January | 2016 | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

KERC directs BESCOM to tie up loose wires

January 29, 2016 Sharath SR

Last November, B.PAC filed a petition against BESCOM’s unsafe electrical installations across Bengaluru. Now, KERC has directed BESCOM to rectify these hazardous installations on priority.

High court order on three-way segregation in Bengaluru

January 29, 2016 News Desk

Landmark highcourt order on three-way segregation of waste.

Bengaluru potholes cost Rs 1,185 each; Will the odd-even policy work?; Document disappearing professions

January 28, 2016 News Desk

This week, we present to you several stories that will make you think about the time we spend on the road – What is the toll that bad roads take on the economy? Should Bengaluru adopt the odd-even policy? Does the city really need dedicated lanes for cyclists? All this and more…

Who encroached Bengaluru? Here’s what the government data says

January 28, 2016 News Desk

10,472 acres have been encroached in Bangalore Urban and Rural districts. Deadline for the parties accused of encroaching to raise objections is Feb 29th.

Lessons Bengaluru can learn from Delhi’s Odd-Even policy

January 27, 2016 Khader B Syed

There are rumours of Odd-even policy making way to Bangalore. Can Bengaluru’s existing public transport infrastructure support such a policy? Khader B Syed analyses.

Public hearing on slum evictions in Karnataka to be held on January 28th

January 27, 2016 News Desk

The Karnataka Slum Janara Sanghatanegala Okkoota has called for a public hearing at Gandhi Bhavan to discuss highlight the socio-economic and cultural impact of slum evictions.

A pothole can cost Rs 1,185 per day in Bangalore! Here’s how.

January 27, 2016 Nidhi Gupta

A pothole is a nuisance, especially for a rider – this is a known fact. What is unknown is the cost a pothole can put on an economy. Nidhi Gupta tries to decode it.

Traffic arrangements for Republic Day Parade

January 25, 2016 News Desk

In anticipation of the crowds around the MG Road area for the Republic Day Parade, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has made the following arrangements for entry into the ground, traffic flow, parking, etc.

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This new railway line will help decongest Old Madras Road

January 25, 2016 A.S. Kodanda Pani

This new route can reduce the distance covered between Bengaluru and Tirupathi by 71 km, and can help reduce traffic on Old Madras Road.

Palace Guttahalli government school to become ‘Green and Safe’

January 25, 2016 Sharath SR

B.PAC, in association with Shell MRPL Aviation launched the Safe and Green School project. The project aims to create a clean and safe environment in government schools that is conducive for learning.

Mystery of deleted voters in Mahadevpura and other blunders

January 25, 2016 PG Bhat

It’s National Voters’ Day. However, the real voter continues to suffer while the officials get rewarded for the work they did not do!

HSR Layout to get cycle lanes – here’s some background

January 22, 2016 Akshatha M

HSR Layout will be getting cycle lanes. Will it be successful? What are the lessons gained from earlier experiences?

School children celebrate Traffic Police Day in Bengaluru

January 22, 2016 Josephine Joseph

Traffic Police Day was started 11 years ago to appreciate the efforts of the traffic police. Local school children will be expressing their gratitude to these unsung heroes of the city during the course of this month.

Data from 100 years reveals the rainiest months in Bengaluru

January 21, 2016 Dr Ajaya S Bharadwaja

Data shows that Bengaluru typically receives highest rains in the months of September and October. Hence there are likely to be more floods in these months than others.

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#SupportNammaRailu; Gail pipeline – Is there a violation?; A 15 year old’s new year project

January 21, 2016 News Desk

Can you imagine if it was possible to take a train for your commute within Bengaluru? In this edition, we tell you how you can #SupportNammaRailu, ahead of the railway budget and beyond. Also read the latest updates on what is happening with the pipeline that is being laid by GAIL. All this and more…