Vaishnavi Bala is a part of Bygone Bangalore, an eponymous online platform -- which brings to its readers nuggets from the city's rich history, chronicling lesser-known stories from Bangalore’s past.
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Over a century ago, Bengaluru faced the plague, a far bigger threat than COVID-19 today. But the administration’s proactive, well-planned measures not just saved the city but also strengthened its public health system.