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Mehak Luthra

🌊 Smart city’s water scarcity

While this late-capitalist nightmare might still not have any emojis for the water crisis, the threat is getting more and more real by the day. For over six months, the residents of OMBR Layout have been reporting a scarcity of water.

đźš´ Carrying cycles just got easier

On Tuesday, the BMRCL announced that people can start carrying their foldable cycles in the last coach of the metro. And here’s the cool bit, it’s all for free.

🍽️ The effects of no service charges

The Centre’s recent debate over levying a service charge has got restaurateurs spooked. Here’s what they think will happen once service charges are removed.

💡 It’s all about pretty streetlights

Recently, the BBMP floated a tender that invited bids for the installation of decorative streetlight poles from Tirumala Dhaba to MS Palya Circle in the Attur Ward.

🏵️ Where is Cauvery’s new emporium?

MG Road’s Cauvery Emporium was supposed to be relocated within 8 months of its proposal. Now it’s 3 years later, and we still don’t have a new spot.