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The central pollution watchdog then directed the state pollution control board to take necessary measures for the remediation of these sites and communicate about actions taken in that direction. However, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has not even sketched a revival plan. The board is still gearing up to make its second attempt at getting the sites delisted.
Passengers are of the view that while the BMTC and state government are gearing up towards facilitating a large-scale adoption of public transport, they should ensure interconnected bus networks and not just hub and spoke models of bus stations.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has warned that fake news is causing unrest in society and negatively impacting the country's GDP and per capita income. He has called for strict legal action against those spreading fake news and operating websites that disseminate false and hateful information. Siddaramaiah also emphasized the need for the police to effectively combat cyber crimes and provide safety and security to women, children, and senior citizens.
The concentration of PM2.5 registered a considerable drop this year across most stations. It went down by 42% at Hebbal, 54% on Mysore Road, over 47% near NIMHANS, and by 66% at Central Silk Board in HSR Layout.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board’s specifications, while the permissible sound level (dB) in a silent zone during the day is 50dB, and during the nighttime is 40dB, the noise monitoring station at Mysore Road recorded a decibel value of 73.9dB during the day and 74.9dB at night.