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Dengue reduced to a “common” viral disease in Bengaluru

September 25, 2017 Navya P K

With improved reporting mechanisms, the official number of people getting affected with dengue is nearing the real numbers. Meanwhile, fatality of dengue fever has decreased, according to doctors.

Mosquito menace in Bengaluru and how to tackle it

June 1, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Dr. Nagarathna, Professor of Neuro Microbiology in NIMHANS talks about various diseases caused by mosquitoes.

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What to do if you spot a leopard; BMTC or Zipgo or both or more?

February 11, 2016 News Desk

Mobility is our theme for the week; we have several articles covering various aspects of commuting in Bengaluru, from why BMTC and BMRCL should not be allowed to monopolise, to shuttle aggregator ZipGo’s ongoing tussle with the Transport Department. We also tell you what you should do when you come into contact with wildlife in the city.

When will piped gas reach your home; Hebbal voter info; BBMP’s property tax hike; Green Spot challenge

February 4, 2016 News Desk

No more gas cylinders? Read about GAIL’s plans to get piped gas to your kitchen. Do check out two important campaigns that you can easily get involved in – Green Spot Challenge and My City My Budget. We also have the first article in our series on Disappearing Professions. All this and more.

Bengaluru potholes cost Rs 1,185 each; Will the odd-even policy work?; Document disappearing professions

January 28, 2016 News Desk

This week, we present to you several stories that will make you think about the time we spend on the road – What is the toll that bad roads take on the economy? Should Bengaluru adopt the odd-even policy? Does the city really need dedicated lanes for cyclists? All this and more…

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#SupportNammaRailu; Gail pipeline – Is there a violation?; A 15 year old’s new year project

January 21, 2016 News Desk

Can you imagine if it was possible to take a train for your commute within Bengaluru? In this edition, we tell you how you can #SupportNammaRailu, ahead of the railway budget and beyond. Also read the latest updates on what is happening with the pipeline that is being laid by GAIL. All this and more…

Animal crematoriums in Bengaluru; All about the Helmet Rule; Meet a venu-violin-veena team; The Uber Man

January 14, 2016 News Desk

Everybody knows Bengaluru roads are unsafe. In all likelihood, you or someone you know personally has had an accident. While roads of bad quality and unscientific traffic design are one reason, how do we minimise the risk? The government says: wear helmets. So we wrote up an FAQ on that! This and more in this edition.

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BMTC’s plans for 2016; Bengaluru becoming increasingly flood-prone?; Traffic on New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2015 News Desk

In this edition, read about BMTC’s plans for 2016 and the traffic arrangements in place for New Year’s eve. Also read about how development is making Bengaluru more prone to floods. And for those with an interest in history, there’s a walking guide to the churches in the Cantonment area. All this and more…

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Divide and conquer the trash problem; What if Bangalore floods?; The not-so-nice realities of NICE Road

December 21, 2015 News Desk

In this edition read about the High Court mandate, which if implemented effectively, could solve Bengaluru’s garbage woes. Also read about how prepared the city is to handle an emergency, what we can learn from other cities that have implemented the plastic ban and more.

Bengaluru is NOT immune to floods; Plastic ban won’t affect jobs; The BLF intolerance debate; Recognition for Citizen Matters

December 10, 2015 News Desk

In this edition, read about why Bengaluru is far from being immune from floods, how dry waste collections centres were set up in the city, and why the plastic ban won’t affect jobs. All this and more.

How Bengaluru’s helping Chennai; Layouts must be completed before sale; Whitefield says no to bad infra

December 3, 2015 News Desk

In this edition, read about what you can do to help the good folks in Chennai. Also read about the amendments to the Town Planning Act, what happened at the BBMP Council Meet and more. Do check our first video in our Changemakers series too.

Whitefield protest on Nov 30th; Citizens bat for Justice Adi; Repair cafe; Did Rahul Gandhi really get stumped?

November 26, 2015 News Desk

In this edition, read about the protest by citizens of Whitefield against the bad infrastructure, and why citizens are rallying behind Upa Lokayukta Justice Adi. Also read about what transpired at the recent public hearing on BMRCL’s plan to axe trees. All this and more…

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Plastic ban = 25,000 jobs gone?; Rainiest November ever in Bengaluru; Raman: The last years

November 20, 2015 News Desk

In this edition, read about what concerns the workers in the plastic industry have with respect to the government’s move to ban plastic. Also read about why Bengaluru has been seeing rains the past week and what the weather will be like in the coming days. All this and more…

Is Bengaluru rotting away?; Raman and his research institute; Better way to manage periods

November 16, 2015 News Desk

In this edition, read about the litany of problems that Bengaluru is reeling under. We also have the third part in the series about CV Raman. Also check out the newest blog on our site, Oorjana. All this and more…

Dear city leaders: something is rotting in the city of Bengaluru

November 16, 2015 Meera K

Potholed roads, miserable traffic, stinking garbage all around, scares of epidemics, lakes spewing toxic foam. What more do we need? Request to all politicians: work with us or go hibernate.