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  Beloved neighbourhood lake designated as a CA site, leased to a private trust
  by Bhanu Sridharan
  March 24, 2023
  Maps and documents from the BBMP suggest that the lake area has been reduced in official documents, without any clear explanation.  
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  Observe the trees around you with SeasonWatch
  by News Desk
  March 23, 2023
  Using citizen science to track the patterns of emergence and maturation of leaves, flowers and fruits of Indian tree species.
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  Rs 11,163 crore for the city, but social infrastructure gets short shrift again in BBMP budget
  by Sukanya Bhaumik
  March 23, 2023
  The BBMP has made significant changes to make its budgeting process more inclusive and transparent, but it still lacks a scientific approach.
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  Five steps the traffic police took to transform a congested street
  by Chetan Crasta
  March 21, 2023
  Footpath encroachment is the biggest hindrance to traffic movement in Bengaluru. Stakeholder mapping is the key to providing solutions.
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  Faulty execution in BBMP SWD works has led to floods
  by Pinky Chandran
  March 20, 2023
  What is required are a system of data monitoring, an integrated watershed management approach, and a hydrological study of the drain network.
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  Bengaluru Buzz: BBMP acts tough on illegal flex banners| Protests at new highway…and more
  by News Desk
  March 18, 2023
  Other news of the week: BBMP warns flex violators, uniform exams for Classes V and VIII, Bengaluru among global healthy cities awardees, and more.
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  Lack of stormwater drain planning in Bengaluru is a risk factor for future floods
  by Pinky Chandran
  March 17, 2023
  A 2021 CAG Report highlighted that there is no proper database of the storm water drain network, which indicates the type of drain, in the city,
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  Bangalore Apartments’ Federation presents charter for elections–property ownership, public transport among key concerns
  by Pragathi Ravi
  March 16, 2023
  Bengaluru Apartments’ Federation (BAF) facilitated conversations and debates concerning Bengaluru’s development agenda.
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  Pourakarmikas find BBMP’s suvidha cabins inconvenient
  by Bhanu Sridharan
  March 15, 2023
  In 2020, BBMP promised the city would have 225 cabins within six months. As of early 2023, there are around 68 suvidha cabins.
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  How a commuter’s complaint pushed BMRCL to make lift and escalator available for all
  by Gautam Kamath
  March 14, 2023
  Social media is a powerful tool for metro commuters to post their complaints. A commuter’s effort bore fruit within a short period of time.
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  Waste-to-energy plants face several challenges in Bengaluru
  by Pragathi Ravi
  March 13, 2023
  It appears, in the foreseeable future, that energy generated from waste-to- energy plants will be more expensive than other renewable sources.
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  Bengaluru Buzz: Rise in viral fever cases | Missing voter names … and more
  by News Desk
  March 11, 2023
  The other news of the week: NISAR payload arrives, parents upset over kindergarten admission order, second PU examination begins, and more.
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  Elections round the corner, join this discussion on what parties are saying
  by News Desk
  March 10, 2023
  A campaign to help member residents of BAF become aware, ready and proactively participate in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections.
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  No new allocations under Nagarothana scheme in current BBMP budget
  by Pragathi Ravi
  March 9, 2023
  There is little to no data for the public to track the projects that have been allocated thousands of crores under Nagarothana Yojane.
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  Close shave for Palace Orchards: Sankey road flyover would sound a death knell for heritage trees
  by Asha Prakash
  March 8, 2023
  The Sankey Flyover Project has only been put on hold, and not shelved as yet. Here is the extent of the impact it would have on local biodiversity.