Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Electric Vehicle charging stations in apartments: BAF launches campaign

December 2, 2021

Bangalore Apartments’ Federation is launching a campaign on December 2nd to make the adoption of electric vehicle charging stations easier in apartments.

Flooding in Doddanekkundi underpass, 2019

50% stormwater drains lost: Bengaluru’s flooding is no surprise

December 1, 2021

Covered, encroached, remodelled or just plain missing – Bengaluru’s stormwater drain network has been so badly mismanaged, finds the accounting watchdog.

Rescue and rehabilitation of Indian Pitta rescued by PfA

Migrant Pitta birds are collapsing in unusual numbers in Bengaluru. Here’s why

November 29, 2021

Indian Pitta, one of the most beautiful migratory birds arriving from the Himalayas, are being rescued in unusually high numbers this year.

A mural from Malleswaram Hogona campaign for better pedestrian facilities

How Bengaluru can build safe, pedestrian-friendly roads

October 25, 2021

Despite some pedestrian-friendly initiatives, Bengaluru roads are still very unsafe. Examples of other cities show that a lot more can be done.

How will Centre’s 2021 plastic ban affect Bengaluru?

September 27, 2021

Many common plastic products will be banned with Centre’s new Rules. But Bengaluru already has more restrictions due to a State ban.

A to Z guide to Bengaluru’s lakes

September 20, 2021

In a set of illustrations, we examine the components of Bengaluru’s lakes, and get a glimpse of what lies beyond our city’s concrete layers.

Migrant Pitta birds are collapsing in unusual numbers in Bengaluru. Here’s why

November 29, 2021

Indian Pitta, one of the most beautiful migratory birds arriving from the Himalayas, are being rescued in unusually high numbers this year.

Construction quality norms: How to ensure buildings don’t collapse

November 24, 2021

Trained resources and due diligence can ensure structurally sound buildings. Here are the key steps to ensure construction quality.

Fire safety in apartments: Residents are also accountable under law

November 22, 2021

Builders are usually blamed for fires in apartments. But as per rules, it is residents’ responsibility to renew fire NOC, ensure inspections, etc.

Bengaluru’s COVID deaths: With June numbers still worse than April’s, has the second wave really subsided?

June 28, 2021

We analyse COVID death rate data from BBMP bulletins. Even accounting for the back-counting of cases, the results are far from comforting.

Filing a consumer case? Be prepared to wait two years

November 18, 2020

There is a one in two chance of winning a consumer case, data from Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions in Bengaluru shows. Most cases are to do with housing, insurance and banking disputes.

Did Bengaluru really get excess rains in 2020?

November 4, 2020

This year, some parts of Bengaluru got extremely high rainfall while some others didn’t even get the usual amounts. This also means floods and damages were disproportionate across the city.

Bengaluru Buzz: Two Omicron cases | New COVID rules | Auto fares up…and more

Bengaluru’s stormwater drain story: Lack of planning, design, maintenance

Electric Vehicle charging stations in apartments: BAF launches campaign

50% stormwater drains lost: Bengaluru’s flooding is no surprise

Migrant Pitta birds are collapsing in unusual numbers in Bengaluru. Here’s why

EDITORS’ PICK

How Bengaluru can build safe, pedestrian-friendly roads

How will Centre’s 2021 plastic ban affect Bengaluru?

A to Z guide to Bengaluru’s lakes

Citizen Journalism

Migrant Pitta birds are collapsing in unusual numbers in Bengaluru. Here’s why

Construction quality norms: How to ensure buildings don’t collapse

Fire safety in apartments: Residents are also accountable under law

Data Journalism

Bengaluru’s COVID deaths: With June numbers still worse than April’s, has the second wave really subsided?

Filing a consumer case? Be prepared to wait two years

Did Bengaluru really get excess rains in 2020?

Environment

Migrant Pitta birds are collapsing in unusual numbers in Bengaluru. Here’s why

Economy

Stories of women repair workers

Opinion

What Bengaluru’s peepul tree shrines can teach us about urban planning

Governance

Domestic workers protest lack of social security, ineffective govt scheme

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