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@karnatakakspcb Has your policy changed recently? When did the Jurisdiction for handling air and noise pollution complaints by commercial establishments in residential areas, shift to Electrical Inspectorate? @eshwar_khandre

Video taken near Salarpuria Serenity, 5th Main, HSR Lyt. but its the same issues everywhere. Empty sites turn into open urinals when shops have no toilets and major roads have no signages directing to the closest toilets, & people, esp. poor are expected to pay to use toilets

@umaindia reports: Bag checks & frisking in gated communities spark debate - safety or invasion? Domestic workers face disproportionate scrutiny, adding stigma & discrimination. citizenmatters.in/bag-checks-fri…

“In-house waste management in apartments is key to sustainability and self-reliance,” said BAF Treasurer Mr. Kiran Hebbar while inaugurating the revamped Organic Waste Converter at Brigade Meadows which houses 1876 homes The event was presided over by BAF Treasurer Mr. Kiran Hebbar, President of Brigade Meadows Apartment Owners Association Mr. Surajit Kumar Sarma, Vice President and Kaggalipura Gram Panchayat member Mrs. Shashikumari DM, Secretary Mr. Vinod Kumar Rai, President of Brigade Plumeria Apartment Owners Association Lt. Col. Chandramohan, Director of Dept. Of Sports & Youth Empowerment Dr. Jeethendra Shetty, Executive Committee and Focus Team members Mrs. Vanessa Brooks, Mrs. Brindha Govindarajan, Mr. Shreeramana Bhat, Treasurer Mr. Manjunatha Sindogi and others were present.

@nabilajamal_ It'll only works once all resorts construction stops

Flyovers are India’s go-to fix for traffic woes. But do they really solve our mobility problems, or just shift them elsewhere? citizenmatters.in/beyond-flyover… #UrbanMobility

Reducing drain & lake buffers = more floods, water loss & encroachments. Submit objections by 30/09 to @UDDKarnataka @friendsoflakes_ #MappingMalnad citizenmatters.in/civic-activist… #Bengaluru

Shrinking buffer zones could unleash unchecked construction, threatening Blr lake ecosystems says @friendsoflakes_.​ Citizens can send objections​ to draft SWD rules to Additional Chief Secretary to Government, @UDDKarnataka via post, by 30/09/25 citizenmatters.in/lake-buffer-zo…

A walk around Madipakkam Lake today offers a lush, green escape: a scenic pathway encircling brimming waters, shaded by native trees and plants that purify the air. Small islands in the lake attract a variety of birds, making it a haven for urban biodiversity. Along the paved paths, vendors selling healthy snacks and fresh vegetables have set up shop, a reflection of how environmental restoration can also support local livelihoods, particularly for low-income groups. citizenmatters.in/community-led-…

Barrier-free access, technology-based tools, textbooks in accessible formats such as large print and Braille: Chapter 6.11 of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, has many such infrastructural and technological provisions that schools should adopt to meet the needs of students with disabilities. While many Indian states such as Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have not yet implemented NEP, they are still bound by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act. citizenmatters.in/most-urban-sch…

@srinualavilli highlights key changes in #GBA - Attempt to bring all parastatals under 1 ☂️ - Smaller, decentralised wards - 5 Mayors - 14 member Ward Committees - 7 chosen via lottery - More wards = more committee members. citizenmatters.in/bengaluru-loca…

At its heart, climate action isn’t just about the fine print of treaties; it’s about how people — across borders, cultures, and interests — find common ground. citizenmatters.in/climate-challe… @SocratusW #ProjectLivingCities

Many graduates from marginalised communities come to the DWCC centre as a last resort, seeking employment because they have either been shut out of the job market or their previous roles offered little respect or dignity citizenmatters.in/invisible-work…

Behind every clean street in #Chennai are workers fighting caste bias, stigma & now, privatisation. Pay cuts & lost livelihoods threaten their survival. Hear their struggle in this video by @Shobana_RKrish citizenmatters.in/sanitation-wor…

The Shakti Yojane has recently crossed 500 crore tickets in the two years since it was launched by the Karnataka government in June 2023. The scheme offers free rides to women (including transwomen) in ordinary public buses, as long as they have a valid ID. Despite the milestone, the Shakti scheme has been at the forefront of political debate in the state. citizenmatters.in/shakti-scheme-… @CMofKarnataka @BMTC_BENGALURU @FriendsofBMTC @tarauk #AlliSerona

In a cricket -crazy nation, here’s a league with a difference—Bengaluru’s Blind Premier League, where visually impaired and sighted players share the pitch. citizenmatters.in/cricket-inclus… @BCCI @kscaofficial1 @RCBTweets #Cricket

India’s Draft Plastic Waste rules push EPR, holding firms accountable for their waste. But will it drive real change or stay a promise on paper? @gangadharanbv breaks down the rules, targets, gaps, & what needs to change to make them work @GBAChiefComm citizenmatters.in/tackling-plast…

The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India is one of the world’s largest food security initiatives, covering approximately 800 million people. It provides free or subsidised food grains to over 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population. Yet, Rajendra Nagar, one of Bengaluru’s largest informal clusters with over 15,000 families living across a two-square-kilometre area, offers a stark example of how gaps in the Public Distribution System (PDS) leave thousands vulnerable. citizenmatters.in/missing-grains…

P/North Ward is a climate paradox—green on the map, scorching on the ground. @opencity_in Mumbai heat jam participants share fascinating details. citizenmatters.in/p-north-ward-m…

Walking into the Madras Literary Society (MLS) is like stepping into another era. The towering, multi-storey bookshelves hold more than 80,000 volumes, some of which are rare and priceless. Much of MLS’s charm lies in its organic and deep-rooted community engagement, and at the heart of it lies its ever-growing volunteer base. Individuals from all walks of life contribute to the preservation of books and the maintenance of the library. MLS is also seeing a surge in youth participation, with young volunteers now making up 10% of the total membership. MLS is more than just a library. It is a living, breathing institution, held together by the passion and commitment of its community. @MLS_Books @MadrasSociety citizenmatters.in/madras-literar…

Domestic workers face abuse, wage theft, and lack legal safeguards. A Supreme Court order now prompts the Centre to form a panel for a new law. In their judgement, Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said: “…we seek to affirm this important livelihood that is available to so many women, which brings them one step closer to financial security and the accompanying independence. Our concerns instead lie with the non-regulation of this crucial labour sector, which often leads to the aforementioned malignant results.” citizenmatters.in/domestic-worke… @BAFBLR