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Active burial ground in the midst of a residential locality

25 April 2013 - 6:00pm — murali772

At the end of the 8th cross, 1st main, S T Bed layout, Koramangala, almost adjoining the army property beyond, is this burial ground, right in the midst of densely populated high-rise residential complexes (It is the vacant land within the 'elbow' in the road facing "Tranquility Apartments" in the map accessible

What are MLA (2013 - 18) candidates' views on the following?

11 April 2013 - 5:43pm — murali772

Various internet web sites have details of MLA candidates like their criminal records, wealth, etc. Nobody however knows what individual candidates stand for, and what their plans are if they get elected. Voters can make better decisions if they know candidates' views on a fixed set of questions, through the following means:

Where BMTC may be going wrong

4 April 2013 - 6:42pm — murali772

Today's ToI, has reported that "the BMTC will roll out new services on Thursday, Bus Day, reducing the number of times you change your bus while travelling" .

Is there hope for the 300 odd trees on army properties along Hosur road?

31 March 2013 - 4:12pm — murali772

Following are the excerpts from mail exchanges in the HasiruUsiru Y-group, in the subject connection:

RT:

The questionable Food Security Bill

31 March 2013 - 12:03pm — murali772

The food security bill will condemn India’s poor to perpetual poverty. The bill plans to distribute grain to two thirds of India’s population at a 90 per cent subsidy costing over Rs 1,00,000 crores.

Daksh - Citizen Matters - State of the the City survey

8 March 2013 - 10:50pm — murali772

It's time for our legislators to face their constituents. Tell us what you think about your elected reps!

Rating them would be the first step to getting accountable leaders. Click here

Interesting Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) System for Amritsar

25 February 2013 - 3:24pm — murali772

Punjab Infrastructure Development Board, Dept of Local Govt - Punjab, and Municipal Corpn of Amritsar are looking at this novel concept, initially over a 3.53 km stretch

Putting a stop to noisy construction activity in the night

25 February 2013 - 7:34am — murali772

A member posted the following query on the SaveKoramangala Y-group, in the subject connection:

Vivarea Koramangala, and the MSL juggle

21 February 2013 - 12:18pm — murali772

An alleged wrong estimation of the Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) by a private builder to construct a 17-storey building, 4.5 km from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) defence aerodrome, has been approved by HAL that handles the airport.

Do auto drivers have a case to strike?

18 February 2013 - 4:19pm — murali772

Seven major autorickshaw unions, including the Adarsha Auto and Taxi Drivers' Union and Karnataka Association for Autorickshaws, will not ply on both days. They are mainly protesting against the alleged harassment by police.

CiSTUP study of the Autorickshaw Sector in Bangalore City, Dec 12

18 February 2013 - 2:52pm — murali772

A summary of "A Study of the Autorickshaw Sector in Bangalore City - Suggestions for Improved Governance, December 2012, CiSTUP, IISc" states as below (the full text may be accessed here; while the full text of the report may be accessed

Wake up, Clean up Bengaluru

6 February 2013 - 12:29pm — murali772

I had the privilege of attending what was termed as a 'Power Nashta' session of 'opinion makers' yesterday morning at the "Wake up, Clean up Bengaluru" week-long workshop, currently in progress at the Freedom Park (the facebook wall of the workshop may be accessed

The adjournment ailment

24 January 2013 - 6:38pm — murali772

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said delay in dispensation of justice could well be attributed to the judiciary's almost institutionalized generosity in granting adjournment of hearings and called for its complete abolition.

Solution to hazards faced by bicycle riders

14 January 2013 - 8:02pm — murali772

A glimpse of Kandaya Bhavana

10 January 2013 - 4:02pm — murali772

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