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Environment

Encroachment clearance: it’s business as usual on Sarakki lake bed

September 30, 2015 Navaratna R Sudheer

Entire Bengaluru stared with awe at the encroachment clearance drive that took place on Sarakki lake bed sometime ago. What is the status now? A citizen shares the latest update, along with insider’s view.

Environment

Civic activism: will it help improve Cubbon Park?

September 25, 2015 Aarthi Gunnupuri

Cubbon Park is one of the last green spaces left in Bengaluru. Who is fighting for what, with regards to Cubbon Park? What have the fights achieved?

BMTC

HSR Open Streets: Many happy, some bugged, all vocal

September 24, 2015 Ganga Madappa

The Open Streets event held at HSR Layout has generated much conversation, from supporters and critics alike. So what went well and what did not?

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Bandh on Sept 26th; Documents to check while buying property; Will Bengaluru see more power cuts?; Got dengue?

September 24, 2015 News Desk

Find out about the various documents you need to check before buying a property in the city. Also understand why a bandh has been declared on September 26th, and why you have been at the receiving end of power cuts. If you or anyone you know has had dengue, please take our survey.

BBMP

BBMP helpline unaware of its own night shelters

September 24, 2015 Akshatha M

A night shelter can act as a home for all kinds of homeless including people with special needs. But night shelters in Bengaluru are occupied mostly by migrant labourers. The system ensures that not many people come to know about these shelters.

Civic Engagement

Bus services to North Karnataka might be hit due to bandh on Sept 26th

September 23, 2015 Ganga Madappa

Why is September 26th a bandh in Karnataka? How will Bengaluru be affected? What care one can take?

Infrastructure

What documents to check while buying a property in Bengaluru?

September 23, 2015 Sriram Vittalamurthy

Before buying any property, it is essential to investigate all the documents provided by the present property owner and authenticate it with the agencies issuing the documents.

Leisure

Bengaluru’s first business literature festival to take off on October 31st

September 23, 2015 Sangeeth Varghese

The first edition of the Bangalore Biz LitFest hopes to motivate the city’s executives and give them a break from the daily rigmarole. Here’s how it all came about.

BBMP

Citizens protest against Bengaluru’s pothole-ridden roads

September 23, 2015 News Desk

Several citizens of Bengaluru protested against BBMP for failing to provide safe roads. They threatened to boycott paying taxes to BBMP unless their demands were met.

Health

Survey: How many Dengue cases in Bengaluru?

September 22, 2015 News Desk

Citizen Matters is trying to understand Dengue incidence and how serious the epidemic is, in Bengaluru. Please take the survey.

BESCOM

Why did Bengaluru face power cuts, and what to expect in summer?

September 22, 2015 Akshatha M

Gone are the days of acute power shortage. But is it really over once for all? Does Bengaluru have enough power to satisfy its hunger? Will we face dark days again?

Children

Parenting: how much is too much?

September 18, 2015 Reshma Krishnamurthy Sharma

Now more than ever, it is important that parents are on their toes to ensure their child’s safety. What is equally important is that they do not over-parent.

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