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Corruption

Ward with beds in a hospital
Governance

First, a bribe to cremate, then a bribe to get the death certificate

June 14, 2022 Rakhi Anil

At the end of the day, for BBMP officials, it doesn’t matter if it is birth or death, happy or sad, it is just another day to fleece citizens.

Wads of cash 500 & 100 on files
Governance

“The bribe and I”

January 7, 2022 Renuka Viswanathan

Procedural changes or tech fixes alone can’t stop corruption. The administrative structure can be bribe-proofed only when politics is honest too.

Civic

Am I paying taxes to get killed?

September 17, 2019 Sakuntala Narasimhan

Bengaluru is beset with rotting garbage, killer potholes and increasing dengue cases. Yet the BBMP is planning a steep hike in property taxes. So should we pay?

Civic

Yet another success story of bribe-free Khatas from Bengaluru

January 9, 2019 Kartikeya Khanna

How a group of aware and vocal citizens fought and received their Khata certificates without having to pay any bribes to anyone.

Commute

Bengaluru Buzz: Bike taxis may become legal | Property registration moves online | TenderSURE work to restart in January

November 17, 2018 News Desk

Kaveri Online Services aims to cut redtapism. Work on TenderSURE roads could start by January. And you may be able to commute via bike taxis soon. Here’s the news round up from Bengaluru for last week.

A foaming Bellandur lake
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Froth-damage control at Bellandur lake | Graphite Junction shows high level of pollution

August 13, 2018 News Desk

BDA and BBMP take steps to control Bellandur lake’s froth The planned sluice gate began its final run on August 8 in Bellandur lake to block froth from entering the city’s waterways, and irrigation tanks

Economy

Demonetisation not a long term solution, will help reduce black money transactions

November 10, 2016 Akshatha M

What’s taking the country by storm today has been continuously advocated by an IIM Bangalore professor since 2009. R Vaidyanathan explains why he thinks banning high value notes is a good idea.

Governance

Dear Chief Minister, do not remove Upalokayukta Justice Subhash Adi

November 24, 2015 Mukund Kumar

With the Karnataka government planning to initiate proceedings against Justice Adi, citizens are rallying in his support.

Governance

A guide to BBMP scams in the last decade

November 2, 2015 Josephine Joseph

Managing the city of Bengaluru is a tricky affair where a lot of money can be lost if there is no integrity and coordination among officials, politicians and contractors. Here’s a list of scams that happened in last few years in BMP and BBMP.

Civic

How to organise candidate meets for BBMP elections 2015?

August 12, 2015 News Desk

If a residents’ group wants meet BBMP candidates, and gauge their capabilities, commitment and integrity, here are some pointers.

Governance

Was DK Ravi perceived as Batman by a fed-up Bengaluru?

April 9, 2015 Eden Ezsak

How were the reactions of the media and citizens to IAS officer DK Ravi’s death? A visiting student goes through scores of news stories and television debates and reflects on the case.

Governance

DK Ravi’s untimely death: Why we ought to know the reason

March 17, 2015 Krishnaraja M Manjunath

The death of DK Ravi is a wakeup call for all. Krishnaraja M Manjunath, an ex-KAS officer says that officials who serve the society with honesty and integrity deserve protection against negative elements in society and negative pressure.

Governance

Lessons for the anti-corruption brigade from DK Ravi’s death

March 17, 2015 T R Raghunandan

DK Ravi, an IAS officer who took on the sand mafia in Kolar was found dead on March 16th. Ex-IAS officer TR Raghunandan remembers him and says that to deal with corruption, one must do as the corrupt do – team up!

Governance

JDS leader Kumaraswamy drags Rajeev Chandrasekhar into controversy

July 11, 2014 Shree D N

Why did JDS leader mention Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s name during MLC cash-for-vote controversy? And what is Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s take on the same?

Civic

Dept of Stamps and Registration to engage with citizens to bring in change

January 23, 2014 Shree D N

Imagine a day when you can check the authenticity and legality of the property you are buying, book your appointment online with Sub-registrar’s office and finish the registration with no help from middlemen! This is the dream a team of citizens hopes to bring in.

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