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The big encroachment mess: Any lessons learnt?

The big encroachment mess: Any lessons learnt?

CM Siddaramaiah has ordered eviction of all those guilty of encroaching on storm water drains and lake beds in the city.

16 Aug 2016 9:59 PM

The BBMP launched its online property tax collection drive on Monday in the midst of heavy public backlash over its revision of property tax zones and rates simultaneously.

BBMP's property tax: We can't make it easier

The BBMP could easily collect more than Rs 5,000 crore in property tax alone if it brings tax evaders into the net.

4 April 2016 10:11 PM

The state government may have officially banned plastic, but the wide use of garbage bin bags, the never ending list of plastic used for packaging and the absence of alternatives could make it hard to enforce.

No more plastic in our lives, really?

The fact that the plastic industry also provides employment to lakhs makes it all the more difficult.

14 March 2016 10:16 PM

The BBMPs solutions to end the burning menace like night patrol vehicles and installation of cameras in major black spots, seem to have failed to bring any relief.

BBMP's garbage plan is all smoke & stench!

The last six months have highlighted the BBMP's failure to curb garbage-burning.

21 Jan 2016 10:53 PM

Over a period of time, thousands of acres of lake beds and government land in the city have been subjected to rampant encroachment.

Our lakes lost forever?

Despite various reports pointing out this menace, little has been done to revive them.

14 Jan 2016 11:26 PM