Bangalore
Locals and various RWAs had staged a huge demonstration against the road-widening project in Sankey Road. Later, Malleswaram Residents’ Welfare Association member Dr Meenakshi Bharat and five others moved the high court against the project. The petitioners contended that the widening of the road would only increase the rate of accidents and pedestrians and students [...] Continue Reading »
The residents of RK Garden near Outer Ring Road have formed an organisation called the ‘Ramakrishna Garden Welfare Association’. Be it holding free eye camps or vocational camps to help the underprivileged or plans of adopting a government school, the association acts as a model for every other society in Bangalore to do their part [...] Continue Reading »
Bangalore city’s RWAs and urban experts took part in an interactive session organized by Namma Bengaluru Foundation here on Saturday.The experts panel comprising ABIDe member Ashwin Mahesh, Solid Waste Management Round Table member Meenakshi Bharat and Champion of Gandhigiri protest (Sachidanand Nagar RWA) Shankar Prasad discussed various civic issues of the city right from garbage [...] Continue Reading »
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has finally decided to declare this year’s budget on August 10 after much delay. Ruling party leader of the BBMP Council, B R Nanjundappa said that the budget will be presented on August 10. “We have spoken to the state government. We are also mobilising revenue sources from various [...] Continue Reading »
The Retailers’ Association of India along with the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India and Multiplex Association of India had moved the Bombay high court against the service tax on renting of commercial property.The main argument that the developers made was that tax department was misinterpreting the entry of taxable service “in relation [...] Continue Reading »
Waste management ensures 100 per cent resource recovery as both the compost and segregated waste can be used. Renaissance Regalia, Vani Murthy’s zero waste zone, housing as many as 20 families is a source of inspiration to many, who want to be the change.Vani always believed in being the change one wish to see in [...] Continue Reading »
Water supply is the right of every citizen and disconnection as a penalty is not the solution. Though residents feel installing rainwater harvesting is important, the government shouldn’t disconnect water and sanitary lines.The government should install RWH structures in their buildings and stormwater drains. The BWSSB has empowered itself to take stern action against owners [...] Continue Reading »
Sadashivnagar has about 130 commercial buildings.The residents’ welfare association had filed a petition stating that residential properties were being used to house commercial establishments. The High Court on Tuesday has directed the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to take action within eight weeks against unauthorized establishments in Sadashivnagar and the RMV Extension, where residential properties [...] Continue Reading »
Vidyamanyanagar, Bangalore lacks tarred roads and streetlights. There is no proper drainage facilities in the area. Residents have been denied of basic civic amenities. As there is a dearth of drinking water facilities, the residents end up paying Rs 300 to 400 for the water tank. The residents also complained neglected vacant sites. They say [...] Continue Reading »
The people of Bengaluru under the unique campaign “Wake the Lake” witnessed the “Lake-a-Thon” on Sunday morning which was graced upon by the leading corporate, celebrities, environmentalists and the neighborhood in Kaikondanhalli lake, Sarjapur road. The “Wake the Lake” is campaign initiated by United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), an affiliate of United Way Worldwide to protect [...] Continue Reading »
