Experts say that instead of the currently scattered bicycle lanes across the city, a cohesive network of lanes is essential to create a cycling-friendly environment. The absence of a cycle lane network within the city has prompted the cycling community to advocate for the creation of dedicated cycle lanes and enhanced safety measures for cyclists. […]
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To ensure passenger safety on buses, experts say that authorities must carry out regular inspections of onboard first-aid kits and train the staff to respond to emergencies. Several Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses are operating without onboard first-aid kits in the city. This has left commuters without any safety provisions in case of an […]
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Street food vendors continue to use newspapers as food packaging material in the absence of awareness and affordable alternatives. Street food vendors and local shops in the city continue to serve and pack food in newspapers despite the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) directive against it. This raises health concerns, as the […]
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Officials and experts agree that curbing such crimes in the city requires a collaborative effort between the authorities and citizens. Recent Karnataka State Police data revealed a 27 percent increase in theft incidents in the city over the previous years. As of August 2023, around 6,800 incidents of theft have already been reported, with 1,230 […]
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Officials from the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) placed the onus on the public to report such incidents. The decaying remains of what appears to be a dog have been lying near the Krishna Rajendra Market Metro Station, for over two months. This has raised concerns among the […]
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While the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) efforts have improved accessibility at Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, other spaces are not so inclusive. Historical monuments in Bangalore under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), such as the Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and Bangalore Fort, lack the necessary infrastructure to cater to disabled visitors. This lack of […]
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While poor road infrastructure in Bangalore puts pedestrians at risk, experts and officials agree that road safety is the shared responsibility of authorities and pedestrians. Recent data released by the Bangalore Traffic Police revealed a 55 percent increase in pedestrian deaths in the city over the previous years. As of July 2023, 154 pedestrian deaths […]
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