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Surprise inspection by Forest Minister exposes irregularities at Bengaluru pollution testing lab
Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy led a surprise inspection of Bengaluru Analytics and Research Laboratory (BARL) and uncovered multiple regulatory breaches, prompting a full investigation. The probe revealed staffing shortfalls, severe pricing anomalies, improper waste disposal and an expired operating licence.
The Hindu National
12 Sept 2026
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