2016 Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Celebrating Kaikondrahalli lake and its ecology at Kere Habba

January 12, 2016 Teju Nageshwari

On January 9th, the 2 km walking track around Kaikondrahalli lake was abuzz with activity. The recently concluded Kere Habba at the lake premises is a testimony to how much the community cares about the lake.

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Nagavara Cycle Day hosted by Bengaluru’s youth brigade

January 11, 2016 News Desk

The Nagavara edition of Cycle Day was organised in partnership with the university team from Presidency College. The team will continue to host the upcoming editions in February and March as well.

Bengaluru lost its water bodies, and here’s what is remaining

January 11, 2016 Dr Ajaya S Bharadwaja

What difference has losing lakes made to Bengaluru? There are many lakes that have been irreparably converted to public places. Images from a study on flood in Bengaluru show you how visible the difference is.

Hulimavu-Begur road in Akshayanagar Layout gets a facelift

January 7, 2016 Sapna Prabhu

Sapna Prabhu tracks the progress of work on the Hulimavu-Begur road. While citizens must complain about inefficiencies, one must also highlight the good work being done by local administration, she says.

Nature’s umbrellas

January 7, 2016 Deepa Mohan

There are some organisms that thrive in the moist, humid environment that the monsoons bring. And though they have a short life, they are beautiful and intriguing, when they appear.

170 films from 18 languages: a filmy treat for movie buffs in Bengaluru

January 6, 2016 News Desk

Critically acclaimed films Rangi Tharanga and Nanu Avanalla Avalu will be screened in the film festival. PVR theatre, in Orion Mall will host the movies.

HSR sector 7: caught between GAIL and BBMP

January 6, 2016 Vijay Kundaji

GAIL has dug the roads in HSR layout in Bengaluru to lay pipelines. But the repair is taking time, due to various reasons. Ultimately citizens are paying for the mess.

It’s the governance, stupid!

January 6, 2016 Nidhi Gupta

What are the key lessons from 2015 the government could learn? What are the challenges Bengaluru poses to the government? What needs to be improved?

Participate in Swachh Bharat survey to rate Bengaluru’s cleanliness

January 6, 2016 Akshatha M

Swachh Bharat survey is on in Bengaluru. You can participate by calling the toll-free number 1800 267 2777. Read more to know why this survey is being conducted.

Where to bury dead pets or animals in Bengaluru?

January 4, 2016 Akshatha M

When pets or stray animals die, we normally wait for BBMP to come and take the bodies away. However there are alternatives – find out about Bengaluru’s facilities to cremate or bury dead animals.