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Migrant workers deal with unhygienic living conditions, poor nutrition

July 4, 2022

Migrant workers, especially those who moved to Bengaluru recently, are poorly paid, and live in informal settlements or in the construction site.

A resident of a containment area being tested for COVID-19 in a fever clinic. Pic: BBMP Commissioner/Facebook

Bengaluru Buzz: New COVID rules | Pourakarmikas on strike | Parents slam private schools … and more

July 2, 2022

With increasing COVID cases, the government has announced new rules for COVID testing and isolation. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

CM Bommai visiting flood affected areas in May

Many citizens unaware that they can claim compensation for monsoon flooding

June 30, 2022

While residents of areas like HBR 5th Block have at least applied for compensation, many in other flood-prone areas are totally unaware that they are even eligible.

E-autos gaining traction as last mile option: What will it take to make them viable?

May 2, 2022

E-autos are pollution free, cheaper to maintain and provide a better riding experience. What needs to be done to make them ubiquitous?

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!

A collapsed drain after rains in October 2020

No records, excess payments — Bengaluru’s stormwater drain works lack accountability

December 8, 2021

Contractors paid in excess, project without tenders, no proper records – what the CAG audit report on Bengaluru’s stormwater drain projects found.

Why pre-monsoon showers lead to fish kill cases in Bengaluru’s Lakes

July 5, 2022

Fish kill were seen in Ulsoor, Basavanapura, Muthanallur and Bhattarahalli lakes recently. What is the cause and how to prevent this?

Learning to learn: a teen’s homeschooling experience

June 29, 2022

Alongside all the social impact projects that Nihar loves doing, he is a typical teenager who loves playing basketball and hanging out with friends.

Six reasons why Bengaluru apartments are not reusing their wastewater

June 28, 2022

Reusing wastewater is a critical step for conserving water, but what is holding back large-scale reuse? Researchers have identified six important factors.

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.

Road maintenance: What BBMP does not track

Why pre-monsoon showers lead to fish kill cases in Bengaluru’s Lakes

Migrant workers deal with unhygienic living conditions, poor nutrition

Bengaluru Buzz: New COVID rules | Pourakarmikas on strike | Parents slam private schools … and more

Many citizens unaware that they can claim compensation for monsoon flooding

EDITORS’ PICK

E-autos gaining traction as last mile option: What will it take to make them viable?

What wastewater surveillance in Bengaluru reveals about COVID-19 trend

No records, excess payments — Bengaluru’s stormwater drain works lack accountability

Citizen Journalism

Why pre-monsoon showers lead to fish kill cases in Bengaluru’s Lakes

Learning to learn: a teen’s homeschooling experience

Six reasons why Bengaluru apartments are not reusing their wastewater

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

Alexa, water the plants! How this techie rigged a remote controlled garden watering system

Economy

Migrant workers deal with unhygienic living conditions, poor nutrition

Opinion

First, a bribe to cremate, then a bribe to get the death certificate

Governance

Many citizens unaware that they can claim compensation for monsoon flooding

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