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Mayor Gangambike Mallikarjun interacting with volunteers of Citizens for Bengaluru who organised a special meet to thank her for her cooperation. Pic: Ekta Sawant
Governance

What Bengaluru’s new Mayor can build on: A summary of Gangambike Mallikarjun’s work

October 1, 2019 Ekta Sawant

As Bengaluru elects its new Mayor today, here is a look at what the outgoing Mayor Gangambike Mallikarjun accomplished in her tenure, and what she advocated for

Pourakarmikas are frustrated that only 4,000 workers may be regularized instead of all 18,000. Pic: BBMP Powrkarmikara Sangha
Governance

Pourakarmikas protest BBMP move to regularise only a few, Commissioner assures action

September 24, 2019 News Desk

Pourakarmikas demanded regularisation of all 18,000 workers, at a protest today. BBMP’s current regularisation process excludes genuine workers based on age, educational qualification, and the requirement for online applications, they pointed out.

Hundreds of workers from across Karnataka gathered at Karmikara Bhavana to protest against low wages and discrimination. Pic: Vinay Sreenivasa
Economy

Garment factory workers protest lack of minimum wages

September 14, 2019 Vinay Sreenivasa

While most workers in Karnataka now get minimum wages of Rs 11,557 per month, garment factory workers are still paid Rs 7000-8000. State government has not increased their wages as per the law, or even after a recent court order

Civic

How a low-income community in Bengaluru used data to demand a bus route

September 5, 2019 Sarada Mahesh

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

Civic

Here’s how you can donate food in Bengaluru

August 12, 2019 Tanika Deuskar

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.

Civic

Where to donate clothes, toys and books in Bengaluru

August 11, 2019 Tanika Deuskar

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

Economy

Bengaluru’s street vendors: A vibrant community deprived of rights

June 28, 2019 Bhargavi S Rao

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?

Economy

Can a security guard in Bengaluru aspire for more?

June 17, 2019 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

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 Centre in Bellandur
Economy

How Bengaluru’s crumbling Dry Waste Collection Centres can be overhauled

May 20, 2019 Nalini Shekar

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.

Environment

Why the air inside your home could be as toxic as that outside

March 13, 2019 Arjun Rajan

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?

Economy

With meagre pay and unhealthy conditions, why do Bengaluru pourakarmikas continue in their jobs?

February 26, 2019 Krupa Sriram

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.

Governance

Bengaluru Buzz: State to acquire land for new Ring Road | Water treatment plant at TG Halli | All apartments to have STPs

November 24, 2018 News Desk

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.

Governance

Bangalore Buzz: Citizens’ Rail Yatra | BBMP crackdown on smoking in eateries | Transport cess on the cards?

September 4, 2018 News Desk

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.

Economy

Aspirations of young urban poor: Bridging the employability gap

August 28, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

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.

Commute

Bangalore Buzz: Flood warning for September | Push for suburban rail | KIA second fastest growing airport… and more

August 28, 2018 News Desk

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

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