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@karnatakakspcb Has your policy changed recently? When did the Jurisdiction for handling air and noise pollution complaints by commercial establishments in residential areas, shift to Electrical Inspectorate? @eshwar_khandre
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“In-house waste management in apartments is key to sustainability and self-reliance,” said BAF Treasurer Mr. Kiran Hebbar while inaugurating the revamped Organic Waste Converter at Brigade Meadows which houses 1876 homes The event was presided over by BAF Treasurer Mr. Kiran
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@nabilajamal_ It'll only works once all resorts construction stops
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Flyovers are India’s go-to fix for traffic woes. But do they really solve our mobility problems, or just shift them elsewhere? https://t.co/EtVr8QajNc
#UrbanMobility
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Flyovers may not fix Chennai's growing traffic and mobility problems. Prioritising public transport, walking, and cycling is key to a people-first city.
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Reducing drain & lake buffers = more floods, water loss & encroachments. Submit objections by 30/09 to @UDDKarnataka @friendsoflakes_ #MappingMalnad
https://t.co/DGsR7EbN2X
#Bengaluru
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In an open letter to the Urban Development Department, a concerned citizen says drain buffer cuts defy court orders and climate plans, risking floods.
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Shrinking buffer zones could unleash unchecked construction, threatening Blr lake ecosystems says @friendsoflakes_. Citizens can send objections to draft SWD rules to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, @UDDKarnataka via post, by 30/09/25 https://t.co/hHX4cw8nu3
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Shrinking buffer zones may open the floodgates for unchecked construction in Bengaluru. What does this mean for the city’s lakes, drains, and flood safety?
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A walk around Madipakkam Lake today offers a lush, green escape: a scenic pathway encircling brimming waters, shaded by native trees and plants that purify the air. Small islands in the lake attract a variety of birds, making it a haven for urban biodiversity. Along the paved
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Barrier-free access, technology-based tools, textbooks in accessible formats such as large print and Braille: Chapter 6.11 of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, has many such infrastructural and technological provisions that schools should adopt to meet the needs of
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@srinualavilli highlights key changes in #GBA - Attempt to bring all parastatals under 1 ☂️ - Smaller, decentralised wards - 5 Mayors - 14 member Ward Committees - 7 chosen via lottery - More wards = more committee members. https://t.co/2w1y2Dm60C
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3 Tier Governance; Multiple Mayors; Smaller Wards; Bigger Ward Committees
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At its heart, climate action isn’t just about the fine print of treaties; it’s about how people — across borders, cultures, and interests — find common ground. https://t.co/KQoIf547fP
@SocratusW #ProjectLivingCities
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A board game, Climate Challenge, is helping players in Indian cities rethink climate negotiations and learn about climate change.
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Many graduates from marginalised communities come to the DWCC centre as a last resort, seeking employment because they have either been shut out of the job market or their previous roles offered little respect or dignity https://t.co/NpWjvC8KhP
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Waste pickers power Bengaluru's decentralised waste system but remain vulnerable due to unstable earnings and a lack of job security.
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Behind every clean street in #Chennai are workers fighting caste bias, stigma & now, privatisation. Pay cuts & lost livelihoods threaten their survival. Hear their struggle in this video by @Shobana_RKrish
https://t.co/VlVsdZes3f
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In Part 1 of this video, we break down how waste management privatisation impacts 1000s of sanitation workers across Chennai
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The Shakti Yojane has recently crossed 500 crore tickets in the two years since it was launched by the Karnataka government in June 2023. The scheme offers free rides to women (including transwomen) in ordinary public buses, as long as they have a valid ID. Despite the milestone,
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In a cricket -crazy nation, here’s a league with a difference—Bengaluru’s Blind Premier League, where visually impaired and sighted players share the pitch. https://t.co/NHSoeNvem3
@BCCI @kscaofficial1 @RCBTweets #Cricket
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Visually impaired and sighted players unite in Bengaluru’s first Blind Premier League, proving that vision is no barrier to teamwork, sport, and community spirit.
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India’s Draft Plastic Waste rules push EPR, holding firms accountable for their waste. But will it drive real change or stay a promise on paper? @gangadharanbv breaks down the rules, targets, gaps, & what needs to change to make them work @GBAChiefComm
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The government’s latest amendment to the Plastic Waste Management Rules pushes for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), making companies accountable for the waste they create. But can these...
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The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India is one of the world’s largest food security initiatives, covering approximately 800 million people. It provides free or subsidised food grains to over 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population. Yet, Rajendra Nagar,
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P/North Ward is a climate paradox—green on the map, scorching on the ground. @opencity_in Mumbai heat jam participants share fascinating details. https://t.co/eq4BTRyImR
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Despite appearing lush green on a map, the P/North Ward in Mumbai is heating up due to indiscriminate construction and land-use changes, affecting the vulnerable.
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Walking into the Madras Literary Society (MLS) is like stepping into another era. The towering, multi-storey bookshelves hold more than 80,000 volumes, some of which are rare and priceless. Much of MLS’s charm lies in its organic and deep-rooted community engagement, and at the
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Domestic workers face abuse, wage theft, and lack legal safeguards. A Supreme Court order now prompts the Centre to form a panel for a new law. In their judgement, Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said: “…we seek to affirm this important livelihood that is available to so
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The Bengaluru Climate Hackathon brought together participants from diverse backgrounds to develop a dashboard to track Bengaluru's climate goals. From EV uptake to tracking data centers, what did the participants propose? Read more here: https://t.co/EBdwRDZoUA
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Don't make the mistake of equating vegetarianism with kindness. Some of the most cruel, vicious people I've encountered are "pure" vegetarians.
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