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Litter bins, which almost disappeared from Bangalore's landscape some time back, may make a comeback this year. BBMP's Solid Waste Management (SWM) department has plans to re-introduce litter bins as part of its new policy.Solid waste tenders, compost/dry waste centres, decentralised biogas centres are all part of the new policy. In draft stage now, the policy has to be approved first by the Standing Committee for Health and then by the BBMP Council. "The policy will probably go for Council's approval next month. Currently we have no integrated policy; the new policy will be a guideline for all officials," says…

In the midst of Anna Hazare anti-corruption movement, an event of significant importance went unnoticed by citizens of Bangalore. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) presented the much delayed annual budget for the fiscal year 2011-12. A cursory look at the budget suggests that BBMP is in as much a mess as Satyam Computers was at the time of confession of fraud by its founder. Little wonder even after three weeks of release of the budget, it cannot be found on Palike website. Ramalinga Raju the founder CEO of Satyam Computers booked fictitious revenue to inflate profits of his company.…

The death of two-year old Sandeep a few months ago brought back the debate on the vexing issue of stray dogs in Bengaluru. The city is divided with animal lovers opposing mass culling of strays, with an equally vocal group advocating culling as the only solution. There's plenty of food for man's best friend on the street, what with all the eateries around. Pic: Yogaraj Mudalgi. Following Sandeep's death, in July, Rajesh Shukla, 39, an entrepreneur in Bangalore decided to get involved. Apart from consulting US-based forensic experts to get their opinion on Sandeep's death, Shukla started www.strays.in, to "Provide…

BBMP has banned plastic whose thickness is less than 40 microns. The public and businesses have been informed about this. In spite of this, some of the businesses are using plastic bags whose thickness is less than 40 microns. In this regard, BBMP officials raided shops in and around Cottonpet area and seized about 320 kgs of plastic bags (below 40 microns) and slapped them with a fine of Rs 37,000.BBMP Press Release dated 6-9-2011   ⊕

BBMP’s Public Health Committee President, K N Geeta Shashikumar visited hotels and Kalyana Mantapas in Sheshadripuram, Shivananda Circle and Kumara Krupa areas and inspected them. She gave orders to issue notices to Kamat Yatri Nivas Hotel and Lakshmipadmanabha Kalyana Mantapa owners on the grounds of not maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. She said that it was very important for hotels and marriage halls to maintain good hygiene and to provide customers with hot water, especially in the rainy season as it is prone to contagious diseases. She cautioned the owners that strict disciplinary measures would be undertaken for failure to do…

On 6-9-2011, BBMP officials seized an Innova Car (KA04 MC5400) which was parked on the road and had advertisements on all the sides. It was being used to display advertisements.High Court has prohibited display of advertisements in that manner and it can be done so only if permitted by the Regional Transport Authority.If private vehicles violate the advertising policies and rules, the owners will be fined Rs. 5000 and further legal action will be undertaken. BBMP Press Release dated 6-9-2011  ⊕

When the BBMP budget was passed on Saturday, September 3rd, 171 corporators had got additional grants for ward works. While the allocation was Rs 1-4 crore for most wards, the highest allocation was for Mayor Sharadamma's ward Shettihalli (ward number 12). Mayor's ward received Rs 15 cr.The second highest allocation was Rs 8 cr, for Deputy Mayor S Harish's ward Nagapura (67). Rs 5 cr were allocated to Shanthinagar (117) and BTM layout (176), both of which are represented by Congress.The additional ward grants have taken the budget outlay from the earlier Rs 9196 cr to Rs 9380 cr. This…

BBMP Press Release dated 22-8-2011Orders to develop Lakkasandra Quarry pitBBMP Chief Mr Siddiah visited the Lakkasandra Quarry Pit in Ward No 145 of Hombegowdanagar and ordered a report to be prepared for its developmentThe Swimming Pool constructed in this area to be handed over for operations and maintenance to a Contractor. A compound wall is to be built around this Pool .This Quarry Pit is around 8.7 acres.The plain field in this area is to be converted into a playground and the uphill area of about 5 acres to be developed into a park with pedestrian walking track.Report to be…

BBMP Press Release dtd 23-8-2011Guidelines for Ganesha idol immersionsBBMP Chief, Siddiah, has requested all Bangaloreans to celebrate Ganesha Festival meaningfully with a thought for lakes. The following points to be remembered at the time ofimmersing the idol to avoid polluting the lakes.1. Idol immersion to be done only in specially created ponds in Ulsoor Lake, Sankey Tank, Yediyur Lake, Saneguruvanahalli Lake and 26 other lakes in various limits of the Region.2. For the benenfit of citizens, this time also there are 63 Mobile Units for idol immersion where only idols of a small height can be immersed.3. Use the ‘Entry…

Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike   No: B12(5G)PR/84/11-12 Commissioner's Office BBMP Offices Bangalore, dtd 17-8-2011 Office Notification Subject: Appointment of ‘Overseeing Officials' to assess the damage caused by rain in BBMP jurisdiction. -------- Officials need to identify the danger spots and report the losses incurred to citizens (lives and property) due to heavy rain everyday by evening 5 pm in all the 8 regions pertaining to the Central Office. The following team is formed to inspect these reports. Chief Commissioner (Admin) Chief Accountant Asst Commissioner (Property) Asst Commissioner(Land acquisition) Asst Commissioner (Health) The above mentioned officials need to be present in…