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Many parts of the city received rains after 160 days, says private weather blogger

The lack of accountability from the builder or contractor responsible for the debris is unacceptable. Residents are tired of the blame game and excuses. It is time for the responsible parties to step forward, acknowledge their negligence, and take swift action to rectify the situation. The community demands accountability, and those responsible should be held to task for their prolonged inaction. The time for passing the buck is over; it’s time for responsible action, added Bhagat.

The BBMP demolished two community halls – one at Jogupalya and another on Wheeler Road at Pulikeshi Nagar – more than two years ago to construct new structures.

According to real estate experts, someone coming to the city will have to shell out at least Rs 20,000 monthly for 1BHK and Rs 30,000 for a decent 2BHK.

Many people gathered at the venue also appreciated the organisers. “I thank the Bharathinagar Residents Forum for organising functions on important occasions. It must continue its activities for the welfare of needy people,’’ said a resident of Cox Town.

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It is said that around nine tipper loads of waste were cleared from the spot. The students have painted the wall after removing garbage. “We decided to paint all religious symbols to prevent people from dumping garbage on the spot. We painted all religious symbols because we did not want to promote or give importance to a particular religion. The BBMP Health Inspector was very happy when we told her that we wanted to join hands with the BBMP to beautify the black spot,’’ said H...

The stretch between Memorial Drive and Camp Road was dug up by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Major Pipelines Division for replacing underground drainage pipes. Though the replacement of UGD pipes is complete, the road is yet to be restored by the BWSSB authorities.

Emphasising the need to use eco-friendly Ganesha idols, Shwetha said, “It is essential to use eco-friendly Ganesha idols. I am delighted to attend this function along with Tara ma’am. I appeal to all to use eco-friendly Ganesha idols. We have to celebrate our festivals so they do not adversely impact the environment. I wish all the best to the organisers of this function.’

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has come up with various campaigns like adopt-a-flyover and so on in the past, this one stretch of close to 500 metres below the flyover is in a utter state of neglect. Residents of Cox Town have been raising the issue for the past two years now with the BBMP officials, but nothing has been done so far to clean the space. ​