The Akrama Sakrama scheme has been challenged in the Karnataka High Court for violating the Right to Equality and Right to Life. We track some of the key arguments made in the Court in the last two weeks.
As Bengaluru is proposed to be split up into different municipal corporations, Mathew Idiculla explains why it is important to examine how decisions regarding cities and their boundaries are taken.
An introduction to the various civic agencies and parastatals responsible for Bengaluru: BBMP, BDA, BMRDA, BIAAPA, LDA, BESCOM, BWSSB and more. Who does what?
Bangalore from near anonymity in 1809, has evolved into one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. To commemorate the establishment, a seminar on the urban growth of Bangalore was held recently in the city.
Consistent pressure from the High Court is not working. The absence of an elected city council makes the BBMP ship without its sails, allowing lack of local political accountability to persist.