Where to discard old sofa or mattress in Bengaluru? Request now on ‘DClutter’ app

Bengaluru: In a bid to address the growing issue of bulky waste being dumped along roadsides and public spaces, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has launched a new mobile application, ‘DClutter’, allowing citizens to schedule doorstep pickup of large household waste items.The initiative comes as Bengaluru continues to grapple with the improper disposal of…

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Bengaluru airport flies past 400-million passenger milestone as global traffic soars

Bengaluru airport’s new milestone Bengaluru: Marking a major milestone in its aviation journey, Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) surpassed the 400-million passenger mark in April since the start of its operations, cementing its position as one of the country’s most dynamic air hubs. The achievement comes on the back of a robust surge in international passenger…

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BJP & JD(S) back ‘One Nation, One Election’; Cong calls it bid to weaken regional parties

Congress, BJP-JDS spar over ‘One Nation, One Election’ at Bengaluru JPC meet Bengaluru: The ruling Congress and the opposition BJP-JDS alliance traded blows over the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ plan during a consultation meeting convened by the Joint Parliamentary Committee of the Lok Sabha Secretariat in Bengaluru Saturday.While BJP and JD(S) backed simultaneous Lok…

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Six years after COVID, the work-from-home debate is back

What began as a temporary pandemic adjustment in 2020 has now evolved into a lasting workplace expectation. Six years after COVID-19 forced offices to shut, the work-from-home debate has resurfaced after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt fuel-saving measures and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a mandatory two-day work-from-home policy each week…

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Metro commuter in Bengaluru wins Rs 5,000 compensation after freak accident

Metro passenger’s unfortunate ride Bengaluru: Grabbing a handle on a Metro coach for support turned painful for a commuter after it snapped, bloodying his nose mid-journey. Alleging that Metro officials ignored his complaint and denied him compensation, the commuter moved the consumer commission, which recently held Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) accountable and ordered…

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