Today Sarjapur is witnessing unprecedented residential and commercial development. What was Sarjapur like, a century ago? Is there anything left, that holds the key to its glorious past of silk markets and surveys? »
BBMP collects property tax promptly – but you don’t see any improvement in your area – pothole and road problems never seem to go away. What’s the way out? Take charge. »
While experts and people’s representatives are pushing for STP, residents are suggesting rainwater harvesting. The hurry with which the project is being pushed for a rainfed lake, when there is another lake nearby which receives untreated sewage, has caused suspicion. »
Effective waste management is the responsibility of ward committees. But are ward committee meetings happening in Bengaluru? High Court decides to look into it. »
Hiring a waste vendor is just a mouse-click away. The website makes you waste-sensitive! »
Venkat Bharadwaj’s upcoming flick is not just another film. It covers the aspects of good governance. »
The Ugly Indian gives a brief of the other world that lies beneath Bangalore’s roads and footpaths. »
Soon there will be a day when affidavits and notary attestations are not required for most works in Karnataka. Government has implemented self declaration system. »
Unmarked humps are common in any road in Bangalore. Why don’t those who take them up follow basic science while laying road humps? »
Do not crib that government is not doing anything. Here are some groups and organisations to inspire you to do your own bit for Bengaluru. »
BBMP has a “Forest Wing” – with 18 officers for 198 wards, no travelling allowance and little budget, the cell struggles to meet expectations. And we expect it to take care of all the city’s trees! »
Neither police nor BBMP has a ready reckoner for the list of authorised PGs. How will the city ensure thousands of women living in PGs are safe? »