Bengaluru this week
August 7th 2015
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As political parties in Bengaluru prepare for the upcoming polls, so are we at Citizen Matters! For each zone we have mapped ward details, past council details, number of voters, etc. In each ward page, we will be adding details about the state of the ward — the demographics, infrastructure details, the tenders and development works executed, issues raised by citizens and more. We are also adding details of contesting candidates as we get info. We hope this will help you make an informed decision when the time comes to cast your vote. Click here to get started. You can also keep a track of the latest news and updates on the elections here. Our pre-poll survey is still open – please share your feedback about how your corporator has performed in the last five years. Your inputs will help us in analysing the governance at a ward level. Available in English and ಕನ್ನಡ. We are also giving aspiring corporators a chance to reach out to voters. So if you are going to be contesting, or know someone who is, have a look at our Candidate Information Form. This too is available is English and Kannada. Zone-wise representation of tax paid vs. funds allocated Elections are happening for BBMP all right, but will it change the state of affairs in Bengaluru? Mahadevapura and East zones in BBMP are the highest tax-paying zones, but get very less in return. What does this mean? Read: The property tax you pay, and what you get in return In the lead up to the elections, the BBMP Commissioner has asked political parties to follow the model code of conduct. This means no political programs without prior permissions, flex banners, buntings or loudspeakers. If you see any of these, here’s where you can complain. Also read:
Environment Despite there being so much talk about conserving Bengaluru’s lakes, the reality is bleak. The latest CAG report reveals rampant encroachment, several cases of buffer zone violation and low level of participation from citizens. Read: CAG report on lakes. Vibhutipura lake. Pic: Subha Priya Several plants and animals in Bengaluru are not native species – they could have a devastating effect on local biodiversity in the long run. A new campaign starts in Bengaluru to track them. Read: This August, track down the aliens. Update on Bellandur-Agara SEZ While August 8th was the deadline for the NGT’s Expert Committee to submit a report on the Bellandur SEZ, the Committee is expected to submit an interim report on the project for the time being. Read: Expert committee on Bellandur SEZ to submit interim report soon. The heroes among us For the past five years, the Government Higher Primary School in Nallurahalli in Whitefield served as a storage yard for builders. And now, a group of out-of-school children from the nearby slums will get the school for themselves. Here’s how citizens from the group Nallurahalli Rising made this happen. Living by the lake Over 2,000 people turned up for Cycle Day. Pic: Jagadeesh Giri The recently concluded Cycle Day at Yelahanka Lake was dedicated to the memory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Here are some snapshots from the event. Read: Yelahanka Lake Cycle Day dedicated to Dr Kalam. Laugh out loud An American student’s reflections on learning to use an Indian toilet in her first week in Bengaluru, where she says that foreigners may have to relearn bathroom basics. Read: Potty training in Bangalore. In other news
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