Author: Chandra Prabhu

Overnight downpour causes tree fall injuries, waterlogging, traffic chaos

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-08-13 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Monday blues took on a whole new meaning as Bengaluru started its work week with tree fallrelated injuries, waterlogging and traffic snarls early in Read more...

One Time Settlement: BBMP yet to get Rs 550 cr as deadline nears

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-07-31 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: At the moment, the coffers of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is in desperate need of filling, as only Rs. 184.77 crore out of Rs 733.7 Read more...

Have Bengaluru’s beloved water ATMs jacked up prices? Some charge Rs 10 for 20 litres

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-07-25 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Those regularlarly sourcing drinking water from the popular water ATMs, were in for a shock recently with a few suppliers in the South Zone of Bruhat Read more...

Activists object BBMP’s move to bring back advertisements

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-07-22 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Citizens and activists based in the city have objected to the byelaws on public advertisements prepared by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BB Read more...

'Poor planning, incomplete infra projects are to blame for dengue outbreak'

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-07-14 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: In my profession, I’ve always followed this slogan: It’s always treatment first and payment next. Similarly, with roads, it should be dra Read more...

Climate change has a huge influence on survival of disease-causing bacteria: IISc researchers

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-07-05 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: “I’ve always wanted to study variables that are socially relevant. WIth my academic prowess, I’ve wanted to help the poor improve t Read more...

Bengalureans unite to help Wayanad landslide victims

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-08-03 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Amidst the gloom after a massive landslide killed people and destroyed homes in around 15,000 square kilometres, Bengalureans are doing their bit to Read more...

Two detained for posting offensive content against deaf & mute community

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-07-26 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: The Cyber-Crime wing of the Bengaluru City Police (BCP) on Thursday nabbed two individuals, who allegedly made lewd and sexually offensive expression Read more...

Poor signage, lack of awareness leave Silk Board a messy junction

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-07-23 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Despite the double-deck flyover being opened to the public after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s ‘trial run’ last week, motor Read more...

Bengaluru's garbage collection comes to a screeching halt!

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-07-19 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Amidst a comforting breeze and continuous drizzle in the city, one cannot fail to notice garbage-laden rickshaws parked everywhere with nauseating ga Read more...

GPS trackers on garbage vehicles soon: BSWML

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-07-09 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Garbage trucks in the city will soon be equipped with GPS trackers. Additionally, pickers and drivers will be inducted into an attendance system, off Read more...

'Calls for regular train services to airport by MP need to be followed up'

  • By Chandra Prabhu --
  • 2024-06-29 --

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Despite repeated demands for regular train services from the city to the airport by elected representatives, officials, passengers and activists feel Read more...