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How Bengaluru became the first Asian city to get electric street lamps 115 years ago

October 4, 2020 B.PAC

In 1905, Bengaluru became the first Asian city to adopt electric street lamps. Many Bengalureans soon adopted domestic electricity connections, an indication of the city’s forward-thinking that characterises it even today.

Commute

Are the authorities waiting for disaster to strike?

November 28, 2015 Raajesh S

Ramagondanahalli-Borewell Road in Whitefield is fraught with danger – street lights that don’t work, giant potholes and more. A residents asks why the authorities have not responded to multiple cries for help.

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Are you listening, Mr Corporator?

May 8, 2014 Ananthraman S

Garbage-filled, streetlight-less, dug-up: it’s the Ranka Colony Road!

Civic

New HSR residents federation interacts with MLA

March 6, 2012 Meera K

The HSR-x Federation invited local MLA, BBMP corporators and officials to collectively solve local issues and improve their neighbourhood. MLA Satish Reddy said residents can expect Cauvery water by end of year.

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Society

Going back in time

March 30, 2009 Usha Srinath

Usha Srinath goes back in time and recalls tales of when her grandmother first came to Bangalore and saw history unfold with the advent of the first motor car and electricity.


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