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The Secret Life of Bengaluru’s Lakes: A look at their history and the current situation

November 25, 2022

From being a city boasting of thousands of lakes to one with just over 200 lakes today, here is a look at what changed over the years in Bengaluru.

How Bengaluru roads can be free of potholes: Discussion highlights

November 24, 2022

While there is enough technical information, there is a lack of a governance system that monitors laying, re-laying of roads.

Flooded roads in Bengaluru in the aftermath of recent rains

Bengaluru: Still unprepared to face unusual weather events due to climate change

November 23, 2022

Citizen groups say BBMP is reinventing the wheel in preparing another Climate Action Plan, when a 2021 plan prepared by NGO ESG, is already with it.

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.

The outside of Karnataka Central Library

Why there is a need to revamp the Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965

November 16, 2022

Despite Karnataka leading the digital public library movement in the country, legislative backing is required for public libraries in the state.

No one can deny your right to attend your ward committee meeting

November 10, 2022

The Ward Committee is the only place where citizens can meet all the officials and the Corporator of the ward in person to address local issues.

Study on cascading lakes in Hebbal explains why so many of them have dried up

November 7, 2022

Research finds that less than half the lakes in the valley are still connected to a larger system, which allows it to act as a buffer against floods.

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.

The Secret Life of Bengaluru’s Lakes: Envisioning a future

Bengaluru Buzz: Voter data theft probe on | Nandini prices up … and more

The Secret Life of Bengaluru’s Lakes: A look at their history and the current situation

How Bengaluru roads can be free of potholes: Discussion highlights

Bengaluru: Still unprepared to face unusual weather events due to climate change

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

Why there is a need to revamp the Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965

No one can deny your right to attend your ward committee meeting

Study on cascading lakes in Hebbal explains why so many of them have dried up

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

The Secret Life of Bengaluru’s Lakes: Envisioning a future

Economy

Interview: How can a climate action plan unlock climate finance for Bengaluru?

Opinion

Why there is a need to revamp the Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965

Governance

No one can deny your right to attend your ward committee meeting

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