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The residents said the BWSSB authorities have failed to ensure that all the dwellings adjacent to the lake have underground drainage (UGD) facilities. “It is the responsibility of the BBMP Lakes Department and the BWSSB engineer to prevent dirty water from entering the lake.

The legal saga surrounding the acquisition dates back to 2006 when the land belonging to Bangalore Palace was acquired for road expansion, sparking a dispute over the legitimacy of the action and the need for TDR. Supreme Court intervention ensued, directing key officials to appear personally and prompting the State Cabinet to justify its actions in court.

Restaurants in city have for years offered free or discounted food to those who have casted votes

Residents of Madiwala Lake express disappointment over BBMPs negligence as the stench from dead shellfish persists, impacting the environment and public health. Complaints remain unaddressed, highlighting the urgent need for cleanup and maintenance.

Residents in Channasandra express concerns over BBMPs mechanical sweepers dumping silt on the bridge, impacting motorists. BBMP officials state its a temporary measure to address silt accumulation issues.

The Karnataka High Court has held that Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has the jurisdiction to issue a modified sanction plan for the construction of additional towers subsequent to the...

The fire and emergency services personnel at Nagarabhavi fire station on the Jnanabharathi Campus are bombarded with phone calls from residents of the respective areas where garbage is being set on fire.

A resident from Outer Circle said, “Non-compliance with the amended zoning regulations is a violation of the law and goes against undertakings given in the High Court by BBMP and other government agencies. Furthermore, the BBMP commissioner had also issued a public notice to stop or close commercial activities in residential zones.”

Consequently, the court directed the registrar to designate all non-compliant government departments as defendants in the petition.

Rahul BM, who has participated in more than 100 plogs, has said the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) authorities have to penalise those responsible for leaving leftover food on Shalini Grounds.