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But now this luxury of choice will end as the BBMPs latest tender inviting bids from contractors has exempted them from collecting the garbage of bulk generators like the apartment complexes.

Don't talk trash, BBMP: Flats pay a garbage cess too

The idea was first floated six years ago in 2012, but was given up in the face of opposition from the people.

29 Jan 2019 6:37 AM IST

BBMP Apartments are places where many houses are located on one campus, said Mr Srikanth Narasimhan, general secretary, Bangalore Apartments Federation.

Why should we pay taxes for services BBMP isn't providing?

Palike must stop terming apartments as bulk generators: Federation.

23 Jan 2019 6:09 AM IST

Plastic bags are sold in the name of eco-friendly bags.

Biodegradable bags nothing but plastic'

As soon as the ban came into effect, so-called â€œeco-friendlyâ€ bags started flooding the market.

15 Jan 2019 1:06 AM IST

As Bengalurus traffic grows with every passing year, the government continues to come out with old solutions of flyovers and subways to deal with it, while doing nothing about taking preventive measures like banning roadside parking that eats into road space.

Bengaluru stalled: Parking hogs city roads

What will it take for the BBMP and traffic police to get this right?

8 Jan 2019 3:33 AM IST

A file photo of Srinivas Alavilli, with former Mayor Sampath Raj

Bengaluru: This man of steel stopped flyover in its tracks

Srinivas Alavilli, is now once again preparing to do battle with the government indicating fresh interest in the...

6 Jan 2019 4:18 AM IST

As per the data available with the IMD, the city recorded its lowest temperature in 1884 at 7.6 degrees Celsius.

Bengaluru breaks 10-year record as mercury dips to 11.1 degrees...

In districts like Bidar, Kalburgi and those adjoining Maharashtra and Telangana, temperatures have fallen below 10...

3 Jan 2019 5:45 AM IST

There were no takersâ€ for the tender for solid waste management, according to officials. (Representational image)

Bengaluru: Officer transferred, Swachh ranking may take a hit again

He said that Mr Randeep, unlike other officers, got in touch with the grassroots workers and monitored progress every...

4 Dec 2018 2:33 AM IST

The civic body claims to be neutering over 50,000 animals every year, but this offers hardly any comfort to Bengalureans, who are forced to combat the rising number of strays on the citys roads.

BBMP straying: No solution in sight for dog menace

Those who happen to be out at the time have a hard time getting home as the dogs chase their cars or bikes, leaving them...

29 Nov 2018 6:11 AM IST

Not even once has the total property tax collected crossed Rs 2,000 crore

Taxing times ahead for honest taxpayers

The BBMP needs to take a look at the poor condition of the city before it thinks of burdening us again, grumble...

23 Nov 2018 6:16 AM IST

A plan to restore the health of the T.G. Halli and Hessarghatta reservoirs and supply the city an additional 135 MLD from the first and 12 MLD from the second.

Karnataka: No lakes to quench city's thirst

And the then Bengaluru Development Minister, K.J. George seemed all pumped up at the idea of adding 12 MLD of water to...

21 Nov 2018 4:42 AM IST

Characterised by their broad pavements, quality roads, bus and parking bays, besides easy- on- the -eye streetlights and traffic circles, the TenderSure roads have added to Bengalurus quality of life.

Tendersure ahead! We're doomed for sure: Motorists

The state government had to step in and advise it to carry out the work only on stretches where the traffic could be...

15 Nov 2018 7:12 AM IST

The poor condition of footpath on Doddabommasandra main road.

Bengaluru: Here footpaths go down the drain

The pedestrians are forced to walk on the road and risk their lives.

12 Nov 2018 5:50 AM IST