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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.

Infrastructure

MLA backs citizens protesting against KCDC

May 26, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Problems of KCDC don’t seem to end. The processing of mixed garbage accumulated over the years is troubling the residents. MLA is asking the KCDC to shift, but the Commissioner says it is not possible.

Environment

Will the KCDC neighbourhood finally be free of smelly nights?

May 7, 2014 Nikita Malusare

KCDC says it has initiated a number of steps to control the foul smell emanating from its premises, even as SWM experts draw up a number of suggestions based on scientific analysis.

Infrastructure

Students clear black spots at HSR BDA complex

February 21, 2014 News Desk

Students of JSS School participate in a cleanliness drive – at BDA Complex, HSR Layout

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Environment

Break the rules; pay fine ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 5000!

August 29, 2013 News Desk

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.

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Economy

Budget : Old wine in too many new bottles

July 16, 2013 Sridhar Pabbisetty

Real solution to the malnutrition problem lies in incentivizing local production of heavily imported pulses which are today almost four times the price they were about five years ago. The whole food security angle needs to be considered through a lens beyond subsidized rice.

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Economy

Ask, who is migrating to Bangalore; then draft budget

July 15, 2013 M S Sriram

Who are migrating into Bangalore, and why? What is so special in Bangalore that brings them in? What are the problems in the areas they come from? These questions are never asked while drafting budget.

Economy

Commuter Rail to be a reality in Bangalore: CM

July 13, 2013 News Desk

While waste management and rejuvenation of lakes have found space in the budget, announcement of Commuter railways has cheered many. Formation of Ground Water directorate and Indian Institute of Public Health are the other things to look forward to.

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Economy

A Budget for all – but no big ideas

July 13, 2013 T V Mohandas Pai

Industry is disappointed as there is no large investment in neither power nor infrastructure. Chief Minister has explained the projects which are in execution. We need big ideas, large solutions, massive investment and a big vision.

Governance

Collecting trash from apartments: BBMP says no, err, yes

December 3, 2012 Padmalatha Ravi

BBMP is going back and forth on whether they will collect garbage from apartments, whom they term bulk generators? If they don’t, how do apartments handle the generated trash?

Infrastructure

How your apartment complex can be a waste-free zone

November 11, 2012 Savita Hiremath

How to start? What are the non-negotiables? What is negotiable? What about training? Citizen Matters presents a step-by-step guide and more.

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Infrastructure

More and more groups hop on to zero waste

March 14, 2011 Navya P K

Working together, these communities have minimized waste, turned waste into resource and in the process, help BBMP garbage contract workers earn extra money.

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Infrastructure

What to reuse, how to recycle

December 14, 2009 Vinita

All about waste management. What can be recycled, what can be reused? where can you donate stuff and more.

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