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Health

Can Ovitrap help prevent dengue in Bangalore?

September 23, 2014 Nikita Malusare

People in Bangalore want to stop mosquitoes from breeding. Out of the many solutions discussed, Ovitrap is also one. How does it work, will it work in Bangalore?

Environment

Residents divided over managing trees on apartment podium

September 19, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Trees inside a private apartment compound: Can they be cut or not? This is not a simple case of yes or no – it is complicated. Here is a case study that indicates the due diligence to be followed while cutting trees inside private premises.

Commute

Non-Karnataka vehicle owners burdened by high re-registration fee in Bangalore, ask CM to rationalise rules

September 17, 2014 Nikita Malusare

There are thousands of vehicles with registration numbers indicating non-Karnataka states, plying in Bangalore. Many of them want to stay in Bangalore for only a year or two. Should they pay full life-time tax for their vehicle?

Health

Should Bangalore worry about Ebola?

September 2, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Ebola scare has hit the world, after World Health Organisation declared it as an outbreak. What care should be taken by you, the citizen of Bengaluru? Read on.

Environment

‘Cannot ban Plaster of Paris Ganeshas because it is a sentimental issue’

August 26, 2014 Nikita Malusare

There are other states that have tried to ban plaster of paris Ganesha idols but the court has ruled the ban as illegal. So the onus of making the celebrations eco-friendly lies on people, say officials.

Civic

Mile by mile, they’ll beautify Bengaluru

August 19, 2014 Nikita Malusare

No more cribbing. Just take charge of the road in front of your office, and maintain it. This is the new mantra that’s gripping the corporates in Bengaluru.

No camera, no black on tri-colour day in Bengaluru!

August 14, 2014 Nikita Malusare

If you plan to go to the Bengaluru’s city centre on the Independence Day, this guide is for you. What to carry, where to park, which route to avoid.

Education

Is a school responsible when child abuse takes place on its premises?

August 13, 2014 Nikita Malusare

What is school’s responsibility in handling the cases of child sexual abuse if they take place inside the school? Read to know.

Infrastructure

Now, making arrangement for waste processing facility is compulsory for developers!

August 9, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Apart from making waste management facilities compulsory in new layouts, the High Court also hinted that builders can help BBMP as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.

Commute

Crossing Sony World signal to be made easier soon with elevated road

August 6, 2014 Nikita Malusare

By 2016, you can travel from Domlur to Hosur Road in 30 minutes! How? An elevated road of 2.4 km will come up from Ejipura Junction to Koramangala Water tank.

Education

Mystery of Vibgyor arrests: Will the child ever get justice?

July 30, 2014 Nikita Malusare

One of the newly arrested persons was picked up by police earlier too, when he went to prison to give food to Mustafa, say sources. He was released, and re-arrested on Monday.

Education

Justice for abused children: Fasttrack courts and following rules

July 24, 2014 Nikita Malusare

What should a school do when an incident of sexual abuse of a child comes to light? Hiding it is a crime. What is the procedure to be followed in such a situation?

Education

Vibgyor school chairman arrested for hiding rape, released on bail

July 23, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Finally the police have arrested the chairman of Vibgyor school, as the school did not report the offence to police, and tried to destroy the evidence after the rape on a child. This is also an indication of what schools in Bangalore and other areas should do in case of such incidents.

Education

Arrested instructor coached hundreds of kids in Whitefield, community shocked

July 21, 2014 Nikita Malusare

The person arrested was well-known to most parents who sent their kids for skating classes. Police have hinted of more arrests once they complete investigations.

Education

State asks ICSE board to cancel school’s licence: Second blow to Vibgyor parents

July 18, 2014 Nikita Malusare

While the government’s move sent an alarm to all schools who don’t follow rules, the fate of around 4,000 students would hang in balance if the Bengaluru school’s license is revoked.

Bright but toxic: The CFL bulbs that Bengaluru is unable to handle

July 15, 2014 Nikita Malusare

CFL bulbs contain mercury, which needs careful treatment, to avoid contaminating water and environment. Is Bengaluru treating its CFL waste in right manner?

BBMP lists two-wheelers, buses among garbage trucks, pays them!

July 15, 2014 Nikita Malusare

CAG dissects the loopholes in the way BBMP manages waste, that caused Mandur and Mavallipura crises. Non-existent GPS system, fake bills, conflict of interest, fund diversion, non-utilisation, poor planning — BBMP suffers from all possible problems.

Commute

BDA flyover path hijacked by Metro

July 10, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Construction is expected to resume soon, as the land acquisition is complete. However, people who lost land to the flyover are yet to receive compensation.

Governance

How not to get arrested under 66A for your online chatter

July 9, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Section 66A has both positive and negative effects: it can be a powerful weapon against online trolls and abusers. At the same time it can also be misused.

Governance

Know this law well: It can get you arrested for a Facebook post or text message!

July 7, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Did you know that a Facebook post meant to project humour or satire could land you in jail. How does Section 66A of IT Act work?