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Construction wastes and unwanted materials on pedestrian footpaths have been creating a hindrance to vehicular traffic and do not present a pretty picture of the city. BBMP had already made several requests to the public not to dispose of the construction material remains on footpaths and drains. Penalty was imposed when people were caught red-handed disposing the construction materials. But in spite of all this the bad practice has continued. Hence BBMP has identified about 20 unused quarry pits around the city where the people can leave construction waste. The following are the places identified: K.R Puram       - Haralooru…

The Kolaveri phenomenon still rages. Literally translated, the word means 'murderous rage', as is widely known by now. The video spawned off Kolaveri derivatives in several languages, some comical, some serious. On December 5th, BBMP was put at receiving end of at least one of them. An upset citizen and Youtube user, Debashish Ghosh shot off a video asking 'Why this Kolaveri?' of BBMP. The city corporation recently won a High Court case on it's massive tree cutting plan along Sankey Road to widen the corridor to Yeshwantpur. The video is a drive with the lush canopy of trees on…

The Kolaveri phenomenon still rages. Literally translated, the word means 'murderous rage', as is widely known by now. The video spawned off Kolaveri derivatives in several languages, some comical, some serious. On December 5th, BBMP was put at receiving end of at least one of them. An upset citizen and Youtube user, Debashish Ghosh shot off a video asking 'Why this Kolaveri?' of BBMP. The city corporation recently won a High Court case on it's massive tree cutting plan along Sankey Road to widen the corridor to Yeshwantpur. The video is a drive with the lush canopy of trees on…

BBMP South officials and Health department officials raided 6 bars, restaurants, canteens and chaat shops in Chickpet area and confiscated about 1 lakh worth of Tobacco leaves and Ganja used in smoking pipes (Hookah). Seized Hookahs. Pic: BBMP These outlets had obtained licenses to run food business but were selling these illegalproducts in the same premises. The vicinity is dotted with a lot of schools and colleges. Some residents had complained to the authorities on seeing few students visiting these joints.⊕

BBMP South officials and Health department officials raided 6 bars, restaurants, canteens and chaat shops in Chickpet area and confiscated about 1 lakh worth of Tobacco leaves and Ganja used in smoking pipes (Hookah). Seized Hookahs. Pic: BBMP These outlets had obtained licenses to run food business but were selling these illegalproducts in the same premises. The vicinity is dotted with a lot of schools and colleges. Some residents had complained to the authorities on seeing few students visiting these joints.⊕

A Socio Economic and Caste Census is to be conducted in areas of BBMP Bangalore West Zone in Malleswaram, Rajajinagar, Gandhinagar, Mahalaxmipuram, Chamarajapet, Govindrajanagar. Applications are invited from Central and State Government retired and working employees interested in conducting the census. This programme will run from 15 November and will go on for 40 days. Interested people may contact BBMP West office in Sampige Road, Malleswaram with their identity cards, address proof, Passport size photographs and application letter. Contact Phone: 080-22975601, 080-22975636 ⊕

A Socio Economic and Caste Census is to be conducted in areas of BBMP Bangalore West Zone in Malleswaram, Rajajinagar, Gandhinagar, Mahalaxmipuram, Chamarajapet, Govindrajanagar. Applications are invited from Central and State Government retired and working employees interested in conducting the census. This programme will run from 15 November and will go on for 40 days. Interested people may contact BBMP West office in Sampige Road, Malleswaram with their identity cards, address proof, Passport size photographs and application letter. Contact Phone: 080-22975601, 080-22975636 ⊕

BBMP's Education Committee held a meeting on 24th September to discuss about basic infrastructure, playgrounds, cleanliness, and improvement of education in all BBMP Schools and Colleges. The Committee observed that basic infrastructure like drinking water, washrooms, etc was lacking in most schools. Some schools, like those in Magadi Road, had shortage of classrooms. Some others held primary classes in the morning and college classes in the afternoons. Hence the Committee  requested BBMP to construct more classrooms and to have top BBMP officials make frequent inspections to schools and colleges to check their functioning and infrastructure.The Commissioner mentioned that 10% of…

BBMP's Education Committee held a meeting on 24th September to discuss about basic infrastructure, playgrounds, cleanliness, and improvement of education in all BBMP Schools and Colleges. The Committee observed that basic infrastructure like drinking water, washrooms, etc was lacking in most schools. Some schools, like those in Magadi Road, had shortage of classrooms. Some others held primary classes in the morning and college classes in the afternoons. Hence the Committee  requested BBMP to construct more classrooms and to have top BBMP officials make frequent inspections to schools and colleges to check their functioning and infrastructure.The Commissioner mentioned that 10% of…

Education Committee meeting was held on 24-09-2011 to discuss about the basic infrastructures, playgrounds, cleanliness, improvement of education in all BBMP Schools and Colleges. The Inspection Committee observed that basic infrastructure like drinking water, washrooms, etc were lacking in most schools. Some schools, like in Magadi Road, there were shortage of classrooms. Some schools conduct primary classes in the morning and college classes are conducted in the afternoons. Hence a request was made to construct more classrooms. The committee also requested the BBMP top officials to make frequent inspections to the schools and colleges to see their functioning and availability…