News Desk | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

BBMP clarifies rules on masks, plans better enforcement

October 28, 2020 News Desk

BBMP, in a press release, has given clarity on the rules for wearing masks. Committees are also being formed at the local and city levels to ensure citizens’ compliance with the rules.

Bengaluru Buzz: Deadline for 100% waste segregation | Sankey Tank overflows | Trial run of e-bus…and more

October 25, 2020 News Desk

Catch up on news from the city over the past week, in our roundup.

Bengaluru Buzz: COVID positivity rate drops | PHCs to be upgraded | Metro ridership increases…and more

October 18, 2020 News Desk

Catch up on last week’s news from the city, in our roundup.

Bengaluru Buzz: Suburban rail approved | Plan to protect Vrishabhavathi river | Action against vehicles with traffic dues…and more

October 10, 2020 News Desk

Centre approves suburban rail project, BBMP asks apartment residents to take COVID tests, Fitness Certificates to be denied for vehicles with pending traffic dues – catch up on this week’s news in our roundup.

Documents to check before you buy an apartment or BDA site in Bengaluru

October 6, 2020 News Desk

Before buying an apartment, BDA site or land with agricultural past, you need to verify some specific documents. Here is an explainer.

Bengaluru Buzz: City tops in cybercrime | Stricter rules on mask-wearing | Cycling lanes in CBD…and more

October 3, 2020 News Desk

Crime rate increased slightly in 2019, government plans stringent action against COVID rule violators, work on cycling lanes and ORR bus priority lane to be completed soon – catch up on key news this week, in our roundup.

“Review ORR-Airport Metro line, other transport projects in light of COVID”: Activists write to Centre

October 2, 2020 News Desk

While the Centre is yet to sanction the ORR-Airport Metro line, three civic groups have written to Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, requesting a review of all transport infrastructure projects in Bengaluru. Travel needs of citizens have changed with COVID, and hence investment in transport infra also needs to change, their letter says.

Bengaluru Buzz: Farmers protest | Daily COVID cases cross 4000 | App to track garbage vehicles…and more

September 26, 2020 News Desk

As COVID cases rise further, oxygen supply falls short, health workers strike, and BBMP lags in hospital inspections. Read more in our weekly roundup.

Bengaluru Buzz: Vrishbhavathi River turns dark yellow | Show-cause notice to hospitals | ORR-Airport Metro line to be delayed…and more

September 20, 2020 News Desk

Even as Sewage Treatment Plants are being built near two Bengaluru lakes to improve their water quality, the Vrishabhavathi river has turned dark yellow due to pollution. Catch up on this and other news from the city over the past week, in our roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: Deadline for 100% waste segregation | Sankey Tank overflows | Trial run of e-bus…and more

Bengaluru Buzz: COVID positivity rate drops | PHCs to be upgraded | Metro ridership increases…and more

Bengaluru Buzz: Suburban rail approved | Plan to protect Vrishabhavathi river | Action against vehicles with traffic dues…and more

Documents to check before you buy an apartment or BDA site in Bengaluru

“Review ORR-Airport Metro line, other transport projects in light of COVID”: Activists write to Centre

Bengaluru Buzz: Farmers protest | Daily COVID cases cross 4000 | App to track garbage vehicles…and more

Bengaluru Buzz: Vrishbhavathi River turns dark yellow | Show-cause notice to hospitals | ORR-Airport Metro line to be delayed…and more

Documents to check before you buy any property in Bengaluru

Witnessed the killing of a stray dog? Here’s how you can file a complaint

Looking to buy property in Bengaluru? Here’s all about land types and sanctioning authorities

Will vehicle ban in Cubbon Park worsen traffic congestion? No, finds IISc study

Bengaluru Buzz: State appoints BBMP Administrator | Flooding | Rail platform ticket fare hiked…and more

Bengaluru Buzz: Metro reopening | Rooftop solar mapping tool | BBMP election may be postponed…and more