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Sep 07 2012
ONLY ONE LANDFILL OPERATIONAL IN THE CITY
Sankar C G
The Mayor has promised that the garbage issue will be sorted out within the next three months. With only one landfill off the seven identified operational, will this promise be fulfilled?
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Sep 04 2012
DRAG RACING KEEPS THEM AWAKE
Abhishek Angad
Residents have to put up with youngsters doing wheeling late at night. Increasing theft cases and violent retaliation when confronted are a norm here. Police say, they will act if there is a written complaint.
Sep 01 2012
GARBAGE MESS
Sankar C G
After sitting on various drafts for over a year now, BBMP says its draft policy is ready for Council approval. Though comprehensive, citizens aren’t confident that it will be implemented as it is.
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Aug 31 2012
LAKE REJUVENATION
Priya Ramasubban
The way Kaikondrahalli lake has been rejuvenated is one of the success stories of Bangalore. Priya Ramasubban gives all credits to the government for it.
Aug 29 2012
RESIDENTS UNHAPPY ABOUT DUMPING
Anisha Nair
Silt and debris were being dumped in an open site. Confronting the dumper only led to altercation.
Aug 29 2012
LETTER TO DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER
N Mukund
N Mukund writes a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Anant Kumar on behalf of voters of Bangalore south parliamentary constituency to name Bangalore Metro as Sir M V Metro.
Aug 29 2012
250 CRORE STP AT AMANIKANE,
Sankar C G
Without fixing the three malfunctioning sewage treatment plants that keep Bellandur lake polluted, BWSSB has called for tenders for a new Rs 250 crore STP for the overflow water going to Varthur lake.
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Aug 29 2012
CMCA CIVIC CLUB INITIATIVE
priya Krishnamurthy
2000 students met BBMP Commissioner and appealed to BBMP to implement an effective solid waste management system for Bangalore. On their part, they promised to completely stop using polythene bags and littering.
Aug 29 2012
GOOD NEWS
Abhishek Angad
After over a year’s struggle, Bank of Baroda colony residents have some peace.
Aug 27 2012
BBMP REFUSES TO CLEAR UP STORM WATER DRAIN
Abhishek Angad
Every monsoon, residents of Garvebhavi Palya go through the routine of flooded homes and squishy roads. This year is no different.
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Aug 27 2012
BLOG: Editors' Blog
Jayanagar based N Mukund, Joint Secretary of Citizens Action Forum, sent us a hard hitting letter on the city’s garbage mess. This year, BBMP has raised the garbage cess it is collecting as part of property tax. It came a day before the...
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Aug 24 2012
HARALUKUNTE KERE IN SOMASUNDARAPALYA
Balasubramanian Thirunavukkarasu
The latest in the list of vanishing lakes is Harlukunte lake. The lake is under threat by encroachers. Meanwhile citizens of the area are trying hard to save the lake.
Aug 24 2012
HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME CITIZENS
Sankar C G
Ending years of litigation, the High Court of Karnataka has instructed Maverick Holdings to go ahead and build the 1512 EWS flats, but only for the original allottees. Relocation has also been settled.
Aug 24 2012
EXODUS OF PEOPLE OF FROM NORTH EASTERN STATES
Abhishek Angad
More than 20,000 people fled the city over rumours of violence. Why was there such widespread panic? What could have stopped them?
Aug 24 2012
MONITORING PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIERS
Sankar C G
Water on wheels. But where is it rolling in from? Is it safe to consume that water? Despite notification to set up a monitoring system, no one’s actually monitoring the water bearers of the city.
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Aug 23 2012
BMTF COP VS GOVERNMENT
Sankar C G
"I did my duty; as long as I hold charge in my office I will do that. A number of cases are on inspection, once it is done I will chargesheet more (officials)," says the top cop.
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Aug 22 2012
BLOG: Puttenahalli Post
Public Affairs Centre is organizing a colloquium on Citizen Voices in Environmental Governance on 23-24 August 2012, to explore how citizens can play a constructive role in promoting better environmental policy and governance in India. Usha Rajagopalan from PNLIT will be one of the speakers.
Aug 18 2012
NORTHEAST EXODUS
Abhishek Angad
Restaurants, retail chains and spas have been hit according to some business owners in the city. This even as Police are confirming the first arrests were made on Thursday night.
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Aug 16 2012
JP NAGAR MURDERS
Abhishek Angad
Citizen Matters spoke to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Bengaluru South) Sonia Narang on the elders’ murder case at JP Nagar last week.
Aug 16 2012
EWS FLATS SAGA
Sankar C G
The question of identification and rehabilitation of the low-income citizens who are to get the long-pending flats is not resolving easily. The High Court has now forced a settlement meeting and may deliver a final verdict very shortly.
Aug 15 2012
BMTF HEAD AND BBMP IN CONFLICT
Sankar C G
The fate of 132 cases against BBMP engineers is in question with the transfer of BMTF head Rajvir P Sharma. BBMP has decided to transfer the cases against the engineers, related to the building violations, to the concerned police stations.
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Aug 15 2012
AGARA-SIRSI CIRCLE SIGNAL-FREE CORRIDOR
Navya P K
Citizens, RWAs and government officials have 10 days to submit an alternate plan for the Agara-Sirsi Circle signal-free corridor project
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Aug 14 2012
BLOG: Editors' Blog
Independence Day is coming up and it’s a good time to reflect on the word itself. Let's take a look at how the word plays out in public life in our own city and state. Karnataka's Lokayukta position opened up over a year ago and the state...
Aug 14 2012
PALIKE-ELCIA TUG OF WAR
Navya P K
The city municipality has its eyes on the crores of tax that it can rake from Electronic city. But the industries worry that it might go the Bangalore way if BBMP takes charge, potholed and piles of garbage uncleared.
Aug 10 2012
BLOG: Volunteer Diary
Speaking out against sexual assault and moral policing sexual assault
Aug 08 2012
BENGALURU METROPOLITAN TASK FORCE
Sankar C G
Tough cop Rajvir Sharma of the Bangalore Metropolitan Task Force sent notices to 132 BBMP engineers for inaction over illegal building complaints. He is BBMP's latest problem.
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