Victory for community journalism
How this monthly magazine fetched its editor a nomination in the ‘Media Person of the Year’ category at the Namma Bengaluru Awards 2018.
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RW March 2018 Wrap: Residents victory, kids open letter, RWA trends, Rainwater harvesting, donation & more
Kid writes letter to top cop. Three HSR residents nominated for citywide awards. Residents anti-corruption drive. RWH at apartments and more.
Species of HSR – Part 2
In this second installment, sample many more personas ruling the marquee in HSR Layout. Some noble, and some downright atrocious.
Residents Watch impact
No eateries can operate from basements. Similarly, no shops can function out of basements meant for parking lots.
Residents team up against civic violations
Bangalore residents have come together to say ‘no’ to widespread building violations and rampant commercialisation of residential areas.
KCDC success story
The four-year struggle by the residents is bearing fruit. The garbage processing has come down from 150 to 80 tonnes per day. But the stench continues.
Pinpoint faults, prevent cyber attacks
The upgraded Bescom office not only wards off cyber attacks but also helps in resolving electricity supply bottlenecks within no time.
Scrap RMP 2031: HSR Federation
The state government’s proposed Masterplan 2031 is opposed vehemently by every resident welfare association in HSR Layout. They want the status quo accorded by CDP 2015 to be maintained.
‘I’m injured because of BBMP apathy’
BBMP contractor fails to barricade a drain that was opened up for repair work, and one HSR resident falls into it and injures himself.
How a specialist saved my bleeding mouth
General practitioners are fine for everyday health issues. But when it concerns things that are chronic, it’s time to consult a specialist.
Species of HSR – Part 1
There are all sorts shaping up HSR society. Here are a few of them in the first of a series on them. Know them. And be them (the noble ones, that is).
RW Feb 2018 Wrap: Road cutting, potholes, encroachments, demolitions & more
An illegal building was demolished after resident protests. Road digging was stopped by them. A human chain was formed against KCDC. The curious case of two bus stops when even the earlier one wasn’t being used. Residents oppose smokers’ haven. Potholes are back. Stop encroachment in the name of god. And more stories from HSR Layout.