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garbage crisis

Infrastructure

BBMP lists two-wheelers, buses among garbage trucks, pays them!

July 15, 2014 Nikita Malusare

CAG dissects the loopholes in the way BBMP manages waste, that caused Mandur and Mavallipura crises. Non-existent GPS system, fake bills, conflict of interest, fund diversion, non-utilisation, poor planning — BBMP suffers from all possible problems.

Governance

When a citizen contests BBMP Chief’s claims in the court

June 19, 2014 Nikita Malusare

The garbage crisis has become such an important issue that everyone has something to say. How did the court react when a citizen wanted to express her views?

Infrastructure

Expert Committee suggests biomining to process existing waste in Mandur

June 16, 2014 Nikita Malusare

BBMP garbage contractors’ pan card details were submitted to High Court. Expert Committee recommended exemption to BBMP from KTPP act to speed up the biomining process.

Environment

Have you visited Mandur of late? If not, read this!

June 10, 2014 Shree D N

Will stopping the dumping of garbage in Mandur solve the problems of the villagers? What are the problems they are experiencing? Citizen Matters does a reality check.

Infrastructure

Beneath Mandur’s toxic mess is BBMP – waste management firm dispute

June 8, 2014 Nikita Malusare

An unbelievable situation for modern, global Bengaluru. While city commissioner claims the landfill firm’s owner has run away, villagers continue to protest dumping of waste. The crisis seems never-ending.

Environment

Mandur villagers protest dumping; KSPCB issues showcause notice to BBMP

May 31, 2014 Nikita Malusare

The garbage crisis is back. Villagers in Mandur who’ve been bearing the brunt of Bengaluru’s garbage don’t seem to take it anymore. Where will the city’s waste go now? What can you do?

Environment

Pilot project on garbage throws out dismal results

December 16, 2013 Arpana H S

The pilot failed mainly because of two reasons: Unwillingness of people to segregate, and mixing up of garbage by waste collectors.

Civic

Where pedestrians have the right of way

May 29, 2011 Sakuntala Narasimhan

I now have to remind myself constantly, that I don’t need to scurry and that as a pedestrian I have as much right as any other resident using the road.


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