After introducing ingenious plastic-reuse mechanism in road construction, Bengaluru is now falling behind2015 was the last time plastic was used for road-building in Bengaluru, discover ET.
02 Sep, 2019, 11.25 AM IST
Citizens astonished as city corporators are busy with the game of road namesIn the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) monthly council meeting held last week, 25 out of the 75 subjects placed for approval we...
02 Jan, 2019, 12.01 PM IST
Hajee Osman Sait: A magnate who donated his fortune to freedom movementThe businessman ran Cash Bazaar, the city’s first superstore and mall, a century ago.
21 Jun, 2018, 11.38 AM IST
Karnataka government plans a suburban road grid to improve connectivityThe existing arterial and sub-arterial roads, each of which ranges from 22 km to 47 km, will become wider once the project is completed.
03 May, 2017, 11.09 AM IST
Steel flyover junked, 800 trees saved; is it enough?The group has urged the government not to allow any tree-felling project until all of the related procedures and directions of the court ha...
20 Mar, 2017, 06.24 PM IST
Looking for healthy eating options in Bengaluru? These cafes are just perfect for youFitness enthusiasts are opening alternative dining spaces in the city.
02 Mar, 2017, 12.45 PM IST
Tree festival in Bengaluru to raise awareness about environmentFor the past three years, this event, which happens to be Bengaluru's largest citizen-driven tree festival, Neralu, has been engaging commu...
17 Feb, 2017, 02.05 PM IST
A sustained campaign against half-truths is need of the hour for BengalureansFor the campaigners -mostly professionals -who have to work to make a living, it is a challenge to turn up every other week.
17 Feb, 2017, 11.28 AM IST
BBMP to relocate 48 trees but experts warn against itWhile the BBMP itself is unsure if the exercise will work, experts clearly warn that relocation will not ensure survival of trees, especial...
13 Feb, 2017, 11.09 AM IST
Bengaluru municipal invites comment from citizens on cutting of treesCitizens can raise objections along with valid reason and supporting documents either through e-mail or through phone to cfsubdivision1bbmp...
08 Feb, 2017, 11.42 AM IST
Bengaluru authorities may axe 2244 trees for infra projects: CensusThis is the finding of a tree census conducted by Prof Harini Nagendra and Seema Mundoli, both from Azim Premji University , and Vijay Nish...
07 Feb, 2017, 10.55 AM IST
After steel bridge, another big project makes a quiet start in BengaluruKarnataka Road Development Corporation quietly starts ground work for a north-southeast-west elevated corridor project in Bengaluru
08 Nov, 2016, 11.33 AM IST
Date with history: A family's journey from Medina to Mysore kingdomWhen bullock carts were the prime mode of transport, an Arab businessman was pained to see the beasts carry loads up the steep, rough climb.
28 Apr, 2016, 03.09 PM IST
Park and parking vex Jayamahal residentsWhile cleanliness of the park is not an issue, not all facilities meant for the public are in working condition.
07 Jul, 2015, 09.49 AM IST
Promise of Rs 4,700 crore good news for home buyers?What's next? With 'Swacch' being a buzzword in government and celeb circles, the state budget did bring about a mention with strict enforce...
27 Mar, 2015, 11.06 PM IST
- Know your trees and care for them
Citizens complaining about tree cutting is not uncommon. But how about having some gyan on the trees in your locality and caring for them?
07 Jun, 2011, 02.27 AM IST
Bangalore tech zone witnesses planned urban growthOnce a cluster of villages, it is now a concrete jungle with skyscrapers and traffic screeching on the roads.
08 Apr, 2011, 03.15 PM IST