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Covered, encroached, remodelled or just plain missing – Bengaluru’s stormwater drain network has been so badly mismanaged, finds the accounting watchdog.

Indian Pitta, one of the most beautiful migratory birds arriving from the Himalayas, are being rescued in unusually high numbers this year.

After intense rains and flooding this week, the Chief Minister has approved a Rs 962-cr project on drains. Read more of the week’s news in our roundup.

BWSSB, experts, and apartment residents discuss successful models of managing water demand – from water metering to reuse techniques.

Trained resources and due diligence can ensure structurally sound buildings. Here are the key steps to ensure construction quality.

Builders are usually blamed for fires in apartments. But as per rules, it is residents’ responsibility to renew fire NOC, ensure inspections, etc.

BDA will soon invite tenders for preparing a fresh Revised Master Plan (RMP 2031) for the city. Read more of the week’s news in our roundup.

It’s possible to create micro (miyawaki) forests in small spaces around your house or apartment complex. Here’s a guide.

Attend a webinar on November 20, on the ways to reduce water demand at the individual and community levels, and the government rules on these.

Bengalureans still nurture traditional community spaces like peepul tree shrines. Such spaces should be retained in city planning and design.

Though state government has a scheme since 2016 to support domestic workers, they have hardly benefited. Workers are campaigning on the issue this week.

DG users now must get emission control devices certified by 1 of 5 empanelled laboratories. Or shift to gas based generators. Or retrofit DGs for gas usage.