Come June 2024, any government that comes to power in India should be pro-poor and pro-development. But it’s not just about the manifesto mentioned by the Congress or the BJP, or any of the regional parties. Here is our wishlist of what the new central government should do to resolve many of the issues in … Read more
Bengaluru, India: A petition by a concerned citizen is urging the Karnataka government to abandon plans to build a 3-kilometer tunnel road between Mehkri Circle and Hebbal Flyover, citing numerous concerns about its necessity, cost-effectiveness, and potential negative impacts. More than 500 people have signed the petition so far. Petitioners argue that the tunnel is … Read more
Bengaluru, India: Over 1,500 residents have signed an online petition demanding that authorities take immediate action to address the city’s worsening water crisis. In the meanwhile, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is deploying additional resources to address the city’s water shortage. BWSSB Chairman RP Manohar has stated they are deploying 68 tankers, … Read more
Welcome to HSR Layout, Bengaluru’s vibrant neighborhood that offers a plethora of experiences waiting to be discovered. Why is HSR Layout famous? Join us on a guided journey through HSR Layout, as we explore the best places to visit, eat, shop, work, and experience the unique lifestyle and habitat this neighborhood has to offer. From … Read more
Welcome to our timelapse journey through Bangalore’s beautiful Somasundrapalya lake! In this video, we’ll take you on a visual tour of this stunning natural attraction, capturing the changing moods and seasons of the lake in fast-forward motion. From the tranquil stillness of early morning to the bursting orange rays of the evening sun, you’ll see … Read more
By Qamar ZJ Finally, after much push and pull, the Minsk Square traffic pile-up issue due to a projecting traffic island has been resolved by the folks at Bangalore Metro. The work that began a month ago has now been fully completed, thanks to citizen’s pressure. Built in 2014, the traffic island on Cubbon Road … Read more
India Foundation for the Arts (IFA), a non-profit, is accepting proposals from interested Bangaloreans who can engage their neighbourhoods. Under their Project 560, they specifically want you to focus on memories, experiences, and imaginations. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2021. To get the gist of the idea, here is their spiel: “That somberikatte … Read more
Over 260 residents of Bengaluru have signed an online petition for safer streets in Bengaluru. For years, citizens have been demanding pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods. Thanks to broken footpaths, lack of proper drains, and not pruning overgrown trees along pavements, many citizens have been injured, and some have even died due to this civic apathy. According to … Read more
By Qamar ZJ Citizens are complaining that CV Raman Nagar MLA is hijacking ward committee meetings, and destroying ward governance and citizen participation. The residents are not being allowed to air their grievances and issues, and instead are being thrown out of WhatsApp groups for raising genuine issues for resolution. Condemning this brazen and illegal … Read more
Over 2600 concerned citizens have petitioned online to get Christ University to act on sexual harassment allegations on campus. Within a month after the online statement, the University Grants Commission (UGC) asked the institution to file an Action Taken Report on the allegations. Despite media reports, the university did nothing for three months. That’s when … Read more
By Qamar ZJ In a month’s time, one lakh-odd employees of Manyata Tech Park on Outer Ring Road (ORR) will have direct entry and exit ramps to their office due to the signal-free flyover access from Hebbal to Hennur. However, this will be at the expense of the local residents. The Embassy Group had illegally … Read more
By Qamar ZJ Following petitions from citizens, the Department of Land Transport (DULT) has put up the transport unification policy for public feedback. The next request by the residents is to have the BMLTA Bill tabled during the winter session of the Karnataka legislature. Says Mitali from the Jhatkaa.org team that petitioned DULT: “The BMLTA … Read more