August | 2012 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

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.

Environment

KK Halli lake: Govt is responsible

August 30, 2012 Priya Ramasubban

The way Kaikondrahalli lake has been rejuvenated is one of the success stories of Bangalore. Priya Ramasubban gives all credits to the government for it.

Environment

Caterpillar isn’t pretty, butterfly is

August 30, 2012 Deepa Mohan

The Praying Mantis’s eggs don’t look great, neither does the caterpillar which turns into a butterfly. But we cannot ignore them, can we?

Name Bangalore Metro as Sir M V Metro

August 28, 2012 N Mukund

N Mukund writes a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Anant Kumar on behalf of voters of Bangalore south parliamentary constituency to name Bangalore Metro as Sir M V Metro.

Society

Sometimes in Mommyland, it is good to laugh

August 28, 2012 Reshmi Chakraborty

Parenting can turn you like that, making you tick mark stuff off your list as you get on through the day. In the process, we forget to have fun.

Peace! Stone cutting units finally silenced

August 28, 2012 Abhishek Angad

After over a year’s struggle, Bank of Baroda colony residents have some peace.

Society

Golden home, green home

August 28, 2012 Anisha Nair

Open skylights within, lush green garden with lots of fruiting trees outside. Every little detail has been well thought out in this house.

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.

BBMP official files FIR against debris dumper

August 28, 2012 Anisha Nair

Silt and debris were being dumped in an open site. Confronting the dumper only led to altercation.

Society

JP nagar excited about Oota from their Thota

August 28, 2012 Anisha Nair

Organic gardening enthusiasts, experts and newbies alike, were at the Oota from your Thota mela at JP Nagar last Sunday, to celebrate World Kitchen Garden day.

Environment

Manage waste well, say children too

August 28, 2012 Priya Krishnamurthy

2000 students met BBMP Commissioner and appealed to BBMP to implement an effective solid waste management system for Bangalore. On their part, they promised to completely stop using polythene bags and littering.

Environment

Charity begins at home

August 27, 2012 Shree Rekha

Residents at Ajmera Green Acres go on a newspaper collection drive once every two months and sell the papers to raise money for charity.

Society

How to choose a healthy plant?

August 27, 2012 Vinita

Choose plants with lush green leaves. Leaves, twigs and buds should not easily fall off; if they do it is a clear sign that the plant has not been properly taken care of.

Teens need an atmosphere of trust

August 27, 2012 Sonia Kanitkar

Dr Sonia S Kanitkar is a paediatrician, specialised in handling both children and teenagers’ issues. She answers some questions from anxious parents of teenagers.

Health

Bangaloreans ride for safe food

August 27, 2012 Maitreyi Ananth

More than 40 people on cycles rode from Cubbon Park to Lalbagh and back. The event aimed at raising awareness and gathering support from Bengaluru citizens to raise their voices against the use of pesticides and chemicals in the food.

Health

Cell phones : Do they affect your health ?

August 27, 2012 Mukul Saxena

A large number of people today, carry more than one cellphone. Know about the radiation effect from a mobile and its implication on health issues.

Governance

Clogged rajakaluve floods homes near Bommanahalli

August 26, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Every monsoon, residents of Garvebhavi Palya go through the routine of flooded homes and squishy roads. This year is no different.

Governance

Discrimination or rumour, what drove them away?

August 23, 2012 Abhishek Angad

More than 20,000 people fled the city over rumours of violence. Why was there such widespread panic? What could have stopped them?

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.