October | 2016 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Can we avoid steel flyovers and other faulty projects in future?

October 31, 2016 Vivek Vaidyanathan

Could systemic public engagement prevent imbroglios of the kind created by the Bengaluru steel flyover proposal? What steps and caveats would be necessary for that?

How to stay financially prepared for a job loss

October 30, 2016 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

In Bengaluru, as in other cities, pink slips are not so uncommon anymore. These financial planning tips could help you cope with job losses better.

Have a fire-safe Deepavali while also enjoying yourself!

October 29, 2016 Uday Vijayan

Lamps, snacks and crackers in the company of family. A perfect way of celebrating Deepavali! A festival where moderation invariably flies out of the window, especially in the presence of all that food, and the

A student writes to BBMP: ‘Killing me softly with your smoke’

October 28, 2016 Aditya V Potapragada

Tired of having to constantly breathe in toxic fumes from the garbage dump fires in his neighbourhood, a school student takes up his pen to write to the authorities.

BBMP pourakarmika union says no to self help groups, demands revised wages

October 27, 2016 Radio Active 90.4MHz

BBMP, instead of paying the revised salary to contract workers and regularising them, is thinking of self-help groups. Contract Pourakarmika Union is opposing this move.

Steel Flyover Controversy | Bengaluru is Burning | Ad hoardings- gone today, back tomorrow

October 27, 2016 News Desk

CITIZEN MATTERS Bangalore’s own interactive newsmagazine Speak up, it’s your city! Dear Reader, Season’s greetings! It’s going to be Deepavali this weekend. While the festival of lights brings in joy and celebration, it’s also

This neighbourhood in Electronic City is choking!

October 26, 2016 Gaurav Behere

Residents of Basapura suffer from persistent cough and breathing issues as garbage dumped in the immediate vicinity of apartments and offices is burnt day in day out.

Steel Flyover issue: Citizen consultation discusses sustainable transportation

October 25, 2016 Shree D N

It was a mix of lessons in social justice, equality, sustainability, citizen involvement in civic issues and politics of development in cities, not limited to Bengaluru, in addition to the culmination of the symbolic no-vote collection drive.

Deepavali in the city: can it be safer and ecofriendly?

October 24, 2016 Abhisheka Krishnagopal

Why cannot Deepavali be a peaceful affair? Is anything being done to create awareness among children on harmful effects of crackers? asks Abhisheka Krishnagopal.

Citizen Action Forum proposes formula for decongesting Bellary Road

October 24, 2016 N S Mukunda

Citizen Action Forum (CAF) suggests remedial measures that will decongest Bengaluru’s Airport Road, without going for steel flyover.

Residents struggle to breathe as garbage fire continues third day at Bellandur

October 24, 2016 Seema Sharma

Rubber, plastic and mixed waste continues to burn over three days off Outer Ring Road. As Bellandur burns, why is the government fiddling?

Citizens write letter to Governor on steel flyover

October 21, 2016 News Desk

This letter addressed to Governor of Karnataka was submitted at the Rajbhavan by the citizens protesting against steel flyover on October 21, 2016.

Citizens to hold consultation, No-vote collection on steel flyover project

October 21, 2016 News Desk

No-vote collections, viral video campaigns, rally, consultation and other elements have been planned by Citizens for Bengaluru team, to bring awareness among public on the steel flyover planned on Ballari Road.

Gone today, back tomorrow: The strange case of Bengaluru’s ad hoardings

October 21, 2016 Akshatha M

In brazen defiance of law, advertisers put up illegal hoardings across the city, often multiple times after the authorities have torn them down. How will the BBMP deal with this menace?

They say they have been cheated, but wait, is it you?

October 20, 2016 Shweta Taneja

A begging scam is rampant on the streets of Bengaluru today. Citizen journalist Shweta Taneja shares her experience and cautions you.

Is it going to be only 812 trees? Think again!

October 19, 2016 Pallon Daruwala

Author requests the government to allow more time to find a proper solution to the traffic problem, to be more inclusive and allow more qualified minds to come together to settle steel flyover issue.

So many social welfare schemes for the poor, who benefits?

October 19, 2016 Akshatha M

The United Nations’ observes October 17th as the International Day for Eradication of Poverty with a goal to “end poverty in all its forms everywhere.” In Bengaluru, as in many other cities, there is no dearth of government welfare schemes for the poor. But do these schemes reach the poor in reality?

Month: October 2016