Bosky Khanna Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Governance

Mayor asks Bangaloreans to wait till January for better garbage management

December 2, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Mayor B S Satyanarayana says his aim is to reduce the garbage in the city by end of his term.

Garbage-free Bengaluru? Nope, not yet!

November 29, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Here’s one reason why: BBMP doesn’t pay the contractors; and they don’t want to do a good job!

Governance

BBMP still weighing on Akrama Sakrama notification

November 14, 2013 Bosky Khanna

The Akrama-Sakrama bill has been thought of for a long time now. It even has got a nod from the governor, but implementation is still taking a long time. What is the confusion? Here’s a peek.

Economy

Theatres to multiplexes: An inevitable transition?

November 13, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Theatres are making way for multiplexes. Changing nature of the crowd, geographic location, type of movies, facilities offered, ambiance, technological innovations – everything plays a role in the way film industry works.

Governance

Aadhaar safety concern not major; LPG subsidy is the main motive

November 12, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Most people in Bengaluru for whom spending an extra Rs 4,500 per year is not at all problem, still want Aadhaar card for the LPG subsidy it can provide. There are no rules after all, in India, that stop the rich from claiming LPG subsidies.

Voter registrations to resume on Nov 1; Draft voter roll to be out on Oct 30: CEO

October 29, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Election Commission plans to rope in student coordinators to enroll more and more students. Efforts are on to rope in E-Governance Department for issuing forms at all Bangalore One centres.

Governance

Police watchdog authority grows a head, but no teeth

October 21, 2013 Bosky Khanna

The state Police Complaint Authority has been formed in September, after three years of stoic silence on the issue by the government. However, it has no staff, not all members are appointed and it hasn’t started investigating cases.

Governance

Demanding Aadhaar to provide govt services is contempt of court: UIDAI petitioner

October 20, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Justice Puttaswamy, who filed the PIL against UIDAI in Supreme Court, says that Aadhaar card needs to be converted in to a Citizenship Card like in the USA, to keep a check on illegal migrants.

Economy

Beat the price rise with fresh veggies from Santhes

October 18, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Not many in Bengaluru know about weekly Santhes happening on the outskirts. A visit to a Santhe could be a refreshing experience, along with buying fresh vegetables for best price.

Governance

Don’t panic – these mobile apps can get you out of danger

October 16, 2013 Bosky Khanna

GPS-enabled smartphone can be your best friend in crisis. It can send SOS messages and calls during crisis, and send your location details to your prime contacts – just with the help of an app.

Health

Milk is safe, but be careful with meat

October 1, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Cattle in some parts of the state have been affected by Foot and Mouth disease, and Animal Husbandry department has declared an outbreak. People who consume meat are advised to take sufficient care.

Residents hesitate to complain against erring firm, KSPCB unwilling to act

September 27, 2013 Bosky Khanna

A resident who doesn’t want to be named says that repeated complaints made to the board, forced KSPCB officials to conduct a spot inspection and issue a show cause notice to the erring Pallavi Engineering company.

Environment

Safari closed in Bannerghatta Zoo due to Foot and Mouth Disease

September 25, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Foot and Mouth disease hits Bannerghatta zoo. While all herbivores are being vaccinated, the park officials have decided to close the Herbivorous Safari for at least seven weeks.

Commute

Okalipuram 8-lane corridor project to start in December

September 24, 2013 Bosky Khanna

In the backdrop of vanishing tree cover in Bengaluru, Okalipuram eight-lane corridor project might face a major hurdle as there is no permission for cutting trees. 80 trees will have to be felled for this project.

Environment

KSPCB puzzled by preliminary data on lake pollution

September 23, 2013 Bosky Khanna

All the publicity given tof Eco- Ganesha seems to have become futile this year again. The reports of pollution levels in water bodies project the reality. But the KSPCB, which released the report on Friday, seems skeptical of the findings and wants a re-study.