Waste Management Who is a ‘Bulk Generator’ of solid waste? May 20, 2022 Sandhya Bhat BBMP has classified gated communities as bulk generators of waste, putting them on par with the commercial category. Here are the rules which govern them.
Waste Management How to prevent biomedical waste from contaminating our air and water May 11, 2022 Manvel Alur Be the Prescription for Change is a unique initiative to ensure responsible collection and management of household biomedical waste.
Infrastructure Public consultations mandatory for BDA projects; for others, citizens seek court intervention May 5, 2022 Navya P K Are all government agencies required to hold public consultations for their infrastructure projects? How much say do citizens really have?
Governance Step by step guide to paying BBMP property tax for 2022-23 April 26, 2022 D R Prakash A guide to BBMP Property tax assessment currently underway. The process, problems, along with the changes introduced this year.
Waste Management The what, why and how of a plastic waste brand audit March 8, 2022 Pinky Chandran, Dr Umashankar S and Nalini Shekar Have you ever thought about conducting a brand audit of the plastic waste you generate and dispose of? This article explains how you can go about it.
Waste Management How to dispose of pet waste January 26, 2022 Pinky Chandran Disposing of pet poop is a sensitive issue in neighbourhoods and apartment communities now. Here’s a guide on various ways to deal with pet waste.
Health Is Omicron really ‘mild’? Hear from the doctor who first spotted it January 24, 2022 Sravasti Datta “You should probably be hospitalised when you suffer from pneumonia with Omicron,” says Dr Angelique Coetzee, the first doctor to report Omicron.
Governance How to get a birth/death certificate in Bengaluru January 17, 2022 Nihira The Civil Registration System (CRS) is helmed by a Chief Registrar who appoints Registrars responsible for entering accurate details in the CRS.
Commute A guide to traveling with pets on Indian Railways December 21, 2021 Sumedha Laxmi If you have to travel long distance with your pets, Indian Railways makes it easy. Here are some pointers on how to make the journey smooth.
Commute FAQ: How to set up a community EV charging station in your apartment complex December 9, 2021 Sandhya Bhat Bangalore Apartments’ Federation has negotiated deals with vendors to provide good deals to its members for setting up community EV charging stations.
Infrastructure Construction quality norms: How to ensure buildings don’t collapse November 24, 2021 Prasad B Babu Trained resources and due diligence can ensure structurally sound buildings. Here are the key steps to ensure construction quality.
Infrastructure Citizens’ Water Way Project: How Bengaluru is revamping the Majestic-Bellandur drain network November 3, 2021 Raghu Rajagopal The project is modeled on Cheonggyecheon stream restoration in South Korea. Here’s how multiple authorities are coordinating for the project.
Waste Management How will Centre’s 2021 plastic ban affect Bengaluru? September 27, 2021 Pinky Chandran Many common plastic products will be banned with Centre’s new Rules. But Bengaluru already has more restrictions due to a State ban.
Civic Stray cat population soaring in your neighbourhood? Here’s how to handle it September 10, 2021 Priya Ramesh Stray cat population has been rising in many Bengaluru neighbourhoods. How to control the cats’ population while also caring for them? Here’s a guide
Waste Management The journey of your soft drink bottle from your recycle bin August 24, 2021 Pinky Chandran A responsible Bengalurean drops waste plastic bottles into a recycle bin or bag. What happens to it then? How does it get eventually recycled?