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Garbage collection autos marked present despite being absent, reveals surprise inspection in Bengaluru North Corporation
A surprise inspection by North City Corporation Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar on June 18 revealed discrepancies in garbage collection attendance in Bengaluru. Many garbage collection autos were marked present despite not being at their designated locations, with only a fraction of the assigned vehicles actually present at various merging points. The inspection also highlighted a shortage of staff and safety compliance issues among the workers.
The Hindu - Bengaluru
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No new Namma Metro constructions in 4.5 years as approvals lag
Bengaluru's Metro expansion has not seen any new construction for over four and a half years, with the last project being the extended Airport Line that began in early 2022. Key projects under Phase III and IIIA are stalled in the approval process, primarily due to design changes and cost escalations. The delays have significant implications for public transport infrastructure, as Bengaluru's vehicle population continues to rise, highlighting the urgent need for new transit solutions.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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‘Not our business what resolutions they pass’: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Tamil Nadu’s stand on Mekedatu dam project
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge defended the Mekedatu dam project, stating that Karnataka will pursue its interests through legal channels in response to Tamil Nadu's assembly resolution opposing the project. He emphasized that Karnataka is not infringing on the rights of Tamil Nadu and is only seeking to utilize surplus water for its residents. The Tamil Nadu assembly unanimously passed a resolution against the dam, citing legal violations and concerns over downstream water availability.
Times of India - Bengaluru
