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A garbage clogged stomrwater drain adjacent to Bangalore International Centre

The difficult task of clearing encroachments on stormwater drains across the city

September 29, 2022

BBMP continues its demolition of encroachment of SWDs but legal hurdles and lack of accurate data on such encroachments pose a challenge.

Bengaluru’s family courts: An infrastructure nightmare

September 27, 2022

With poorly-maintained structures to tardy dispensation of justice, Bengaluru’s family courts have much room for improvement.

How open data, wastewater reuse and other measures can prevent flooding in Bengaluru

September 26, 2022

With increasing rainfall, it is time to implement measures to fix Bengaluru flooding issues with practical solutions. Expert shares a roadmap.

Akrama Sakrama — Civic groups continue to fight state attempts to revive the scheme

August 23, 2022

Civic groups say middle and lower-income classes will bear the burden of Akrama Sakrama, which has no mechanism to prevent future violations.

E-shram report card: Workers complain of lack of information and interest from city agencies

August 11, 2022

As e-shram is a central scheme, there is very little effort from the BBMP or the state to popularise it among workers and encourage their enrollment.

After one year as minister for Bengaluru, CM Bommai has many promises to keep

August 8, 2022

As Bengaluru Development Minister, many of Basavaraj Bommai’s promises are the same as those made by ex-CMs. However, many projects are yet to be even started.

Is pet licensing the solution to illegal backyard breeding?

September 30, 2022

Proper implementation of laws against unethical breeding and promoting the ‘adopt, don’t shop’ narrative are key to saving our dogs.

How open data, wastewater reuse and other measures can prevent flooding in Bengaluru

September 26, 2022

With increasing rainfall, it is time to implement measures to fix Bengaluru flooding issues with practical solutions. Expert shares a roadmap.

People with disabilities being helped to integrate into society

How to create a Bengaluru that ensures accessibility for everyone

September 23, 2022

‘Namma’ shouldn’t be just a catchword. When all authorities in the city prioritises accessibility, Bengaluru will truly become inclusive.

Trend of SARS-Cov-2 viral load across Bengaluru Urban

What wastewater surveillance in Bengaluru reveals about COVID-19 trend

January 3, 2022

A wastewater surveillance project shows the trend in COVID cases in Bengaluru; data indicates a possible rise in the coming weeks!

Annual rainfall increasing in Bengaluru, data shows

December 6, 2021

Bengaluru saw unprecedented rains this November. Larger trends indeed show changes in the city’s annual and monthly rainfall patterns.

Bengaluru’s deadly footpaths: Children, elderly at high risk

October 22, 2021

Bengalureans face great obstacles to simply walk in their neighbourhoods. And data shows, among pedestrians, children and senior citizens are at high risk.

Bengaluru Buzz: Students call for scrapping NEP | Smart City works nearly over… and more

Is pet licensing the solution to illegal backyard breeding?

The difficult task of clearing encroachments on stormwater drains across the city

Bengaluru’s family courts: An infrastructure nightmare

How open data, wastewater reuse and other measures can prevent flooding in Bengaluru

EDITORS’ PICK

Akrama Sakrama — Civic groups continue to fight state attempts to revive the scheme

E-shram report card: Workers complain of lack of information and interest from city agencies

After one year as minister for Bengaluru, CM Bommai has many promises to keep

Citizen Journalism

Is pet licensing the solution to illegal backyard breeding?

How open data, wastewater reuse and other measures can prevent flooding in Bengaluru

How to create a Bengaluru that ensures accessibility for everyone

Data Journalism

What wastewater surveillance in Bengaluru reveals about COVID-19 trend

Annual rainfall increasing in Bengaluru, data shows

Bengaluru’s deadly footpaths: Children, elderly at high risk

Environment

How open data, wastewater reuse and other measures can prevent flooding in Bengaluru

Economy

Festival season a reminder of Bengaluru’s historic connection with the flower trade

Opinion

Should ‘Action Taken’ reports on government audits be made mandatory?

Governance

Should ‘Action Taken’ reports on government audits be made mandatory?

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