A committee set up to review TDR recommended policy changes, but the state government is yet to act on it. In the meantime, BBMP pushes on. .
Opinion | Urban Planning |

But rather wearily, and with many hiccups. Recent update is that 11 cases against land acquisition on CMH Road were dismissed in just three days. .
In Focus | Roads and Transport |

Combating the recent violent attacks on women in the city, volunteers of the Fearless Karnataka group sensitised residents, passers-by and shop owners at Vasanthnagar, Ulsoor, CMH Road, Rest House Road and Cunningham Road. .
City News | City Life | CBD

Increasing number of incidents of attack on women reported in Bengaluru; 'Nirbhaya Karnataka' (Fearless Karnataka) collective formed to reclaim public spaces and promote safety for all..
City News | City Life | Crime |

Citizen Matters is following the High Court proceedings on a PIL regarding the Metro Rail project. A ruling is due on 1 September. .
City News | Roads and Transport | Indiranagar

It will not be a happy Independence Day for shopkeepers displaced by the Metro. The BMRCL has planned shop-less stations in key areas like Indiranagar, drowning the question of compensatory space for them..
In Focus | Roads and Transport | Indiranagar

Michael Goldman, professor of Sociology and Global Studies at the University of Minnesota, USA, is currently in Bangalore researching transformations of land, government and citizenship. A report from his recent talk. .
City News | Government | People | Hebbal

This thriving local economy in Rajajinagar is in for a shakeup with the Metro station coming there. Traders are unhappy with the deal they are getting..
In Focus | Local Business | Roads and Transport |

The litigation filed by CMH Road's traders is a legal test for whether the land acquisition law is being used or abused. The next hearing is on 4 June. .
In Focus | Roads and Transport | Indiranagar

Experiences from cities across the world shows us what can happen when governments take away private properties in the name of public purpose..
Opinion | Infrastructure |