October 2014 – Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Education

Private schools should follow school safety guidelines and protect kids: Govt

October 31, 2014 Shree D N

Yet another rape in an upscale school. Some more protests. Do the statements made by the CM and the Home Minister point to the root problem? Read on.

Child Health

14-year-old girl fills blind mother’s life with light, while her own stars remain bleak

October 31, 2014 Ganga Madappa

What are the options for a girl child, now the only support for her blind mother? This is the story of one such girl—the breadwinner of her family— a story that will set you thinking about the flowers under your feet.

Arts and Culture

An ode to Karnataka through photographs to start on Rajyotsava eve

October 31, 2014 News Desk

Six photographers will be showcasing their rendezvous with Karnataka through their photography at Prathibimba.

Uncategorized

Job firms blacklisted for fake certificates | “Garbage issue: Rs 200 crore wasted” | Where to donate excess food in Bangalore

October 30, 2014 News Desk

This week’s highlight: The Crime Control Bureau has shared a list of firms in Bangalore who issue fake job certificates. So if you are looking to hire or be hired through a private consultancy, here are the ones that you should avoid. Also read: “Garbage issue: Rs 200 crore wasted” | Where to donate excess food in Bangalore | and more.

Crime

Cops raid job consultancies that issue fake certificates in Bengaluru

October 29, 2014 News Desk

These firms might take you for a ride – promising dream jobs for a good fee, giving you fake certificates! Check the list of fraudulent firms, shared by the Crime Control Bureau.

Government

Mandur issue will be solved in a month or two, says Bengaluru In-charge Minister

October 29, 2014 Ganga Madappa

Bangalore In-charge Minister Ramalinga Reddy talks about the BBMP bifurcation, the trash crisis, problems in his constituency and where he sees the city four years from now.

Environment

Two-way horn that’s audible to drivers: Can it tackle habitual honkers?

October 28, 2014 Pranay Kotasthane

The Karnataka government has proposed a substantial hike in the fine for honking. Will this reign in the spectre of vehicular noise pollution? What other measures can reduce the deafening noise levels in our city?

BMTC

Here is why Bangalore needs late night transport solutions

October 27, 2014 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

Late night public transport options in Bangalore are few. What are the impediments that BMTC faces in introducing adequate late night services? Read on!

Environment

Moving beyond cleaning drives, photo ops to tackle trash in Bengaluru

October 27, 2014 Radhika Raj Narayan

What does it take to make the city trash-free? A citizen suggests three areas through which the problem can be tackled.

Lawmakers splurge on renovations, while hospitals ignore the poor

October 25, 2014 Sakuntala Narasimhan

No money to check stray dogs menace, or ensure proper working of government hospitals. Meanwhile government is to spend on renovations and clubhouses.

Infrastructure

Electronic City resident dismayed at dirty neighbourhood, plans to fix the garbage problem

October 25, 2014 Nitesh Sharma

One person alone cannot do anything. Really? But every initiative starts with that one person who is willing to take responsibility! A resident of Electronic City, Nishit Sharma, is dismayed at the dirty streets, and wants to do something about it. Read it in his own words!

Governance

Bangaloreans to gather at Balabrooie, to protest against proposed demolition of the heritage building

October 24, 2014 News Desk

Citizens plan to assemble at Balabrooie Guest House lawns on Sunday, October 26th, at 11 am to demand that the Karnataka government stop the plans to demolish the heritage building