Meera K Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Should Bengalureans be grateful for BWSSB’s water rates?

November 11, 2014 Meera K

If you thought BWSSB water price hike is a blow to the common man, hold on! Here is something that you did not know.

Compare Bangalore Central candidates before deciding your leader!

April 13, 2014 Meera K

This is your one-stop site for comparison – interviews, profiles, affidavits – everything!

Daksh survey rates PC Mohan ahead of others

April 11, 2014 Meera K

Bangalore Central MP is perceived as a performer by Daksh survey, when compared to other MPs in Bangalore. But what did he do?

Whom did you want to surprise, Mr Chief Minister?

September 10, 2013 Meera K

The Chief Minister’s ‘surprise’ inspection of Bangalore had the officials from BBMP and other agencies on their toes. Roads were made presentable overnight, potholes filled.

Governance

Mahadevapura: Which candidate can fulfil the key demand – water?

April 28, 2013 Meera K

Who are the candidates standing for elections in Mahadevapura Constituency? What are the issues they need to look at? And how did the sitting MLA perform?

Governance

What have Bangalore MLAs been doing?

March 13, 2013 Meera K

Our project collects information on Bangalore’s MLAs – their background, performance, work record and more. RTI shows 81 crores spent on development works, but no details on which projects!

Society

Experiencing the true spirit of Xmas in Bangalore

December 24, 2012 Meera K

Take a peek into some unique traditions of Christmas in the city. From churches to bakeries to homes, the true spirit of Christmas can be seen everywhere.

Civic

BBMP messes up a citizens meeting

December 20, 2012 Meera K

A meeting is called by the top brass of the city’s adminstrators to meet active citizens. Citizens drop their reservations and go, only to find, just like earlier times, BBMP has no clarity.

Governance

IT city Bengaluru struggling with online voter registration

November 29, 2012 Meera K

In a city that prides itself on information technology, the Election Commission’s buggy voter registration tool online is frustrating citizens to no end.

Civic

New HSR residents federation interacts with MLA

March 6, 2012 Meera K

The HSR-x Federation invited local MLA, BBMP corporators and officials to collectively solve local issues and improve their neighbourhood. MLA Satish Reddy said residents can expect Cauvery water by end of year.

Infrastructure

Bengaluru residents get a low down on water management

February 29, 2012 Meera K

With every apartment association stressed by the responsibility and escalating cost of water supply to residents and waste water management, the water workshop helped provide a few possible solutions.

Governance

Property tax collections on, with the usual hitches

April 13, 2011 Meera K

BBMP is collecting Property Tax, the process is similar to last years’. A few changes like the garbage cess have been introduced. Rest assured the usual confusions remain.

Have summer fun with your kids

April 11, 2011 Meera K

Beyond summer camps and holidays out of Bengaluru, there will be still long summer days for your child. Here are some ideas to keep children engaged at home!

Society

Technovator, trekker, biker, superachiever

December 6, 2010 Meera K

Technologist? Entrepreneur? Sportsperson? All this and a lot more. Meet Manjula Sridhar.

“I want to have a million books”

June 23, 2010 Meera K

Meet R Sunder Rajan, who after having worked in IT industry for 15 years, has started a chain of libraries called Just Books in Namma Bengaluru.