BESCOM
KERC directs BESCOM to tie up loose wires
Last November, B.PAC filed a petition against BESCOM’s unsafe electrical installations across Bengaluru. Now, KERC has directed BESCOM to rectify these hazardous installations on priority. »
Infrastructure
High court order on three-way segregation in Bengaluru
Landmark highcourt order on three-way segregation of waste. »
Uncategorized
Bengaluru potholes cost Rs 1,185 each; Will the odd-even policy work?; Document disappearing professions
This week, we present to you several stories that will make you think about the time we spend on the road – What is the toll that bad roads take on the economy? Should Bengaluru adopt the odd-even policy? Does the city really need dedicated lanes for cyclists? All this and more… »
Environment
Who encroached Bengaluru? Here’s what the government data says
10,472 acres have been encroached in Bangalore Urban and Rural districts. Deadline for the parties accused of encroaching to raise objections is Feb 29th. »
Infrastructure
Lessons Bengaluru can learn from Delhi’s Odd-Even policy
There are rumours of Odd-even policy making way to Bangalore. Can Bengaluru’s existing public transport infrastructure support such a policy? Khader B Syed analyses. »
Governance
Public hearing on slum evictions in Karnataka to be held on January 28th
The Karnataka Slum Janara Sanghatanegala Okkoota has called for a public hearing at Gandhi Bhavan to discuss highlight the socio-economic and cultural impact of slum evictions. »
Infrastructure
A pothole can cost Rs 1,185 per day in Bangalore! Here’s how.
A pothole is a nuisance, especially for a rider – this is a known fact. What is unknown is the cost a pothole can put on an economy. Nidhi Gupta tries to decode it. »
Infrastructure
Traffic arrangements for Republic Day Parade
In anticipation of the crowds around the MG Road area for the Republic Day Parade, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has made the following arrangements for entry into the ground, traffic flow, parking, etc. »
Infrastructure
This new railway line will help decongest Old Madras Road
This new route can reduce the distance covered between Bengaluru and Tirupathi by 71 km, and can help reduce traffic on Old Madras Road. »
Education
Palace Guttahalli government school to become ‘Green and Safe’
B.PAC, in association with Shell MRPL Aviation launched the Safe and Green School project. The project aims to create a clean and safe environment in government schools that is conducive for learning. »