BBMP to pay a pittance for Hulimavu havoc

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The Hulimavu Lake bund breached around 2.30 pm on Sunday, flooding homes, streets, vehicles and whatnot. Many residents reported losing expensive home appliances, furniture, electronic gadgets, etc. Several commercial establishments also reported losses. Photo/PTI

Only 319 out of the 800-odd households that suffered damages in Sunday’s floods in Hulimavau are eligible for government compensation. And each household will get a maximum of Rs 50,000. Housing Minister V Somanna announced the compensation after visiting the affected areas in southern Bengaluru on Monday. The state government will pay Rs 40,000 and the […]

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