Infrastructure – Page 98 – Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Why a rate hike?

January 19, 2008 Samuel Jacob

Autorickshaws in the city recently went on strike to press their case for a hike in the minimum fare from Rs.12 to Rs.20. Srinivas Murthy, head of Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union cites rising costs of living as one reason. He spoke to Samuel Jacob.

Civic Engagement

S T Bed Layout’s struggle for infrastructure

November 12, 2007 Samuel Jacob

This cacophony of houses, shops, offices and commercial units is one of the many tank beds that have been converted to layouts in the city. But short-sighted, unplanned and ad-hoc development has led to flooding and severe drainage issues for residents.

A health crisis in the making

November 4, 2007 Samuel Jacob

Is the water you drink safe enough?

Builder provides less than promised

November 4, 2007 Daksha Hathi

Bangalore Consumer Forum finds fault with Radiant Builders.

Allow private bus operators

July 31, 2007 Muralidhar Rao

BMTC cannot cope up with the city’s exploding need for transport. One option is to end its monopoly status.

Residents use RTI to get to the truth

July 19, 2007 Rajeev Yeshwanth

Jayanagar citizens oppose high capacity apartment blocks in peaceful residential locality.

Citizens act to improve garbage collection and disposal

July 19, 2007 Rajeev Yeshwanth

Several citizens groups are working on improving Solid Waste Management.

Environment

More Bangaloreans going in for water harvesting

June 30, 2007 Revathi Siva Kumar

Since May 2007, the water board has made rainwater harvesting (RWH) mandatory for new constructions and appears to be quietly enforcing this rule.

CSR funds alleviate traffic jams at Whitefield

August 15, 2006 Arvind Keerthi

Companies in Whitefield have figured out a way to spend their CSR money on solving public problems. Installing traffic signals and fixing footpaths is the new mantra.