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Special clean-up drive removes 150 tonnes of waste from K.R. Market

11 November 2026

Sanitary workers, marshals, health inspectors and supervisory officials participated in the operation.

In a four-day special cleaning drive during the Deepavali festival, the Bengaluru Central City Corporation (BCCC) cleared 150 tonnes of waste from K.R. Market and its surrounding areas.

The drive, conducted from November 8 to 11, involved clearing large quantities of flower, fruit, vegetable, plastic and other festive waste generated in the market. According to Venkatachalapathi R., Additional Commissioner (Development), BCCC, 30 tonnes of waste were cleared on the first day, followed by 35 tonnes on the second, 45 tonnes on the third and 40 tonnes on the fourth day.

Sanitary workers, marshals, health inspectors and supervisory officials participated in the operation. The corporation said it would continue monitoring cleanliness in the market and urged traders and members of the public to dispose of waste only at designated locations.

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