BBMP Bangalore
Two-wheeler riders, in an attempt to evade a pothole, may end up falling into roadside ditches which will again be filled with water. It’s not easy even for four-wheelers. In their eagerness to avoid driving over a pothole, many end up meeting with accidents. Else, the bumpy ride over potholes ends up hurting their backs [...] Continue Reading »
The residents of Neelasandra stated that the area was not being cleaned properly with waste from the houses left to rot in the streets for days together attracting rodents and stray dogs. They also complained about the poor condition of roads and the irregular supply of electricity. They are not notified that the timings of [...] Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
JD(S) and Congress corporators want the 16 acres of land where the economically weaker sections (EWS) quarters at Ejipura will come up should remain as BBMP property. The issue was raised at the BBMP council when the government order on the matter was deferred by one month. The opposition wanted the mayor to make a [...] Continue Reading »
