May | 2014 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Governance

New govt’s development agenda: GIS planning for urban growth, housing for all

May 31, 2014 Nikita Malusare

What does the new Urban Development minister, Rajyasabha MP from Karnataka, Venkaiah Naidu have in store for Bangalore? Read.

Environment

Mandur villagers protest dumping; KSPCB issues showcause notice to BBMP

May 31, 2014 Nikita Malusare

The garbage crisis is back. Villagers in Mandur who’ve been bearing the brunt of Bengaluru’s garbage don’t seem to take it anymore. Where will the city’s waste go now? What can you do?

Governance

BBMP A khata issued illegally for hefty bribe: Councillor

May 29, 2014 Shree D N

The Commissioner has constituted a committee to investigate the issue, even as most corporators demanded that A Khata be given to all Revenue sites, in violation of rules.

Steal-Proofing

May 28, 2014 The Ugly Indian

Anything and everything on the Indian street can be stolen – especially if it offers a resale value, or is reusable. The crucial thing, is to make your design steal-proof. Part 1 (of 3) of Chapter 11 of The Ugly Indian book.

What happens to non-vegetarian waste generated in Bengaluru?

May 28, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Have you ever thought about what happens to the non-vegetarian waste generated in the city? Believe it or not, BBMP lacks a formal system to handle such waste.

How to improve traffic on Mysore Road

May 28, 2014 Swamynathan B

Simple steps that can bring in dramatic changes are often ignored. Here are some such steps suggested by a commuter.

It’s all only on Facebook, what’s the big deal?

May 27, 2014 Prakash Belawadi

His statement “toilets first, then temples” took me by surprise, says Belawadi, on why he chose to advocate Modi for PM.

Group asks govt to operationalise District Lake Protection Committees

May 26, 2014 News Desk

The High Court-ordered committees are not operational yet. More than hundred lakes in Bengaluru are awaiting someone to protect them from encroachment.

Infrastructure

MLA backs citizens protesting against KCDC

May 26, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Problems of KCDC don’t seem to end. The processing of mixed garbage accumulated over the years is troubling the residents. MLA is asking the KCDC to shift, but the Commissioner says it is not possible.

Governance

‘Abandon Hindutva agenda, empower everyone’

May 22, 2014 Ganga Madappa

Modi has not been voted to build the Ram Mandir or rewrite the history textbooks – he should not tamper with all this, says Prakash Belawadi. Read more!

Governance

AAP will learn from mistakes, will contest BBMP elections: Prithvi Reddy

May 21, 2014 Ganga Madappa

After AAPs defeat in terms of vote share in Karnataka at the elections, they seem to be doing a bit of soul-searching. Read Prithvi Reddy’s interview to know the party’s plans for the future.

Civic

A guide to taking charge of your neighbourhood – The Ugly Indian way

May 19, 2014 News Desk

Stop talking, start working. Bit by bit you can change your surroundings, and the world. This has been the TUI motto.

Kaam Chalu Mooh Bandh

May 19, 2014 The Ugly Indian

Veliyamma has dumped garbage in that very corner every morning, for the past 8 years. But today she had not done so. We asked her to come back later to help in the clean-up, and here she was! – Chapter 10 of The Ugly Indian book

Governance

Fierce contest between BJP and Congress wiped out AAP, JD(S)

May 19, 2014 Shree D N

Here’s what the numbers and percentages in the election 2014 result for Bangalore look like.

Society

New course records at the TCS World 10K

May 19, 2014 News Desk

Kenyans Geoffrey and Lucy set course records under trying conditions at the TCS World 10K. B.C Tilak and Swati Gadhave fastest Indians.

Governance

D-Day: Who will win in Bengaluru?

May 15, 2014 Shree D N

While every other channel and newspaper has its own analysis of who will form the government, we have a different take: We analyse who might win the constituencies in Bangalore.

Governance

Less complaints, confusion over power to take action: BMTF limps on

May 14, 2014 Nikita Malusare

BMTF still exists and is still working. But there are less complaints made to BMTF than before. What is wrong?

Environment

Citizens protest in front of BDA for a funtional lake protection committee

May 12, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Who should protect Bangalore’s lakes from being encroached? The epic question doesn’t have an answer yet.

Let there be (LED) light!

May 12, 2014 Ramesh Sreekantan

What makes LED lights special and effective power-savers? Why are they preferred over sodium bulbs or CFL bulbs? Read on.

Environment

Of broken windows and orphan spots

May 12, 2014 The Ugly Indian

Analyse a dump! Diagnose what was wrong? What was wrong with these guys – seems like they were the ones who needed their heads analysed and diagnosed! Chapter 9 from The Ugly Indian story.