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Irresponsible behavior in the enforcement arm of our governance

Governance

 “B. Mutnanna DCP Traffic Ordered for Jonny walker Blue label scotch but got something Desi equivalent at Le Meridian Hotel in Bangalore yesterday 15Dec2010.

Driving License tests on Automated Track (video)

Private transport

 Indian Driving License is the easiest to get. This video demonstration shows it all.

How to get construction rubble cleared ?

EnvironmentPollution

Someone has been dumping construction waste material in the lane next to my house.  This consists of  waste mud, sand, tiles, bricks, concrete blocks etc. This has resulted in people dumping trash nearby the construciton waste. When I contacted BBMP, they did clear up the trash but not the construction waste.

Govt proposes new RTI rule: Ask, but only in 250 words, on only one subject

Governance

The government has proposed new rules that require a Right to Information (RTI) application to be restricted to 250 words and only one subject. There’s no word cap currently, and applicants can seek information on any number of subjects in a single application.

 

Praja in the city influentials list

Praja related

"It is not just a social network for people concerned about these issues, nor does it restrict itself to remaining a platform for intellectual discussions"

Top traffic offenders - inititiative from Hyderabad police

EnforcementTraffic

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AhIefIueRg0-dHFzQlNrZHN1a3pBeVNhaVhja0hwX1E&hl=en#gid=1 

 Google spreadsheet of top traffic offenders - maybe bangalore could copy :-)

and info about fines not being paid

Meenakshi Mall

EnforcementTraffic

Have posted this suggestion to BTP via their website

 

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The “Enough of Corruption” SAAKU Rally

Governance

Dr. Balasubramnyam of sustainable economy, Arvind kejriwal an activist from Delhi and JP Narayan founder of the loksatta party, were on the dais at the hockey grounds, after the end of the protest march from the Vittal Mallya and Kasturba road junction. The gathering was impressive with all the media people including NDTV and others.

Suggestions for Metro Feeder Bus routes

BusPublic Transport

BMTC had earlier requested suggestions for feeder bus routes for Metro (Reach-1). The suggestions were mapped on google & passed on to them for review. See map below, zoom in for better view or click link and view in google maps

 

Commercial street pedestrian only!

InfrastructurePedestrian Infrastructure

Jenny, Neha and I got chance to meet up with Commercial Street association head, Ajay Motwani on 7th Dec. The meeting was to discuss about an event which we are planning to have on 7th Jan, where the entire commercial street is made pedestrian only.

Ambulence Service - Pizza Delivery Faster than Ambulence

Public Health

 Yesterday I had a very bad day. Myself and my aged grand mother aged 81 were only at home. My Grand mother suddenly developed continous  convolutions / fits which didn't stop at all even after giving iron to her hand and she had totally became unconcious. No one was there nearby my home whom I knew as it was afternoon and everyone had left to the office.

DGCA for Airlines!! Who will come for BMTC?

BusPublic Transport

The latest news going on for past 2-3 days is the intervention of DGCA and slashing of the fares of the Airlines across the country - They have fixed the minimum and maximum fares that can be kept for the airlines for the distance

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