BBMP seems to be in full swing on implementing the High Court’s directions on waste segregation – if the press releases by the BBMP are to be believed. The Commissioner has also authorised Assistant Executive Engineers or Assistant Engineers in respective wards to impose penalty.
BBMP, in a press release, has given clarity on the rules for wearing masks. Committees are also being formed at the local and city levels to ensure citizens’ compliance with the rules.
BMTC bags National Public Transport Excellence Award and cash prize of Rs 5 lakhs for maintaining cleanliness at depots and bus stands. MD Ekroop Caur received the award from Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari at a ceremony in New Delhi.