Invited: Proposals that engage neighbourhoods in Bengaluru

Invited: Proposals that engage neighbourhoods in Bengaluru 1

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

“Give us walkable footpaths”

"Give us walkable footpaths" 2

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

MLA blocks citizens from raising issues in civic forums

MLA blocks citizens from raising issues in civic forums 3

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

Want to go solar? Download this tool kit

Want to go solar? Download this tool kit 4

Did you know that in a survey by BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company), about 1.4 lakh rooftops in the city have the potential to generate 2.5 GW of solar power? Well, you could be one of the recipients if you plan to go solar. While your intention is noble, but you don’t know how to … Read more

UGC acts on sexual harassment allegations in Christ University

UGC acts on sexual harassment allegations in Christ University 5

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

Manyata Tech Park flyover controversy

manyata Tech park flyover

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

Uniform transport authority to end city’s traffic woes!

BMLTA bill

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