India, May 23 -- The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued a public advisory urging residents to report any instances of being denied entry into city parks during officially designated hours. This comes after repeated complaints that some parks continue to follow outdated opening schedules.

In June 2024, following growing demand from citizens for extended public access, the Karnataka government revised park hours across Bengaluru. All parks under BBMP jurisdiction were instructed to stay open from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm daily, ensuring more flexible access for residents throughout the day. This marked a shift from the previous schedule, which allowed entry only from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm, excluding a midday break between 10:00 a...