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Suggestions to UDD on amendments to KAOA

27 February 2013 - 3:26pm — sanjayv

Got a call from someone in the UDD department inviting suggestions from us on KAOA amendments. Tjis is a good opportunity to provide the inputs. However, go alone knows when this will see an outcome.

That is the good news.

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:

2013 Karnataka State Budget - What's in for Bangalore?

8 February 2013 - 8:58pm — kbsyed61

Today, Shri. Jagadish Shettar, CM, Government of Karnataka presented his maiden and last budget before the state elections slated in Mid-April. Tried to collect some details on what is being doled out to improvements in Bangalore. Here is a summary list that was published in Deccan Herald.

"Rs 4500 not good enough" - how much is?

30 January 2013 - 9:02am — silkboard

Some interesting numbers from the ongoing protests by anganwadi workers. See them in context of minimum wages prescribed by state government.

From The Hindu, Jan 24,

Ward committees etc - sorry, wouldn't work

28 January 2013 - 9:10am — silkboard

Moving a comment on this excellent post from PSA/Pathy sir up here in the hopes of generating more discussion. And some disclaimer first - 1) I am not against the concept of engagement/consultation.

Bribery and the Convenience Fee.

18 January 2013 - 2:07pm — Bangalore is Mine

When I called the building plumber to replace the heating plate of my Water Heater, I was surprised to see that the MRP sticker was removed and the price he had paid seemed to be high (Rs 950/-). Being wary of it, I asked him to come next day, while I would source the plate myself.

Discussions on Establishing Ward Committees in all 198 Wards in Bangalore

17 January 2013 - 11:52am — psaram42

We saw Vidyadhar Taniappa, Member Janaagraha, who writes in DNA and TOI on the dais, actively running around.

Workshop on Ward Committees

13 January 2013 - 7:55pm — murali772

Start: 16 Jan 2013 16:30

Timezone: Asia/Calcutta

Environment Support Group, ATREE, Alternative Law Forum, in association with Citizens Action Forum, the Fifth Estate and CIVIC Bangalore cordially invite you to a workshop to discuss, debate and assist in Establishment of Ward Committees in 198 Wards of Bangalore in compliance with directions of the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka

Dec-16 as Nirbhaya/ Damini (rather, the actual name) Raakhee day

2 January 2013 - 5:39pm — murali772

The Delhi gang-rape case has brought to the fore the need for fast-tracking of not just the courts, but all of the following:

1) Professionalisation of preparation and maintenance of voters' lists:

Extortion - the three way squeeze on street vendors & hawkers

12 December 2012 - 8:22am — silkboard

Hope you all read about the BBMP councillor extorting Rs 15000 / month from an eatery at Kalasipalya. Here is the news report in DH. I cross checked to find same version in Hindu also, so its not a one off tabloid type story:

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