Education Data enthusiasts analyse access to education and facilities in schools across Bengaluru’s constituencies April 24, 2023 Vaidya R The data analysts explored these questions: How many students are there per constituency population? Are there staff and facilities in schools?
Environment Saul Kere project must be redesigned to be bird-friendly April 21, 2023 Bijoy Venugopal BBMP has started desilting work on Saul Kere. But its ‘soup bowl’ lake management approach could end its status as a biodiversity hotspot.
Governance Priority is improving health infrastructure in Byatarayanapura and North Bengaluru: Krishna Byre Gowda April 17, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan Krishna Byre Gowda claims that over 25 lakes in the constituency have been rejuvenated and some dried lakes restored.
Governance The right to protest: Criminalising democracy’s fundamental right despite constitutional guarantees April 14, 2023 Mohith Shivakumar Despite the constitutional guarantee on the right to protest, the space to exercise this fundamental right is shrinking by the day in our city.
Civic Interview: MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao says split BBMP up to decentralise decision-making April 12, 2023 Pragathi Ravi Dinesh Gundu Rao interacted with residents of Gandhinagar to address their concerns. He spoke about his plans for his constituency.
Infrastructure Potted and pitted roads: Residents inconvenienced by ongoing works at Indiranagar April 11, 2023 Rakhi Anil In its current form, four months after its inauguration, 100 feet road, Indiranagar is a minefield posing grave danger to citizens and commuters.
Environment Behind the tree that is still standing in Bengaluru, there is a person guarding it April 10, 2023 Kavitha N Kishore Munishwara Lakshmi’s love and dedication towards trees led her to nurture a banyan tree over 34 years. The tree provides shade to commuters.
Governance Disaster management in Bengaluru: Temporary fixes touted as solutions as city floods again September 15, 2022 Pragathi Ravi Decentralised disaster management is key to effectively mitigating risks and building community resilience against it.
Governance How we registered our Apartment Owners Association under KAOA, 1972 September 14, 2022 Gautam Kamath Here’s how owners of a new apartment complex can ensure their association is formally registered under Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act (KAOA), 1972.
Governance Homeless and penniless, families of Brookefield settlement blame adjacent tech park for flooding September 7, 2022 Pragathi Ravi 200 families in an informal settlement in Brookefield have been permanently forced out of their homes due to flooding and await compensation.
Environment Rainbow Drive — layout or lake? The man-made tragedy of Bengaluru’s flood-prone neighbourhoods September 5, 2022 Vaidya R Multiple factors have led to areas like Rainbow Drive flooded. Holistic solutions are possible, but what will it take to make it happen?
Society Youth of Rajendra Nagar slum face challenges, but there is hope August 30, 2022 Anshul Rai Sharma These young people are caught in a vicious cycle of poverty and lack access to education. NGO initiatives have brought some hope.
Governance Akrama Sakrama — Civic groups continue to fight state attempts to revive the scheme August 23, 2022 Pragathi Ravi Civic groups say middle and lower-income classes will bear the burden of Akrama Sakrama, which has no mechanism to prevent future violations.
Governance E-shram report card: Workers complain of lack of information and interest from city agencies August 11, 2022 Pragathi Ravi As e-shram is a central scheme, there is very little effort from the BBMP or the state to popularise it among workers and encourage their enrollment.
Governance After one year as minister for Bengaluru, CM Bommai has many promises to keep August 8, 2022 Navya P K As Bengaluru Development Minister, many of Basavaraj Bommai’s promises are the same as those made by ex-CMs. However, many projects are yet to be even started.