EDITORS’ PICK

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.

In a set of illustrations, we examine the components of Bengaluru’s lakes, and get a glimpse of what lies beyond our city’s concrete layers.

The IRR line, if built, could achieve a 77% increase in Metro’s ridership. Bengaluru citizen Lohith Kumar proposes an efficient layout

Existing species in projects sites are supposed to be identified and protected. But this is poorly done, causing loss of biodiversity

Large township projects can severely damage biodiversity. Yet, they often get Environment Clearance based on misleading, copy-pasted EIA reports.