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Another lok sabha elections, but same old story: women’s participation in Karnataka lowOnly seven women are contesting as independents in 14 constituencies, as against 126 men.02 Apr, 2019, 12.02 PM IST- Citizens to protest against Bengaluru’s elevated corridor projectCitizen groups that spearheaded Steel Flyover Beda campaign have come together once again demanding the government to cancel the tender cal...14 Mar, 2019, 11.37 PM IST
- Non-partisan political collective launches Call your MP campaignThe all India campaign urges women and men to reach out to their elected Members of Parliament to table and pass the Women’s Reservation Bi...25 Dec, 2018, 08.25 PM IST
- BBMP’s easy way out to raise funds: Tax the honest moreTara Krishnaswamy from Citizens for Bengaluru said that while a hike is needed for revenue generation, what is lacking is the delivery of s...26 Nov, 2018, 11.19 AM IST
- Residents’ associations likely to get a seat in BBMP ward panelsAlthough the law mandates nomination of two members from residents associations in the 10-member ward committee, the rule has been bypassed...26 Nov, 2018, 11.10 AM IST
- Bengaluru to bat for more women candidates in 2019 pollsSeeking more representation city to host India Women’s Caucus (IWC) in December to enable more women to be elected to Legislative Assembly ...19 Nov, 2018, 11.36 AM IST
- Women's safety: Steps planned sans their inputs in BengaluruThe objective is to create and support initiatives by the government and NGOs towards protecting the dignity and ensuring the safety of wom...24 Jul, 2018, 12.16 PM IST
- BBMP floats pod taxi again, critics say it’s rickshaw in airPod taxi is a mode of transport which resembles a cable car. It has no driver, runs on electricity and accommodates four to six people. Cri...04 Jul, 2018, 10.19 AM IST
- AC bus commuters in Bengaluru may feel the fare hike heatEver since air-conditioned buses (Vajra) were inducted, the BMTC was running under a loss. The corporation managed to bring down the losses...20 Jun, 2018, 11.44 AM IST
- Citizens hope farm loan relief won’t harm city projectsWith JD(S)- Congress coalition ruling the state as well as the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, citizens have pinned their hopes on the ...30 May, 2018, 10.39 AM IST
- Who should the governor invite? Opinions differWhile there are arguments on both sides, Governor Vajubhai Vala seems to have gone with the logic of inviting the single largest party to f...17 May, 2018, 10.54 AM IST
- Resilience of Bengaluru's civic activism wins againCongress veteran Siddaramaiah quickly scaled back the amendment his government proposed to the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act (KPTA), ...23 Feb, 2018, 10.08 AM IST
- Mayor moots parking quota for women: City activists seek basic facilities firstWhile some lauded the idea, others said there were more pressing issues such as providing adequate streetlights and public toilets.26 Oct, 2017, 11.00 PM IST
- BMTC buses to have panic buttons & tracking systemsTara Krishnaswamy, member of Citizens for Bengaluru, suggested that the corporation sensitise its staff to handle complaints of harassment ...18 Oct, 2017, 10.50 AM IST
- #Steelflyoverbeda: A Community Carnival to raise civic issuesUrban infrastructure expert V Ravichandar said that getting the government to consult people need not be a number game. “ All it takes is a...16 Oct, 2017, 10.37 AM IST
- Citizen groups demand public consultation for infrastructure projectsMahalakshmi Parthasarathy of the Citizens' Action Forum said that the santhe will bring together many organisations in Bengaluru that are f...28 Sep, 2017, 12.01 PM IST
- Thank god it's Friday: For the people, by the peopleFor Bengaluru, the year 2016 was dotted with a never-seen-before revival of the community spirit that put the government on the backfoot.16 Dec, 2016, 11.34 AM IST
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