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Need to study pedestrian facilities, usability comes to the fore

Analysis of the pedestrian accidents conducted by the traffic police revealed that over 70% of the pedestrian deaths in and around the city occurred due to crossing the roads other than designated pedestrian crossing

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2022

Kengeri residents worried about the future of their playground, want CM to preserve it

Residents of Kengeri who had fought the government to preserve the only large playground in the area in 2009 are again afraid that efforts may be afoot to hand over the land to a private body. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who also holds charge of Bengaluru Development, will preside over…

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2022

In-situ composting for bulk waste generators in Bengaluru to become mandatory

Civic chief writes to UDD seeking notification for the same

The Hindu · Mar 18, 2022

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HC accepts BBMP Chief Commissioner’s apology

The Bench was hearing PIL petitions filed since 2012 complaining about city’s municipal sold waste management issues

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2022

HC sets 15 days deadline for BBMP to repair all roads in CBD areas

The bench said that BBMP has to survey the CBD area within three days to identify stretches require repair works and filling up of potholes and complete the repair work using proper technology and machines

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022

Tender coconut vendor killed in freak accident; family demands action

The family and friends of Venkatesh John, a 55-year-old tender coconut vendor who was killed in a freak accident at the residential premises of a senior IAS officer while removing a bee hive last Sunday, complained to the Chief Justice of HC seeking his intervention for legal action against the…

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2022

Residents jittery amidst BBMP survey to identify unauthorised buildings

BBMP chief commissioner Gaurav Gupta said the notices are a part of the regular exercise to identify unauthorised structures - those with deviations or have been constructed without a sanctioned plan

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2022

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Citizens oppose road in buffer zone; BBMP says not illegal

BENGALURU: An 80ft-wide road is being constructed adjacent to Pattandur Agrahara Lake in east Bengaluru, which citizens allege is coming up in the waterbody’s buffer zone and hence is illegal.

The Times of India · Mar 11, 2022

Bengaluru: BBMP has Rs 25 crore in its kitty but no space to build toilets

BENGALURU: BBMP still has Rs 25 crore pending from Shubra Bengaluru grants of 2021-22 but is unable to find appropriate locations to construct/install new toilets.

The Times of India · Mar 10, 2022

Bio-toilets for BBMP women pourakarmikas inaugurated

BENGALURU: Marking International Women’s Day, Jayanagar MLA Sowmya Reddy inaugurated Bio Toilets for BBMP women pourakarmika in Jayanagar, in collaboration with CGI and Durga India, on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Mar 10, 2022

ACB claims to have unearthed large-scale corruption across BBMP depts.

Irregularities include not collecting advertisement review and sanctioning apartments on lake beds and buffer zones: Anti Corrruption Bureau

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022

Govt. may address B-Khata conversion in State Budget: Sources

Speculation after KARC-2 recommended conversion of B-Khata sites to A-Khata in its report

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022

UDD rejects BBMP’s proposal seeking funds for rain damage

BBMP estimates loss to infrastructure to the tune of over ₹1,100 crore caused by the heavy rain

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022

Drive against illegal banners, flexes: BBMP seeks police support

Though the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched a drive against illegal flexes, banners and other publicity material in the city, many are still found in different areas. The BBMP is now seeking help from the Police Department.

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022

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The Hindu · Feb 26, 2022

Confusion among organisations over lease amount to be paid to BBMP

Several civic properties have been leased to Kannada schools, organisations

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2022

ACB conducts simultaneous raids on civic body

At 11.30 a.m., a team of over 200 sleuths raided 27 premises, including BBMP’s head office and zonal offices

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2022

FIRs to be registered against those putting up illegal banners, flexes in Bengaluru

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has warned of strict action against those putting up illegal flexes, posters, banners and buntings.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2022

Bengaluru civic body launches drive against single-use plastic

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), which is cracking down on single-use plastic, is conducting surprise inspections of shops and manufacturing units. Joint Commissioner of Solid Waste Management Sarfaraz Khan has instructed all zonal officers to enforce a complete ban within BBMP limits.

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The Times of India · Feb 18, 2022

BBMP's chief engineer tenders apology to Karnataka HC

BENGALURU: The engineer-in-chief of BBMP appeared before the high court on Thursday and tendered an unconditional apology for his absence during the previous hearing in a pothole-related case on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

10,000 garbage contractors in Bengaluru threaten to strike this weekend

BENGALURU: With around 10,000 garbage collectors threatening to strike work from Friday to Monday to protest non-payment of salaries, the city’s stench levels are likely to increase this weekend. On average, Bengaluru generates around 4k metric tonnes of waste daily.

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022

Ejipura flyover: HC directs BBMP to register FIR against company

Court asks Govt. to permit cancellation of contract

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2022

No takers for maintenance of multi-level parking facility at Freedom Park in Bengaluru

BBMP now proposes to lease it for three months on a pilot basis

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2022

BBMP to remove 148 trees to make way for road widening project

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has sought to remove 148 trees from Gantinganahalli to Bellari Road (National Highway) to go ahead with the road widening project, work orders for which had been issued in August 2021. The 2.19 km stretch will be widened by up to 60 ft.

The Times of India · Feb 11, 2022

Bengaluru: Three months on, no bidder for Freedom Park’s parking lot

BENGALURU: The multi-level parking lot at Freedom Park that took six years to build has been waiting for three months now to be commissioned. Reason: three tenders called by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to run the facility hasn’t elicited any response.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2022

BBMP’s mobile schools to resume from March 1

BENGALURU: While schools have reopened for regular, on-campus classes, mobile schools run by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), aimed at conducting bridge classes for children who are out of school, are yet to hit the road.

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