December, 2011 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

NHAI demolishing historic Chikkajala fort for road widening

December 31, 2011 Uma jagannath

The centuries old temple inside Chikkajala Fort, the lake bed and all are at the risk of vanishing, thanks to NHAI’s road widening plans.

Governance

3 Wishes for 2012, Bengaluru

December 30, 2011 Ashwin Mahesh

The great cities in the world are remembering that ‘citizenship’ is at the heart of their plans for the future.

Health

Diabetes Mellitus, you can fight it

December 30, 2011 Mukul Saxena

The secret is not chasing sugar levels, but reducing calorie intake, and increased burning of calories.

Education

Anti-litter campaign by JP Nagar students

December 30, 2011 Ravikala P Baliga

What better way to campaign for ‘no plastic’ than to catch shoppers while shopping? JP Nagar students made their point by talking to shoppers directly.

Commute

BTM wants flyover, BBMP says no money

December 30, 2011 Deepthi M S

Flyover will cut down travel time say BTM main road users. Will BBMP oblige?

Society

Sugar & jelly make a Gol Gumbaz in Bengaluru

December 29, 2011 C R Sridhar

The cake show draws regulars and new visitors year after year. Catch the last few days at St Joseph’s grounds.

Governance

Traders say no to mall on their santhe maidana

December 27, 2011 Deepthi M S

Cash strapped BBMP is pushing for a commercial complex at K R Puram’s santhe maidana. Farmers and traders using the space to do business aren’t happy about it.

Society

BIFFES 2011 runs to full houses, wins applause

December 27, 2011 Christina Daniels

BIFFES was more accessible and more inclusive compared to the previous years. And Iranian films continued to mark their presence at the film festival.

Governance

IAC Bengaluru’s four demands from Lokpal

December 27, 2011 Yogesh Devaraj

Bangalorean supporters of Anna Hazare gathered at Freedom Park on December 27th. They demanded the Lokpal bill address four demands.

Stop borewell surcharge, remove RWH deadline

December 27, 2011 News Desk

Residents object BWSSB collecting borewell surcharge and the plans to stop supply of drinking water for non-compliance of RWH rules.

For an adrenaline filled day trip

December 26, 2011 Usha Hariprasad

From being called ‘savina durga’ or fort of death, the rock structure has transformed into a trekker’s delight.

Economy

Help your domestic help get health insurance

December 24, 2011 News Desk

Domestic workers can now avail the health insurance launched by the labour department. Resident welfare associations can help them register.

Economy

Citizen Matters-Offergrid launch daily deals for Bengaluru

December 23, 2011 News Desk

City deals from over 17 categories ranging from health care and dance classes to dining and education are available for nearly 24 localities, now on Citizen Matters.

Road traffic accidents: a preventable disease

December 21, 2011 Mukul Saxena

Accidents, are preventable just like any other health hazard. Road discipline is key to this.

Society

BTM celebrates Kuvempu’s birth anniversary

December 21, 2011 C R Sridhar

Yakshagana performance marked the celebrations at the BTM park. Residents celebrate Kuvempu’s contribution to Kannada.