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Governance

Where is city’s garbage going?

September 6, 2012 Sankar C G

The Mayor has promised that the garbage issue will be sorted out within the next three months. With only one landfill off the seven identified operational, will this promise be fulfilled?

Society

‘Filmmaking is my love, environment my concern’

September 3, 2012 Sankar C G

His films were rooted in reality. His protagonists were blood and sweat unlike in most films. He continues to hark back to reality in his environmental struggles as well.

Governance

Amidst rising stink, BBMP drafts new garbage policy

August 31, 2012 Sankar C G

After sitting on various drafts for over a year now, BBMP says its draft policy is ready for Council approval. Though comprehensive, citizens aren’t confident that it will be implemented as it is.

False promise to save Bellandur lake exposed

August 28, 2012 Sankar C G

Without fixing the three malfunctioning sewage treatment plants that keep Bellandur lake polluted, BWSSB has called for tenders for a new Rs 250 crore STP for the overflow water going to Varthur lake.

Governance

Ejjipura’s EWS flats quagmire settled

August 23, 2012 Sankar C G

Ending years of litigation, the High Court of Karnataka has instructed Maverick Holdings to go ahead and build the 1512 EWS flats, but only for the original allottees. Relocation has also been settled.

Water tankers rule, no one to question

August 23, 2012 Sankar C G

Water on wheels. But where is it rolling in from? Is it safe to consume that water? Despite notification to set up a monitoring system, no one’s actually monitoring the water bearers of the city.

Governance

Rajvir Sharma case: CAT on the wall

August 22, 2012 Sankar C G

“I did my duty; as long as I hold charge in my office I will do that. A number of cases are on inspection, once it is done I will chargesheet more (officials),” says the top cop.

Governance

High Court mounts pressure on BBMP, Maverick to resolve Ejipura quagmire

August 15, 2012 Sankar C G

The question of identification and rehabilitation of the low-income citizens who are to get the long-pending flats is not resolving easily. The High Court has now forced a settlement meeting and may deliver a final verdict very shortly.

Governance

Tough cop Rajvir P Sharma transferred

August 14, 2012 Sankar C G

The fate of 132 cases against BBMP engineers is in question with the transfer of BMTF head Rajvir P Sharma. BBMP has decided to transfer the cases against the engineers, related to the building violations, to the concerned police stations.

Society

Teaching music, quiet and beautiful

August 12, 2012 Sankar C G

Music therapy cannot cure any disease. Its a myth that exists in the society. Those who have a passion for music will get some relief from music therapy, those who don’t, get nothing.

Governance

ADGP Rajvir Sharma sparks backlash by BBMP officials

August 7, 2012 Sankar C G

Tough cop Rajvir Sharma of the Bangalore Metropolitan Task Force sent notices to 132 BBMP engineers for inaction over illegal building complaints. He is BBMP’s latest problem.

Governance

Revamp of Jayanagar shopping complex inaugurated

August 4, 2012 Sankar C G

Revamping of Jayanagar Shopping complex which has been under discussion for four years now, finally got off the ground on August 4th. BBMP and BDA have joined hands for this much awaited project.

Governance

Going political, IAC Bengaluru fast to end tomorrow

August 1, 2012 Sankar C G

Two women fasters were transferred to hospital from Freedom Park earlier this week. One of them, a nurse, also rejoined the fast. The Bengaluru campaign will end at 4pm Friday.

Governance

Unauthorised residents may get new BBMP flats

July 26, 2012 Sankar C G

Eight years after the infamous EWS quarters collapse at Ejipura, the original residents are now faced with the prospect that encroachers will get compensatory flats, and not them.

Society

Fly, run, catch!

July 18, 2012 Sankar C G

Frisbee isn’t just a picnic game anymore. It is a serious game where you can win prizes! Disco Diwane, Pineapple Jam and Spin Doctors are some of Bengaluru’s teams.

Environment

Reuse – Recycle mela this weekend

July 12, 2012 Sankar C G

The Mela will have over 40 stalls with reusable, recycled and upcycled goods, for sale, all in one place – from furniture to frames, books to bottles, clothes to carpets, chairs to china and electronic items to egg beaters!

BBMP’s rainwater harvesting works stillborn

July 10, 2012 Sankar C G

The city council allocated crores of rupees last year for rainwater harvesting at parks, playgrounds and BBMP buildings. What happened?

Society

“I will work for them till my death”

July 5, 2012 Sankar C G

Everything was against her – HIV infection coupled with bereavement of her husband and losing a child, broke her. But sheer willpower kept her going. Her journey from office assistant to the post of the president of Karnataka Network for People Living with HIV /AIDS.

Governance

Flaws and uncertainty rule 2012 Bengaluru budget

July 3, 2012 Sankar C G

With only Rs 221 crore in hands, BBMP did an action replay of last year and projected a massive budget of Rs 9498.40 crore by relying completely on bond, tax and grants. Read the full analysis here.

Commute

Is BBMP ready for monsoons?

July 2, 2012 Sankar C G

Practically all roads have been dug up for either laying BWSSB pipes or for new flyovers. Will BBMP re-lay the roads in time?