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E-autos are pollution free, cheaper to maintain and provide a better riding experience. What needs to be done to make them ubiquitous?

A wastewater surveillance project shows the trend in COVID cases in Bengaluru; data indicates a possible rise in the coming weeks!

Contractors paid in excess, project without tenders, no proper records – what the CAG audit report on Bengaluru’s stormwater drain projects found.

Bengaluru’s stormwater drains are designed badly, violating all guidelines. Desilting and maintenance are rarely done. That the city floods is no surprise!

Covered, encroached, remodelled or just plain missing – Bengaluru’s stormwater drain network has been so badly mismanaged, finds the accounting watchdog.

Trained resources and due diligence can ensure structurally sound buildings. Here are the key steps to ensure construction quality.

Bengalureans still nurture traditional community spaces like peepul tree shrines. Such spaces should be retained in city planning and design.

DG users now must get emission control devices certified by 1 of 5 empanelled laboratories. Or shift to gas based generators. Or retrofit DGs for gas usage.

Bengaluru has a shaky record of providing medicines at affordable rates to its poor as its Jan Aushadi Kendras face a serious crisis of confidence

The project is modeled on Cheonggyecheon stream restoration in South Korea. Here’s how multiple authorities are coordinating for the project.

Despite some pedestrian-friendly initiatives, Bengaluru roads are still very unsafe. Examples of other cities show that a lot more can be done.

Many common plastic products will be banned with Centre’s new Rules. But Bengaluru already has more restrictions due to a State ban.