll share an amazing space full of extraordinary amenities like bowling alley, putting green, swimming pool, power back-up, wi-fi campus, amphitheatre, and never before digital features. After all, a home should make you feel special.

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Amenities

Club House

Full fledged clubhouse

Bowling alley

Well-equipped gymnasium

Multipurpose hall with kitchen for indoor parties

Indoor games room with TT and Billiards

Swimming Pool

Innovatively designed Swimming Pool

Exclusive wading pool for children

Lockers and washrooms

Facilities

Multi function Wi-Fi enabled network with Digital Home features

5kva power backup for each unit

Car park for visitors

100% power backup for common utilities

Lifts for every four units

Fire fighting system in basement

Two covered car parking for every three bedroom unit

Three covered car parking for every four bedroom unit

Home theatre conduits

Lake viewing deck

Digital features

Control lights/fans within home using handy remote control or phone, internet from anywhere outside home for convenience, power saving and additional security, AC, geyser on/off control from home as well from outside for convenience and power saving

Sensors to protect your home from possible damages through accidents like fire, LPG leakages, etc

Digital security solution with intelligent devices to keep watch at your home from possible intrusion from any direction, while you are asleep or away from home

Visitor tracking solution: View visitor images/clips using LCD display while at home, or remotely using internet

Monitor safety and security of your home and your loved ones

Pressing a single button would enable a family member to reach you by SMS, phone and email - instantly.

Control home remotely using Internet application

Remain connected with your home, from anywhere in the world

Emergency button for increased safety

Greet your loved ones on birthdays, anniversaries, in your own voice even away from home

Secured society

Access control to common facilities.

# Price starts from Rs.28,00,750
# Located at Sarajpur Road(outer ring road) Bangalore
# Choice of 1 BR+Study ,2BR and 3 BR
# Size of apartments vary from 850 sqft to 1505 sq ft
# Possession by Dec 2009
# Just 132 apartments
# Total height G+12
The much awaited project "Mantri Magnolia" is launched. Mantri Magnolia is coming up at the Sarajpur Road(adjacent to Mantri Flora).Mantri Magnolia offers 1BHK +study ,2/3 BHK luxury premium and non premium apartments starts from 850 sqft to 1505 sqft with amenities like Swimming Pool ,Club House, kid play area, cross ventilation and many others. So be the first to experience the sky-high lifestyle.

Mantri Magnolia offers you a slice of nature while being a stones throw away from modern day luxuries and amenities – a delightful blend, hard to miss. Now you could watch the stunning city skyline from the comforts of your home and still be minutes away from catching that important flight for your business trip.
Features Kids play area
Club House
Swimming Pool
Round the clock security
100% power backup
24x7 water supply
Fire fighting systems
Convenient store for daily needs
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Type----------------------------Size (sq. ft.)---------Price (INR)

1BR- 1T- 1Study Room-------------850---------------27,96,500

2BR-2T-----------------------------1070--------------35,20,300

2BR-2T-----------------------------1275--------------41,94,750

3BR-2T-----------------------------1505--------------49,51,450
(be careful about legal documents for this one,many had written about it in some online forums)

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About Project

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17 acre lands,
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1600 apartments.
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Unit Types:
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2 Bhk - 1317 sq ft. to 1340 sq ft.
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3 Bhk - 1632 sq ft. to 1812 sq ft.
Location USP

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With the development of the new NICE road adjacent to this project.
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Proceeding a pace and expected to complete in the mid of 2008, the area along the connectivity to Mysore, through BMIC corridor road is seeing a lot of renewed investors interest.
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Major developers being attracted towards South Bangalore because of the connectivity to all the major IT hub in south, like Electronic city, Sarjapur Road, White Field through the NICE corridor.
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It is also close to wide range of entertainment and recreational spots like zoo,
resorts and water bodies will make for interesting weekend destinations.
Amenities

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World-class leisure and entertainment center - health spa, meditation/aerobic room, squash court, badminton court, billiards table, table tennis.
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Outdoor sports - lawn tennis court and basket ball post.
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Gym, steam, sauna. Swimming pool with associated change room and toilets.
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Outdoor children's play area.
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Restaurant, cocktail lounge, supermarket, health care center, amphitheatre and party hall.
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Water purification plant.
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Well lit and decorated entrance lobby with italian marble flooring.

Cabinet Okays Project; Will Provide Employment To 40 Lakh Persons
TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bangalore: The cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to establish the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) near the Bengaluru International Airport.
The Centre has sought 10,000 acres of land for the project, which would provide direct employment to 12 lakh persons and indirect employment to 28 lakh persons.
Law and parliamentary affairs minister S Suresh Kumar said the state will negotiate with the Centre on land allocation.
The entire project will be divided into two phases. In the first, expected to be complete in five years, 20% of the total area will be developed. The rest will be developed in the second phase over 15 to 20 years.
If implemented, the ITIR is expected to attract Rs 1 lakh crore in investment in the coming years. The techno economic pre-feasibility survey of the ITIR is being done by the government. The region would be developed as an integrated township through public private partnership. The township will have residential areas, schools and other public utilities, and will include environmental protection mechanisms.
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Home Buyers Bought 13,302 Apartments In July-December 2009
Sobia Khan & Shruti Sabharwal
BANGALORE

BANGALORE witnessed an uptick in sale of apartments after June 2009 as buyers took advantage of a dip in property prices and attractive home loan schemes to book their dream houses, figures from Karnataka’s stamp duty and registration department shows.
Home buyers bought 13,302 apartments in July-December 2009 compared with 12,377 units in the year-ago period, the figures show. But the recovery did not help increase the overall figures for 2009 as the first six months of the year saw a sharp decline in home unit sales.
“There is certainly an upward trend,” says K R Niranjan, inspector general of registration and commissioner of stamps. But the recovery did not help improve stamp duty collections as the guidance value for the properties was very low, he added.
For instance, the department collected Rs 303 crore in April-December 2009 compared with Rs 367 crore in the year-ago period.
Analysts say that demand has been driven by apartments priced between Rs 25-40 lakh. “The correction in property prices has triggered a pent-up demand,” says Abhishek Kiran Gupta, head, research, Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj, a real estate consultancy firm.
The rebound in the real estate market has been led by higher sales of low-value homes and price cuts by builders. Builders are also trying to cash in on the trend by launching new projects aimed at those with budget of Rs 25-40 lakh.
Nitesh Estates has seen about 40% increase in property transaction in the third quarter of 2009 as compared to the second quarter. “The flow is steady and there is genuine and renewed buyer interest, which is expected to continue,” said the Nitesh Estates spokesperson.
Nitesh plans to launch 6 projects in the southern region totaling to 2400 apartments by the end of 2010 to build its middle-income housing portfolio. The apartment size will range from 900 sft to 1350 sft and will be priced between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 40 lakh.
Bangalore-based real estate major Sobha Developers is working on the concept of moderatelypriced housing with focus on middle-class clients in prime locations. The firm plans to launch four projects in Bangalore by the end of this year and each project is expected to cost Rs 100 crore.
“We have seen sales picking up and the last to quarter has been the best. There is a significant improvement in the transaction with customer optimism and bank funding resuming,” said JC Sharma, managing director, Sobha Developers.
DLF, which launched its Westend Height projects in Bangalore last year, has sold 1300 units out of total 1600 in the first phase. Sensing an upward movement in transaction, the firm is further planning to launch the last 300 apartments in February this year. On an average, the firm has sold 100 units in January 2010 as compared to 75 units in November 2009.
“The property prices have become affordable and people are seeing value in purchasing properties. IT professionals who were so far wary of buying properties have also come back,” says N Anantha Naarayanan, head, homes (Karnataka), DLF Homes.
Sandeep Trivedi, director, development consulting of real estate consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield (India) expects the demand to further pick up in coming months. According to him, Bangalore’s residential property market largely stabilised in the last quarter of 2009 driven by end users. “The quarter witnessed housing demand primarily from home buyers as investors continued to refrain from making purchases in anticipation of further drops in values,” added Trivedi.
A recent report by Cushman & Wakefield (India) mentioned that the steady decline of vacant stock over the quarter, coupled with the scarcity of significant project launches, housing prices are likely to remain stable in the midterm. “A revival of positive sentiments on the employment front, particularly in the IT/ITeS sector, is likely to lead to the return of home buyers in Bangalore,” the report mentioned.
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Bangalore, Jan 28, DH News Service:

The Bangalore Turf Club, facing march orders from the government, got a breather from the High Court in the form a status quo order on Thursday.


Hearing a petition by the management and staff association of BTC, Justice Ajit Gunjal ordered to maintain status quo till February 10. The court directed the Principal Secretary, Finance, to consider the application of the petitioners (Club) seeking renewal of betting licence. Advocate General Ashok Harnahalli submitted that the Club is not entitled for the land as it was only a lease holder. It is only a concession given to the Club, and not a grant.

Panel constituted

The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike has constituted an experts’ committee to conduct a feasibility study of Yeshwanthpur-Yelahanka link road passing through University of Agricultural Sciences campus.

During the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation in the High Court on Thursday, BBMP counsel stated that the committee will submit its report in ten days. The committee headed by Dr Shetty, Dean, National Institute of Advanced Studies includes experts like Dr Subramanyan Prasanna of Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Professor Sharath Chandra of Indian Institute of Science (IISc), S G Neginhal, former DCF, Bangalore Urban, D A Muthanna, DCP East (Traffic) and Suresh Heblikar, cine artist and environmentalist. The matter has been adjourned.

On ‘fast track’

The State government seems to be overworking when it comes to Bangalore Turf Club. It had taken pains to despatch a letter to the president of the Club on January 26, a National Holiday on account of Republic Day.

The letter dated January 26, 2010, a copy of which is with Deccan Herald, is signed by the under secretary to government, Revenue Department.

Citing two letters from the Turf Club as references, the “even dated” letter informs the Club about the expiry of the lease period of the land allotted to it and allotment of alternative land in Bangalore Urban District, Bangalore North Taluk and Jala Hobli. It also goes on to say that the Club has not responded to its letter dated 2.11.2009 on registering the lease agreement relating to 85 acres of alternative land.

While stating that the government was not bound to grant alternative land to the Club, the letter rejects the plea for extension of the lease and tax holiday for construction of the new race course.

However, the question is what exigency prompted the government to despatch the letter, apparently of no grave import, to the Club on a National Holiday?

Special Correspondent

The park will be a joint venture of the Centre and State Government

Science courses to be started in 437 Government Arts colleges

Bangalore: The State Government has decided to give further boost to the information technology sector by developing a major IT park near Devanahalli, close to the Bengaluru International Airport, with the support of the Union Government.

The State Cabinet, which met here on Thursday, approved an Information Technology Investment Region as suggested by the Union Government. The park, it is stated, will be a joint venture of the Union and the State Governments and the Centre will create the requisite infrastructure within the park and the State will provide the requisite land.

Briefing presspersons on the decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Urban Development S. Suresh Kumar said Chief Minister, B.S. Yeddyurappa would head a high-level committee to monitor the acquisition and allocation of land for the park. The Centre had conveyed to the State Government that at least 10,000 acres of land was required for the park and that it should be in the vicinity of the international airport. In all likelihood, the requisite land would be provided closer to Nandi Hills . The park (the companies therein) is expected to provide direct employment to nearly 12 lakh people.

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LOCATION
Close to the city. Closer to your dreams.

Promenade is centrally located, in the heart of JP Nagar, a prime residential hub of Bangalore. A stone's throw away from the best schools, eateries, convenience stores and shopping malls, the development is less than an hour's drive from Electronic City and ITPL. With its in-built, big-city grandeur and outback charm walking hand-in-hand, Promenade is all set to redefine the very meaning of global living.

Urban living like no others

Promenade has been envisaged as the answer to your dream of owning an international living space. A project that has seen the best architects, designers and landscape artists shape their creativity to suit your exact needs.

The 1573-unit condominium comprises tower blocks with 2 & 3 bedroom units. The tower blocks come with distinctive architecture, characterized by their spiral shape and extensive use of glass. These two factors, coupled with innovatively set balconies, ensure maximum use of natural ventilation and day lighting. The piece de resistance though is the spectacular view that oscillates between serene water bodies and pristine gardens.

All working together to make your home the paradise you've always wanted.
Your own private resort

Promenade, like the best international developments, comes with recreational facilities found otherwise only in famous holiday hotspots. Elegant water bodies and lush, landscaped gardens, vie with one another to charm your senses as you make your way through tree-lined boulevards. And just when you think not too many sights could be better, you'd find yourself in Promenade's clubhouse - your very own holiday resort. Indoor heated swimming pools, Jacuzzi, sundecks with barbecue pits, gymnasium, tennis and squash courts, bowling alley...amenities that only top resorts across the world can boast of.

Project Details

South City situated near Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore is set amidst 34 acres of verdant splendour, with vast areas open to nature.
It is a township comprising around 2000 apartments. Phase 1 to 5 are completed and sold out. Construction work for Phase VI has started - comprising of 372 apartments in D & A Clusters. D cluster possession starts june 2010.
South city, One of South India's tallest residential buildings has two level car parking with ground and 19 upper floors, has a minimum of two, three and four bedroom apartments.
About 1400 families have moved in and are experiencing the peace, comfort and feel of nature. The classic clubhouse and exotic pool givs a sense of pleasure to the users.
A Classic Clubhouse with
Gymnasium
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Steam bath
Massage Room
A Designer Swimming pool with toddler pool
Billiards room
Library and Cards Room
Tennis Court.
Basketball Court.
100 % back up power for essential services.
1KW of backup power to each apartment.
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Sunil Mantri Realty’s project Mantri Royale is situated off the Kanakapura Road and the NICE Express Highway in Bangalore. Mantri Royale consists of a perfect blend of two and three bedroom flats. The ground plus seven floors of the building will create breathtaking panoramic views on all sides for residents, as there isn’t any other high-rise building in the vicinity. Almost thirty percent of the total space in the complex is reserved for elegantly landscaped gardens. For car owners there are no worries about parking as the complex can park around 204 cars.

AMENITIES

Amenities

* Beautifully landscaped garden with jogging track
* Swimming pool with a separate toddler’s pool
* Children’s play area
* Basketball court
*Well equipped health club with sauna & Jacuzzi
*Table tennis room
*Golf putting strip
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Bangalore's Electronic City gets CISF cover

PTI, 29 January 2010, 09:01pm IST

BANGALORE: The Electronic City at the outskits of Bangalore, that's home to some of the biggest IT companies in the country, has been provided with CISF security cover from Friday onwards.

"The IT sector has been prioritised for CISF security by the Government of India and we will do all we can to ensure its protection," CISF Inspector General R K Mishra said.

CISF is the government's premier security agency that was created to guard critical public sector institutions like nuclear installations and other industries. However, after the Mumbai terror attacks the CISF cover was extended to private sector enterprises as well.

"CISF will work in close co-ordination with the local police and supplement their efforts at all times," according to a statement by the association of all the organisations in E-City ELCIA.

The Electronics City was conceived in the mid-1970s as an industrial estate exclusively for electronics industries. In 1997, its maintenance and upkeep was handed over by the state-run KEONICS to ELCIA,

In July last year, Infosys Technologies Ltd, a member of the estate, became the first corporate in the private sector to receive protection from the CISF.
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BTC gets brief lease of life

TNN, 29 January 2010, 01:50am IST


BANGALORE: After the government's threat not to issue licence to conduct racing after January 31, the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) seems to have got
a breather, albeit for two weeks. Following arguments on Thursday, the high court ordered status quo till the hearing on February 10.

"You can interpret it in your own way," Justice Ajit Gunjal observed when advocate general Ashok Harnahalli wanted to know how the order should be construed.

Meanwhile, the court directed the principal secretary (finance) to consider the applications filed by the BTC management seeking renewal of the betting licence and to implead itself in the PIL relating to the alternative land offered by the state government and also to file a memo/ affidavit indicating the time frame required for shifting and developing infrastructure at an alternative site.

"We are not claiming any right over this (race course) land. In fact, we are prepared to shift in principle. But, the alternative land offered to us is under litigation. Our representation submitted on Jan 22 for alternative land was rejected on Republic Day. What we wanted is land without legal hassles and of reasonable size. Until then, we should be allowed to continue here. In fact, we have already made the prospectus for the next season. We have also filed applications seeking renewal of betting licences for both on-course and off-course betting from Feb-April," C S Vaidyanathan, senior counsel for BTC informed the court.

The counsel for BTC employees Association claimed the livelihood of over 2,000 employees is at stake if the government asks BTC to shut shop without giving time and space.

Countering these arguments, Harnahalli told the court that as per law and practice there is no obligation for the government to provide an alternative site to a lessee whose term/lease is expired. BTC is demanding 150 acres of land, tax holiday for five years and other incentives and infrastructure. "Well, if the government has to give all this, the government can conduct racing on its own," he said in lighter vein.

"The petitioners want to remain at the present place. And that is the reason why they have not shown any interest with respect to the PIL filed against the Chikkajala land offered to them. How could they design the prospectus despite knowing their lease was to expire on December 31, 2009?" questioned the AG.

The BTC management challenged the leases of 1983 and 2008 saying they got an absolute grant in place as long as they conduct racing. The staff in their separate petition has similar prayers espousing their employment rights.

On July 13, the high court had given the state government liberty to take appropriate action as per the law in the shifting of the race course, but the land earmarked at Chikkajala landed in rough waters following a PIL filed stating that it was a tank bed area.

The BTC cannot shift without constructing a new place. The management maintains it's not against shifting and willingly do it after constructing the new race course. That will take 3-4 years, but the government is in no mood to wait.


TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/BTC-gets-brief-lease-of-life/articleshow/5511005.cms)

Bhartiya Group plans project in Bangalore

Anjana Chandramouly

Bangalore, Feb. 1

Lifestyle design company Bhartiya Group plans to launch a 125-acre urban town project in Bangalore soon.

The master-plan for ‘Bharatiya City', to be located 14 km from the central business district near the Hebbal-Outer Ring Road junction, includes places to “live, work, play and dream”, Mr Snehdeep Aggarwal, Founder and Chairman, Bhartiya Group, told Business Line.

The project would be a mix of residential, commercial, retail and hospitality segments, with a total development of 17 million sq ft. The first phase would entail a development cost of about Rs 1,200 crore. It would take about 12 years for the project to be completed.

The project would be based on a cash-flow model and the first phase would be funded from internal accruals and project finance. “We also plan to get development partners on board at a special-purpose- vehicle level,” he said.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/02/stories/2010020250871700.htm

Palike projects awaiting Govt nod

Bangalore, Feb 1, DHNS:

The contracts pertaining to the controversial projects worth Rs 3,248 crores has almost been awarded, sources in the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) claimed on Monday.

According to sources the files related to the contracts had been submitted to the government for its approval. This comes barely four days after the Supreme Court vacated the stay on the High Court ruling on the Palike polls.

Within 24 hours after the State Election Commission called off the BBMP election process in view of the Supreme Court verdict, the Palike officials began scrutinising the financial bids for the process. Sources claimed that the proposal has now been submitted before the State government for clearance.

Without furnishing details the contracts have been awarded to the parties. “The tendering process is in its final phase,” said a highly placed Palike source. One should not be surprised to see roads being dug on the proposed signal-free corridors and some underpasses in the City, sources said.

It was alleged that the BBMP was burning the midnight lamp to clear the same Rs 3,248 crore worth projects before the election model code of conduct was implemented for the rescheduled BBMP elections.

This project worth Rs 3,248 crores is part of the Rs 22,000 crore projects to be implemented in the next five years to give a facelift to the City. Construction of 100 underpasses and seven signal free-corridors are among the projects.

DHNS (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/50277/palike-projects-awaiting-govt-nod.html)

Bangalore: Shopping experience is generally defined as a function of income. Hence retailers segment their formats as per the income power of their target consumers. However, there’s an increasing realisation that in India while purchasing power is a significant factor, people also shop as communities. That the needs of particular community in terms of their food or religious purchases will be the same irrespective of their bank balance.
Cashing in on this premise, the Future Group is exploring a bottoms-up approach to reach the heart of local communities. The group is now setting up a first of its kind community/family shopping format in Malleswaram in Bangalore.
Bangalore’s Malleswaram is an ideal community destination and irrespective of the linguistic, religious or socioeconomic difference, people here shop for the same merchandise and co-exist as a single community, says a recent survey conducted by Kishore Biyani’s Future Group.
Future’s new experiment means Malleswaram residents can now walk into the Big Bazar Community Shopping Centre to pick up their local favourites like Murugan pickle, Gayatri coffee powder, Bhagyalaxmi gulkhand, which had beenavailable only with the local kirana wallas till now.
Future Value Retail business head (south) Venkateshwar Kumar said, “We have tied up with dozens of local shops to give them an organised retail platform. By doing so, we want to become part of the social fabric and get closer to the community. We are looking at an integrated, inclusive approach to independently cater to each of these communities that live here.’’
The 70,000 sqft pilot store in Malleswaram will be open on February 6. Simultaneously, two existing Big Bazar outlets in Banasankari and Old Madras Road will also be converted into community shopping centres. Later, the format will be replicated in other cities.
Despite high level of cosmopolitan living, the community feeling never gets diluted. “There is always a craving for one’s own community and food irrespective of where you live or what you earn. That’s why a Kannadiga goes out to buy sona masuri, a Tamilian loves white boiled rice and Malayalee eats red boiled rice. We are trying to address this diverse requirement from a single platform,’’ said Kumar.
Future Group will work in association with all citizen groups in Malleswaram, be it senior citizens forum, women’s forum or Telugu or Bengali Samaja.“Our outlet will spot the colour and flavour of the local festival. To raise the community spirit, we will decorate local homes with thoranam (decoration) and rangoli,’’ he added.
Big Bazaar Community Shopping Centre will accommodate local flower and banana vendors. It will store 65 varieties of pickles, 45 types of papads and 50 varieties of rice. It will have a huge collection of utensils, home furnishing, jewellery, sarees, etc.
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Prestige Group lines up Rs 7,000-cr launches


Our Bureau

Bangalore, Feb. 4 Real estate developer Prestige Group has lined up launches for the next two quarters, for which the company plans to invest over Rs 7,000 crore spread over three-four years.

Launching the high-end luxury residential project, Prestige White Meadows, at Whitefield, Bangalore, Mr Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director, Prestige Group, said that the company has several projects in the residential, commercial and retail segments to be launched in the next two quarters.

The company plans to fund these projects through a combination of internal accruals, bank debt and the IPO proceeds.

On when the company plans to go public, Mr Razack said that they were waiting for regulatory approvals. “The IPO gives us more liquidity to expand.”

The company plans an investment of over Rs 2,000 crore across eight projects in the residential segment, out of which four are high-end luxury ones.

A few would be in the affordable segment — Rs 12 lakh to Rs 25 lakh price range, he added.

Beside the high-end UB City and Prestige White Meadows projects, the company has high-end projects on Edward Road and Kensington Road in Bangalore. In the affordable segment, would be about 2,800 units being planned in Bangalore North, a township on Kanakpura Road – planned as a mixed use development – where 80 per cent of development would be residential, and a project in Bangalore South (Subramaniapura).

On the commercial segment, investments would be over Rs 2,000 crore, Mr Razack said, adding that three projects in Bangalore are under various stages of implementation.

Prestige Exora Business Park – where overall development would be 2.1 million sq ft; Cessna Business Campus – a dedicated space for Cisco, where Phase I would see development of 7 lakh sq ft, with a scope for another 2 million sq ft development; Prestige Tech Park Phase III, which would see development of 1.1 million sq ft Besides, the commercial space at Prestige Shantiniketan of about 3.5 million sq ft would be ready by April this year, he added.

Six retails are being planned across South India at an investment of about Rs 1,500 crore, while about Rs 1,000 crore would be invested in three-four hospitality projects, said Mr Razack.

The Hindu (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/05/stories/2010020552381900.htm)

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State govt to accord legal sanction for it, public meeting to be held

BMLTA to soon monitor all urban transport projects

Bangalore, Feb 5, DHNS:For better planning of all land-based urban transport projects, the State government could soon accord legal sanction to the Bangalore Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) by enacting an act for this purpose.

This move will facilitate a unified agency on the lines of Land Transport Authority of Singapore or Metropolitan Transport Authority of New York, a long-pending demand of urban transportation planners and experts.

According to Mohammad Mohsin, Director, Department of Urban Land Transport (DULT) and member convener, BMLTA the draft act currently in place will soon be forwarded to the State cabinet for approval. “The Government of India has set a deadline of March 2010 for the State to legislate and accord legal status to the draft. A public meeting will be called for on February 20 to invite suggestions,” Mohsin said.

The Act empowers authority to issue directions to the internal stakeholders like BMRDA, BDA, BBMP, BMTC, BMRCL and any other government controlled agency engaged in or with the transport sector on matters relating to the land-based transport system development and other aspects.

Public can access the draft of Act on the websites www.urbantransport.kar.gov.in and www.bmlta.org. They may register through e-mail dultbangalore@gmail.com. Or write to Director, Directorate of Urban Land Transport, Room No 504, 5th Floor, 4th Gate, M S Building, Bangalore – 560001 by Feb 15 to attend meeting.


DHNS (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/51135/bmlta-soon-monitor-all-urban.html)

...

I recollect my Malgudi days.

The 900-acre water body is largest in City

New lease of life for Bellandur Lake

Bangalore, DH News Service:The sea of filth could soon turn into a beautiful lake, if the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) project to give a facelift to the City’s biggest water body, the Bellandur Lake, gets the government’s nod.

The Bellandur lake which will be revived soon. DH PhotoSpread over 900 acres, the Bellandur Lake is many times bigger than any other lake in the City. While many big lakes have been encroached upon, a vast portion of this lake remains free from encroachment barring 18 acres, where an illegal settlement has come up in the recent years.

Ironically, what appears to be a bane has turned into an advantage for this lake. The unbearable stench caused by the sewage let off into this lake from all directions, has kept the land sharks at bay. Once beautiful, the Bellandur Lake stinks so badly that life is miserable for people living in the vicinity including the residents of Koramangala, one of the posh areas of the City.

Now that the government has taken up the City Lakes Rejuvenation Programme on priority basis, the revival project of this lake got a fillip.

The biggest challenge however, is the inflow of sewage. According to BBMP officials, this lake receives around 400 to 500 million litres of sewage everyday and cleaning and diverting the sewage inflow could be a Herculean task.

“The government has asked us to prepare an action plan for saving the lake. Accordingly, we have prepared a plan, which will be sent to the government for its approval,” said a senior BBMP official.

According to the plan, two 66-ft wide drains would be bulit on the north and south side of the lake to divert the sewage coming from Ulsoor Lake side, KR Market side, Agaram and Madiwala Tank. These drains will run around the bund of the lake and will have outlets at Yamalur village and Bellandur village. But the water will go through a filtering process, comprising silt trap, barrier screen, constructed wetland spread in 2,72,000 square metres and aeration, before being drained out. The filtering materials will include gravels, vegetation to take the Nitrogen Phosphorus and a polishing pond to cleanse the water.

During rainy season, the filteration process will not be carried out because of heavy inflow. “We want to develop it as a model lake in the City, which will be fenced. It will have a garden in the bund area. Besides, people living in the nearby villages will finally be rid of the foul smell,” said the officer.

DHNS (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/51323/lease-life-bellandur-lake.html)

Hello avinash2060,
The information about Upcoming Enclaves in North Bangalore is very very useful.
I will appreciate if we could get links to
1. developer website
2. Cost of plots sqft or links to the website explaining the cost
3. Location of the enclave or links to the website showing the location

Thanks
Avinash
(avinash2060 and I have the same name)

sure wud add links to them

Lifestyle design company Bhartiya Group plans to launch a 125-acre urban town project in Bangalore soon.

The master-plan for ‘Bharatiya City', to be located 14 km from the central business district near the Hebbal-Outer Ring Road junction, includes places to “live, work, play and dream”, Mr Snehdeep Aggarwal, Founder and Chairman, Bhartiya Group, told Business Line.

The project would be a mix of residential, commercial, retail and hospitality segments, with a total development of 17 million sq ft. The first phase would entail a development cost of about Rs 1,200 crore. It would take about 12 years for the project to be completed.

The project would be based on a cash-flow model and the first phase would be funded from internal accruals and project finance. “We also plan to get development partners on board at a special-purpose- vehicle level,” he said.
link:http://www.projectstoday.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?smid=24&nid=29625

Actually it would be fun if anyone visiting these sites were to post GPS coordinates. Then we can see them all in GE/Google Map in one place. Today many phones have them.

Though the developers publish maps, they are 'not to scale' which actually means distances are shown distorted to suit their convenience and 'unwanted' things like other developers projects, ditches, burial grounds etc., are not shown..cant blame them, fact of marketing life.

Terminal 2 construction to begin year-end
The Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) will shortly call for bids to begin construction of a second terminal as part of its expansion plans said Marcel Hungerbeuhler, CEO of BIAL on Tuesday.

Speaking to Deccan Herald at the sidelines of the VisionAir 2010 awards presentation ceremony held at BIAL, Marcel said: “Construction of a new terminal T2 will begin by the end of this year, after the process of global bidding is completed. Global architectural firm HOK has been appointed to design the expansion plans.”
Earlier, teams from M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) and R V College of Engineering (RVCE) walked away with a cheque of Rs 50,000 each, after being adjudged the winners of the VisionAir 2010 competition.

The MSRIT team comprised Vishwa S, Arjun Jayswal and Dundu Biswana J K, and RVCE team comprised Karan Shetty, Karan Singh and Prabodh Agarwal. A consolation prize was also announced for the runners-up team comprising Alok Shetty and Akash Raju from RVCE.

12 finalists battle it out
The three-month long student engagement programme / competition organised by BIAL saw twelve finalists from Bangalore’s leading architectural colleges presenting their final designs depicting how they envision the central public space of the BIAL.
The participants of the event went through two rounds from which winners were chosen. On Dec 15 and 16 last year, over 200 students presented 64 basic concepts on the space defined.

Describing the outcome as outstanding, Marcel Hungerbuehler said, “The designs presented were all based on very strong and unique concepts and the conclusion was a spectacular range of concepts and ideas.”

Alok Shetty, one of the finalists, said: “VisionAir is by far the most professional study exchange programme conducted in India on an international airport project. While it gave us the freedom to explore concepts and ideas that go beyond conventional thought processes, we were guided to refine our thoughts in stages with each of us having an equal opportunity to create a winning concept designed on the airport central area.”
The three winning designs were named ‘Synthesis’, ‘Air City’ and ‘Flight Anchor’ by the students. However, the winning designs may or may not be actually incorporated in the airport expansion plan.
DH News Service
source:http://www.deccanherald.com/content/51750/bial-invite-bids-airport-expansion.html

G Manjusainath, Bangalore, Feb 9, DHNS::

Here is help at last to turn Bangalore’s jay-walkers skywalkers. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is gearing up to install skywalks with escalators at busy 12 intersections across the City.

Palike sources said the dozen locations, where heavy traffic flow cause inconvenience to pedestrians and where jaywalking is the order, have been chosen for installation of the skywalks. The spots that the BBMP has identified are Christ College, Commercial Street, Devaraj Urs Road, Himalaya Theatre, Lashkar Road Forum, MS Building, Richmond Road, Shivananda Circle near Desai Hospital, SMS Railway Junction, Subramanyanagar Police Station, Webb Junction near MG Road and Rajaram Mohan Roy Road.

Each skywalk, to which escalators will be rigged, is expected to cost anywhere between Rs 70-75 lakh. A short-term tender notification was issued on Janaury 13, two days before the BBMP election code of conduct came into effect. Once the civic polls were cancelled, the BBMP reinitiated the tender awarding process which is now in the finalisation stage, Palike sources said. Once awarded, the contract will remain effective for 20 years.

The escalators would be constructed on a Design, Build, Own, Operate and Transfer basis, but users will not have to pay a paisa. The prime source of income for the skywalk developers will be advertisement rights. The BBMP will earn Rs 65 lakh annually as part of the revenue sharing deal with the contractors.

Sources said the skywalks will be fitted with aesthetically designed capsule lifts and ramps. A combination of lifts and staircases will help pedestrians use the skywalks wherever ramps are not built.

The project is part of the BBMP’s attempt to make the City roads safer not only for senior citizens but also as a measure to curb jaywalking.

G Manjusainath, Bangalore, Feb 9, DHNS::

Here is help at last to turn Bangalore’s jay-walkers skywalkers. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is gearing up to install skywalks with escalators at busy 12 intersections across the City.

Palike sources said the dozen locations, where heavy traffic flow cause inconvenience to pedestrians and where jaywalking is the order, have been chosen for installation of the skywalks. The spots that the BBMP has identified are Christ College, Commercial Street, Devaraj Urs Road, Himalaya Theatre, Lashkar Road Forum, MS Building, Richmond Road, Shivananda Circle near Desai Hospital, SMS Railway Junction, Subramanyanagar Police Station, Webb Junction near MG Road and Rajaram Mohan Roy Road.

Each skywalk, to which escalators will be rigged, is expected to cost anywhere between Rs 70-75 lakh. A short-term tender notification was issued on Janaury 13, two days before the BBMP election code of conduct came into effect. Once the civic polls were cancelled, the BBMP reinitiated the tender awarding process which is now in the finalisation stage, Palike sources said. Once awarded, the contract will remain effective for 20 years.

The escalators would be constructed on a Design, Build, Own, Operate and Transfer basis, but users will not have to pay a paisa. The prime source of income for the skywalk developers will be advertisement rights. The BBMP will earn Rs 65 lakh annually as part of the revenue sharing deal with the contractors.

Sources said the skywalks will be fitted with aesthetically designed capsule lifts and ramps. A combination of lifts and staircases will help pedestrians use the skywalks wherever ramps are not built.

The project is part of the BBMP’s attempt to make the City roads safer not only for senior citizens but also as a measure to curb jaywalking.

:cheers:
Hope this turns into reality soon.

Cool!! Hope they come up fast and the pedestrians use them well..

:)

^^Ya, good initiative.

BTW if the road is barricaded, 90% will use the skywalks, even without escalators. I have been seing it in the skywalk in Old Airport Road near Diamond District. But 10% of people will still try to jump the barricade. And those would be mostly from lower strata of society

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tallest building is a 35 storied part of this project
link:http://www.karletowncentre.com/

^^Boss, give the bare minimum details also like where is the location, or some link to their website.

Perhaps this was just discussed earlier. However I searched for the information but could not find it, so thought of asking you people.

1. Any Idea when is the PRR construction going to start?
2. Is the PRR and the IVC road near Devanahalli the same?
The other day, I went near Devanahalli, I could not locate any IVC Road or PRR construction activity?
3. The last and the final question. Where is the 10000 acre ITIR going to be located?
The only thing that I could figure out from Google was that it is going to be located somewhere between Doddaballapur and Nandi.

BBMP seeks 43 acres of Defence land

Bangalore, Feb 17, DH News Service:The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has embarked on an ambitious project of widening the roads in the City.


BBMP is trying to find a way out of the frequent traffic jam. For the implementation of this project, the BBMP requires a minimum of 43 acres of land in the City, according to the sources. And almost all of this land identified by the BBMP for this project, lies in the jurisdiction of the Defence establishment.

It is learnt that a Government Sub-committee is now liaising with the Defence establishment for letting go of the 40 acres from their land bank towards the road-widening projects.

At a recent meeting between Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and the parties concerned, the matter was raised by the BBMP.

“The Defence personnel are demanding that they be allotted the same amount of land measuring 40 acres in other parts of the City limits for their use,” said a Palike official.
This apart, the BBMP has requested the Defence establishments to part with another 40 acres in the City for the slums which have cropped up in Bangalore.

“Slums have also come up in the Defence land in certain locations. We have asked the Defence personnel to let go of the land in the interest of the people living in that area,” said the official.

In all, the BBMP has stated that a minimum of 80 acres of land will be required as soon as possible. “We are hoping that by the time we (BBMP) complete the process of clearing our side of the land for road-widening, the Defence personnel will have amicably solved the issue with the Government,” the official hoped.

The TDR melee

Meanwhile, the BBMP Commissioner has written a letter requesting the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to reserve land for those who will lose their land due to the road-widening projects in the City.

“A general letter requesting the BDA to provide land in the newly-developed layouts for various resettlement cases including for those under the SC/ST quota, garbage segregation programmes and others be made available to us (BBMP),” said a BBMP official.

Oral request

According to Palike officials, the road-widening projects have been seeing some resistance to Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) which has forced the BBMP chief to voice an oral request to the BDA Commissioner, Siddaiah in this regard.

“We are also seeing people who are moving the court for loss of property, coming back with directions on allotment of an alternate site for their losses. The land request can be helpful in such cases too,” said the official.

The The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike has asked the Bangalore Development Authority to provide certain space in each of their newly-developed layouts upto the tune of 50 acres, for garbage segregation programme, alternate sites and sites for the SC/ST people.


DHNS (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/53377/bbmp-seeks-43-acres-defence.html)

Hope defence authorities oblige to the BBMP's demand

Bangalore, Feb 19, DHNS/PTI:

Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej, said on Friday, that group firm –– Godrej Properties –– will develop five residential projects in the City, mostly through joint ventures (JV).

The projects comprise a two million sq ft project near Hebbal, Woodman Estate, a gated community project on Tumkur Road, a 50 acre project in North Bangalore and a less than one million sq ft project through a JV with Golden Palm Resorts owner Sanjay Khan.
Besides, he said that the fifth project would come up on Godrej land. We are shifting our Godrej Agrovet (poultry) 90 kms away from the City as the current place is in the City-limits and poses bio-security concerns and will develop 10 million sq ft of in that area, he said.
source:http://www.deccanherald.com/content/53678/godrej-develop-five-projects.html

Can anyone update me with the high rise under construction and which is visible in central Bangalore ( Gandhinagar- Majestic)

Hi Everybody,

I always check in this forum for all updates in the cities. Its been very useful to me.I appreciate the initiative taken and hope to contribute info from my end too.

has majestic even changed? something should be done to reduce the chaos there..plus make it more elegant...

^^ change is in progress

2. I guess PRR will be interescting IVC road somewhere. After you cross airport, in 2 kms you would cross a narrow road where bridge work is under progress, then immediately on the left you will see a small road (look for sobha lifestyle project directions).

3. ITIR, the government is still aquiring land, so no one knows the exact location.

Hope this helps.


Perhaps this was just discussed earlier. However I searched for the information but could not find it, so thought of asking you people.

1. Any Idea when is the PRR construction going to start?
2. Is the PRR and the IVC road near Devanahalli the same?
The other day, I went near Devanahalli, I could not locate any IVC Road or PRR construction activity?
3. The last and the final question. Where is the 10000 acre ITIR going to be located?
The only thing that I could figure out from Google was that it is going to be located somewhere between Doddaballapur and Nandi.

has majestic even changed? something should be done to reduce the chaos there..plus make it more elegant...

Welcome sixsigma to SSCI ..heres to you :cheers:

Anyonw got pics of the Carlton Towers? The one that was on fire?

Anyonw got pics of the Carlton Towers? The one that was on fire?

check mangalorean.com

Bangalore to get five new residential layouts soon

Bangalore, Feb 25 (IANS)

The Karnataka government plans to develop five new residential layouts in this tech hub to distribute housing sites for the people of Bangalore, state Governor H.R. Bhardwaj said Thursday.

“The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is in the process of acquiring land to form five new layouts to meet the ever-growing housing needs of the people in the city,” Bhardwaj told lawmakers in his joint address to the state legislature on the first day of the budget session here.

The proposed layouts will enable the BDA to distribute 174,000 sites to the eligible citizens.

The state-run BDA issued final notification to acquire about 4,000 acres of land to form the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda layout.

Preliminary notification has been issued to acquire lands for forming Shivarama Karanath layout, K.C. Reddy layout, Sri Devaraj Urs layout and Nijilingappa layout.“The state government has accorded top priority to develop infrastructure in and around Bangalore. Civil works worth Rs.3,100 crore are under implementation this fiscal (2009-10). Approval for 12 signal-free corridors in the extended areas of the city has been given,” Bhardwaj informed the legislative members.

The governor assured the house that the Bangalore Metro project would be commissioned by March 2013.Highlighting the measures taken for urban development through local bodies, Bhardwaj said Karnataka was first in the country to initiate geographical information system (GIS)-based property tax assessment in five cities through public-private partnership (PPP).

“The GIS system will enable registration of all properties and facilitate owners to get clear property title. The system will be scaled up to other cities across the state in a phased manner.

Referring to the e-governance programmes underway, the governor said the Karnataka state wide area network (SWAN) has been commissioned and value of works tenders through the e-procurement mode had increased to Rs.20,000 crore.

“The government plans to set up a call centre to enable citizens seeking information and filing applications under the Right to Information Act. The 24x7 helpline will improve the public delivery system,” the governor added.

TOI

^^ change is in progress

Change is good :banana:

Any specifics?

I think two critical areas in Bangalore that need to be improved are the
1) Majestic-Railway Station belt and the
2) Koramangala 8th Block-VivekNagar Belt.

The latter is an extreme eyesore - not to mention the lifestyle of the people living there is almost dharavi-like.

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GVK to invest Rs 4,000-4,500 cr in BIAL
Reuters / Mumbai March 09, 2010, 11:01 IST

GVK Power and Infrastructure Ltd will invest Rs 4,000-4,500 crore to modernise and expand the Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), a newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing the company's chairman.


GVK Power and Infrastructure, which owns 29 per cent stake in Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), also plans to buy Siemens Project Ventures GmbH's 40 per cent stake in BIAL, the paper quoted G.V. Krishna Reddy as saying.

GVK is the second-biggest shareholder in BIAL after it acquired 17 per cent from Larsen & Toubro Ltd in December 2009 for Rs 686 crore , the paper said. GVK now holds 29 percent stake, the paper said.

MUMBAI: GVK Power and Infrastructure Ltd will invest 40-45 billion rupees to modernise and expand the Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL),
a media report said on Tuesday, citing the company's chairman.

GVK Power and Infrastructure, which owns 29 percent stake in Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), also plans to buy Siemens Project Ventures GmbH's 40 percent stake in BIAL, the report quoted G.V. Krishna Reddy as saying.

GVK is the second-biggest shareholder in BIAL after it acquired 17 percent from Larsen & Toubro Ltd in December 2009 for 6.86 billion rupees, the paper said. GVK now holds 29 percent stake, the paper said.

source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/GVK-to-invest-Rs-40-45-bn-in-BIAL-Report/articleshow/5661812.cms

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NeoTown - Bangalore South, Bangalore, India (http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=13639)


Bangalore’s latest urban expansion, designed by Andy Fisher workshop, was launched recently as a blueprint for future sustainable developments by Patel Realty. The 50 hectare development has been formulated to encompass environmental strategies, business incubators, commercial facilities, social, recreational and lifestyle needs. Offering a broad range of residential developments, catering to residents from a diverse cross-section of the market, Patel Realty hope to provide a new opportunity for locals to live, work and grow

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Sobia Khan BANGALORE

ORACLE India, which was in talks with Bangalore-based Brigade Group for 1.2-million sqft commercial space in its Brigade Gateway project, has called off the deal. The IT major was planning to take office space in Brigade Northstar, a 30-floor tower complex within Brigade Gateway, to consolidate its multiple leased spaces in Bangalore.
Oracle told its employees in an email communication: “As you know, Oracle Real Estate has been examining the Brigade Northstar facility, as part of our strategy to consolidate our multiple leased spaces in Bangalore. This is to inform you that Oracle has decided not to pursue this location.” Oracle had planned to transfer 8,000 employees to the Northstar facility.
Had the agreement been successful, it could have been one of the biggest commercial space deals in Bangalore and could have made Brigade richer by Rs 600 crore. Oracle was in talks with Brigade for almost six months but the differences over in the prices quoted by the two led to the collapse of the deal. Oracle and Brigade Group refused to comment on the issue.
Oracle was looking to move its first team to the new location approximately 12 months from November 2009. The company was planning to centralise its common operations and administrative functions.
In an earlier email communication to its employees, Oracle had said the new location was expected to fulfill the space requirements of many lines of business and would have accommodated approximately 50% of Oracle’s Bangalore staff. The rest were expected to occupy Oracle Technology Park and a few other locations.
source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news-/Office-space-Oracle-Brigade-call-off-deal/articleshow/5688261.cms

Multi-Crore Hub To Come Up In First-Of-Its-Kind PPP Project
Sobia Khan BANGALORE

THE BANGALORE Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has signed a first-of-its-kind joint venture with private realty firm Mantri Developers to develop a multi crore commercial hub-cum-metro station at Malleshwaram, north Bangalore.
“It will be the first station to be constructed on a public-private participation model with Mantri Developers,” persons with direct knowledge of the development said. The Malleshwaram station had remained a contentious issue with the developer and the BMRCL locking horns over the land. However, when contacted both BMRCL and Mantri developers confirmed the developments but refused to share further details.
Sources, however, said Mantri and BMRCL have entered into a revenue-sharing agreement for the proposed station. BMRCL will get 1% of the revenue earned annually for 30 years, and the percentage will go up to 5 after that from the proposed commercial hub-cum-Metro station.
The land will belong to BMRCL but Mantri will spend Rs 35 crore to develop the station, which will be operational by 2013, and then construct a commercial tower over the station. According to the agreement, BMRCL will lease the space above the station for 99 years and after the 5-acre property is developed, it will be transferred to BMRCL. “This will be a part of Mantri’s mega plan of creating a commercial hub on 24 acres right in the heart of the city,” said the source.
He further said BMRCL had acquired 5 acres at almost no cost, out of 24 acres of prized mill property that Mantri Developers had bought through the auction and has developed into a bustling shopping destination.
In 2005, BMRCL had notified the land for acquisition and since then the Mantris could not develop the land after it was bought by the developer in a land auction from National Textile Corporation. “The company received clearence from the BMRCL three months back to develop the station,” added a source.

BANGALORE: Leading real estate player Mantri Developers today announced the opening of one of India's largest malls Mantri Square spread over 1.7
million square feet and which would soon have a metro connectivity as well.

With an investment of over Rs 500 crore, the mall boasts of 252 retail outlets offering 10,000 brands, Sushil Mantri, Chairman and Managing Director, Mantri Developers told media.

The highlight of the mall would be its connectivity to railway station which is being jointly developed by the metro rail authorities and Mantri developers on five acres of land belonging to Mantri and leased out to the government.

A bridge would lead the commuters getting off at the station to the second floor of the mall, providing shoppers an international experience, he said.

The station is expected to provide an additional footfall of 20,000 once it becomes operational in two years time frame. The developers expect the footfall to go up to one lakh a day once the station was operational.

The station area would cover around 80,000 sq feet and would involve third party maintenance, he said.

Inspired by worldwide mall architecture, Mantri Square has wide corridors almost 40 feet wide to allow shoppers to move comfortably in peak hours. It boasts of a roof 450 feet long nd 135 feet wide that allows natural sunlight.

The mall would introduce some leading international brands first time in the cuntry, including Taco Bell, the leading Mexican inspired food chain, Leading Italian brand OVS. It would also see many national brands launching their outlets for the first time in the city, he said.
source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Markets/Real-Estate/News-/Largest-mall-Mantri-Square-to-have-metro-connectivity/articleshow/5686520.cms

Does anyone have information if Bangalore is being considered for the Solar cities programme by the MNRE. I have got only 16 cities of the 35 cities that have got in-principal approval.


The Government of India has given in-principle approval to 34 cities in the country to be developed as Solar Cities, informed the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah. These include cities from Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Kerala.
Proposals were invited from all States and Union Territories for development of Solar Cities. Approval was given based on the proposals received as per guidelines. Proposals from remaining States are yet to be received. A total of 60 Cities are proposed to be developed as Solar Cities.

Bangalore,Mar 17, dhns:

Mantri Developers, on Tuesday, announced the opening of Mantri Square in Bangalore, which, the company claims, is the largest mall in India. Mantri Square is spread over 1.7 million sq ft having 252 retail outlets (including 39 F&B outlets) offering over 10,000 brands, the company said.

Built with an investment of over Rs 500 crore, Mantri Square will also generate direct employment for over 4,600 people. Briefing reporters, Mantri Developers CMD Sushil Mantri said Mantri Square has been created after making in depth study of many successful malls in the world. The car park has capacity for 1,800 four wheelers and 550 two wheelers. The consumer is spoilt for choice with over 250 stores to choose from across categories catering to various needs. The mall has six anchor stores — Spar Hypermarket, with its largest outlet in India, at 90,000sft, 5 departmental stores — Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Pantaloon, Reliance Trends and Marks & Spence, 6-screen INOX multiplex with seating capacity of 1,497 seats.. Mantri Square also boasts of a 12 lane Amoeba bowling alley with a gaming centre.
The widest retail options at Mantri Square will be complimented with flavours from national and internationally acclaimed kitchens. With 39 F&B outlets the mall will have the largest food court and dining area in Bangalore. It has 1 lakh sq ft area and can accommodate over 1,000 people.
source:http://www.deccanherald.com/content/58509/mantri-developers-launches-countrys-largest.html

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Old Bangalore is hotting up with developers upping the ante on mega real estate projects in the area.
After the opening of Mantri Square,in Malleswaram,which is a 1.7-mn sqft,252-retail-outlets mall,Mantri Developers is planning another mega commercial project of 1.2 mn sqft,to come up behind Mantri Square.
It is proposed to be a Rs 250 crore commercial cum high-end residential highrise project,which would also include an 80,000 sqft metro station.The project is expected to be completed in 2013-2014.
The project will be coming up on a 5 to 6 acre land parcel.The residential units may sport a starting tag of Rs 1.5 crore.
All the planned development,including where Mantri Square is situated,is part of the 22-acre mill property that Mantri had acquired in an auction from NTC (National Textile Corporation ).
Sushil Mantri,CMD,Mantri Developers,said there would be a 50:50 spilt of residential and commercial space,with a small retail concourse.We are also building the metro station in partnership with the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation, said Mantri.We will be constructing the station for BMRCL and will bear all the construction costs.We have a revenue sharing agreement with them of 1% to begin with,which would be scaled up to 5% at a later stage. There could be a link to connect Mantri Square,the metro station and the new 1.2 mn sqft mega project.

Bhartiya Urban is developing in Bangalore a 125 acre integrated township; a first of its kind in India - truly integrated urban life spaces of 20 mn sq ft, covering commercial, residential, retail and hospitality, and with a school and a hospital. Master planned by Perkins Eastman of New York and reviewed by Cox Architects and Planners of Sydney, the City has a richly layered grain, comprising a series of clustered communities with public parks and wide streets that fuse seamlessly with an efficient transport and road network extending to and across the site. A self-contained city, there will be stadia, sport facilities, a concert hall, health facilities, souks, as well as malls and big-box retail, entertainment and other amenities serving the community. The project incorporates an iconic tower – the tallest mixed-use tower in Bangalore – which will establish a distinctive symbol for this new urban destination on the Bangalore skyline.
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The city-based Century Building Industries Pvt Ltd has charted out a plan to set up a special economic zone (SEZ) for facilitating the establishment of educational, health and hospitality infrastructure.

The SEZ would also have a foreign investor as partner. The SEZ, planned on an 2,500-acre land, will come up near the proposed Bangalore International Airport, off Devanahalli Road.

Mr P. Dayananda Pai, Managing Director, said apart from the SEZ, Century was currently developing more than five million sq ft for various facilities, which includes townships, malls, commercial and residential complexes in the city, in association with several local builders.

The company envisages an estimated investment of more than Rs 2,000 crore for the projects over two to three years. Century would be mobilising the funds from its internal resources and debt, said Mr Pai.

Mr Pai said in the SEZ, while some of the projects such as the university and hospitality would be set up in association with Manipal Group, for others the company would be tapping investors in different sectors such as IT and garments. He said Century was in talks for FDI in the SEZ. Mr Pai said the Century group was also engaged in developing hotels with a 75-room new three-star hotel planned in the city.

TCS to start work on SEZ at Devanahalli, Bangalore with an estimated Rs 500 crore investment on a 100 acres area.

by editor on March 24, 2010
in Indian Press Release, Web News Wire

In the recently concluded GIREM Bengaluru INFRASTRUCTURE.BUSINESS.CONNECT Summit which brought together the Corporate End Users, Developers and Policy Makers under one platform, discussed about the 5 next possible Business Districts in Bengaluru. These are Devanhalli (North), Yeshwantpur (North West), Mysore Road (South West), Sarjapur Road, ORR & beyond (South East) and Whitefield & beyond (North East). These Districts were presented by Mr. Ram Chandnani – Deputy MD, South India of CB Richard Ellis.

‘Devanahalli’, ‘Whitefield & beyond’ were the two most preferred destination of the majority of the 150 Corporate present at the Summit. Some of the corporate present at the conference were AOL, Dell, IBM, Microsoft, Wipro, Ness Technologies, TCS, Tavant Technologies to name a few.

The Summit was organized by Triple Tree Exhibitions & Sports in association with CB Richard Ellis, Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj (JLLM), Asipac, Facility Management Zone, Outer Ring Road Companies Association and Electronic City Industries Association. The Summit addressed the most pressing issues and concerns - New Business Districts, Mobility & Energy, aimed towards a structured and well-organized plan for the future.

The Summit was inaugurated by Dr. A. Ravindra – Advisor to Hon’ble CM on Urban Development and Prof. Ashwin Mahesh, IIM-B & ABIDe Member.

Ram Chandnani of CB Richard Ellis said, “Devanahalli in North & Whitefield and beyond in the East are locations that will continue to attract corporate as long term business districts. New Infrastructure in the North with improved connectivity from the East will make these two micro locations as destinations for the future.

All that is needed is for these locations to become self sufficient in terms of the public transport system and resources like water, energy, waste management and for them to truly become business destinations.”

Mr. Shyam Sundar S. Pani, Executive Director – Triple Tree Exhibitions & Sports said, “The main impetus of GIREM Bengaluru was to identify areas for New Business Districts apart from the ones which are already popular with corporate Bengaluru and thereafter develop them in a structured manner. Now that the areas have been identified, we will present them to the concerned authorities and will make every possible move to make this a reality.”

Mr. Sunil V – Founding Member, Facility Management Zone & Director – Facilities, Tavant Technologies, “Devanahalli & Whitefield and beyond are an ideal places for new business districts due to their proximity to the new airport and CAPEX being relatively low. It is now for the City Planner to come up with a Holistic Plan which will include water, energy, waste management and transport system. Once these issues are addressed, I think it would be the perfect place for corporate Bengaluru.”

A 20 PTA – 2020 (20 Point Agenda – 2020) were put together from the three key topics addressed at the Summit; New Business Districts, Mobility/Logistics and Energy/Sustainability in consent with the Industry members present at the Summit. These 20 PTA will be presented to the civic authorities and GIREM will liason with them to address and find solutions to the issues brought up by the 20 PTA.

The summit also witnessed power talks from two of the most dynamic and upcoming leaders of the country, Dr. C N Ashwath Narayan – MLA, Malleshwaram & Shri. Krishna Byre Gowda, MLA, Byatarayanapura constituency. They spoke about the importance of Social Infrastructure; how significant this is for any developed city. They also spoke about the need of an inclusive Waste Management System and shared their innovation ways which they have implemented in their constituencies. They urged the corporates to adopt modern waste management systems as they are very much essential for the holistic growth of the city of Bengaluru.

Some of the other prominent Speakers at the summit were Shri. Shivananda Murthy,Managing Director, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd, Shri Praveen Sood I.P.S – Additional Commisioner of Police, Traffic and Security, Shri N. Sivasailam – Managing Director, BMRC, Mr. Naresh Narasimhan – Principal Architect, Venkataramanan Associates, Mr. Vinod Mathew – Head, Real Estate & Facilities, Microsoft, Mr. Rajiv Mathur – Program Director AP GMU RESO, IBM, Mr. Girish KS – VP, Strategic Consulting, Jones Lang LeSalle Meghraj, Mr. Sudarshan Ananth, VP and Business Head, Wipro EcoEnergy, Business of Wipro Ltd.
source:http://aggregator.in/2010/%E2%80%98devanahalli%E2%80%99-and-%E2%80%98whitefield-beyond%E2%80%99-are-the-two-most-preferred-business-districts-of-corporate-bengaluru-18729/

Great work Avinash!

Great work Avinash!

+1,You have taken care of the Bangalore forum well.....
I also wish to thank Mahesh Nanjunda as well

Keep up the good work.

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Prestige unveils White Meadows luxury homes
(http://www.deccanherald.com/content/50799/prestige-unveils-white-meadows-luxury.html)

Located in Whitefield, it comprises of 214 Sky Villas in four high rise towers of up to 27 floors and 66 Villas, set in scenic grounds; this project will offer premium living in the city, the company said.

The Independent Bungalows, ranging across 5576 – 6219 sq ft are 3 storied edifices.

The Residential Towers offer a choice of single level, duplex, triplex and pent house with areas ranging between 6651 – 12066 sq ft.

I hope everybody has read today's article in the Deccan Herald today:

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/60620/city-may-become-unliveable-5.html

The rival political parties and candidates fighting Sunday’s Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) poll, who promise adequate water supply to Bangaloreans, may be totally unaware of the alarming ground reality.

The fact perhaps may be that there would not be much water left in the city by the time the incoming BBMP corporators complete their five-year term. In yet another alarming projection of the city’s water situation, scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have predicted that the already depleted water resources of the city could dry up within the next five years.

Increasing built-up area, rising temperature, rapidly depleting greenery and over-exploitation of ground water are threatening to render the city dry and dead, according to a recent study by IISc’s Energy and Wetland Group at the Centre for Ecological Sciences.

“Soon we will be facing severe water crisis. Not much is spoken about conserving water resources — both ground water and surface water. Wetlands are being encroached upon. So is the greenery, creating heat islands in many parts of the city,” said IISc scientist Dr T V Ramachandra.

Ecological degradation

Between 1973 and 2006, the city’s ecological degradation was 66 percent. That is huge. But gathering pace, in the last two years (between 2007 and 2009), the city’s vegetation cover fell alarmingly from 28 per cent to 16 per cent — from 19, 696 hectares it has dwindled to just 11,153 hectares area within a short span of time,” the scientist explained.

Even more alarming is the fact that the area covered by water bodies has reduced by about 489 hectares within two years, that too when the state government claims that preserving water bodies is its top priority.

The study also reveals that the built-up area in the city has shot up by 632 per cent in just two years. “The built-up area in the city between 1973 and 2006 was 466 per cent. It has increased by 166 percentage points to move up to 632 per cent.

It is one of the causes for city’s rising temperature,” he said.

Increasing built-up area and change in the land use pattern have left little room for percolation of water for recharge. The city planners neither have any measures in mind nor any programmes in place for ground water recharge. “We are fast heading towards a disaster,” Dr Ramachandra said.

Most parts of the city are already dependent of ground water which has been recklessly over-exploited. Some urgent steps may help avert the disaster in the immediate future. Authorities concerned should stop permitting any more industry in the city and ensure that at least in new BBMP areas, 30 per cent of the space is left as open area, the scientist says.

Hasn't rain water harvesting been made mandatory in Bangalore? Its a little known news - but this law is a huge leap in conserving water resources.
The only thing I'm skeptical about - is that India depends on Monsoons for this to work. How will, during dry seasons, will rain water harvesting help? Rain water harvesting simply implies storing of rain water in sumps. In the dry seasons , the sumps would be empty - so the people will have to go back to BBMP for water!! And its during the dry seasons where the greatest load happens.

I think bangalore should enforce Ground Water Recharging heavily instead. If during every monsoon - pillars across bangalores recharnge the ground water table - then an equilibrium would be reached as far as using borewells go to use the water table.

One way to help recharge ground water has been done in this video. Its so simple yet elegant - recharging hundreds of thousands of litres of ground water using borewells every monsoon. A few thousand of such rechargable borewells will guarantee ground water in Bangalore stabilizes and eventually will start rising.

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Perhaps a little effort by the citizens is all it needs.

Posted by paragjani on April 5, 2010

April 05, 2010

Priyanka Kapoor

Provident Housing Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Puravankara Projects Ltd (PPL), is set to launch its third affordable housing project at Mysore Road in Bangalore. Spread over 6 million square feet, this project will comprise almost 6,000 units. Further, it also plans to launch two more affordable housing projects of about 8 million square feet in Kochi and Chennai. These three launches are planned in 2010, a top company executive told, Property Pulse.

“Our two projects (Chennai and Bangalore) launched last year are doing exceptionally well. Construction work has already begun and sales too have been good. We plan to launch more projects in this category in 2010. Our third project will soon be launched in Bangalore followed by one each in Kochi and Chennai. Things are looking quite positive as banks are coming forward to do the funding in terms of construction for these projects and they are even looking for JVs. To put it simply, there is enough of bank funding and customer advances for our immediate expansion,” said Ashish Puravankara, director, Provident Housing.

Currently, Provident has two projects — one each in Chennai and Bangalore which are ongoing and sold out substantially. “We are launching another project of 6 million sq ft in Bangalore shortly. This apart, we will also launch affordable housing projects of about 8 million sq ft in Kochi, Coimbatore and Chennai,” Puravankara added.

The company, further, aims to build around 65,000 affordable homes across 60 million sq ft in the next 4-5 years. Besides the three cities mentioned above, the group is also eyeing Pune, outskirts of Mumbai and other tier II cities in the South. “We feel that there is good potential in these cities. We have enough internal accruals to expand our land assets. The investment will essentially be on land because the sales are so good that we hardly need money for construction,” Ashish claimed.

Source : http://www.realtyplusmag.com/rpnewsletter/fullstory.asp?news_id=8169&cat_id=1

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Power generated within Karnataka is not being supplied to the state grid

The Madras High Court has restrained the Southern Region Load Despatch Centre (SRLDC) in Bangalore, a statutory body established under the Electricity Act, 2003, from cancelling or curtailing supply of RTC (round the clock) power of 300 MW up to the month of May, 2010, to the TNEB. Justice R Sudhakar granted the injunction on Wednesday while passing interim orders on a writ petition from TNEB praying for a direction to the SRLDC and a private electricity trader JSW Power Trading Company Limited in New Delhi to continue to supply the power till the end of May, 2010 to the TNEB by way of inter-state transmission through inter-state open access from the JSW IPP located in Karnataka State in terms of the approvals dated March 5 and 24, 2010 granted by the SRLDC.


According to TNEB, it entered into a contract with JSW Power Trading Company for supply of RTC power from January to May, 2010. It issued a letter of acceptance on January 29, 2010 for supply of 300 MW of RTC power for February at the rate of Rs. 4.16 per Kwh. Similarly on January 31, the Board issued letters of acceptance to the company for supply of 275 MW for March at the rate of Rs. 4.94 per Kwh and for supply of 300 MW each at the rate of Rs. 5.24 per Kwh for April and May. The source of power, as mentioned by the company, was JSWLL-IPP in Karnataka in the Southern region falling within the jurisdiction of SRLDC.

The SRLDC had also accorded the approval for the supply of power sourced from CPPs/IPPs of Karnataka State to the Board through the company. The charges for the inter-state transmission of electricity for the period up to May had already been reimbursed by the Board in advance. And the company had been supplying the power as committed till date without any breach and the petitioner Board had been regularly making the payments. While so, the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited issued a letter dated April 5, 2010 to the company, directing it to sell the power generated by it to the Karnataka grid with immediate effect and to withdraw the open access transaction granted to the TNEB for April and May until further orders in view of power shortage in Karnataka. The SRLDC, by a fax message issued about 7.30 p m on April 6, informed the TNEB that the power would not be supplied from April 9 to May 31. Contending that the Board would face acute power shortage to the extent of 300 MW and the same would result in further deteriorating the power position in TN, the Board moved the Madras High Court with the present writ petition.

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Looks like an elevated train line in the middle and a station. Is this the one for Mantri?

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NEW DELHI: The National Cricket Academy (NCA), the supply line of Indian cricket, will soon have a new address. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has already bought 32 acres of land for the NCA from the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board. The board has paid Rs 46 crore for acquiring the land.

According to BCCI, this new complex will be built in the Kadgurki and Yemrahallo villages of Devanahalli Taluk. This is near the new Bangalore airport. Earlier, 32 acres of land was allotted to the BCCI in Bidadi Industrial Area, Ramanagara Taluk, but the board was keen on a land new the airport.

NCA currently functions out of the Chinnaswamy stadium complex. "It's helpful for those cricketers who come here for training and rehabilitation programmes. The new complex will be exciting for the young cricketers," an NCA official told TOI on Monday.

TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/BCCI-buys-NCA-land-for-Rs-46-cr/articleshow/5790020.cms)

Looks like an elevated train line in the middle and a station. Is this the one for Mantri?

Looks so, Bangalore Metro inked pact with Mantri on station (http://www.thehindu.com/2010/03/27/stories/2010032759500800.htm).

Yeddyurappa Lays Foundation Stone For Sampige Road Station Under PPP Model
TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bangalore: It’s yet another feather in Bangalore’s cap. This will be the only city in the country where the Metro train will stop at a swanky commercial tower with a spacious parking basement for cars, close to a huge mall.
The Sampige Road station at Malleswaram will be the only station of the 33 elevated ones under Metro’s phase I (to be completed by March 2013) to have such a plan. Passengers who get down at this station will have direct access to the tower and Mantri Mall on Sampige Road. With a 20-month deadline, this is also Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation’s (BMRC) first project to be taken up under public-private partnership (PPP) in the city.
Chief minister B S Yeddyurappa who laid the foundation stone for the project on Thursday, said: “This is the first PPP project for Bangalore Metro. Such initiatives should help in completion of projects on time. This is most important for a city like Bangalore that’s rapidly expanding.”
Apart from the local MLA and MPs from Bangalore North and Central, newly elected corporators of Malleswaram attended the event.
THE PPP WAY
BMRC has acquired 5 acres, 4 guntas of land for this station. This is from the total 24-acre land that belongs to Mantri Developers. As per the PPP arrangement, the land is being provided free of cost for constructing the station. The 80,000-sqft station at an estimated cost of Rs 30 crore will be constructed by Mantri Developers. This, as part of its project of an 8-lakh sqft commercial tower surrounding the station. The station will be designed by the BMRC.
Compensation to the private partner is the right to use the space surrounding the station ‘with due regard to safety norms’ for 99 years. During this period, the BMRC is also entitled to revenue share of 1% initially to 5% in the later stages.
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BREAKING NEW GROUNDS: The site where the Metro rail station will come up near Mantri Mall at Malleswaram. (Right) An artist’s impression of the commercial tower which will house the station
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A doctor couple and their two kids were trapped in a lift at Mantri Square mall for more than an hour on Saturday night. Bangalore Mirror brings you their scary story
Alarm bell and lift telephone both fail to work
Mall security staff do nothing despite being alerted to the emergency
Finally a relative from Benson Town comes to family's rescue
It is the ultimate urban nightmare. To be stuck in the elevator, in pitch dark, kids in tow and one of the adults an asthma patient, before help finally arrives a harrowing hour later.
This is exactly what happened to doctor couple Bibi Asma and Ashfaq Hussain and their two daughters, five-year-old Aliya and fouryear-old Sana, last Saturday at Mantri Square — touted as Asia's largest mall — on Sampige Road in Malleshwaram. The family had gone to the mall after Aliya, who had come first in her Std 1 exams, wanted a treat.
They were stuck in one of the 15 lifts in the mall. Neither the alarm bell nor the telephone in the lift worked. Finally, through some miracle, their cell phone worked and they called one of their relatives in Benson Town.
He arrived, and after much persuasion of the mall management and more precious time wasted, the family was rescued. The doctor couple have lodged a complaint with Malleshwaram police seeking action against the `negligent' mall staff. Dr Asma, who along with her husband run a clinic on New BEL Road and reside in Gokula, recounted what happened: "We went there at around 8.30 pm. After shopping, we had dinner at the food court and took the lift to the basement where we had parked the car. It was exactly 10.30 pm when we took the lift. A few seconds after it started descending, it got stuck between the first floor and and minus one. We initially thought it was a routine power cut and waited for the mall authorities to switch on the power back-up." Nothing happened for a disconcertingly long time. The family began to panic.
"We tried to ring the alarm bell in the lift. It did not work and we tried to contact mall staff through the telephone in the lift. It too did not work. By then, my asthmatic husband and my daughters were visibly getting ill," Dr Asma said.
They then started banging on the lift door hoping to attract attention. To no avail.
"It was pitch dark inside the lift and it made us feel that we were in a grave," Dr Asma added.

IT GETS WORSE

All the while, the couple tried using their cell phones, but the signals were too weak. Subsequently, after much effort, they managed to part the door a wee bit and this led to feeble signals on their mobiles. They then sent an SMS to Dr Asma's brother, Syed Shujath, owner of a furniture shop in Koramangala. He pacified them and said he would soon do something.
Meanwhile, the children were getting more and more breathless and dehydrated. "We left it to god and started praying," said Dr Asma.

RESCUE ON THE WAY

"I was in Benson Town at home when the call came. It is a good distance from Malleshwaram. I took a friend along on my bike. We violated every one-way on the road and reached the mall in flat 25 minutes. Enroute to the mall, I called Just Dial and got the telephone number of Mantri Square control room to brief them about the tragedy. Nobody answered my call," Shujath recalled.
Shujath also informed the fire force on 101. "On reaching the mall, I found 15 identical lifts and could not locate where my sister and her family werein. Their cellphone was not working. I banged on every lift and got no response. Then, I went to the mall control room and informed the lone attendant. He paged his boss about the problem but could not do much. He even refused to move out of the control room and come with us to the lift area," Shujath added.

SAFE AGAIN

He then went out of the control room. Surprisingly, he saw lights on everywhere. Only the lifts weren't working. "I then went to the person who controls power switches in the mall and begged him to switch on all the lifts. Thank god, better sense prevailed on him. He switched on all the lifts," Shujath said. The family finally came out alive.

POLICE COMPLAINT

"From the mall, we went to a nearby doctor and got the children nebulised. From there, we went to Malleshwaram police station after midnight and lodged a police complaint at 2.30 am. The police called a certain Sharma of the mall, but he refused to come to the police station," Dr Asma said.
The next day, they went to the mall to confront the management and see whether they had repaired the alarm bell and the telephone line in the lift. Nothing had been done!
"We want the police to take action against the mall and see that such incidents never occur again," Dr Ashfaq Hussain said.
Meanwhile, the damage has been done. It will take a long time to undo it. Young Aliya and Sana have developed a phobia for lifts. Every hour or so they get panic attacks as, unprompted, they relive their nightmare.

MANTRI SQUARE REMAINS MUM

When Bangalore Mirror sought the reaction of Mantri Square management on the travails of the doctor couple and their two small daughters, the mall's General Manager, Mall Marketing, Jermina Menon demanded a detailed questionnaire from us. We sent her the questionnaire around 5.30 pm on Thursday. She got back stating that she would reply within an hour. At 7.30 pm, when we reminded her, she replied that as per internal protocol, she cannot respond till she got approval from her bosses. She promised to send a reply by 11 am on Friday.

400 more medical seats this year
Bangalore, Apr 16, DHNS:

Medical Education minister Ramachandra Gowda on Friday said from the academic year 2011-12, the total number of medical seats in the State would go up by 400 after the Centre increased the total medical seats across the country.

Besides, the government would be open to accept fresh proposals to set up medical colleges in the state. The minister said the government had reimbursed Rs 90,000 to those students joined medical course under higher fee category in 2006-07. Those who have not yet received the amount, the minister said, can call up his personal secretary Nanjunde Gowda at 98441-57241.

Hospital at Devanahalli

The minister informed that the government is keen on setting up a hi-tech hospital for heart diseases and a medical college in Devanahalli, near international airport. He said the government had notified 200 acres of land for the project. The total project would require Rs 500 crore.
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BBMP stalls work on civic projects for one and half months

If you are one of those Bangaloreans upset with slow pace of work on civic projects, here is a shocker. For the next 90 days at least, all work on ongoing infrastructure projects carried out by the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will come to a complete standstill. Also, BBMP won't be taking up new projects during this period. It means that the underpass work on Outer Ring Road, road-widening across the city will stop.
Blame the mess on the time required to form the BBMP council. In the absence of an elected council all these years, the BBMP administrator and Commissioner approved and sanctioned funds for projects. Now, with new elected representatives entering office, the civic body cannot spend a single pie without the council's nod. This is as per the Karnataka Municipalities Act.
It would be at least 90 days before the new Council assumes charge and starts sanctioning funds for infrastructure projects. Mayor election will be held on April 23; BBMP council would be formed the same day. The council would have to prepare the 2010-11 budget and that would take one month at least. The budget would have to be presented and approved. Until all these events, projects across the city will be stalled.
BBMP commissioner Bharat Lal Meena recently issued an order to joint commissioners and chief engineers saying, "Stop all types of developmental works including the ongoing ones, those in completion stage and the approved ones, immediately". Financial constraint is also a reason. Meena has also said that there is no provision to spend on development projects unless the new council approves the budget. Stop works as it is on March 31, 2010. This step is necessary to bring financial discipline, he said.
The commissioner also directed officials to measure and record the progress of projects; the Special commissioner(Planning) has been asked to submit a report. "In the last two years, several developmental works have been undertaken in the new BBMP areas. Huge revenues are expected. But our expectations have not been met with respect to resource mobilisation. Because of that, we haven't made payments to contractors," Meena said in the order. He has withdrawn his earlier order dated Sept 1, 2009, in which the commissioner had handed over the responsibility of approval of administrative and technical sanctions to Joint and additional commissioners.
Reacting to this, former mayor PR Ramesh said: BBMP is facing severe financial crunch. During administrators' rule, the civic body's coffers were looted. The new council would take at least two years to stand on its own.

Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd has announced that the Company has received approval from the Karnataka Udyog Mitra to build a State-of-the-Art, mixed use IT Park on its 40 acres plot at Yellahanka. The Park will also provide Hotel / Services Apartments, Retails, Multiplexes and other facilities.
The approved Master Plan, prepared by the Indian arm of Singaporean Architects, M/s. RSP Architect Planners and Engineers Ltd, is for a total area of 5 million sq. ft. The facility is situated on the Bangalore-Hyderabad Highway (NH 7), is strategically located 7 kms. from the new Bangalore International Airport, towards the city side. Bangalore is today the major centre for the IT / ITES industry and the Park will add to the phenomenal growth of Bangalore in the Hebbal-Yellahanka block. The location will be highly suitable for international organisations to make it their business destination. The Park will provide full facilities needed by Knowledge Industry players. The supporting infrastructure for hospitality, shopping and entertainment will have an international ambience and a futuristic model.
The actual development of the Park will be jointly done by the Company and Aasia Properties Development Ltd. (APDL) which is the Hinduja Group's property arm.

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Bangalore: Bangalore International Airport has been awarded the Best Emerging Airport — Indian Sub-continent by Emerging Markets Airports Awards (EMAA) hosted by Airport Expo, Dubai.
The other nominations in this category included three other airports — GMR Hyderabad International Airport, Bandaranaike International Airport and Mali International Airport.
Bengaluru International Airport was declared the winner post the tabulation of the poll results from industry chiefs and leaders across the world airports. Dubai hosted a Gala Awards Ceremony on April 26 with a galaxy of senior decision makers from the airports fraternity, civil aviation authorities, airports and aviation suppliers numbering 550. This event was held on the second day of the Dubai Airport Show.
Raj Menon of EMA Awards said the competition was tough owing to the strong sector growth, and the increasing awareness about the awards. In these times when the air travel industry globally is just grappling with the after-effects of recession, it is considered a major achievement for an airport to receive such recognition on a global platform. The EMA Awards has been created to recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals and airport companies, focusing on areas the particular airport has made significant progress in.
These awards are an excellent tool, allowing airports from across the region and beyond to compete. This will help airports strive to achieve operational excellence and allow businesses and industry leaders to set leads.
Marcel Hungerbuehler, CEO, BIAL said: "We are thrilled. This award is a showcase of the team's hard work and dedication, and personally it is a proud moment for me. It has been only under two years and this airport has received accolades for its operational efficiency on an international level. Our Indian airports are soon becoming truly international and being at such awards for the very first time is a positive sign. This award is reflective of BIAL's proactive approach to enhance efficiency in its operations and processes, while ensuring passenger satisfaction. While this award is flattering, it pushes us further to continue with our dedication and sincere efforts in taking this airport to the next level of growth."
BIAL PROFILE
Location: 30 km from central business district Total area: 4,500 acres Terminal area: 71,000 sq m (including undercroft) Passenger capacity: 12 million Check-in counters: 53 Self-check-in counters: 18 Runway length: 4,000 mtrs (4km)
Initial cargo capacity:
3,00,000 tonnes/year Business hotel: 321 rooms Parking: 2,000 cars Boarding bridges: 20 boarding bridges, aero
bridges, one double arm
Taxiway length: 4,000m Apron: 42 code C aircraft stands
Air Traffic Control (ATC):
65 metres
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Neo Town, South Bangalore

Sustainable success for Andy Fisher Workshop's 50 hectare plan (http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=13639)

Bangalore’s latest urban expansion, designed by Andy Fisher workshop, was launched recently as a blueprint for future sustainable developments by Patel Realty. The 50 hectare development has been formulated to encompass environmental strategies, business incubators, commercial facilities, social, recreational and lifestyle needs. Offering a broad range of residential developments, catering to residents from a diverse cross-section of the market, Patel Realty hope to provide a new opportunity for locals to live, work and grow.

The growth of the development will be closely controlled through master guidelines which have been adopted to ensure that a flexible mix of buildings will create a vibrant and diverse blend of community and architecture.

The masterplan is structured around a central spine connecting three major precincts, separated by a lake and landscaped parkland. With water being a scarce commodity in Bangalore, the lake forms an integral aspect of the waste re-cycling and harvesting strategy for the development. If successful, NeoTown Bangalore will be used by Patel Realty to further develop it's current formula and apply it to future urban developments in India and overseas.

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^^ need more trees :D

The uniformity of this local cityscape is a nice change from the irregular and chaotic look one normally gets when traversing our cities. However I do hope that it doesnt look anything like the cold, contrete, neo-modern look that gripped the west post World War 2.

Cities, like Coventry in the UK for instance, have such buildings and an all pervading grey gloom, which while futuristic at that time (60s 70s) has aged poorly. SO much so that the charm of traditional Victorian facades painfully put these contrete anonymities in their place.

I certainly hope that Neo town looksa lot more colourful, with public city furniture and atrwork inspired by our Indian terracotta sculptures, handloom and handicrafts. Eg. brickwork patterns on the pavements or large monotonous walls to liven up the atmosphere...

CM’s assurance
Govt to spend Rs 30 crore on Lalbagh facelift
Bangalore, May 4, DHNS:
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Stunned by the sorry state of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa was on Tuesday quick to announce a Rs 30-crore plan to develop the place as a model for lung spaces across the City.

Before he could come to terms with Lalbagh’s current scene, Yeddyurappa had more shockers in store at Yelahanka tank, Tirumanarahalli tank and Kacharakanahalli tank.

These revelations unfolded before him when the chief minister, BWSSB Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu and Mayor S K Nataraj went on a City tour. The chief minister directed his officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan for an overall development of these key lung spaces.

What struck the chief minister most at Lalbagh was the poor state of the walking track, aquarium and the tank. The apparent lack of adequate drinking water and toilets was too stark a lacuna to ignore. As if these were not enough, members of the walkers association complained about the lack of security inside and the taxing dog menace.

Under the chief minister’s instructions, Lalbagh will now get a facelift with the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the horticulture department spending Rs 30 crore on repairing the walking tracks, aquarium, entertainment and sports facilities for the children. Also on the agenda are fountains at four spots within the park and a boating facility at the tank.

After an inspection of the Yelahanka tank, the chief minister observed that the 300-acre water body had shrunk due to encroachment. The officials concerned were directed to clear the encroachment, fence and desilt the lake. Encroachment was also seen at Tirumanarahalli tank at Hegde Nagar, spread across 240 acres.

Yeddyurappa’s final stop was at Kacharakanahalli tank, a lung space spread across 57 acres. A temple occupied four acres of this spot. When local residents told the chief minister that the government had given permission for a slaughter house to come up there, he assured them that the order would be reversed.

Concluding his tour, the chief minister announced that a separate officer would be appointed to clear land encroachments, especially in Devanahalli Taluk, where 3,000 to 4,000 acres of government land has been reportedly encroached. The chief minister said he would continue his weekly visit to different parts of the City to inspect the infrastructure facilities.


DHNS (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/67601/govt-spend-rs-30-crore.html)

Namma Bengaluru will soon get back the lost glory.

Mallya uncorks huge residential project
Prestige Estates Joins Hands To Develop 75 Luxury Apartments
Anshul Dhamija | TNN

Bangalore: It's official now. Liquor and aviation billionaire Vijay Mallya is uncorking a Rs 1,500-crore luxury residential play in the heart of Bangalore, on Vittal Mallya Road, along with Prestige Estates.
Indications are that this could well be the most expensive residential project to be sold in Bangalore's real estate history, as the asking rate per sq ft is pegged at a whopping Rs 33,000. The intention is to develop 75 apartments over 5-lakh sq ft.
As in known, Mallya is razing his ancestral home, which is spread across approximately 4 acres of land and is situated adjacent to the UB City, to construct a 31-storey high-rise super luxury residential building which is likely to be called 'Residences at UB City'.
TOI though has learnt that the project would have 75 super luxury apartments of 6,000 sqft to 7,000 sqft in size sporting price tags anywhere between Rs 15 crore and Rs 20 crore apiece.
What is now known is that as part of the project, Mallya is building a 70,000 sqft to 80,000-sqft penthouse for himself, which will be the only home in Bangalore to have a bird's-eye view of Cubbon Park, MG Road, Vidhana Soudha, and the entire central business of the city. Also, at 31-storeys high, it could well be the only house in Bangalore that can boast of reaching to the stars.
Once upon a time, the entire land parcel, on which UB City and Mallya's house are situated, comprised a brewery, belonging to the UB Group.
The Times Of India was the first to break this story in its edition dated July 11, 2008.
U n i t e d Breweries Holdings, the parent company of UB Group under which comes Mallya's retail and real estate ventures, mentioned in its forth quarter results that the company "has executed a joint development agreement with a developer on 26th April 2010, for the development of a luxury residential building in the available land in UB City." It also mentions that the joint development would be in the ratio of 55% for the company and 45% for the developer.
"We have signed a joint development agreement with Vijay Mallya for doing a super luxury high rise apartment complex next to UB City," said Irfan Razack, CMD, Prestige Estates. However, Razack didn't wish to give details of the project as approvals are still pending from the various government authorities.
In fact the project has been resized to 75 apartments from the earlier plans of building 100 apartments, which included s m a l l e r- s i z e d units of 3,000 sqft. Sources in the know of the project say that the project has met with overwhelming response from high net worth individuals, as already hundreds of people have lined up to be part of the coveted by-invitation-only list.
This could well be the most expensive residential project to be sold in Bangalore's real estate history, as the asking rate per sq ft is pegged at a whopping Rs 33,000
The project has met with overwhelming response from HNIs, as already hundreds of people have lined up to be part of the coveted by-invitation-only list

Mallya’s luxury flats to be priced at Rs 20 cr
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BANGALORE: It’s official now. Liquor and aviation baron Vijay Mallya is uncorking a Rs 1,500 crore-luxury residential play in the heart of Bangalore, on Vittal Mallya Road, along with Prestige Estates. This could well be the most expensive residential project to be sold in Bangalore’s real estate history , as the asking rate per sq ft is pegged at a whopping Rs 33,000. Mallya plans to develop 75 apartments over 5-lakh sq ft.

Mallya is razing down his ancestral home spread across approximately 4 acres of land and is situated adjacent to the UB City to construct a 31-storey high-rise super luxury residential building likely to be called ‘Residences at UB City’ . TOI though has learnt that the project would have 75 super luxury apartments of 6,000 sqft to 7,000 sqft in size sporting price tags anywhere between Rs 15 crore and Rs 20 crore apiece.

What is now known is that as part of the project, Mallya is building a 70,000 sqft to 80,000-sqft penthouse for himself , which will be the only home in Bangalore to have a bird’seye view of Cubbon Park, MG Road, Vidhana Soudha, and the entire central business of the city.

Also, at 31-storeys high, it could well be the only house in Bangalore that can boast of reaching to the stars. Once upon a time, the land, on which UB City and Mallya’s house are situated, comprised a brewery, belonging to the UB Group. TOI was the first to break the story on July 11, 2008.

70,000 to 80,000 sqft???:eek2:

Thats bigger than Bill Gates's place.Easily the biggest penthouse in the world?

^^Way to go Mallya ji:cheers:

At Rs. 33000 per sft, 'Residences @ UB City' would be one of the costliest addresses in India.

So a 31 storied high rise next to UB city??

Bangalore is getting a brand new skyline :eek: