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coronavirus lockdown

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Commute

BMTC buses, schedules lower than pre-second wave levels

October 13, 2021 Padmaja Jayaraman

As COVID second wave has abated, more Bengalureans now need bus services. But BMTC bus numbers and schedules are now even lower than pre-second wave levels.

Migrant Workers of Bangalore queuing up to travel home from Malur Station on Shramik Trains
Governance

Explained: How can Bengaluru’s migrant workers travel back home

May 21, 2020 Siddhant Kalra

With lakhs of workers wanting to go back to their homes, and limited trains operated by the government, will they stay back in Bengaluru or try other options?

Health

Explained: Quarantine rules if you travel to Bengaluru

May 17, 2020 Siddhant Kalra

What are the rules for inter-district, inter-state and international travel to Karnataka?

Waste Management

Lockdown woes: Harsh work conditions for waste collectors

May 5, 2020 Radio Active 90.4MHz

During lockdown, workers in Dry Waste Collection Centres (DWCCs) are dealing with hazardous waste, and are unable to segregate and transport waste on time.

Food packets being distributed at Indira Canteens to the poor and needy in Ward 91, Shivajinagar, and Ward 18, Ramakrishna Temple. Pic: Twitter handle of BBMP Mayor Goutham Kumar
Governance

Here’s how you can help your community during the lockdown in under 5 minutes

April 16, 2020 News Desk

Citizen Matters and Wipro Foundation are jointly conducting a survey to collect data on the services available to vulnerable communities during the lockdown. Read on to find the survey form and more details.

Governance

“COVID-19 scenario escalated too quickly, caught us off-guard”: Karnataka police chief Praveen Sood

April 15, 2020 Harsha Raj Gatty

The police has received both appreciation and criticism for its enforcement of the lockdown. In this candid interview, DG&IGP Praveen Sood says they weren’t prepared for the situation and are still learning and adapting.

Society

A hunger problem you can fix: Sadashivanagar residents reach out to migrant workers

April 12, 2020 G V Dasarathi

As several migrant workers were left without subsistence following the lockdown, three residents of Sadashivanagar went around to identify them, pool resources and then distribute rations.

Governance

“Govt must share health data, consult with civil society before exiting lockdown”

April 10, 2020 Dr Sylvia Karpagam

The COVID-19 lockdown has had severe impacts on the lives of Bengalureans. Hence, before deciding on the lockdown exit strategy, the state government should be transparent about its rationale and should involve various stakeholders.

Health checkup for migrant children
Governance

How ward committees can help Bengaluru handle COVID-19 better

April 10, 2020 Ankit Bhargava

Bengalureans will likely have to deal with the effects of COVID-19 for long. By setting up Disaster Management Cells at the ward level, we can ensure that everyone stays safe and that their needs are met.

Governance

Ten pointers on easing Bengaluru out of COVID-19 lockdown

April 9, 2020 T R Gopalakrishnan

The administration will soon have to take tough decisions on gradually easing the lockdown and restarting the economy. But this isn’t going to be easy. Here are some pointers on how the lockdown can be relaxed in Bengaluru.

Society

From food supply to information sharing: How a citizen collective is helping Bengaluru deal with COVID-19

April 9, 2020 Pravir Bagrodia

As soon as the first COVID-19 case was reported from Whitefield, the citizen collective Whitefield Rising started responding. They have sourced accurate information for residents, supplied essentials to migrant labourers, and so on.

Governance

Social Distancing Vs Curfew: Policing a Contagion

April 8, 2020 Bhanutej N

India’s police force has performed its fair share of duties in times of emergencies. But nothing in its experience prepared it for what the prime minister announced on the night of March 24, three hours before it came into force: a 21-day nation-wide lockdown.

Commute

All about movement passes during lockdown: Bengaluru Police releases FAQ

April 7, 2020 News Desk

Bengaluru City Police had introduced a pass system during the lockdown, but there’s been much confusion about who’s eligible for passes and how to apply. Police has released an FAQ to answer citizens’ key questions.

Indira Canteen
Health

“Govt decision to stop free food from Indira Canteens is heartless”

April 6, 2020 Dr Sylvia Karpagam

As the food supplied from Indira Canteens is no longer free, there are grave concerns about the health and nutrition of the poor during the lockdown. There’s no clarity on government’s plans to supply dry rations or cooked food either.

Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: City among top COVID hubs | Buses for essential service providers | Food supply to migrants…and more

April 4, 2020 News Desk

Bengaluru has been declared as a COVID-19 hotspot, and it’s dealing with several issues – food supply to migrant labourers, vehicles on the road despite lockdown, and even abandoned animals in pet shops. Read more in our weekly roundup.

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