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Education

Thanks to citizen action, this unused school will now be filled with children

August 4, 2015 Akshatha M

Whitefield residents spotted children playing near a slum, right next to an unused school. Their efforts could soon help the children get education.

Governance

Citizens from gated communities enter poll arena, to ensure they have a say in democracy

May 26, 2015 Akshatha M

What does one do when one’s area suffers from basic infrastructure problems? These citizens just want to be in the system, to change it for better.

Environment

Lather from Varthur lake is just a tip of the pollution iceberg!

April 30, 2015 Varsha Parashivamurthy

Watch your water source, if you live in East Bengaluru. For, the lather coming out from the Varthur and Bellandur lakes is just the tip of the pollution iceberg. Groundwater pollution is yet another impact which is like a slow poison.

Environment

Get your green quotient on at the Whitefield Eco Habba

February 18, 2015 News Desk

Join the Whitefield community as they celebrate green living on February 22nd. With workshops, walks, children’s activities, sale of eco-friendly products and more, there’s something in store for everybody.

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Civic

7 stations in Whitefield that can be improved to ease traffic

February 6, 2015 Awase Khirni Syed

Syed Awase Khirni, a GIS expert, points out seven areas where simple measures can ease the traffic around Whitefield area.

Civic

Whitefield signal free corridor update, traffic plan feedback and more!

December 3, 2014 Whitefield Rising

WR Open House. Come see what this is all about! A year and a half of existence. Over 40 projects initiated. 4500 Facebook members. Over 100 active doers. Increasing visibility for Whitefield. Good engagement with

Commute

New traffic plan in Whitefield: Give your feedback!

November 25, 2014 News Desk

Whitefield route plans have changed. You might also have been affected positively or adversely. Give feedback!

Commute

Citizens bat for new train to Whitefield, to ease traffic congestion

November 6, 2014 Shree D N

Whitefield citizens worried about roads getting dug up for Metro works starting shortly, want alternatives to the expected clogged roads. They propose increasing commuter train services as a way to move in and out of Whitefield. This could help lakhs working in Whitefield!

Governance

Here’s why BBMP Khata is not a proof of ownership for your property

August 26, 2014 T R Raghunandan

While Khata is important for a property, it does not guarantee the title for the property in the BBMP limits. Strange isn’t it? But that’s how the things are!

Infrastructure

Khata confusion for Whitefield properties: What’s wrong and why?

August 20, 2014 T R Raghunandan

If you are a resident of Whitefield or the one who is aspiring to buy a property in Whitefield, this might matter to you: What causes confusion in Khata documents related to Whitefield’s properties?

Education

Mystery of Vibgyor arrests: Will the child ever get justice?

July 30, 2014 Nikita Malusare

One of the newly arrested persons was picked up by police earlier too, when he went to prison to give food to Mustafa, say sources. He was released, and re-arrested on Monday.

Commute

Signalfree corridors: Freedom for some, confinement for the rest?

July 25, 2014 Pranay Kotasthane

Policies meant for pedestrians in Bengaluru have themselves been pedestrian in nature. Will the Domlur-Mahadevapura signal-free corridor be an exception?

Education

Vibgyor school chairman arrested for hiding rape, released on bail

July 23, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Finally the police have arrested the chairman of Vibgyor school, as the school did not report the offence to police, and tried to destroy the evidence after the rape on a child. This is also an indication of what schools in Bangalore and other areas should do in case of such incidents.

Education

Arrested instructor coached hundreds of kids in Whitefield, community shocked

July 21, 2014 Nikita Malusare

The person arrested was well-known to most parents who sent their kids for skating classes. Police have hinted of more arrests once they complete investigations.

Education

40 points Vibgyor parents want the school to address

July 19, 2014 News Desk

What can be the parents’ demands to schools do ensure safety of children? Here are some lessons drawn from Vibgyor school incident.

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