Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

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

December 4, 2021

Bengaluru’s stormwater drains are designed badly, violating all guidelines. Desilting and maintenance are rarely done. That the city floods is no surprise!

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.

Problems of supply and quality make Bengalureans wary of buying medicines from Jan Aushadi Kendras

November 10, 2021

Bengaluru has a shaky record of providing medicines at affordable rates to its poor as its Jan Aushadi Kendras face a serious crisis of confidence

Citizens’ Water Way Project: How Bengaluru is revamping the Majestic-Bellandur drain network

November 3, 2021

The project is modeled on Cheonggyecheon stream restoration in South Korea. Here’s how multiple authorities are coordinating for the project.

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.

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.

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.

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.