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It’s been a long and difficult struggle to preserve Bengaluru’s trees

December 8, 2022

While amendments to the Karnataka Tree Preservation Act, 1976 has yielded results, is there still a long way to go to save Bengaluru’s trees?

Young athletes train at Kanteerava Stadium

State-run sports facilities in Bengaluru inadequate, private academies too expensive

December 7, 2022

Even the reputed Kanteerava Stadium lacks basic facilities like proper drinking water and clean toilets, despite repeated complaints.

Privacy Matters: Why open defecation is still a reality for Bengaluru’s migrant population

December 6, 2022

In 2018, BBMP declared all wards of Bengaluru free of open defecation, but migrant labourers still do not have access to public toilets.

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.

Privacy Matters: Why open defecation is still a reality for Bengaluru’s migrant population

December 6, 2022

In 2018, BBMP declared all wards of Bengaluru free of open defecation, but migrant labourers still do not have access to public toilets.

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.

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: Nod to axing trees | AI to nab traffic violators… and more

Illegal voter data collection: Does it really matter?

It’s been a long and difficult struggle to preserve Bengaluru’s trees

State-run sports facilities in Bengaluru inadequate, private academies too expensive

Privacy Matters: Why open defecation is still a reality for Bengaluru’s migrant population

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

Privacy Matters: Why open defecation is still a reality for Bengaluru’s migrant population

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

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

It’s been a long and difficult struggle to preserve Bengaluru’s trees

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

Illegal voter data collection: Does it really matter?

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