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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: New Year restrictions likely | AC bus fares reduced…and more

December 19, 2021 News Desk

As the number of Omicron cases increase, the advisory committee for COVID has recommended restricted New Year celebrations. Read more in our news roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: MLC polls | Vegetable prices soar | 8 lakes to be developed…and more

December 11, 2021 News Desk

The prices of many vegetables have crossed Rs 100/kg, but those of greens is reducing. Catch up on more news from the city in our weekly roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: Two Omicron cases | New COVID rules | Auto fares up…and more

December 4, 2021 News Desk

Government has introduced new restrictions in the wake of two Omicron cases identified in Bengaluru. Read more in our weekly roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: Rs 962-cr project to prevent flooding | BDA’s land scams exposed…and more

November 27, 2021 News Desk

After intense rains and flooding this week, the Chief Minister has approved a Rs 962-cr project on drains. Read more of the week’s news in our roundup.

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Fire safety in apartments: Residents are also accountable under law

November 22, 2021 Sai Apabharana K M

Builders are usually blamed for fires in apartments. But as per rules, it is residents’ responsibility to renew fire NOC, ensure inspections, etc.

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Bengaluru Buzz: Tenders to be called for city Master Plan | Clean city award…and more

November 20, 2021 News Desk

BDA will soon invite tenders for preparing a fresh Revised Master Plan (RMP 2031) for the city. Read more of the week’s news in our roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: High COVID count in 4 wards | Complaints against officials on potholes…and more

November 13, 2021 News Desk

High COVID count in four wards, BBMP’s survey results out on comorbidities, police complaints on potholes – read our roundup of this week’s news.

CM inaugurating Janasevaka scheme
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Bengaluru Buzz: Door delivery of govt services | Metro’s Common mobility card … and more

November 6, 2021 News Desk

Bengalureans can now avail many government services at their doorstep, through the Janasevaka scheme. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: BMTC app to be relaunched | Transport Dept’s contactless services … and more

October 30, 2021 News Desk

BMTC is set to relaunch its app in February, with a range of services including bus tracking. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: BBMP schools to reopen primary sections | Protests against potholes … and more

October 23, 2021 News Desk

After a long gap, BBMP primary schools will resume classes on Monday, October 25. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: Flooding | 300 weak buildings identified | Kids’ vaccination planned … and more

October 16, 2021 News Desk

Flooding after Monday rains, children’s vaccination planned, BBMP identifies weak buildings – read this week’s news in our roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: Over 50% fully vaccinated | Durga Puja guidelines revised … and more

October 9, 2021 News Desk

This week, Bengaluru achieved a milestone by covering half its population with both doses of COVID vaccine. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: First electric bus | Building survey … and more

October 2, 2021 News Desk

After the collapse of two dilapidated buildings, BBMP has decided to survey such buildings across the city. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

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Bengaluru Buzz: Audit of city roads | First e-bus to arrive soon … and more

September 25, 2021 News Desk

State government is planning a road audit in Bengaluru so as to hold officials accountable. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup

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Bengaluru Buzz: High number of murders, cybercrimes | Rainwater harvesting rules expanded … and more

September 18, 2021 News Desk

The 2020 report of National Crime Records Bureau, released this week, points to high crime rates in Bengaluru. Read more in our weekly news roundup

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