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Mehak Luthra

🗑️ 200 tons of waste collected amid Dasara

Bengaluru October 7, 2022

The BBMP noted that tonnes of green waste piled up at different locations as Dasara celebrations are being held without any Covid restrictions this year.

🚍 Shortage of drivers restricts BMTC buses

Bengaluru October 7, 2022

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has a scope to run 900 buses in addition to its current fleet. However, a shortage of drivers has interrupted this plan.

No drivers, no buses

Newsletters October 7, 2022

Also in this edition: Garbage mounts during festival; WeWork's new space in the city; Pets allowed on board Akasa Air

📈 Highest appreciation in housing prices

Bengaluru October 6, 2022

The Bengaluru property market has witnessed the highest growth in average housing prices and average office rent in the third quarter of 2022.

🔌 Bengaluru mall gets EV charging points

Bengaluru October 6, 2022

Nexus Shantiniketan mall in Whitefield has installed 46 new electric vehicle charging points including both AC chargers and Combines Charging System (CSS) chargers.