Experts say that 404 complaints in seven months against banned Single Use Plastic items is a small number. A report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) indicates that in Bangalore only 404 complaints have been registered from Sept. 2022 to Mar. 2023 on the Single Use Plastic (SUP) grievance redressal mobile application. The […]
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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) says it is focusing on boosting first and last mile connectivity to metro stations so that commuters will not have to rely on private transport. Commuters of Namma Metro are forced to park their vehicles on roads, contributing to traffic congestion, as the parking lots in the metro […]
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The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) plans to allocate Rs. 14 crore to restore the lake. Work has not progressed since May 2023. The restoration process of the Hosakerehalli Lake in Bangalore’s Kerekodi area, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, started by the BBMP in March 2023 has not progressed since May. While the BBMP says work will resume […]
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The pourakarmikas or sanitation workers in Bangalore say they need adequate safety equipment. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) joint commissioner (Solid Waste Management) said they provide enough equipment. Pourakarmikas working under the BBMP contractors complain of not receiving safety gloves, masks and boots. While some Pourakarmikas work without them, others are forced to buy them […]
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Noise levels exceed permitted levels set by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) in the silence and residential zones of the city. Noise levels are exceeding limits set by the KSPCB at many places in Bangalore, according to data published by the board. The KSPCB monitors noise levels at 10 Continuous Noise Monitoring Stations […]
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Urban Primary Healthcare Centers (UPHCs) in Bangalore are hit by a shortage of anti-rabies vaccines (ARVs). In about 120 of the 160 UPHCs in the city, ARVS are in short supply. Around 120 of the 160 UPHCs in Bangalore are faced by a shortage in the number of anti-rabies vaccines, according to data by the […]
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