Governance | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Op-ed: “State’s response to second wave was slow, indecisive, inadequate”

May 13, 2021 Mohit M Rao

A second wave was predicted, yet the State government made u-turns on restrictions, claiming we are prepared with beds, oxygen and hospital infrastructure to deal with it.

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in discussion with managements of private hospitals to expand availability of beds.

Open Letter to CM on COVID management in Bengaluru

May 5, 2021 News Desk

Bengalureans write to Karnataka Chief Minister, highlighting major issues in COVID management, with suggestions and demand for immediate action.

How many COVID beds does Bangalore really have?

Nodal officers appointed for COVID orphans, ICU beds, corporate aid

May 3, 2021 News Desk

Govt modifies guidelines, appoints nodal officers to tackle surge of COVID cases in Bengaluru

BBMP’s plan to fix property tax gaps and loopholes

April 26, 2021 Juhi Jotwani

Bengaluru’s property tax targets have never been met. BBMP wants to change that in 2021 – by revising the calculation, increasing the tax net and verifying property data.

BBMP is dead; Long live BBMP

April 20, 2021 Renuka Viswanathan

BBMP’s budget ignores truths that were thrown up by last year’s challenges. Sadly, it offers not a glimmer of a brave new world for the city’s residents.

What BBMP’s budget holds for the ordinary Bengalurean

April 7, 2021 Navya P K

What exactly does BBMP’s 2021-22 budget document say? Which projects are you likely to benefit from? Here are details of some key allocations.

COVID restrictions return in Bengaluru

April 3, 2021 News Desk

In view of rising COVID cases in Bengaluru and other districts, Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority imposes restrictions to contain the virus.

Driving license expiring? Here’s how to renew it quickly

March 25, 2021 Arathi Manay Yajaman

The last date for renewal of DLs that expired during the pandemic, is around the corner. Much of the renewal process can be completed online.

BNP, AAP bring issues of transparency, governance, to BBMP poll debate

March 22, 2021 Navya P K

Contrasting the populist rhetoric of established parties, the Bengaluru Navanirmana Party and AAP are talking transparency and citizen participation in governance.

If only cameras could ensure women’s safety…

February 2, 2021 Prachi Pinglay-Plumber

Victims of gender violence need shelters, medical help, counselling and legal assistance. But the govt’s emphasis is on CCTVs, regret activists.

Karnataka’s new municipal law tightens Govt grip on BBMP

January 7, 2021 Navya P K

Ignoring recommendations for restructuring the BBMP and avoiding public consultation, the Yediyurappa govt rushes through a new municipal law to govern Bengaluru, and helps itself to greater control.

Who should govern Bengaluru’s lakes — the government or the community? Or both?

November 23, 2020 Mimansa Sidhnath

A recent study shows that Bengaluru’s deteriorating lakes are best governed by a combination of government and the community. The study also looks at how such partnerships can evolve.

Filing a consumer case? Be prepared to wait two years

November 18, 2020 Prachi Pinglay-Plumber

There is a one in two chance of winning a consumer case, data from Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions in Bengaluru shows. Most cases are to do with housing, insurance and banking disputes.

Why Bengaluru sex workers couldn’t get ration kits during lockdown

November 17, 2020 Annam Suresh

Bengaluru’s sex workers didn’t get ration kits or financial aid during the lockdown despite government’s promises. Stigma, absence of a cohesive community, lack of documents, etc., have prevented them from accessing support.

Rajarajeshwari Nagar bypolls: Info on candidates, constituency and more

October 31, 2020 Pragathi Ravi

BJP is fielding ex-Congress-MLA Munirathna N in the Rajarajeshwari Nagar assembly bypolls on November 3. Munirathna will face off against Congress’s Kusuma and JD(S)’s Krishnamurthy.