Governance

Citizen engagement is important even in the best of times. Can we sustain the energy that was seen during the pandemic?

Ignoring warnings of a second wave left Bengaluru exposed to a COVID storm. But systems being set up now could prepare us better for a third wave.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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