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Issues that impact the day-to-day life of Bengalureans, and how citizens engage and address them at the city as well as neighbourhood level.

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Bengaluru Buzz: SEC for speeding up BBMP polls | Voter data fraud probe… and more

December 3, 2022 News Desk

The other top news of the week were the Bangalore Lit Fest will start on December 3rd and there are plans to restore 312 lakes.

Bagmane Tech Park, Bengaluru
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Bengaluru Buzz: Voter data theft probe on | Nandini prices up … and more

November 26, 2022 News Desk

Other news in this weekly recap: Coldest November day in a decade; Budget Bus flagged off; new BMTC ticketing machines on the anvil.

BBMP fixing potholes in Bengaluru
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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.

Minister for Higher Education, C N Aswath Narayan, at Bengaluru Tech Summit - 2022
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Bengaluru Buzz: Outrage over voter data theft | ‘Saffron’ schools controversy…and more

November 19, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: Among other news, M A Saleem appointed new head of traffic police and inauguration of the Bengaluru Tech Summit.

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What does the government do with the traffic fines that are collected?

November 14, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

There have been reports of a single traffic cop collecting two lakh rupees in two hours from traffic violators. But what is the fine money used for?

Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, was inaugurated by PM Modi
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Bengaluru Buzz: 3 lakh deletions in electoral rolls | Holes in pothole-filling … and more

November 12, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: Terminal 2 of airport inaugurated by PM Modi; pothole accidents unabated; BBMP plans to asphalt roads, and more.

A group of people wading through knee deep water inside Rainbow Drive layout
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Event report: Flood-proofing homes and neighbourhoods

November 8, 2022 Sravasti Datta

Key pointers from our first Citizen Clinic, where experts addressed specific concerns and questions from citizens on flooding and flood-proofing.

Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji speaking at Global Investors' Meet, 2022, which was held in Bengaluru
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Bengaluru Buzz: Global Investors Meet in city | Restoration of 150 lakes …and more

November 5, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: High Court directs NHAI to inspect pothole-filling work ; Commuters buy tickets on Namma Metro App and WhatsApp.

Fireworks during Deepavali
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Bengaluru Buzz: Injuries and pollution during festival | Fresh COVID-19 advisory … and more

October 29, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: Advisory issued to tackle COVID-19; Ordinance passed to increase SC/ST quota in jobs, education; new waste collection rules and more.

2005 Bengaluru floods
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Webinar alert: Flood-proofing homes and neighbourhoods in Bengaluru

October 28, 2022 News Desk

The panelists include Vishwanath Srikantiah (the zenrainman), Dr Anjali Karol Mohan, and Capt Santhosh Kumar, all experts in their respective fields.

Zebra enclosure at the Bannerghata National Park
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CAG audit reveals glaring gaps in animal health care in Bengaluru and other state zoos

October 28, 2022 E P Nivedita and Monali Phadtare

Audit reveals short/excess procurement of food, lack of adequate trained staff, and treatment facilities, etc., plaguing animals in the state’s zoos.

A 90-m aerial ladder platform for fire and emergency services in Bengaluru
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Bengaluru Buzz: Record rains in a decade | Pothole fixing contract discontinued…and more

October 22, 2022 News Desk

Weekly news recap: New fire rescue equipment introduced; UDD to annul contract with pothole-filling vehicle; new seat belt rules and more.

Section 4(1)(B) of RTI Act, 2005
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How current are disclosures by civic authorities under RTI Section 4(1)(b)? No one knows!

October 20, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

Civic authorities must voluntarily disclose certain information under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act. How do BBMP, BDA and other agencies fare?

A snapshot of BBMP Commissioner Tushar Girinath convening a traffic meeting
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HC orders BBMP elections by Dec 31, but reservation issue yet to be resolved

October 17, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

High court orders state govt to hold BBMP elections by year end, but controversy over ward delimitation and reservation persists.

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Bengaluru Buzz: First anti-conversion case | Talks over Ola and Uber auto rates… and more

October 15, 2022 News Desk

A round-up of all the top news in the city this week, which included costlier bus fares and more trees being axed for the metro.

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