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Garbage dumped illegally at Somasundarapalaya Lake. (Photo:DC)

Residents of Somasundarapalya: A bio-hazard zone

The residents allege that the though the plant's capacity is only 70 tonnes, the intake is around 180-200 tonnes.

5 Feb 2018 3:21 AM IST

Despite starting at rank 7 last year, Bengaluru slipped to 210 in Swacch Bharat rankings this year, revealing the slump the city has undergone.

Swacch rating: For Bengaluru it's tough to get even one star!

Is Bengaluru ready for even a single star?

30 Jan 2018 3:46 AM IST

Bengaluru is the third largest producer of e-waste in the country.

Only 10 per cent of Bengaluru's e-waste is treated, says NGO

The city has seven e-waste collection centres; CPU and batteries account for most of the e-waste products.

27 Jan 2018 2:43 AM IST

In 2016, the BDA decided to hand over 60 lakes to the BBMP saying it did not have the funds for their upkeep, but this does not appear to have helped matters any.

Bengaluru: Lake's on fire, but no heat on officials!

The frothing and foaming Bellandur lake turned into a fiery monster last week.

23 Jan 2018 6:15 AM IST

The debris dumped by civic agencies under the flyover at ORR has created a miserable situation for pedestrians. (Photo:DC)

Bengaluru: At HSR footpath, debris trips pedestrians

Civic agencies have dumped construction debris under the flyover at ORR, adding to the misery of numerous pedestrians.

22 Jan 2018 3:04 AM IST

Garbage being burnt near Mahadevapura lake in Bengaluru

Mahadevapura lake: Garbage burns your lungs

The residents claim the garbage includes industrial plastic powder, rubber and other plastic materials.

15 Jan 2018 4:11 AM IST

Dr M Ramchandran the author of The Mavericks of Mussoorie

Bengaluru: UPA government delayed Kochi Metro, claims ex-bureaucrat

Dr M Ramachandran is to be believed, the UPA government was responsible for delaying the Kochi metro project.

12 Jan 2018 4:17 AM IST

Mounds of garbage dumped near the side of the road at Ilyas Nagar near Kumaraswamy Layout (Photo: DC)

Entering Ilyas Nagar? Hold your breath

The residents also said that leachate from these garbage dumps contaminates the groundwater, raising a health alarm.

8 Jan 2018 3:55 AM IST

Policemen are not given good quality masks.

Masks of little use, many traffic cops suffer from pulmonary disorders

Health experts and environmentalists point out that the masks given to the policemen serve no purpose.

6 Jan 2018 4:49 AM IST

The world is searching for gen-next superfoods and healthy natural foods. (Photo: DC)

Superfood millets eco-friendly too, says Krishna Byregowda

The Department of Agriculture is organising the Organics & Millets 2018 - International Trade Fair.

5 Jan 2018 2:02 AM IST

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Mini buses can help decongest city roads: BMTC chief

If buses are smaller in size they can move faster and would even reduce the possibility of accidents,â€ the chairman...

3 Jan 2018 2:42 AM IST

BBMPs drain work going on at Markham Road is a threat to motorists and pedestrians. (Photo: R Samuel)

Markham Road: A bottleneck for motorists

Early December, the authorities began constructing an open drain has severely affected traffic flow.

1 Jan 2018 1:35 AM IST