Abhishek Angad Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Civic

Elita residents file lawsuit against builders

April 19, 2012 Abhishek Angad

In yet another builder – apartment owners face off, the residents of Elita Promenade have sued Keppel Land. Lack of transparency seems to the case here.

Infrastructure

Underpass at Kadubeesanahalli caves in

April 12, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Until the other underpass is constructed the traffic will be slow moving near the Kadubeeshanahalli junction.

Governance

Justice Hegde endorses Loksatta candidate Ashwin Mahesh

April 12, 2012 Abhishek Angad

The dates may not yet be set for the MLC elections, but campaigning has heated up. Loksatta candidate Ashwin Mahesh is out urging graduates to register.

Society

For the citizens, by the citizens

April 8, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Around 400 Bangaloreans were present in the award ceremony including Rajyasabha MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar, actor-director Ramesh Arvind, Ashok Soota, Founder of Happiest Minds, Social Activist Anitha Reddy and poet Siddalingappa.

Society

The man behind SAHAI

April 6, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Rajagopal’s personal experience led him to create a helpline for those with suicidal tendencies. This Koramangala resident wants to create more such helplines locally.

Society

Bengaluru’s big awards night this weekend

April 5, 2012 Abhishek Angad

This time there are 42 nominations for the six categories. Time to recognise spirited Bengalureans for their contributions.

Standoff between Russell market traders and BBMP deepens

April 4, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Underneath the crisis in Russell Market is a startling reality: politicians are supporting traders while BBMP wants to evict them. What’s going on?

Governance

Residents survive BESCOM penalty shock, get it reversed

March 22, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Thanks to citizen intervention, BESCOM recently rescinded penalties amounting to nearly Rs 43 lakhs against 400 consumers over a procedural lapse.

Governance

Why lawyers locked down Bengaluru’s courts

March 19, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Why did Bengaluru’s lawyers not rely on the law to take action on top police officials, and go on strike instead? Citizen Matters spoke to several advocates and here’s what emerged.

Commute

Is the fare fair?

March 13, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Auto fares have been hiked. The commuters are not happy. But neither are the auto drivers. Hike is not the only bone of contention here.