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♻️Awareness Program on Solid Waste Management Rules – 2026 To strengthen the effective implementation of Solid Waste Management in the city, ensure proper compliance with the rules, and encourage active citizen participation, a discussion program on Solid Waste Management Rules – 2026 was organised today (18-04-2026) at the Town Hall by BSWML. Citizens, RWAs, NGOs, members of the Hotel Association, and officials of BSWML participated in the program. On the occasion, Sri Karee Gowda, CEO of BSWML, welcomed the participants. Ms. Ramamani, Chief Operating Officer, briefed the gathering about the responsibilities of citizens, bulk waste generators, processors, and government authorities. Presentations were delivered by Ms. Malini, Ms. Sowmya, Dr. Shanthi, Ms. Arthi, representatives from SWMRT, Mr. Satish (BAF), Ms. Padma (Koramangala RWA), Ms. Odette (Beautiful Bharat), and urban practitioner KK Pandey, among others. They highlighted best practices in waste management, the role of communities, and practical measures that can be adopted across the city. The meeting also emphasised the importance of four-way waste segregation, segregation at source, recycling, and scientific processing of waste. Apartment complexes, commercial establishments, and bulk waste generators were urged to strictly comply with the rules. BSWML has appealed to all citizens to segregate waste at source, avoid littering in public spaces, and extend full cooperation to the waste management system in order to make the city cleaner, greener, and more sustainable. 🌱♻️ #GreaterBengaluruAuthority #BSWML #DKShivakumar #gbachiefcommissioner #swmrules @DKShivakumar @GBAChiefComm @KareeGowda_IAS

BSWML Townhall on SWM Rules 2026 today. Kautilya prescribed Sama → Dana → Bheda → Danda. BSWML has created a new model: Danda and Bheda - first, and then Dana and Sama. Confusing notices and threats — and now the Townhall? Maybe today’s meeting is where Sama should have started. Solid Waste Management isn’t just “4 bins – 4 ways.” It requires systems, infrastructure and accountability. Regulators should lead the ecosystem — not just issue commands. And by the way… where is the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board? #EaseOfLiving @bswml_gba @kareegowda @Chairman_KSPCB @karnatakakspcb @swaccha_bbmp

BAF team met the Chief Commissioner, GBA Shri Maheshwara Rao, IAS, on concerns around the defective SWM framework and the user fee via property tax. Raised key issues: - Apartments cannot be treated differently from individual homes -Unnecessary and unwarranted burden of GST on SWM only for Apartments must be removed - Individual waste-weighing at every collection point is impractical. Also flagged threatening notices under SWM Rules 2026 despite systems not being in place and lack of stakeholder consultation. Concerns were noted and taken up for consideration. We thank the Chief Commissioner for giving his time. @GBAChiefComm @GBA_office @munishmody @comm_blr_south @BECCUPDATES @BNCCofficial @BWCCofficial @BCCCofficial @KareeGowda_IAS @BSWML_GBA

What a heartwarming display of kindness in Bengaluru at 3 AM ❤️ Aishwarya had just landed at the airport and travelled by BMTC bus to Kadugodi, only to find herself stranded and alone with no taxi available. Two compassionate strangers showed true humanity: the caring BMTC bus conductor stayed with her until she felt safe, and a thoughtful Rapido driver safely dropped her home refusing any excess fare and putting her well-being first. In a moment when fear could have taken over, this kindness restored faith in our city. Bengaluru, you continue to shine with such beautiful souls. This is exactly why we love and cherish you ❤️ #NammaBengaluru #WomenSafety #SafestBengaluru #Humanity @seemantsingh96

Governance at Lightning Speed ! This morning , 8:30 am : BAF raises a discrepancy in the GBA Property Tax portal regarding Bulk Generator SWM exemption to Shri. Munish Moudgil , IAS , the Special Commissioner ( Revenue & IT) @munishmody 10.00 am : He and his team, gets it fixed and the change is available to thousands of apartment owners across the City That’s less than 2 hours for a correction impacting many. Truly commendable responsiveness from the administration. 👏 Thank you for the swift action. @osd_cmkarnataka @CMofKarnataka @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar @GBA_office @GBAChiefComm

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ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ವಿಧಾನಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ #KAOMA ಚರ್ಚೆಯನ್ನು ತಂದಿದ್ದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನಾವು ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಉಪ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಡಿ. ಕೆ. ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕವಾಗಿ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. ಈ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಶಾಸನವನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಕಳೆದ ಹಲವಾರು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ನಿರಂತರ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ನಗರಾಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸದೀಯ ವ್ಯವಹಾರಗಳ ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನಾವು ನಮ್ಮ ಕೃತಜ್ಞತೆಯನ್ನು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. KAOMA ಸುಗ್ರೀವಾಜ್ಞೆಯತ್ತ ಸಾಗುವುದು ಸ್ವಾಗತಾರ್ಹ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆಯಾಗಿದೆ, ಆದರೆ ಅದು ಈಗ ಸಕಾಲಿಕ ಕ್ರಮವಾಗಿ ರೂಪಾಂತರಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು. ಈ ಬಜೆಟ್ ಅಧಿವೇಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಹಿಂದೆ ಚರ್ಚೆಯನ್ನು ಕೈಗೆತ್ತಿಕೊಂಡ ಶ್ರೀ ಆರ್. ಅಶೋಕ್, ಡಾ. ಸಿ. ಎನ್. ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥ ನಾರಾಯಣ, ಶ್ರೀ ಎಸ್. ಆರ್. ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ್, ಶ್ರೀ ರವಿ ಸುಬ್ರಮಣ್ಯ, ಶ್ರೀ ಸುರೇಶ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, ಶ್ರೀ ಗೋಪಿನಾಥ್ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಅನೇಕ ಶಾಸಕರಿಗೆ ನಾವು ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. We sincerely thank Hon’ble Dy Chief Minister Shri D. K. Shiva kumar for bringing the KAOMA discussion in the Karnataka State Assembly. We also express our appreciation to the Hon’ble Chief Minister and officials of the Urban Development Department and the Department of Parliamentary Affairs for their sustained efforts over the past several years in shaping this important legislation. #KAOMA moving towards an Ordinance is a welcome step, but it must now translate into timely action. We thank Shri R. Ashok, Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayana, Shri S. R. Vishwanath, Shri Ravi Subramanya, Shri Suresh Kumar, Shri Gopinath Reddy and many MLAs of the state. @osd_cmkarnataka @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar @HKPatilINC @RAshokaBJP @drashwathcn @Ravi_LA @SRVishwanathBJP @Gopinath Reddy @nimmasuresh

#KAOMA ಗೆ ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಉಪ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳ ಬದ್ಧತೆಯನ್ನು ನಾವು ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. ಆದಾಗ್ಯೂ, ಮಸೂದೆಯನ್ನು ಮಂಡಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿನ ವಿಳಂಬವು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅಪಾರ್ಟ್ಮೆಂಟ್ ನಿವಾಸಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಳವಳಕಾರಿ ವಿಷಯವಾಗಿದೆ. ಶಾಸಕರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಮಾಲೋಚನೆಗಳು ಕಾಲಮಿತಿಯ ಕ್ರಮವಾಗಿ ರೂಪಾಂತರಗೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು. ಅಪಾರ್ಟ್ಮೆಂಟ್ ಸಮುದಾಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟತೆ ಬೇಕು, ಅನಿಶ್ಚಿತತೆಯಲ್ಲ - ನವೀಕರಿಸಿದ ಕಾನೂನು ಚೌಕಟ್ಟು ಇಲ್ಲದೆ, ಆಡಳಿತ ಮತ್ತು ವಿವಾದ ಪರಿಹಾರ ಸವಾಲುಗಳು ಇರುತ್ತವೆ. KAOMA ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಅದರ ನಿಯಮಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಮಾದರಿ ಉಪ-ಕಾನೂನುಗಳನ್ನು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಹಿತಾಸಕ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತರುವುದನ್ನು ಖಚಿತಪಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಅಪಾರ್ಟ್ಮೆಂಟ್ ಫೆಡರೇಶನ್ (BAF) ಸರ್ಕಾರದೊಂದಿಗೆ ರಚನಾತ್ಮಕವಾಗಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಲು ಬದ್ಧವಾಗಿದೆ. ಕಾಯ್ದೆಯ ಅಗತ್ಯವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾಪಿಸಿದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನಾವು ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ. @osd_cmkarnataka @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar @HKPatilINC @drashwathcn @SRVishwanathBJP @Sri Gopinath Reddy @GBA_office @GBAChiefComm @rajeevgowda @shalinirajnish We welcome the Hon’ble Dy CM’s commitment to #KAOMA. However, the delay in tabling the Bill is a matter of concern for apartment residents in Karnataka. Consultations with MLAs must translate into time-bound action. Apartment communities need clarity, not uncertainty—without an updated legal framework, governance and dispute resolution challenges persist. The Bengaluru Apartments Federation (BAF) remains committed to working constructively with the government to ensure KAOMA, along with its Rules and Model Bye-laws, is implemented effectively in the larger public interest. We Thank all the representatives who highlighted the need for the act.

@malini2009 @meerak @lalli_bv Great work!

In metro feeder on haralur road! Thanks to few folks who have done the hard work to get it started and now working hard to promote. @meerak @lalli_bv

Dear @CMofKarnataka @siddaramaiah, @DKShivakumar, Hundreds of apartment associations participated in today's Online Protest demanding Sakshama Pradhikara for Apartment Association Registration in Karnataka pending from last 54 years. WE request you to appoint competent authority.

@Mr_Husky1 Bad choice for a life partner

I am about getting married, my husband to be knows I own a car and house of my own, he insists I sell the car and house and we use the money to open joint account, or no marriage, I am 38 yes old already, what do you think or advice me to do. Credit - winnieaigbojie

@kdevforum @EASTCITYCORP @comm_blr_south @GBAChiefComm @MALimbavali @DKShivakumar @osd_cmkarnataka @ashwinmahesh @BalagereConnect @WFRising @CivicOp_india @ArvindLBJP @ICCCBengaluru @GBA_office @karnatakakspcb please take action on deteriorating Air quality

Not California fires but #SiliconValleyFires ! Burning is a daily affair in #Kasavanahalli #Ward31. Neither @EASTCITYCORP nor @comm_blr_south have ownership in ward administration.Ths ward got announced without funds or governance,even @GBAChiefComm & @MALimbavali are spectators!

2+ crore apartment residents in Karnataka still don’t have a clear, strong law protecting them. BAF urges the Government to prioritize the KAOMA Act for transparent governance and legal protection for apartment owners. @CMofKarnataka @DKShivakumar @GBAChiefComm @OfficeRera @uddgok

@BAFBLR @CMofKarnataka @DKShivakumar @GBAChiefComm @OfficeRera Question to IAS officers and UPSC Exam Students, Which Govt Department Register the Apartment Association in Karnataka?

@BAFBLR @CMofKarnataka @DKShivakumar @GBAChiefComm @OfficeRera Million Dollar Question from people of Karnataka, Which Department Registers the Apartment Association??

SEQUENCING INFRASTRUCTURE (a) It's not clear whether the 450-cr ORR improvement works can begin before Metro Blue line is operational. If it's sequenced right, then the Metro can provide some carrying capacity which can offset some of the inevitable chaos that will result from construction. (b) It's not clear whether Sarjapur Road improvement has to wait for the ORR work to be completed or whether the two can go hand in hand. And what if Red Line Metro doesn't happen? Will that scrap Metro on Sarjapur Road too, or can that be done as part of the Blue Line extension instead? (something like this is about to happen on Magadi Road with the Orange Line). (c) On any new stretch of Metro, should a set of on-ground improvements be carried out first before the Metro work begins? At Vega Mall, Delmia Jn, Puttenahalli Underpass, Sarakki, Hosakerahalli, etc. can the junction work of Metro be done in a sequence that does not block all north-south traffic at the same time? Without looking at the full picture and sequencing the work accordingly, we've been doing lots of things in bits and pieces. The result is chaos everywhere. That has to change.

#Kasavanahalli lake is dying! @comm_blr_south pls act immediately. 1. Huge dumping of debris 2. RMC/Cement mixers are encroaching completely. 3. Sewage is entering from behind i.e. Bren/OC side. Pls do the needful. @osd_cmkarnataka @GBAChiefComm @GBA_office @friendsoflakes_