February | 2015 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

4-year-old Nawaz loses the battle for his life at DJ Halli

February 28, 2015 Karthik Ranganathan

4-year-old Nawaz passed away from pneumonia. Afflicted with cerebral palsy, he was also severely malnourished. The responsibility for his death could very well fall on the hospital that refused to treat him.

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How to manage swine flu; Averting city’s electricity crisis; Highlights from Lake Alive and Aero India

February 26, 2015 News Desk

In this edition: How to manage swine flu; Averting city’s electricity crisis; Highlights from Lake Alive and Aero India and more…

Health

How to deal with faulty test reports from medical labs

February 25, 2015 Pavan Kulkarni

Brand name of a hospital cannot assure you accuracy of the report, as this case shows. You need to be aware of the procedures and take care.

Government

Once again, govt to allow commercial activities only in roads 40 ft or wider

February 24, 2015 Akshatha M

The government’s zonal regulations amendment does not match BDA’s affidavit. So HC directs the BBMP not to issue certificates to the six projects sanctioned of late.

Health

Here’s how you can manage Swine flu in Bengaluru

February 24, 2015 Akshatha M

Swine flu cases are on the rise in Bengaluru. What precautions should be taken? What is an affected person supposed to do? Where to get help?

Here’s how Bengaluru’s electricity crisis can be averted

February 22, 2015 Raman Muthuswamy

Price hike is not the only solution to recover losses of power-producing agencies in Bengaluru and Karnataka. Why not produce more electricity to meet demand?

Leisure

Stunts brighten up Yelahanka sky at Aero India show

February 21, 2015 Akshatha M

Aerial acrobatics, exhibits and flight simulations thrilled the viewers on the ground. Two Czech planes even had a narrow escape while performing stunts.

Why did BDA change the master plan?; Political parties in poll mode; Register on the voters list and more…

February 19, 2015 News Desk

In this edition: Why did BDA change the master plan? | Political parties in poll mode | Register on the voters list and more…

Government

HC asks State govt to defend diluted planning rules or withdraw

February 18, 2015 Akshatha M

State govt admits to having amended the master plan, in the hearing of the writ petition filed by Citizen Action Forum asking the High Court to quash the amendment.

Government

Update your details or register yourself on voter list, ahead of BBMP elections

February 18, 2015 Akshatha M

Check if your name still exists on voter list, as there have been deletions of names from voter list in the past. If you don’t have your name, here’s how you can register.

Environment

Get your green quotient on at the Whitefield Eco Habba

February 18, 2015 News Desk

Join the Whitefield community as they celebrate green living on February 22nd. With workshops, walks, children’s activities, sale of eco-friendly products and more, there’s something in store for everybody.

Elections

Old political parties dismiss new ones even as Bengaluru awaits elections

February 16, 2015 Akshatha M

Despite the allegations of the government trying to delay BBMP polls, all the political parties claim to have started groundwork to face Bengaluru’s imminent city council elections.

Government

Citizens move court over BDA’s change of stance in the amended master plan

February 16, 2015 Akshatha M

BDA tells the court only certain areas will be allowed to be commercialised, but includes more areas while amending the master plan. This U-turn has left citizens of Bengaluru worried.

Environment

Count the birds this Valentines Day, in Bengaluru

February 14, 2015 Ganga Madappa

It’s that time of the year when people world-over quietly lie in wait, with necks craned up and cameras in hand, looking out for the wonderful creatures that ply the skies. Participate in the Great Global Backyard Bird Count 2015.

Infrastructure

Train accident near Anekal kills 9, injures 16 people

February 13, 2015 Akshatha M

A boulder that fell on the railway track reportedly caused the Bengaluru-Ernakulam train to derail. Here’s the list of helplines, list of the injured and some photos from the site.

Can AAP Karnataka bring Delhi’s DNA to Bengaluru’s polls?

February 13, 2015 Akshatha M

AAP is already on poll mode, preparing online and offline, for BBMP election. What is the newfangled political party doing to steal the heart of a Bengalurean?

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3 crore for a villa, clean air priceless; Reality LPG subsidy procedure; Where do flowers come from?

February 12, 2015 News Desk

In this edition: 3 crore for a villa, clean air priceless; Reality LPG subsidy procedure; Where do flowers come from?; Grand finale of Neralu

Governance

Government app helps pay bills, search doctors, but caters only to Bengaluru

February 12, 2015 Akshatha M

Though the app claims to be providing 637 government services, that’s not the reality. It can make your life easy to some extent, providing BBMP complaint service, safety features, BESCOM bill payment etc.

Environment

Painting the town red, green, yellow and every other colour

February 12, 2015 Sugandhi G

Sugandhi recounts her experience at Neralu and refers to the city’s beloved trees as Bangaloreans too.

Environment

Bal Bhavan to play host to grand closure of Neralu on February 14th

February 12, 2015 Poornima Kannan

The grand finale of Neralu will see several art and cultural performances in addition to walks and workshops. Also participate in the Hug-A-Tree campaign on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.