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Underpass work kicks up too much dust in Bangalore

Dust being kicked up due to construction work at an underpass is blinding and suffocating commuters on Hennur Road. It makes commuting painful, causes health risk and often leads to minor acciden
Section: Bangalore  | Monday, October 4, 2010 8:55 IST

Revised fee dampens fancy for numbers

The government decided to hike the fee after witnessing the huge demand for these numbers from both transport and non-transport vehicles.
Section: Bangalore  | Friday, September 17, 2010 9:53 IST

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation drags its feets on promise to students

Officials in the BMTC said they had not received any orders from the ministry regarding the issue.
Section: Bangalore  | Friday, September 17, 2010 9:35 IST

Going bananas over Ganesha festival in Karnataka this year

Bananas are likely to be much dearer with shortage in the state and farmers changing their cropping pattern.
Section: Bangalore  | Thursday, September 9, 2010 10:22 IST

How did Bangalore react to Tuesday’s auto strike?

Even though the strike was partial, with 32K of 80K vehicles plying, citizens were tweeting woe and wit. Here’s a slice of the city’s three-wheeler angst.
Section: Bangalore  | Wednesday, September 8, 2010 9:36 IST

Don’t bank on the autos in Bangalore today

The drivers are likely to join the nationwide strike. The autorickshaws will be back on the roads by the time dusk sets in.
Section: Bangalore  | Tuesday, September 7, 2010 9:13 IST

Bangalore school cabs to get overhauled

The transport department is devising what it claims to be a fool-proof way to ensure that your wards return home safe and sound every school day.
Section: Bangalore  | Monday, August 30, 2010 8:59 IST

A dog-free Bangalore in 3-4 years: BBMP commissioner Siddaiah

'We have been conducting the ABC programme on a regular basis. According to a 2007 census, there are more than 2lakh stray dogs in the city. Of these, 1.7 lakh have been sterilised,' said Siddaiah.
Section: Bangalore  | Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:59 IST

From October, Bangloreans can pay vehicle tax online

According to sources in the transport department, this system will be introduced to avoid touts and brokers. This service will come into effect by October 4.
Section: Bangalore  | Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:57 IST

Is your child’s school van safe? Please check it out

Students forced to sit next to LPG cylinders raise safety worries in overcrowded vans, transport department seizes 22 such vehicles during raid.
Section: Bangalore  | Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:23 IST
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