October, 2019 Citizen Matters

Why Bhopal wants its BRTS corridor to be dismantled after spending Rs 329 crore on it

October 31, 2019 Shuriah Niazi

Traffic chaos, commuter inconvenience and alarming accident records — on the face of it, the reasons for the public outcry against Bhopal’s ‘corridor of trouble’ seem aplenty. But does it really call for dismantling of the infrastructure? What do experts say?

All that you need to know about the new consumer protection law

October 30, 2019 Soumya Shekhar

The Indian government has enacted a new Consumer Protection Act 2019, replacing the earlier law. A comprehensive look at the new provisions under the law and the protection you can expect as a consumer.

‘Green’ or otherwise, crackers are sheer agony for animals

October 28, 2019 Harsha Raj Gatty

The Supreme Court order mandating low-decibel, green crackers has reduced the extreme noise and air pollution that has conventionally accompanied Deepavali and other celebrations. Yet, for our fellow species without a voice, the trauma is no less. Here’s how to protect them during our festivals.

Is Delhi ready for a green Diwali, with only anars and phuljaris?

October 26, 2019 Sri Krishna

The Supreme Court has mandated that only ‘green’ crackers as formulated by CSIR-NEERI and approved by PESO may be burst this Diwali, so that there is less air and noise pollution. But is Delhi, a city used to boisterous celebrations for a week before and after the festival, ready for a quieter, smoke-free Diwali?

How 5000 school kids in Dehradun helped put 550 kilos of plastic waste where it belongs

October 25, 2019 Rishabh Shrivastava

Dehradun Smart City Limited’s innovative and community-centric initiative titled “Plastic Wapsi Abhiyaan” involved almost 20 government schools, engaging more than 5000 students and 100 teachers. Here’s how they did it.

Monkey menace poses stiff challenge for Delhi government

October 23, 2019 Hridayesh Joshi

Monkeys straying into human settlements and causing serious threats has been an ongoing problem in Delhi. Now, before the assembly elections, the Delhi government has planned a census of monkeys, for area-wise identification and targeted plans to address the problem.

How a small Himalayan town panchayat is showing Shimla the way to effective waste management

October 22, 2019 Ashwani Sharma

Aima panchayat, an urban-rural agglomeration near Palampur, has its own modern garbage treatment park, with the facility to handle all kinds of waste, including plastic. Inspired by it, Shimla has now set up its own waste-to-energy plant, expected to help the capital in sustainable waste management.

Why young Indians should put ‘equity’ at the forefront of climate activism

October 21, 2019 Anjali Sharma

A climate movement here cannot be built without acknowledging the differentiated responsibility of developed and developing countries in causing climate change. The rhetoric of ‘young vs old’ is not just oversimplification, but simply untrue in the case of India.

Month: October 2019

Why Bhopal wants its BRTS corridor to be dismantled after spending Rs 329 crore on it

All that you need to know about the new consumer protection law

‘Green’ or otherwise, crackers are sheer agony for animals

Is Delhi ready for a green Diwali, with only anars and phuljaris?

How 5000 school kids in Dehradun helped put 550 kilos of plastic waste where it belongs

Monkey menace poses stiff challenge for Delhi government

How a small Himalayan town panchayat is showing Shimla the way to effective waste management

Why young Indians should put ‘equity’ at the forefront of climate activism

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Kurla, Kalina, Vile Parle and Wadala

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Andheri W, Andheri E, Goregaon and Versova

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Vikhroli, Chembur and Ghatkopar (East/West)

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Colaba, Mumbadevi, Malabar Hill and Worli

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Borivali, Dahisar, Magathane and Mulund

Thousands of blue-collar jobs hit as Mohali’s manufacturing sector cedes ground to IT, services