Infrastructure In photos: Age-old trees felled for Bellary road widening January 17, 2023 Pragathi Ravi BBMP’s decision to fell nearly 54 trees in front of Palace Grounds to widen Bellary road has drawn the ire of citizens and environmentalists.
Health Experts consider fourth booster shot as COVID-19 concerns return to Bengaluru January 16, 2023 Kanishka Khandelwal Institutions are preparing to ramp up safety precautions amid recommendations from the health department.
Civic Bengaluru Buzz: Cracks on ‘rapid road’ | 3-m sinkhole on Brigade Road… and more January 14, 2023 News Desk In other top news this week: BBMP launches ‘Fix My Street’ application and Karnataka Animal Welfare Board conducts raids on pet shops.
Civic Church Street: Aspirational milestone or expensive experiment? January 13, 2023 Pragathi Ravi Even though the redesigned Church Street serves as an aspirational model, it cannot be entirely replicated in other areas of the city.
Commute Exclusive: “Presently, our focus is on regulating traffic,” says M. A. Saleem January 12, 2023 Sherin Sunny M. A. Saleem, Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic, explains how ITMS and synchronised traffic signals work, and about IPC section 283.
Environment Energy efficiency: Retrofit guidelines for multi-storeyed and individual buildings January 11, 2023 Vinita Rodrigues and Hasan ul Banna Khan Mindful energy consumption is not just a cost-saving step but imperative to ensure minimal negative impact on our planet. Here are some ways to do that.
Economy Thrift stores in Bengaluru that give back to the community January 10, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan Know more about three unique thrift stores in Bengaluru with offers for children, women and those looking for miscellaneous items.
Civic Ranked 15 overall, Bengaluru lags behind in two key SDGs January 9, 2023 Pragathi Ravi Data shows that Bengaluru is far from achieving the zero hunger goal by 2030, highlighting the need to strengthen government schemes.
Civic Bengaluru Buzz: 266 COVID-19 cases | KIA 2nd global punctual airport … and more January 7, 2023 News Desk Property tax collection fell short, Enforcement Directorate issued a notice to BBMP, and trees to be felled for rail projects were the other news.
Civic Webinar alert: Lessons from Church Street — how can we revamp Bengaluru roads? January 6, 2023 News Desk Five years after its redesign, Church Street is praised and criticised in almost equal measure. Let’s delve into what worked and what didn’t.
Economy Why BBMP is caught in a vicious cycle of low municipal revenue January 6, 2023 Sukanya Bhaumik Currently, BBMP’s per capita revenue is well below the norms set by the High Powered Expert Committee for urban development.
Society Five innovative solutions that seek to empower persons with disabilities January 5, 2023 N S Senthil Kumar Read about organisations that are working with persons with disabilities to create transformative solutions for an inclusive society.
Commute Does Bengaluru need airport-like railway stations? January 4, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan The public and citizen groups have different priorities from the SWR. But the railway body appears to never consult the public over its plans.
Commute What Bengaluru’s flight users got in 5 years, rail users await for 10 years January 3, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan While SMVB has finally become operational with 29 trains originating and terminating here, passengers still face several difficulties.
Commute Pre-paid auto kiosks set to make a comeback in Bengaluru Metro stations January 2, 2023 Pragathi Ravi The lack of last mile connectivity and erratic schedules of BMTC often compel commuters to resort to booking an auto for the entirety of their trip.
