January | 2019 | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

The lake of thousand birds to receive treated water by mid-year

January 31, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Sarakki lake saw a host of demolitions when it got flooded a few years ago. Lake teams working for the rejuvenation of the lake have had an eventful journey along with the lake, which will see water entering into it in a few months.

Yelahanka’s dry lake to get a new life soon

January 29, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Forest Department is rejuvenating Yelahanka Puttenahalli lake. Work is to be completed by mid-February, but a BWSSB pipeline project is creating issues.

I have no love for concrete or steel; want more buses: R K Mishra

January 29, 2019 Manasi Paresh Kumar

In an interview with Citizen Matters, RK Misra who had earlier batted for the steel flyover says he would now choose 12,000 buses over the Elevated Corridor project.

Bengaluru Buzz: Flyover to be repaired | Showers predicted | Accident at Namma Metro

January 28, 2019 News Desk

From BBMP’s roads to problems in garbage disposal to weather prediction, all the news that matters to you in one place.

Why HSR residents are fighting in court against KCDC compost plant

January 25, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Years of follow ups have not been able to help the KCDC plant in HSR Layout function scientifically, and residents are bearing the brunt. A residents welfare association has recently filed a writ petition in the High Court demanding the closure of the plant.

Study explores best practices to save electricity in Bengaluru’s apartments

January 24, 2019 Sumedha Malaviya

Electricity alone contributes up to a quarter of the maintenance charges in apartments. Ten apartments participated in a study which came up with the list of interventions to reduce electricity usage.

Lalbagh flower show offers floral tribute to Mahatma

January 24, 2019 News Desk

Go visit the Lalbagh Flower Show this weekend, and indulge in Gandhiji’s life. Also enjoy different designs and arrangements made using flowers.

This Valentine’s Day, a festival to show your love towards Bengaluru

January 24, 2019 News Desk

The Bengaluru Civic Fest will be held on the 14th of February. It will see civil society organisations and groups discuss their work, government agencies communicate their work with citizens and school children discuss their participation in local governance.

Two-stroke autos: banned but not out; going electric could be a solution to pollution

January 23, 2019 Rahna Jacob

Retrofitting old two-stroke autos with an electric engine could be a noiseless, non-polluting solution to air pollution. However, government subsidies are not yet being offered to those looking to go electric.

Steel Flyover debate: Metro to airport needs to be done quickly, says Naresh Narasimhan

January 23, 2019 Manasi Paresh Kumar

There are less expensive fixes available for the Hebbal traffic mess, which can make the steel flyover unnecessary, according to Naresh Narasimhan. He thinks metro line to airport is the best fix for the problem.

Residents north of Hebbal fed up of traffic, says RWA president

January 22, 2019 Manasi Paresh Kumar

People in Hebbal area and beyond hope that the airport traffic will move on the flyover, leaving the grade for local traffic.

Bengaluru Solutions Series discusses how to fix air quality in city

January 22, 2019 Shashank Atreya

Randeep said solid waste management in Bengaluru was a constantly evolving challenge, addressed only by citizens taking ownership of their waste and partnering with local agencies to treat their waste.

Bengaluru Buzz: State contests Buffer zone rule | 19 terms for Suburban Rail | No water shortage for Bengaluru

January 21, 2019 News Desk

From conditions laid down by Karnataka government on suburban rail to BWSSB’s water plans to businesses protesting BBMP’s encroachment drive, all news that matters to you, in one place.

BMTC commuters ask State to not hike bus fare

January 18, 2019 Vinay Sreenivasa

Should the BMTC hike public bus fares while the State is spending heavily on roads that will encourage private transport? Bus passengers write to the government, saying no to fare hikes.

‘No citizen movement can represent universal will of people’

January 18, 2019 Manasi Paresh Kumar

There is bound to be a strong reason for people who support elevated roads in their own backyard to oppose ‘steel flyover’ in another area. Such complex arguments can never be classified into binaries. Here’s a slice of such complexity simplified for clarity.