URBAN POOR

Two years ago, BMTC stopped its bus service to Old Baiyappanahalli, a low-income settlement. Recently the youth here surveyed residents, and found they were even facing wage cuts due to increased travel time. The survey has prompted BMTC to rethink its decision

If you want to help feed the hungry in Bengaluru, you have several options – asking volunteer networks to pick up excess food, donating dry rations to an organisation, or even becoming a volunteer yourself.

If you have reusable or underused materials at home, don’t throw these away. There are many organisations in Bengaluru that readily accept donations and take these to deserving people

Carts of street food that offer a quick snack, little stalls selling just what you were looking for – street vendors are an integral part of life in Bengaluru. But why isn’t the government implementing the law that upholds their right to work?

Security guards are ubiquitous in the city. But how well do they earn, and what options for career growth do they have? Here is the story of Merajul Hoque who migrated from Assam five years ago, to be a guard in Bengaluru

Dry Waste Collection Centres (DWCCs) perform the critical function of collecting, sorting and disposing of dry waste in the city. But the majority of these centres are dilapidated, with few facilities and difficult work conditions. A recent study suggests ways to change this.

India’s dubious distinction in terms of air quality is widely discussed, but the focus of discussion has typically been outdoor pollution. Yet, right here in Bengaluru, indoor pollution poses serious risks for several communities, cutting across class. What are the sources of indoor pollution and how can it be addressed?

Illiteracy, caste dynamics and social constraints of a migrant worker — a survey in Whitefield reveals the mix of factors that keep a pourakarmika bound to her profession, irrespective of the conditions and compensation.

Bengaluru will get the Peripheral Ring Road while the State acquires properties for it. BBMP will increase the property tax, and collect fine for littering. These and other news items from the last week that matter to you, all in one place.

What made news in Namma Bengaluru last week? From the suburban rail campaign to the CM’s plans for the city upon completion of 100 days in office — catch it all here in our weekly round-up.

Blue and grey collared workers are integral to the city  – garment workers, domestic help, masons, plumbers, sweepers… But what will the future of their children be?  In this article, we look at the challenges these youth face in getting the jobs they want and what could help overcome those.

Been busy or away from your city? Catch up on some of the most critical developments in Bengaluru over the last one week.