RW News Network 
The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) planned to revamp the Indiranagar BDA complex more than three years ago but nothing happened because the deeply entrenched shopkeepers protested that they would lose their livelihood. But that is just one of the reasons. The real reason is that the BDA is good at mooting ideas but bad at … Read more
Last month, experts from the Horticulture department conducted a workshop on simple, traditional organic farming techniques that can do wonders in a limited space, including a tiny balcony or backyard. The event was followed by a session on the dos and don’t to lead a health life by an acupressure expert. The two-hour session was … Read more
Open drains are not only an assault on our noses but can also be fatal, animals included. The other day, a resident found a cow that had fallen into a drain near Nagarjuna Apartments in Sector 2. It’s about time the BBMP officials covered all the drains to stop this from happening again. “Or should … Read more
After much dilly-dallying and making populist announcements, the state government has finally released Rs 29 crore towards drain work in HSR Layout. “Much of that money will go into erecting culverts on rain-affected drains like 5th Main, 9th Main and so on,” says resident Prem Kumar. Another of his ideas to make McDonald’s junction signal-free … Read more
Resident Kaarthikeyan Mani says car thieves struck twice in his lane in Sector 2 recently, behind Kapoor’s Cafe. “My neighbour has handed over the CCTV footage to the police,” he said on Residents Watch’s Facebook group. “The footage shows two men parking their yellow board Etios nearby and swiftly stealing the wheels. They appear to … Read more
Anywhere there is some vacant spot, people are abandoning vehicles. We have noticed garage owners doing that quite often. Thieves could also be dumping them in places to pick them up later. However, when the residents complained to the HSR cops to remove these vehicles, the cops threw up their hands saying there is no … Read more
What’s hot and what’s not in HSR Layout. A monthly round-up of the best and the worst trends that HSR registered last month.
When will better reason prevail over the general public, officials and our netas? When the entire HSR goes down under? Buck up, guys!
If all goes well, the tonnage at the Karnataka Compost Development Corporation (KCDC) will come down to 120 tonnes from the current 180-200 tonnes per day. But doubts remain.
Anil Benni (38) is one of those rare individuals who impresses you with his prompt customer service as the chief garbage supervisor for HSR Layout.
BNR Reddy is the new chairman of the Federation of HSR Layout Residents Welfare Association. This is his wishlist for the MLA and corporator.
Some landlords and residents are making the job of BBMP garbage contractors, a tougher proposition.