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HomeGENRE: Local News

GENRE: Local News

Hyperlocal, neighbourhood-specific news and analysis

CM Basavaj Bommai inaugurates Namma Clinic
Health

Decentralising healthcare: 108 namma clinics launched in the first phase

February 14, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

Even as infrastructure for the rest of the Namma Clinics is in place, the second phase launch will be held after staff recruitment is completed.

A library in a low cost private school in Bengaluru
Education

A few low cost private schools attempt to bridge the learning gap

February 13, 2023 Sherin Sunny

The limited number of govt schools and their minimal facilities often drive the urban poor to enrol their children in low cost private schools.

Street vendors selling their wares in Bengaluru.
Economy

No surveys, no consultations, only eviction: BBMP’s street vendor policy

February 10, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

BBMP’s survey in 2017 identified 24,000 vendors in Bengaluru, which was a gross underestimation as the civic body expected at least 2 lakh vendors.

Trees along Sankey road.
Infrastructure

Residents of Sankey Road say flyover beda, will BBMP listen?

February 7, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

One of the issues raised was that flyovers did not solve traffic congestion, but that they shifted the point of traffic congestion.

The platform bridge under construction for KR Puram Metro station
Infrastructure

Namma Metro: The race is on to get Whitefield line operational by March

February 6, 2023 Kanishka Khandelwal

Metro will operate feeder services between Baiyappanahalli and KR Puram till Whitefield line is fully operational, for commuter convenience.

Fish vendors in I.N. Fish Stall, Bengaluru
Economy

No fortunes in selling fish in the city, but a livelihood for many

February 3, 2023 Sherin Sunny

1.07% of the country’s GDP comes from the fishing industry, and supports around 28 million households. How do Bengalurean fish vendors fare?

A food stall in Bengaluru
Civic

Only the poor sacrifice: Meat shop closure for Aero India

February 2, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

Even though the temporary banning of meat sales is to improve air safety, the issue of livelihood challenges are often overlooked.

Commute

Traffic: The more the govt tries to change things, the more they remain the same

February 1, 2023 Ninan TK

Only band-aid solutions are on offer to manage traffic, like banning goods vehicles during certain hours and diverting some traffic to side roads.

BBMP teams led by Zonal, Special and Joint Commissioners visited PGs and hostels to check on hygiene and safety in 2020-2021
Society

Prejudice and stereotypes make house-renting a pain for single women in Bengaluru

January 26, 2023 Kanishka Khandelwal

Owners prefer to rent out flats to families or men instead of single women, as the latter are perceived to lack stability.

The busy Goraguntepalya junction in Bengaluru
Commute

Men who tame unruly Bengaluru traffic

January 24, 2023 Sherin Sunny

The traffic policemen on duty at Goraguntepalya signal stand for almost the whole day, manning traffic. They only take a quick break for lunch.

BMTC Bus boarding from Central Silk board
Commute

BMTC aims to replace all diesel buses with electric buses in 6-8 months

January 23, 2023 Ninan TK

The buses can run 150 kilometres on a single charge, which takes 40-50 minutes. The buses cover around 180 kilometres daily.

A sketchbook with illustrations and mental health written in it. Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik
Health

Youth living in PG accommodations in Bengaluru prone to mental disorders: Study

January 18, 2023 Sherin Sunny

Majority of the participants in the study said that they had no one to confide in or share an emotional bond with in the city.

Tree felling exercise underway to widen Bellary Road
Environment

In photos: Age-old trees felled for Bellary road widening

January 17, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

BBMP’s decision to fell nearly 54 trees, in front of Palace Grounds, to widen Bellary road has drawn the ire of citizens and environmentalists.

A lady selling masks in Koramangala, Bengaluru
Health

Experts consider fourth booster shot as COVID-19 concerns return to Bengaluru

January 16, 2023 Kanishka Khandelwal

Institutions are preparing to ramp up safety precautions amid recommendations from the health department.

Auto stands adjacent to bus stops
Commute

Pre-paid auto kiosks set to make a comeback in Bengaluru Metro stations

January 2, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

The lack of last mile connectivity and erratic schedules of BMTC often compel commuters to resort to booking an auto for the entirety of their trip.

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