Festival waste piles up across Bengaluru as collection lags

Garbage heaps and organic waste have left several parts of Bengaluru littered after the festival. A senior Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) official stated that garbage clearance is now handled separately by the five city corporations. Residents noted that delays in collection and disposal have led to blackspots across areas including KR Market, Kalasipalya Market junction, Banashankari, and JP Nagar.