January | 2015 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

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State govt mulling over jobs, pension for transgenders: Minister

January 30, 2015 Kathyayini Chamaraj

Civil society groups appealed to the government to implement progressive measures in disbursing pensions at the State-level Public Consultation on Security Security issues held on January 29th.

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Koramangala elevated road faces uncertainty; When developers don’t give up CA sites; BBMP wants term extended

January 29, 2015 News Desk

In this edition of the newsletter: Uncertainly about elevated road project from Ejipura to Kendriya Sadan; When layout developers don’t give up Civic Amenities sites; BBMP asks for extension of tenure; Neralu Tree Festival and lots more.

Commute

Centre withdraws JNNURM funds sanctioned for Koramangala elevated road

January 29, 2015 Pavan Kulkarni

Koramangala elevated road project is likely to be funded under Smart City project. To the dismay of Koramangala residents, it looks like it will be delayed.

Governance

BBMP to ask state to extend council’s term by 6 months, if polls are delayed

January 29, 2015 Akshatha M

BJP Councillor disapproves state government’s efforts to postpone election, moves resolution in the BBMP council.

Governance

BDA must get unrelinquished CA sites from layouts: High Court

January 28, 2015 Arathi Manay Yajaman

In response to a lawsuit filed by the Classic Orchards Property Owners Association in south Bangalore, the High Court recently ordered the BDA to ensure that real estate developers relinquish roads, parks, and civic amenities as per approved plans.

Society

Flowery Red Fort and musical instruments steal hearts at Lalbagh

January 27, 2015 News Desk

Lalbagh hosted 201st flower show recently. A peak into the customary show that gives Bengaluru a much-needed flowery break.

Civic

Using tricolour where images of gods fail!

January 27, 2015 Josephine Joseph

Will tricolour deter people from dumping waste in vacant plots? Josephine Joseph tries a unique method to stop people from dumping.

Environment

Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Basavangudi to witness Bengaluru’s Neralu tree festival

January 23, 2015 Poornima Kannan

Neralu initiative aims at celebrating Bengaluru’s natural heritage – trees – in different localities and public places.

Governance

Govt will use BBMP division as an excuse to delay polls: CAF

January 23, 2015 Akshatha M

If BBMP council doesn’t exist, the tools of citizen participation, ie, ward committees and Metropolitan Planning Committee will not function, says CAF.

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When OCs are fake; How much do you pay for water?; What’s wrong with our voter rolls?

January 22, 2015 News Desk

Wish you a Happy Republic Day in advance. Do read the article on the Indian National Anthem. In this week’s newsletter: When OCs are fake; How much do you pay for water?; What’s wrong with our voter rolls?

Society

She’s only 3’9″ in height, but stands tall by her achievements

January 22, 2015 News Desk

Her story is of grit and determination. The tag of physical disability did not deter her from reaching her goals. Though she was often at the receiving end of bad treatment, nothing could hamper her spirit and the dream to achieve big.

Infrastructure

Will rules help, when Occupancy Certificate in Bengaluru could be fake?

January 21, 2015 Akshatha M

Occupancy Certificate has been made mandatory for water and power connections. Will this new rule be able to curb the fake OC menace? What does BBMP have to say about fake OCs?

Governance

Six reasons why Bengaluru’s voter roll lacks quality

January 20, 2015 Akshatha M

While some errors in Bangalore’s voter rolls are due to technical issues, some errors are completely avoidable. Understand why the errors creep in, and do your bit in reducing them.

Society

Sirigannadam gelgey, life in Kannada rocks!

January 19, 2015 Chandra Shekhar Balachandran

“For him to prosper and, in the future, get a job in Mysore State, he will need to know Kannada. You should put him in Kannada class,” says the teacher. The mother obliges, thereby opening a key to a rich treasury, for her son.

Environment

The Neralu Photo Project: Express your love for trees through your photographs

January 19, 2015 Poornima Kannan

Tell your tree story and show your love for trees in the form of photographs for Neralu 2015. Selected photos will be displayed at the photo exhibition at the festival.

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Bangalore voters named OOO, XYZ, Aadhaar enrolment centres, Are you paying BWSSB extra?

January 16, 2015 News Desk

Wish you a belated Happy Pongal/Sankranthi! Citizen Matters got off to lovely start this week with business magazine, Livemint doing a feature on us. We were described as ‘a local news outlet for Bengaluru’. Also read: Bangalore voters named OOO, XYZ | Aadhaar enrolment centres | Are you paying BWSSB extra?

Survey: How much do you pay for water in Bangalore?

January 16, 2015 News Desk

Fill this survey and qualify for a lucky draw in which you could win four PVR Cinema tickets! You will also be helping map the cost of water in Bengaluru.

Society

Heritage walk around Cubbonpet Market offers a peek into old Bengaluru

January 16, 2015 Aruna L

Going on a heritage walk can throw up some delightful insights into Bengaluru’s history.

Governance

Conversion takes place without consent, in Bengaluru’s voter list!

January 14, 2015 PG Bhat

If you want to vote in the Bengaluru municipality elections, do check your name on the voter roll. On the other hand, you might have erased someone else’s record on voter list, while modifying yours. Not your mistake, anyway!

Environment

If you didn’t attend Bengaluru’s first lake festival, here’s what you missed!

January 14, 2015 Akshatha M

An entire day by the lakeside. Workshops, walks, awareness sessions, rangoli, painting, orchestra and fun. Over 3000 citizens celebrated Kere Habba on the Kaikondrahalli lake premises.