Chetan Boray Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Environment

Jayanagar’s lake: Almost sold, now saved

July 28, 2010 Chetan Boray

On 23d July, BBMP commissioned the fencing of around 15 acres of Byrasandra lake land in Jayanagar that was wrongly ‘sold’ in 2005 by a bank for debt recovery. Some encroachments are yet to be removed.

Governance

Borewell drillers’ tragic death leaves unanswered questions

July 19, 2010 Chetan Boray

One month after the shocking death of a borewell worker, no one in BBMP or BWSSB seems to be in position to give a clear picture of what went wrong.

Civic

Precious parking space going abegging

June 17, 2010 Chetan Boray

This Jayanagar parking lot was inaugurated amidst much fanfare last year. It has space for around 60 cars and 20 bikes and is mostly unused. Find out why.

Governance

South Bangaloreans come together to fight road widening

June 11, 2010 Chetan Boray

So far around 500 affected residents have registered with Ring Road Property Owners Association to extend their support.

Environment

Using alternate source to reduce BESCOM bills

June 7, 2010 Chetan Boray

Adarsh S Vansay installed solar cell plates and windmill at his house in JP Nagar two years ago and now plans to disconnect BESCOM power supply to his house.

Governance

Water purifier in JP Nagar Park

June 6, 2010 Chetan Boray

This fortnight’s JP Nagar news round-up.

Society

One idea can feed thousands of people

June 6, 2010 Chetan Boray

R B Shivakumar collects surplus food from kalyana mantapas and distributes it to lower income families of Rajajinagar.

Society

Footpath artisans get BBMP notice

May 24, 2010 Chetan Boray

Weavers who have been selling bamboo products on the footpaths of Bangalore Gayanasamaja, KR Road for the past 28 years will now have to find another place to continue their business.

Temple of Karumariamman Amma amidst busy neighbourhood

May 12, 2010 Chetan Boray

Before the temple was built, there was an ant hill and a serpent, claim the residents of Someshwar Colony.

Governance

“Memento will not fill our stomach”

May 9, 2010 Chetan Boray

Muniyamma, the milk-seller who helped police in the investigation of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassins is awaiting her promised rewards.

Civic

BBMP wall painting project reaches BTM

April 11, 2010 Chetan Boray

This fortnight’s BTM news roundup: BBMP wall painting project; Traffic awareness programme for auto-drivers held at BTM

Governance

Mystery of the missing BBMP toilets at JP Nagar

April 11, 2010 Chetan Boray

In late March 2010, on a check by Citizen Matters, three BBMP toilets approved for construction way back in 2006-7 are missing and one is built and locked.

Society

Deity decoration: a special art

March 30, 2010 Chetan Boray

Sridhar decorates the deites for occasions such as Narasimha Jayanthi, Gokulastami, Shravana Shanivara and other festivals.

Education

Jayanagar students all set to face SSLC exam

March 17, 2010 Chetan Boray

Jayanagar Academic Committee held free coaching classes for students appearing in the forthcoming SSLC exam. The classes were held for 45 days.