July 2008

Diesel quota model in Davangere

30 July 2008 - 10:15am — mcadambi

The Davangere district administration implemented a successfull diesel quota system.

http://www.hindu.com/2008...

"The Davangere district administration has managed to tide over the diesel crisis and ensure equitable distribution of diesel to vehicles and choultries where it is used for power generation. It has also been able to prevent the hoarding and black marketing of diesel in the district.

Why do you own a car?

30 July 2008 - 3:08pm — cvikash

Is fuel supply the only concern for car owners. They may need a rethink.

Meeting with Mr. Sood -- Thoughts on a roadmap for taking this forward

30 July 2008 - 10:05pm — vvr

So, we are off to a great start to a potentially rewarding engagement with Mr. Sood. In inimitable Praja style, the floodgates have opened and ideas have come gushing out that touch on a whole myriad of issues, clearly a reflection of the collective knowledge of the group as well as the enthusiasm of the members.

Just how to regulate wisely - remains the question today

30 July 2008 - 10:41am — murali772

In the West, the Left tries to conserve the welfare state. The liberal, economic right wants to dismantle it. Beyond that, the distinctions are blurred. The Right has accepted transfers to the poor but it wants them to be efficient. The Left no longer wants government to run businesses. Few oppose the market - the debate is on how to regulate it wisely. Read more in this TOI column.

ID cards to ctizens in view of terror threat

29 July 2008 - 10:14pm — ssheragu

Hi everyone

In view of the recent terrorist activities, our CM has announced the issue of ID cards to citizens of Bangalore and probably Karnataka.

While this is a welcome step, it may lead to duplication & hence wastage of govt. funds

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