Bengaluru Ban on single-use plastic remains a flimsy promise September 19, 2025 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com Though Karnataka was the first State in India to pass a law against the use of single-use plastics, it continue to thrive in the face of poor enforcement and civic apathy, finds Chetan B.C. Related posts: Bat tales over a pint: science gets a social twist Bengaluru metro fare hike: BMRCL finally releases FFC report, reveals committee suggested only 51.5% increase over 7.5 years Bengaluru woman sexually harassed twice while helping injured stray dog Bengaluru Traffic Police bring back weekday drunk-driving tests to curb accidents, crime