A strict penalty imposed by a state Information Commission against an official was upheld by the judiciary. This might well act as a shot in the arm for the RTI movement..
City News | RTI |

The BDA's intentions of implementing its own plans for Bangalore, overriding the BMRDA and ignoring expert committee recommendations and public sentiment, ran afoul of alert citizens..
In Focus | Urban Planning | Government |

In their campaigning in Bangalore, BJP candidates stated their clear intent to resolve the vexing property tax issue. Citizens can now hold them to account..
In Focus | Elections |

Why cannot the HAL airport coexist with the new BIAL airport? What about the steep user fees BIAL is charging? BIAL CEO Albert Brunner in an interview to Citizen Matters..
Conversations | Consumers | Roads and Transport |

Are you looking remedies for common ailments that you can grow in your own home? Located 10 kms from Hebbal, this foundation may just have what you are looking for..
Features | Health | Heritage |

Pressure on the government to keep Bangalore's HAL airport running is beginning to gain ground. While much of the angst is over traffic snarls, the arguments are substantive and deserve attention..
In Focus | Government | Infrastructure |

At a public meeting on 24 January, around 175 associations and groups dissented against Sakrama. Their resolutions will go to the Governor, High Court and political parties. Samuel Jacob reports. .
In Focus | Urban Planning | RWA | Government |

Autorickshaws in the city recently went on strike to press their case for a hike in the minimum fare from Rs.12 to Rs.20. Srinivas Murthy, head of Autorickshaw Drivers' Union cites rising costs of living as one reason. He spoke to Samuel Jacob..
Conversations | Consumers | Roads and Transport |

Is the Sakrama scheme legally tenable? By many accounts, it appears to be a shoddy piece of legislation designed to skirt what is really a breakdown of civic administration, finds Samuel Jacob..
In Focus | RWA | Government |

This cacophony of houses, shops, offices and commercial units is one of the many tank beds that have been converted to layouts in the city. But short-sighted, unplanned and ad-hoc development has led to flooding and severe drainage issues for residents..
In Focus | Urban Planning | Infrastructure | Koramangala