Articles by Ekta Sawant

Since mid-March, government hospitals in the city seem to have been cleaned up and prepared to deal with COVID-19. But what is the average government hospital like, otherwise? How can we ensure they are well-maintained all the time, and not just during emergencies?

Both the Centre and the State have issued orders to ensure that tenants are not evicted during the lockdown period by house owners, PG accommodations and hostels. Bengaluru’s Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, who anticipates more issues in the coming week as many tenants would not be able to pay their rent, has asked aggrieved persons to alert the police.

A PIL is ongoing in the High Court, that seeks to hold BBMP accountable for potholes. Send us details of potholes you know of, to help support this case

As Bengaluru elects its new Mayor today, here is a look at what the outgoing Mayor Gangambike Mallikarjun accomplished in her tenure, and what she advocated for

This Lok Sabha election, thousands of Bengalureans couldn’t vote due to errors in the electoral rolls. The Election Commission is now holding a drive to update the roll and enlist new voters. Here’s a guide on the process

Two days ago, City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao announced that the number of traffic wardens would be increased to 2500. Here’s how you too can apply to be a traffic warden and help manage Bengaluru’s chaotic roads

Are Bengaluru’s youth disconnected from social realities? Here is a look at the city’s young volunteers that prove they aren’t. From serving others to saving the planet, there’s much these volunteers are trying to do

Second to None and Citizen Matters bring you the Annual 220 Fundraiser this Saturday 27th July at Rangoli Art Centre, Metro station, MG Road.

In a water workshop this week, apartment communities talked about measures they had taken to deal with water scarcity. Water metering and reuse, limiting consumption, holding awareness campaigns, rejuvenating lakes were among the initiatives discussed.