Articles by Navya P K

Interview: Conservation biologist Dr Abi T Vanak weighs in on how Bengaluru can deal with the issue of stray dogs, monkeys and other wildlife in the city.

While residents of areas like HBR 5th Block have at least applied for compensation, many in other flood-prone areas are totally unaware that they are even eligible.

For the future, BMTC is envisioning doing away with digital passes, and transitioning to wallets and smart cards, like Metro cards, that can be recharged

BBMP’s draft delimitation notification lists 243 wards. The public can check the details and send objections and suggestions.

The way forward, activists say, is to strengthen e-Governance Department’s online RTI portal which accepts applications pertaining to various departments.

BJP banks on Modi for local votes, INC on their “track record”. JDS ready with ORR story. Unencumbered by the past, AAP and BNP promise citizen participation.

Given the learning gap among students, many private schools in Bengaluru are introducing remedial plans. But their nature and duration vary widely.

According to the evictees and a 2014 court order, 1101 families were to be rehabilitated. But BBMP documents mention different beneficiary numbers.

A majority of slum residents depend on public borewells for water, which they use for cooking and drinking without filtering, at great risk to health.

Bengaluru’s untreated wastewater eventually enters the Cauvery river, which then reaches the city right back through its water supply network. A webinar looked at the problem and possible solutions.

Are all government agencies required to hold public consultations for their infrastructure projects? How much say do citizens really have?

Targeted free travel for select groups–those who cannot afford but are dependent on buses for access to livelihood—is the way to go for BMTC