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In-depth: What residents of Bengaluru should know about leopard sightings

November 17, 2023

In an exclusive chat, wildlife biologist Sanjay Gubbi talks about why leopards are straying into the city and the right way to address the issue.

Declining allocation and underutilisation: BBMP’s budget for non-physical infrastructure over the years

November 16, 2023

Examining BBMP’s budget trends over the years provides a view of fund allocation across different categories, offering insights into BBMP’s functions.

Bengaluru Metro is unaffordable for urban poor

November 14, 2023

A study by researchers from the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) found that the urban poor in Bengaluru do not prefer the metro.

Lack of public consultation is a hindrance to holistic lake development in Bengaluru

May 30, 2023

Environmentalists and citizen groups have worked to protect lakes, but questions remain on why there are still issues of encroachment and pollution.

What Bengaluru’s TB control programme tells us about efficiency of health systems for migrants

May 29, 2023

Karnataka’s TB cases have increased and are comparable to pre-COVID numbers. Of this, 17% of the notified cases are from Bengaluru.

Interpreting Bengaluru’s urban development

May 23, 2023

Data analysis shows a spike in plan sanctions between 2013 and 2019, because the rules then allowed regularisation of building plan deviations.

Bengaluru citizens rise up, partner with govt to raise awareness on green crackers for Deepavali

November 13, 2023

Citizens and enforcing authorities are making a collective effort to celebrate an eco-friendly and green Deepavali by following the Supreme Court’s orders.

Legal challenges and the way forward for women in sex work

November 10, 2023

Legal ambiguity leads to inconsistent law enforcement practices, making sex workers vulnerable. They have to be included in policy decisions.

Multifaceted empowerment: How a community-based organisation supports women sex workers

November 9, 2023

Swathi Mahila Sangha is helping marginalised women by providing them with healthcare, financial security, social protection, and legal rights.

Interpreting Bengaluru’s urban development

May 23, 2023

Data analysis shows a spike in plan sanctions between 2013 and 2019, because the rules then allowed regularisation of building plan deviations.

Bengaluru MLAs are long timers: 16 of 28 have been legislators from 2008

May 9, 2023

Bengaluru MLAs have been voted again and again by citizens and have now gained decades of experience representing our city.

BBMP Tower. Pic: Wikimedia Commons, CC-by-SA. Veera SJ.

What Rs 23,000 crore of BBMP work orders show: 74% of funds for roads, drains

May 9, 2023

An analysis of BBMP’s work order data over the last five years shows 74% of funds were earmarked for roads and stormwater drain works.

Bengaluru Buzz: Air pollution dips slightly |Flaws in BBMP’s roadworks … and more

In-depth: What residents of Bengaluru should know about leopard sightings

Declining allocation and underutilisation: BBMP’s budget for non-physical infrastructure over the years

Bengaluru Metro is unaffordable for urban poor

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Lack of public consultation is a hindrance to holistic lake development in Bengaluru

What Bengaluru’s TB control programme tells us about efficiency of health systems for migrants

Interpreting Bengaluru’s urban development

Citizen Journalism

Bengaluru citizens rise up, partner with govt to raise awareness on green crackers for Deepavali

Legal challenges and the way forward for women in sex work

Multifaceted empowerment: How a community-based organisation supports women sex workers

Data Journalism

Interpreting Bengaluru’s urban development

Bengaluru MLAs are long timers: 16 of 28 have been legislators from 2008

What Rs 23,000 crore of BBMP work orders show: 74% of funds for roads, drains

Environment

In-depth: What residents of Bengaluru should know about leopard sightings

Economy

Declining allocation and underutilisation: BBMP’s budget for non-physical infrastructure over the years

Opinion

BBMP’s street dog census: What the findings imply for citizens

Governance

Aero noise menace disturbs Bengaluru residents

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