April 2012

JUSCO kicked out of water supply in Mysore

8 April 2012 - 7:33pm — Public Agenda

So finally the exclusive rights of JUSCO for water supply have been removed. But it was the CM who had to make the call.

Can we find out more about why? Because this is exactly the way usurious profits are made. and water is not a place where profits should be made. Water is a basic human need. Please refer:

500c crowds thinning due to new flyovers?

6 April 2012 - 12:54am — silkboard

This is more of a hunch, based on observation during last two weeks. But as I commute into the city from Whitefield everyday, and get to see crowded 500c buses (Vajra) at around the same time everyday at Marathalli, I get this feeling that the 500c crowds have thinned a bit.

How to pave the way for scams in Defence contracts

5 April 2012 - 7:39pm — murali772

The Inland Rules was brought in 1986, when the Bofors scam took place, to knock out all honest and straight forward arms dealers. Coincidentally, thereafter, it seems that the scams in defence purchases have become bigger and bigger.

Induction Stoves - compelling

3 April 2012 - 7:30am — srinidhi

There has been lot of discussions on alternate energies here on Praja. However was also looking at alternate methods to cook at home.

Karnataka - Rooftop Solar systems for retail usage

2 April 2012 - 9:00am — silkboard

This book will hold together interesting posts or wiki pages to share information and personal experiences on rooftop solar systems. The basics are in place, a government organization called Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) is already in place. It has funds to promote usage of, amongst other things, Solar Energy.