IISc scientists get French honour Two Indian scientists, both from Bangalore's prestigious Indian Institute of Science were today conferred with the Palmes Academiques (Order of the Academic Palms) French award for excellence in their respective fields and contribution in education, at the Alliance Francaise here today.
Delay in local body polls is against law Chairman of Administrative Reforms Commission M Veerappa Moily has said that the State government should take steps to hold elections to Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagar Palike, Mangalore City Corporation and Mysore City Corporation.
BBMP, contractors lock horns over waste collection in apartments While Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagar Palike says it is the duty of solid waste management contractors to dispose municipal waste generated in all households, including apartment complexes, contractors claim that it is not their duty.
Land worth Rs 870 cr encroached A land stretch measuring 15 acres and 11 guntas on a lake bed has been encroached and worse, mortgaged by the land grabbers themselves for a bank loan.
The State government has been recovering hundreds of acres of encroached lands, especially in and around Bangalore, and disposing them off through auctions, inspite of not getting a good price. Is it the right move or are there better options?
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