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New feature - search Bengaluru related sarkaari websites

No big deal this, but we have put up a new feature wherein you can search through all well known Bengaluru related public websites. Its essentially a list of all sarkaari websites pointed out by the geeks of Praja.in put inside a "custom search" widget that will search only this universe of 25-30 websites.

NICE Expressway toll and receipt, taxes?

Wanted to share an observation. Usually, on getting a receipt, I take a quick glance to see if it is "proper". I am told a proper one is supposed to have a number, date, and tax id number of the business that is issuing it.

Monday Madness or Rains or Something else?

Did you notice yesterday's (Monday) traffic mess?

I had to do 6 trips y'day (Mysore Road, Indian Express, BTM, CBD Area).  Every single one took almost twice as long as it generally takes. Five others I spoke to had the same experience (travelling in different parts of Bangalore).

Namma Metro Reach-4 pictures

 

Piles being put in place at RV road

 

skeletal structures for the piles

People in Administration

The quality of people in the public sphere is very low. They are from an archiac system which lay emphasis on defensive administration instead of providing leadership in taking the city and country forward. These people are not going away they are only shunted around the govt agencies. The visionaries in administration are very few.

Online RTI

A newspaper article mentions availability of online RTI filing at http://www.rtination.com/. Just FYI for those who may not be aware. Haven't researched yet to see if it is applicable in all states nor know how effective it is.

Wastage of JNNURM funds for City Busstand Rennovation?

I just read through Star of Mysore that money spent for City Bus Stand is just a waste. There is nothing new with the building. Praja members of Mysore if can take pictures of the spot and post on the site would be very helpful.

Jayanagar TTMC Report September 12, 2009

We met at the Jayanagar TTMC at 10 AM. The following were in attendance:-

Green buildings - a crtique on IGBC's approach

The following is the letter addressed to Shri Prem C Jain, Chairman, IGBC (Indian Green Building Council), CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Building Centre, Hyderabad, by Jaigopal.G.Rao, Principal Designer and Managing partner of ‘Inspiration’ (www.inspire-india.com), and an architect by training.

Needed - A Kukkarahallikere Lake Authority ( KLA)

The   name Kukkanahalli Kere  at once brings in the names of R.K Narayan and KUVEMPU  who spent their evenings watching the sunset  while writing some of their best literary works. Thousands of strollers over generations have enjoyed the serene beauty of the lake having their walk around the lake and improved their health.

BMTC and possible open-market proposals or experiments

We are coming off from this debate. Idea is to leave the debate, and talk specific proposals.

Cyclothon in bangalore

In the last week or so i have been observing full page ads about a cyclothon in bangalore sometime on october.  Seems interesting, atleast finally the need for encouraging cycling has been realized.  More details about the event can be found  here.  We should use this as a push for bicyc

2000 and 2009 Pics - Lakes gone missing!?

Lakes, environment etc, pictures tell this better. Assuming google earth has accurate satellite pics, sample some lakes, and how they may have changed in the nine years from 2000 and 2009.

Abbigere Lake, 2000 and 2009

Monthly Praja Meeting - September, 2009

Friends,

Time for our monthly Praja Meeting. I've things to take care of this Saturday early AM. Can arrange the meet after 9:30am on Saturday or anytime Sunday. Leave a note here to let me know your preference.

If someone else can organize to meet at our regular 7:30am Saturday slot, pls come forward.

Ravi

 

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