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BESCOM - A positive picture

4 September 2011 - 11:19am — Bheema.Upadhyaya

Today I have got a chance to evaluate complaint management and response system of BESCOM.

Corruption - Real estate relationship - How to reduce this?

1 September 2011 - 11:29am — Vasanth

Real estate business do not go without corruption. Right from Khatha Extract to Registration to Plan Approval, every stage has corruption. Builders, Contractors, Real Estate Agents everyone is ready to shell out anything to acquire property either legally or illegaly. Enroachment of Government or Private Property is common and cannot be controlled due to corruption.

Getting rid of the problem of trains running late

30 August 2011 - 9:50pm — Bibek

One of the main concerns of the railways today is caused by some trains running horribly late, sometimes on a regular basis. But given the huge technological advance of modern times this problem should be resolved as soon as possible. I think one of the ways to resolve the issue is by making more and more express or mail trains into super fast trains.

Mobility planning for Whitefield area - lets make it happen

28 August 2011 - 9:01am — silkboard

This is for the residents/commuters of Whitefield / Mahadevapura area. We have discussed connectivity problems of the area in detail. Through few Praja-RAAG projects and initiatives from more readers, we have also detailed solution concepts that can be applied around Bengaluru (Cycling, Last Mile, Bus Priority System, Commuter Rail System, more).

BIAL Aiport Devanhalli ownership

26 August 2011 - 6:09pm — Sanjeev

The state Cabinet has deferred the proposal of Siemens Ltd, a majority stakeholder in Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to divest 40 per cent of its stake in the BIAL.

It may be recalled that Siemens Ltd had recently decided to sell 14 per cent of its share.

No recognition to gated enclaves

26 August 2011 - 2:35pm — murali772

In response to a query under the Right to Information , the Bangalore Development Authority and the Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (BMRDA) have said that their rules had no provision for a “gated community”. Further, it is also learnt that the local Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike also does not recognise the concept.

No connectivity between Reach-1 and Reach-3

26 August 2011 - 11:49am — MaheshK

Here is a report in Deccan Chronicle, source by a BMRCL official.

Jharkhand set to get Right to Service, Karnataka next?

25 August 2011 - 1:20am — silkboard

Jharkhand is the latest state all set to pass a Right to Service Bill. Quoting from Jagran Post:

Car Mileage and more!

24 August 2011 - 12:55pm — srinidhi

Was at the service centre the other day and was discussing ways to improve mileage of cars. One of the thoughts that came up was with the visits to the petrol pump. My habit is to have less than quarter tank full at any refill point(on my daily commute)..

Call for a "We Do not Take Bribe" movement by government sector employees

23 August 2011 - 11:10am — Ramesh Menon

Into the 8^th day of the fast by Sri Anna Hazare, there is a general perception and comment that government sector employees have stayed away from support to this social movement. Looking at it with an unbiased view, I do notice a gap in that segment of our civil/administrative society in this cause.

Say No To Bribe - I do not take I do not give

An FAQ - Anna's movement, democracy, revolution and blackmail

21 August 2011 - 11:33pm — silkboard

Bangalore is buzzing with it. Friends, colleagues at work, close Praja friends, everyone wants to either discuss it, or go visit Freedom Park. Watched a lot of TV, and read almost all major newspaper editorials last week.

Why signal free ride for Air travelers alone?

21 August 2011 - 7:59pm — captainjohann

Why is it road users to Railway station are denied signal free comfort while the same is being given to air travelers which has only made flyovers which are never used by any bus, auto or scooters?

(Reference made to Signal Free work going on for NH7 till Devanahalli)

Hoardings, Banners and Visual Pollution...

21 August 2011 - 5:15pm — mp

For the past 2 months banners such as the ones below have been very conspicuous by their size and nuisance value all over JP Nagar and parts of Jayanagar. I am sure other localities have their equivalents.

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Parliamentary panel seeks public opinion on Lokpal Bill!

21 August 2011 - 10:58am — kbsyed61

Here is an opportunity for Praja community to submit their anger/suggestions/opinions to Parliament standing committee on the hot subject "LOKPAL BILL. The petition can be submitted as follows:

1. Two Copies of Memranda typed in double space either in Hindi or English,

2. Address to:

Meeting with Ms. Manjula, Commissioner DULT - A report

20 August 2011 - 9:43pm — psaram42

The meetings started at 3:00 PM at the commissioner’s office; at 5th floor gate no 4. 1) Muralidhar Rao, 2) KV Pathy and 3) PS Ananthram were present. Mr. Shailendra Singh from DULT also joined us. The points considered for suitable standards along with status are as given below:-

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