December | 2011 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Environment

Pollution watchdog to support apartments for better STPs

December 21, 2011 Navya P K

Residents are worried that builders are not ensuring that the STPs function well and comply to standards. KPSCB chairman Sadashivaiah promises to redefine STP norms and STPs certification by March.

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.

Health

From Sneezes to Wheezes

December 16, 2011 Mukul Saxena

Apart from genetic factors, urbanisation, pollution, stress, and tobacco smoke are some of the factors that cause asthma.

Education

Govt schools shut, children forced to work

December 16, 2011 Navya P K

Government schools are being merged. But children are trickling out of schooling in the process.

Economy

Farmer launches swanky supermarket near Whitefield

December 14, 2011 Greeshma M

Bengaluru is one of India’s more vibrant hubs for startups. But this startup near Whitefield is a firm few people would have expected.

Bengaluru’s annual film festival returns with a bang

December 14, 2011 Christina Daniels

Opening on December 15th, about 175 feature films from around the world are screening in Bengaluru over eight days. These include 130 foreign, 30 Indian, 15 Kannada films.