GENRE: Local News Archives

Bengaluru: Preference for parks drastically shrinks space available for playgrounds

August 15, 2022 Bhakti G

Paucity of public open spaces and resources to maintain parks and playgrounds contribute significantly to competing claims by different user groups.

How to do a tree census: Ambalipura Lake volunteers’ experience

August 12, 2022 Kavitha N Kishore

While government dillydallies, citizens show how to do it. A citizen initiative of data driven approach to sensitise people towards the environment.

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.

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Panel discussion: The complicated technical and legal process of handover from builder to RWA

July 28, 2022 News Desk

On June 25th, ADDA, Citizen Matters and BAF organised a collaborative event consisting of panel discussions and sessions. Catch the video here.

BMTC gets little budgetary support despite escalating losses due to higher fuel costs

July 26, 2022 Bhakti G

Demands raised by urban transport experts for an affordable, accessible and safe public bus service have been ignored by the state government.

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BBMP ward delimitation finalised: Over 3800 objections received, most rejected

July 18, 2022 Bhakti G

Civic groups and experts had concerns and suggestions on the draft ward delimitation; BBMP has now notified the delimited wards.

BMTC buses may be the only solution to solve Bengaluru’s mobility issues

July 11, 2022 Bhakti G

Over the past four and half years, 23 lakh more vehicles took to the roads of Bengaluru while the number of BMTC buses went up by just 20.

The whys and hows of Bengaluru’s infamous traffic jams — a personal experience through Iblur junction

July 7, 2022 Bhakti G

Whether one drives or takes public transport, the traffic congestion on Sarjapur Road, especially at Iblur junction is unavoidable!

CM Bommai visiting flood affected areas in May

Many citizens unaware that they can claim compensation for monsoon flooding

June 30, 2022 Navya P K

While residents of areas like HBR 5th Block have at least applied for compensation, many in other flood-prone areas are totally unaware that they are even eligible.

Map of BBMP wards before and after delimitation

Here’s how to check your new ward as per BBMP’s draft delimitation

June 25, 2022 Navya P K

BBMP’s draft delimitation notification lists 243 wards. The public can check the details and send objections and suggestions.

Event alert: Best practices for associations as builder hands over a new apartment building

June 23, 2022 News Desk

New Apartment Associations often face issues — from electrical to sewage treatment. This event brings best practices on taking over from a builder.

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Price rise forcing Bengaluru’s poor to change their cooking and eating habits

May 25, 2022 Vikas Kumar

The extent of the price rise of just about every essential commodity is hurting most the urban poor whose source of income is limited and insecure.

Bengaluru’s Labour Stands present a highly exploitative and informal hiring market

May 19, 2022 Vikas Kumar

Labour stands are largely unknown to most Bengalureans, but these are the spaces where unskilled labourers seek daily wage jobs to survive in the city.

Traffic congestion, chaos reigns at the Sarjapur-Attibele junction

May 16, 2022 Mahima Shankar

The traffic congestion at Sarjapur-Attibele junction is typical of Bengaluru’s peripheries, with no traffic regulation and pedestrian infrastructure.

150 days and counting—protesting ITI workers still hoping for dignity and justice

May 13, 2022 Bhakti G

Despite the protest, the work at the factory goes on. The ousted 80 contractual workers were quickly replaced by a new batch of contract workers