November | 2014 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

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Solving Whitefield’s traffic woes | Register your borewell now | What causes protests like Kiss of Love?

November 28, 2014 News Desk

Bengaluru this week November 27th 2014 CITIZEN MATTERS Bangalore’s own interactive newsmagazine Speak up, it’s your city! Greetings from Citizen Matters – your own local interactive online magazine for Bengaluru! Before

Education

College students gear up to become Bengaluru’s green ambassadors

November 28, 2014 News Desk

B.PAC has launched the Green Ambassador Program, a 6 month internship program for college students, to create interest and awareness on urban environmental issues.

Governance

Register your borewell now, if you haven’t already!

November 26, 2014 News Desk

You can also complain to the government if you are being approached by middlemen who demand excess money to get your borewell registered.

Commute

New traffic plan in Whitefield: Give your feedback!

November 25, 2014 News Desk

Whitefield route plans have changed. You might also have been affected positively or adversely. Give feedback!

Environment

Competition: Switch2Green to win in lakhs

November 25, 2014 News Desk

Does your apartment complex practice energy conservation? If yes, you could stand to win prizes in a unique competition that looks to save energy in the city households.

Underprivileged children shine at painting competition

November 24, 2014 News Desk

Over 160 school children took part in a drawing competition organised by the Manjari Ladies Association on the occasion of Children’s Day.

Infrastructure

If you want to install rooftop solar power station, this is for you!

November 21, 2014 News Desk

This workshop will help you identify right system suited to your use. Queries will be answered by the experts. This is a must-go workshop if you want to make best use of solar energy!

BBMP yet to learn lessons from the drain-death of eight-year-old girl

November 21, 2014 News Desk

BBMP is yet to repair the footpath in Bilekhalli, even 50 days after the death of eight-year-old Geethalakshmi , who was washed away in the area.

Not knowing Kannada: Does it mean disrespect to Kannada?

November 21, 2014 Rakesh HP

A Kannadiga, born and brought up in Kerala, Rakesh ponders over the language debate that is omnipresent in Bengaluru.

Commute

Yeshwanthpur roads could become jam-free, people-friendly. Here’s how.

November 20, 2014 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

With some simple changes and planning, transport facilities in Yeshwanthpur can improve, making the area even more attractive for the growing numbers buying new properties.

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Where do your vegetables come from? | When BESCOM disconnects your power connection | Can regulations force schools to close?

November 20, 2014 News Desk

Ever wondered where our city of 10 million people gets its vegetables from? Citizen Matters traces the journey of vegetables, from the farmers’ fields to your local vegetable shop. Also read: When BESCOM disconnects your power connection | Can regulations force schools to close? | Objection to Ward Committee rules

Commute

Can we just reclaim the roads that are not used anymore?

November 19, 2014 Vivek Vaidyanathan

Many roads in the city of Bengaluru have remained closed for a long time now, and the traffic moves smoothly without those roads. Why can’t those roads be used as public spaces?

How to get clearance for foreign funds, for your non-profit

November 19, 2014 Arathi Manay Yajaman

If your non-profit accepts foreign funds without FCRA clearance, it could land you in deep trouble. Here’s how you get the clearance.

Health

Our Safety, Our Voice: An event for child safety

November 18, 2014 News Desk

School students to come together to voice their opinions on child safety, and make recommendations that they would like to see implemented.

Janasnehi Bussigagi, a campaign for people-friendly buses

November 17, 2014 News Desk

A unique bus festival that seeks to advocate for a Bengaluru designed around the bus as the primary mode of transport.

Governance

With new Ward Committee draft rules, power to citizens still remains a pipe-dream

November 17, 2014 Kathyayini Chamaraj

Yet another draft of new rules of Ward Committee is out, still no power to Ward Committees; appointment will be done by the corporator; corporator will have veto power. Objections to this can be filed before November 25th.

Governance

BMTC kicks off a month long campaign on the occasion on World Diabetes Day

November 14, 2014 News Desk

BMTC’s new awareness campaign on diabetes prevention, detection and management to target 35,000 bus drivers and conductors across Bengaluru.

Economy

Where does Bengaluru get its vegetables from?

November 14, 2014 Rashmi Patil

Do you know where the vegetables you eat come from? Citizen Matters tracks the journey, from the farmers’ fields to the markets.

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School fee guideline confusion | New BWSSB tariff | Of Brahmin lizards, oorus and petes

November 13, 2014 News Desk

The State Education Department has proposed new fee guidelines for private schools. While the rationalisation can benefit parents, several private schools are opposed to it. Citizens Matters explores the reasons for the confusion.

Society

Did UR Ananthamurthy think about the danger of having to deal with “Brahmin Lizards”?

November 13, 2014 Vaidya R

Implications of Bangalore changing to Bengaluru are several: Oorus and petes have started becoming familiar to everyone, but it is not just that – it is much more! Read on.