Stories

🛍️ Single-use plastics are back

After the BBMP’s lull in cracking down on plastic manufacturing, the market seems to be seeing a sudden uptick in its single-use trash.

🪓 IISc-Bangalore’s tree troubles

The reputed research organisation is currently getting a lot of unwanted attention from the forest department. The problem: a sudden loss of green cover.

🛵 Gig workers’ training on road safety

The traffic police, in association with Yulu, has been holding sessions to train gig workers on riding safely in the city.

🛋️ Cantonment station’s upcoming facelift

South Western Railway (SWR) officials have said that there are plans of redeveloping the 158-year-old station for a more world-class experience.

🚿 Bengaluru’s water harvesting woes

Is Bengaluru harvesting enough rainwater? Well, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and independent water harvesting experts can't see eye to eye over this.