Commute Exclusive: “Presently, our focus is on regulating traffic,” says M. A. Saleem January 12, 2023 Sherin Sunny M. A. Saleem, Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic, explains how ITMS and synchronised traffic signals work, and about IPC section 283.
Civic Reporter’s diary 2022: Three articles that are special to me December 29, 2022 Pragathi Ravi Every story demands a lot of effort, care and thought on the reporters’ part. Yet some are particularly memorable for a host of different reasons.
Infrastructure The ups and downs of Outer Ring Road: The purpose of infrastructure December 27, 2022 Namrata Narendra Flyovers and underpasses cannot be seen as isolated projects and must be viewed as a part of the overall road network in Bengaluru.
Infrastructure The ups and downs of Outer Ring Road: Contradictions in infrastructural planning December 23, 2022 Namrata Narendra The KEB junction flyover and the Dr Muthuraj junction underpass will not align with the elevated metro line at Kerekodi junction.
Civic How Bengaluru roads can be free of potholes: Discussion highlights November 24, 2022 Pragathi Ravi While there is enough technical information, there is a lack of a governance system that monitors laying, re-laying of roads.
Economy Interview: How can a climate action plan unlock climate finance for Bengaluru? November 17, 2022 Pragathi Ravi In this conversation, urban expert Shrimoyee Bhattacharya explains how climate finance must be a common lens in all sectoral climate action plans.
Society Why there is a need to revamp the Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965 November 16, 2022 Sneha Yanappa Despite Karnataka leading the digital public library movement in the country, legislative backing is required for public libraries in the state.
Governance An unequal monsoon: The impact of the floods on Whitefield’s poor settlements October 7, 2022 Anshul Rai Sharma The authorities addressed the grievances of IT companies, but largely ignored the plight of the poor settlements, who were the worst affected.
Commute All app cabs must have rear seatbelts to minimise accident injuries October 6, 2022 Rekha Shankar A Bengaluru accident survivor shares her personal experience to emphasise the importance of wearing seatbelts in the back seat of a car.
Society Bengaluru’s family courts: An infrastructure nightmare September 27, 2022 Aishwarya Sudhir With poorly-maintained structures to tardy dispensation of justice, Bengaluru’s family courts have much room for improvement.
Environment How open data, wastewater reuse and other measures can prevent flooding in Bengaluru September 26, 2022 Shreya Nath With increasing rainfall, it is time to implement measures to fix Bengaluru flooding issues with practical solutions. Expert shares a roadmap.
Governance Should ‘Action Taken’ reports on government audits be made mandatory? September 23, 2022 News Desk This webinar will provide insights into the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), India’s statutory watchdog agency.
Society How to create a Bengaluru that ensures accessibility for everyone September 23, 2022 Jacob Kurian ‘Namma’ shouldn’t be just a catchword. When all authorities in the city prioritises accessibility, Bengaluru will truly become inclusive.
Society Lessons from Charlie, the Indie dog that inspired a movie September 2, 2022 Harini Raghavan and Priya Chetty Rajagopal The movie 777 Charlie explores pet abandonment, adoption, trauma care, inbreeding and cruelty – major issues we see in Bengaluru.
Society Youth of Rajendra Nagar slum face challenges, but there is hope August 30, 2022 Anshul Rai Sharma These young people are caught in a vicious cycle of poverty and lack access to education. NGO initiatives have brought some hope.