Civic

Govt prepares for rising COVID cases, controversy over Bible teaching in a school, new composting machines in BBMP facility – read this week’s news in our roundup.

Bengaluru’s street dog welfare volunteers are well organised and effective, focusing on vaccinations, feeding, rescues and managing local dog populations.

After three fatal accidents caused by garbage trucks, BBMP is now taking action. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

Low demand for COVID booster doses, garbage contracts extended from one to five years, rains cause widespread damage – catch up on this week’s news in our roundup.

City police acts after azaan row, hijab-wearing teachers taken off of exam duty, BMTC to introduce digital passes – read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

On March 31st, BBMP uploaded its budget for the new financial year. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

BBMP is mulling changes to the door-to-door waste collection system. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

BBMP is planning to renovate 34 schools and recruit permanent teachers, as student enrolment has increased. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

BBMP polls that were expected to be held in the next couple of months, will likely get delayed again. Read more in our weekly news roundup.

This year’s State budget has set aside high amounts for development of Bengaluru. Read more of last week’s news in our roundup.

Study showing positive effects of Namma Metro released, disagreements on school uniform continue – read more of the week’s news in our roundup.

Two educational institutions in Malleswaram saw arguments over students wearing hijab. Read more in our weekly news roundup.