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  Bengaluru Buzz: Two Omicron cases | New COVID rules | Auto fares up…and more
  by News Desk
  December 4, 2021
  Government has introduced new restrictions in the wake of two Omicron cases identified in Bengaluru. Read more in our weekly roundup.
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  Bengaluru’s stormwater drain story: Lack of planning, design, maintenance
  by Navya P K
  December 4, 2021
  Bengaluru’s stormwater drains are designed badly, violating all guidelines. Desilting and maintenance are rarely done. That the city floods is no surprise!
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  Electric Vehicle charging stations in apartments: BAF launches campaign
  by Vishnu Gattupalli
  December 2, 2021
  Bangalore Apartments’ Federation is launching a campaign on December 2nd to make the adoption of electric vehicle charging stations easier in apartments.
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  50% stormwater drains lost: Bengaluru’s flooding is no surprise
  by Navya P K
  December 1, 2021
  Covered, encroached, remodelled or just plain missing – Bengaluru’s stormwater drain network has been so badly mismanaged, finds the accounting watchdog.
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  Migrant Pitta birds are collapsing in unusual numbers in Bengaluru. Here’s why
  by Sneha Salgame
  November 29, 2021
  Indian Pitta, one of the most beautiful migratory birds arriving from the Himalayas, are being rescued in unusually high numbers this year.
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  Bengaluru Buzz: Rs 962-cr project to prevent flooding | BDA’s land scams exposed…and more
  by News Desk
  November 27, 2021
  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.
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  Webinar: BWSSB, residents share water metering, conservation techniques
  by Navya P K
  November 26, 2021
  BWSSB, experts, and apartment residents discuss successful models of managing water demand – from water metering to reuse techniques.
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  Construction quality norms: How to ensure buildings don’t collapse
  by Prasad B Babu
  November 24, 2021
  Trained resources and due diligence can ensure structurally sound buildings. Here are the key steps to ensure construction quality.
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  Fire safety in apartments: Residents are also accountable under law
  by Sai Apabharana K M
  November 22, 2021
  Builders are usually blamed for fires in apartments. But as per rules, it is residents’ responsibility to renew fire NOC, ensure inspections, etc.
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  Bengaluru Buzz: Tenders to be called for city Master Plan | Clean city award…and more
  by News Desk
  November 20, 2021
  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.
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  How to build a micro forest in your backyard
  by Varun Ravindra
  November 19, 2021
  It’s possible to create micro (miyawaki) forests in small spaces around your house or apartment complex. Here’s a guide.
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  Webinar: How you can reduce water use and avoid summer scarcity
  by News Desk
  November 18, 2021
  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.
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  What Bengaluru’s peepul tree shrines can teach us about urban planning
  by Kiran Keswani
  November 17, 2021
  Bengalureans still nurture traditional community spaces like peepul tree shrines. Such spaces should be retained in city planning and design.
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  Domestic workers protest lack of social security, ineffective govt scheme
  by Geeta Menon
  November 16, 2021
  Though state government has a scheme since 2016 to support domestic workers, they have hardly benefited. Workers are campaigning on the issue this week.
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  Karnataka mandates retrofitting of diesel generators, Central rules specifically prohibits this
  by Sandhya Bhat
  November 15, 2021
  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.