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Month: November 2014

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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

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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.

Society

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!

Governance

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.

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Society

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.

UNCATEGORIZED

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?

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Civic

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.

Commute

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.

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