Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Karnataka Cabinet Approves District and University Renaming
The Karnataka government made several decisions.
They decided to rename Bengaluru Rural district as Bengaluru North and Bagepalli as Bhagyanagar.
Also, Bangalore City University will be named after Dr. Manmohan Singh.
These decisions were announced after a special meeting.
The government also approved funds for various projects, with a large amount allocated to Bengaluru.
Karnataka cabinet approved renaming Bengaluru Rural district to Bengaluru North.
Bagepalli will be renamed to Bhagyanagar.
Bengaluru City University will be renamed after Manmohan Singh.
The decisions were announced after a special cabinet meeting.
Cabinet approved projects worth Rs 3,400 crore.
- Who
- The Karnataka cabinet led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
- What
- The Karnataka cabinet approved renaming Bengaluru Rural district, Bagepalli, and Bangalore City University.
- When
- During a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, July 2.
- Where
- Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapura district.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Bengaluru Rural New Name
- Bengaluru North
- Bagepalli New Name
- Bhagyanagar
- University Renaming
- Bangalore City University to be named after Manmohan Singh
- Cabinet Meeting Location
- Nandi Hills
- Project Approval Amount
- Rs 3,400 crore
Sources
Bangalore City University to be named after former PM Manmohan Singh
Rs 103 crore grant for renovation and development of Kempe Gowda fort in Magadi: DCM Shivakumar
Karnataka cabinet clears projects worth Rs 3,400 cr, Bengaluru division gets major share
After Ramanagara became Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Rural district renamed Bengaluru North
Karnataka Cabinet Renames Bengaluru Rural as Bengaluru North
