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  • Thursday, 19 February 2026

Bengaluru’s garbage crisis: Govt announces Rs 550cr cleanup plan; 2-day blockade at Bellahalli ends

Bengaluru's garbage crisis eased as the state government announced a Rs 550-crore package for landfill villages. Residents of Bellahalli and Mittaganahalli, protesting poor infrastructure and health hazards from daily waste dumping, ended their blockade. The funds aim to address issues like polluted groundwater, lack of drinking water, and damaged roads, restoring waste disposal operations.

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