Bengaluru MLAs 'from all parties' blackmailing us over garbage crisis: DK Shivakumar
6 days ago

Bengaluru MLAs 'from all parties' blackmailing us over garbage crisis: DK Shivakumar

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday alleged that the city MLAs across political parties are "blackmailing" the government over Bengaluru's garbage crisis. Shivakumar revealed that the government had planned to divide the city's garbage disposal work into four packages and transport waste 50 km away, but the initiative has been stalled. Noting that he wanted to take the garbage at least 50 km away from the city, the Deputy CM appealed to the MLAs to help the BBMP identify 100 acres land in Kolar, Nelamangala, Kanakapura Road, or next to a forest land. I asked the Industries Minister for 100 acres land, to which he wondered whether garbage be dumped inside industries?” Shivakumar said.

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Some legislators ‘blackmailing’ govt. over dumping yards in their constituencies: DKS
6 days, 5 hours ago

Some legislators ‘blackmailing’ govt. over dumping yards in their constituencies: DKS

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, on Friday, talking about the issues being faced concerning solid waste management, said that some legislators were “blackmailing” the government over dumping yards and that waste management had indeed become something of a “mafia” in the city. “When tender was floated in the past, vendors collectively moved court, stopping all work. The Deputy Chief Minister …

Engagement, enforcement required to transform waste management and sustainability
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Engagement, enforcement required to transform waste management and sustainability

India Today  

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Kakulamanu landfill in Tirumala inspected
2 months, 1 week ago

Kakulamanu landfill in Tirumala inspected

The Hindu  

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Dumping garbage on Bengaluru's Nallurhalli Road a bane for residents
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dumping garbage on Bengaluru's Nallurhalli Road a bane for residents

New Indian Express  

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Now, Bengaluru’s waste to be dumped in Ramanagara
1 year, 5 months ago

Now, Bengaluru’s waste to be dumped in Ramanagara

The Hindu  

At a time when citizens and experts in Bengaluru have been demanding the closure of waste processing plants and landfills, the State government has decided to carry the heaps of refuse to Ramanagara, besides Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts. On his directions, the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited will set up four integrated solid waste management plants on lands …

All waste processing plants and landfills will be shifted out of Bengaluru city: D.K. Shivakumar
1 year, 5 months ago

All waste processing plants and landfills will be shifted out of Bengaluru city: D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

Residents living around waste processing plants who have been demanding their closure for years now may heave a sigh of relief. Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that the State government will relocate all waste processing plants and landfills to outside Bengaluru city soon. Mr. Shivakumar directed Deputy Commissioners of Bengaluru, Bengaluru, and Ramanagara districts to find land parcels of 100 acres …

Bengaluru’s trash is no man’s treasure
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru’s trash is no man’s treasure

The Hindu  

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Bengaluru lakes have turned into garbage dumping yards
2 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru lakes have turned into garbage dumping yards

The Hindu  

The areas near Hulimavu lake near Bannerghatta road — once a quiet locality outside Bengaluru city — is now a prime location for real estate. Despite several complaints being given to the civic body, the officials are not acting against it or working towards putting an end to such menace.” “The waste dumped in the lake causes several problems; plastic …

Trash the waste before Bengaluru burns
6 years ago

Trash the waste before Bengaluru burns

Deccan Chronicle  

Villagers in Kanahalli village are still choked by dark clouds of particle-filled smoke and a foul stench, after a fire, meant to burn waste in the Bellahalli quarry pit, grew out of control and burned for four days straight. And as this cannot be taken to waste treatment plants, where only segregated garbage is accepted, a whopping 350 loads of …

Bengaluru: All-party panel to trash out' guidelines
6 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru: All-party panel to trash out' guidelines

Deccan Chronicle  

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Ramakanth: Thrash the trash like this 78-yr-old
8 years, 2 months ago

Ramakanth: Thrash the trash like this 78-yr-old

Deccan Chronicle  

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Bengaluru: Garbage on fire, they play with people's lives!
8 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru: Garbage on fire, they play with people's lives!

Deccan Chronicle  

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Mafia controls this waste-sorting centre in Bengaluru
8 years, 5 months ago

Mafia controls this waste-sorting centre in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

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Bengaluru Burning: The City’s Garbage Crisis is Raising a Stink
8 years, 11 months ago

Bengaluru Burning: The City’s Garbage Crisis is Raising a Stink

The Quint  

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My garbage is now my concern: Why Bengaluru is changing its attitude towards waste segregation
9 years, 1 month ago

My garbage is now my concern: Why Bengaluru is changing its attitude towards waste segregation

Firstpost  

The residents of Bengaluru have begun taking responsibility for their own garbage and reclaiming their city. And, life would have trudged along in its normal pace, if only BBMP could have continued to send the city’s garbage to landfill sites, keeping the powerful contractors and truckers’ lobby happy too. Citizen’s initiatives of several citizens’ forums, eco retailers, garbage service providers …

‘Educate public on garbage segregation’
11 years, 11 months ago

‘Educate public on garbage segregation’

The Hindu  

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Will waste-to-energy project solve garbage crisis in Bangalore?
12 years ago

Will waste-to-energy project solve garbage crisis in Bangalore?

The Hindu  

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‘Finding places for disposing of garbage greatest challenge’
12 years, 2 months ago

‘Finding places for disposing of garbage greatest challenge’

The Hindu  

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HC to Karnataka govt: clear garbage or face contempt
12 years, 4 months ago

HC to Karnataka govt: clear garbage or face contempt

The Hindu  

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Welcome to garbagopolis
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The Hindu  

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HC raps Karnataka for not taking garbage crisis seriously
12 years, 4 months ago

HC raps Karnataka for not taking garbage crisis seriously

The Hindu  

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Bangalore garbage menace: Government to form expert committee
12 years, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Steps taken to clear accumulated garbage: Karnataka CM
12 years, 4 months ago

Steps taken to clear accumulated garbage: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

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Segregation and recycling can secure the Capital’s wasteland
12 years, 6 months ago

Segregation and recycling can secure the Capital’s wasteland

Hindustan Times  

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Garbage crisis: Yeddyurappa holds meeting with MLAs
12 years, 6 months ago

Garbage crisis: Yeddyurappa holds meeting with MLAs

The Hindu  

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Trashing the suburbs
12 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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14 years, 11 months ago

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The Hindu  

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