BBMP
Where is city’s garbage going?
The Mayor has promised that the garbage issue will be sorted out within the next three months. With only one landfill off the seven identified operational, will this promise be fulfilled?
Articles by Sankar C G
People
‘Filmmaking is my love, environment my concern’
His films were rooted in reality. His protagonists were blood and sweat unlike in most films. He continues to hark back to reality in his environmental struggles as well.
BBMP
Amidst rising stink, BBMP drafts new garbage policy
After sitting on various drafts for over a year now, BBMP says its draft policy is ready for Council approval. Though comprehensive, citizens aren’t confident that it will be implemented as it is.
BWSSB
False promise to save Bellandur lake exposed
Without fixing the three malfunctioning sewage treatment plants that keep Bellandur lake polluted, BWSSB has called for tenders for a new Rs 250 crore STP for the overflow water going to Varthur lake.
BBMP
Ejjipura’s EWS flats quagmire settled
Ending years of litigation, the High Court of Karnataka has instructed Maverick Holdings to go ahead and build the 1512 EWS flats, but only for the original allottees. Relocation has also been settled.
BWSSB
Water tankers rule, no one to question
Water on wheels. But where is it rolling in from? Is it safe to consume that water? Despite notification to set up a monitoring system, no one’s actually monitoring the water bearers of the city.
Bengaluru City Police
Rajvir Sharma case: CAT on the wall
“I did my duty; as long as I hold charge in my office I will do that. A number of cases are on inspection, once it is done I will chargesheet more (officials),” says the top cop.
BBMP
High Court mounts pressure on BBMP, Maverick to resolve Ejipura quagmire
The question of identification and rehabilitation of the low-income citizens who are to get the long-pending flats is not resolving easily. The High Court has now forced a settlement meeting and may deliver a final verdict very shortly.
BBMP
Tough cop Rajvir P Sharma transferred
The fate of 132 cases against BBMP engineers is in question with the transfer of BMTF head Rajvir P Sharma. BBMP has decided to transfer the cases against the engineers, related to the building violations, to the concerned police stations.
Arts and Culture
Teaching music, quiet and beautiful
Music therapy cannot cure any disease. Its a myth that exists in the society. Those who have a passion for music will get some relief from music therapy, those who don’t, get nothing.
BBMP
ADGP Rajvir Sharma sparks backlash by BBMP officials
Tough cop Rajvir Sharma of the Bangalore Metropolitan Task Force sent notices to 132 BBMP engineers for inaction over illegal building complaints. He is BBMP’s latest problem.
BBMP
Revamp of Jayanagar shopping complex inaugurated
Revamping of Jayanagar Shopping complex which has been under discussion for four years now, finally got off the ground on August 4th. BBMP and BDA have joined hands for this much awaited project.