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Heavy rains in Bengaluru
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Extreme weather changes | Deadline to apply for loudspeaker use … and more

May 14, 2022 News Desk

On Thursday, Bengaluru recorded the second-coldest day in the month of May over the last 50 years. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

Protests at All Saints Church, 2019
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: New BBMP chief | Metro spares All Saints Church land … and more

May 7, 2022 News Desk

New BBMP Chief Commissioner appointed On Thursday, Tushar Giri Nath replaced Gaurav Gupta as the BBMP Chief Commissioner. Giri Nath, a 1993-batch Karnataka-cadre IAS officer, was serving as Principal Secretary in the Revenue department. Gupta

composting machine in koramangala
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: COVID precautions | Bible row in school | Composting machines in Koramangala … and more

April 30, 2022 News Desk

Govt prepares for rising COVID cases, controversy over Bible teaching in a school, new composting machines in BBMP facility – read this week’s news in our roundup.

Cauvery river full of froth
Environment

Webinar: Arkavathi and her sisters

April 28, 2022 News Desk

Data-driven evidence can help people make informed decisions on protecting our Rivers. Listen to experts and citizens to know how.

garbage compactors
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Preventing garbage truck accidents | Caution advised with COVID case spike … and more

April 23, 2022 News Desk

After three fatal accidents caused by garbage trucks, BBMP is now taking action. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

covid vaccination
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Low demand for booster dose | Garbage contracts extended to five years … and more

April 16, 2022 News Desk

Low demand for COVID booster doses, garbage contracts extended from one to five years, rains cause widespread damage – catch up on this week’s news in our roundup.

a mosque in bengaluru
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Mics seized from religious establishments | Digital passes for bus users … and more

April 9, 2022 News Desk

City police acts after azaan row, hijab-wearing teachers taken off of exam duty, BMTC to introduce digital passes – read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

Budget
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: BBMP presents 10,480 cr budget | Passes for Metro travel…and more

April 2, 2022 News Desk

On March 31st, BBMP uploaded its budget for the new financial year. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

garbage vehicle
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Changes to waste collection system | Bus lanes opposed…and more

March 26, 2022 News Desk

BBMP is mulling changes to the door-to-door waste collection system. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

Midday meals at Corporation High School, Shivajinagar
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Bandh peaceful | CAG report on roads | Renovation of 34 BBMP schools…and more

March 19, 2022 News Desk

BBMP is planning to renovate 34 schools and recruit permanent teachers, as student enrolment has increased. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: BMTC loses record in fleet strength | Civic polls unlikely in May…and more

March 12, 2022 News Desk

BBMP polls that were expected to be held in the next couple of months, will likely get delayed again. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

Aerial view of Nagvara Lake
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Rs 8,409 cr State funds for city | Restriction on protest venues…and more

March 6, 2022 News Desk

This year’s State budget has set aside high amounts for development of Bengaluru. Read more of last week’s news in our roundup.

Namma Metro
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Study shows Metro improves air quality | COVID testing pre-hospitalisation stopped…and more

February 26, 2022 News Desk

Study showing positive effects of Namma Metro released, disagreements on school uniform continue – read more of the week’s news in our roundup.

Open well
Water Supply

Webinar: How Bengaluru can become water sustainable with open wells

February 25, 2022 News Desk

Open and recharge wells are an integral part of managing groundwater. Listen to BWSSB officials, experts and citizens share their experiences.

Masked people
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Hijab row | COVID restrictions extended … and more

February 19, 2022 News Desk

Two educational institutions in Malleswaram saw arguments over students wearing hijab. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

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