Live Breaking News & Updates on Melvin Turnbull|Page 9
Stay updated with breaking news from Melvin turnbull. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
During a routine drive against banned plastic, BBMP marshals discovered a unit that was producing plastic bags with no permission from BBMP or KSPCB. It was raids on shops nearby using the banned single-use plastic that led them to the unit. A fine of Rs 50,000 has been imposed for plastic trading as per SWM 2016 rules. ....
BBMP has previously proposed 61.12 km of road stretches across Bengaluru for Rs 754.74 crore in December 2023. BBMP also conducted a DPR for the stretches at the cost of Rs 75.9 lakh. ....
According to BBMP, this was part of BTP’s efforts to reduce accident spots and it has also suggested the construction of high-rise pedestrian crossings (HRPCs) and the closure of medians. ....
In the last survey conducted by the BBMP, it was estimated that there are nearly 27 lakh households within civic body limits. However, the number of households has multiplied — the last survey did not take into account the number of commercial establishments. ....
The Palike has floated a tender for a pilot project on shallow aquifer management in public spaces in Bangalore-Amruth-2.0 for Rs 20 lakh. The project is being handled by the National Institute of Urban Affairs and Biome Environmental Trust as the knowledge partner. ....