In the Newspapers: Protecting Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park and its Heritage

In this post, you will find newspaper articles related to the recent decision by the Karnataka High Court to build a 7 story tall building inside Cubbon Park. Visit this post for daily updates on this issue that is threatening the green heart of Bengaluru.

From Deccan Herald:

1. How long will Cubbon survive?, Deccan Herald E-Paper, http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191030_2&article=786357400
2. State, judiciary must respond to call to protect park tranquillity, Deccan Herald E-Paper, http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191105_2&article=2039089457
3. BBMP springs a green surprise for Cubbon Park: Asks govt to review decision on annexe building, Manoj Sharma, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191105_2&article=653361384
4. Citizens protest against annexe building inside Cubbon Park, Manoj Sharma, Bengaluru,Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191104_2&article=452631808
5. Children, cyclists and experts join protest, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191104_2&article=873665065
6. Registrar order on annexe before HC verdict, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191103_2&article=2085475429
7. HC annexe: Registrar order came before court verdict:But letter clarifies demolition only after the due process,Manoj Sharma, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191103_2&article=1509735287
8. Cubbon Park turns 150 in 2020, but has nothing to cheer: Lung space has been losing greenery over the years, Shivakumar Menasinakai, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191102_2&article=315391108
9. Protect our beloved park, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191102_2&article=512716091
10. BBMP to consult Mysuru heritage panel: Committee to take decision on Cubbon Park land, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191101_10&article=217088122
11. BBMP to consult Mysuru heritage panel, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191101_10&article=2145916261
12. How green was my park: One cannot imagine Hyde Park or Central Park being similarly encroached upon. So, why’s it so easy in Bengaluru?, Priya Chetty RajagopalDeccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191101_10&article=1175919268
13. HC annexe only if rules allow it: BBMP Palike chief says building must comply with zoning regulations, Manoj Shama, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191031_10&article=804405479
14. HC annexe only if rules allow it…, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191031_10&article=2108428512
15. Don’t destroy Cubbon Park, heritage building, H N Ramakrishna, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191031_10&article=1709383801
16. Citizens oppose construction on Cubbon Park premises, Deccan Herald E-Paper http://www.deccanheraldepaper.com/?pub=pp3-20191030_2&article=1912516977

From Times of India:

1. Why is Cubbon Park always the target, ask concerned Bengalureans, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/why-is-cubbon-park-always-the-target-ask-concerned-blureans/articleshow/71882497.cms
2. 7-floor Cubbon building to violate Bengalu, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/7-floor-cubbon-building-to-violate-bengaluru-masterplan/articleshow/71860923.cms
3. Bengaluru steps out to save Cubbon Park, Akhila Damodaran, https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/bengaluru-steps-out-to-save-cubbon-park/articleshow/71883074.cms
4. #CubbonParkUlisi: Bengalureans worry city will go the Delhi way, Sunayana Suresh, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/cubbonparkulisi-bengalureans-worry-city-will-go-the-delhi-way/articleshow/71892622.cms

From The Hindu:

1. Cubbon park may soon become a memory’https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/cubbon-park-may-soon-become-a-memory/article29874444.ece
2. Voices of ‘culture and heritage’ gather at Cubbon Park
   https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/voices-of-culture-and-heritage-gather-at-cubbon-park/article29871616.ece
3. Construction at Cubbon Park: Calls for a heritage policy grow louder
   https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/construction-at-cubbon-park-calls-for-a-heritage-policy-grow-louder/article29865891.ece
4. More citizens’ organisations join Cubbon Park movement
   https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/more-citizens-organisations-join-cubbon-park-movement/article29857150.ece
5. Opposition to 7-storey building in Cubbon Park
   https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/opposition-to-7-storey-building-in-cubbon-park/article29825676.ece

From The New Indian Express:

1. Indian Express newspaper, Cubbon Park Ulisi, say protesting Bengalureans
   http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2019/nov/04/cubbon-park-ulisi-say-protesting-bengalureans-2056640.html
2. Heritage activists to garner public opinion on High Court annexe
   http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2019/oct/30/heritage-activists-to-garner-public-opinion-on-high-court-annexe-2054551.html
3. Several environmental activists join Cubbon Park movement in Bengaluru
   http://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-other/2019/nov/03/several-environmental-activists-join-cubbon-park-movement-in-bengaluru-107694.html

From Deccan Chronicle:

1. Deccan Chronicle, Cubbon Park is our unique, green heritage, save it!
   https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/031119/cubbon-park-is-our-unique-green-heritage-save-it.html
2. Green is the warmest colour: The warriors of Cubbon Park
   https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/environment/021119/green-is-the-warmest-colour-the-warriors-of-cubbon-park.html
3. Bengaluru: Cubbon multi-storey, activists cry foul
   https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/011119/bengaluru-cubbon-multi-storey-activists-cry-foul.html
4. No trees to be cut, Karnataka High Court annexe to come up at Cubbon Park
   https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/291019/no-trees-to-be-cut-karnataka-high-court-annexe-to-come-up-at-cubbon-p.html

From Prajavani:

1. Prajavani, https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/protest-against-building-in-cubbon-park-678928.html
2. Prajavani,https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/bengaluru-cubbon-park-high-court-678892.html
3. Prajavani, https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/cubbon-park-150-is-it-time-for-celebratio;l.,das,aaewe,wn-678653.html