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TransRetail : Idea for Public Transport

Summary:  The growing metro cities in India are in dire need of better transportation system. There are lot of proposed solutions which talks about more infrastructure ( Metro , Flyovers ) or talks about priority infrastructure for public transport like BRT ( and others).

Dr U V Singh, IFS - my next year's nominee for Bangalore Ratna

His only aim was to save the lake from pollution. U V Singh, chief conservator of forests, who heads the Lake Development Authority (LDA), was assaulted on Sunday by a corporator. But this is not his first such encounter — Singh was attacked by mining lords and the eucalyptus mafia earlier.

Bangalore Nelamangala Train

During previous budget, a train was announced between Bangalore and Nelamangala.  Does any one has any idea about this train.  Whether a new link is planned for Nelamangala?

If new link is planned for Nelamangala, then Railways can plan about connecting the same with Bangalore - Mysore line at Kengeri and the same line can be extended upto Anekal via Bannerughatta.

IVORY Museum in Bangalore

Why not have IVORY Museum in Bangalore, when Karnataka is known for Elephants Tonnes of ivory worth crores may soon be destroyed.

Mysore fleecing tourists? What's the thought behind steep hikes?

If the reports are to be believed, entry and usage fees at some popular tourist spots in and around Mysore have been increase. The hikes seem STEEP. Sample these (source: Business Standard, Feb 22):

How will I reach home after reaching Bangalore?

Yesterday, I travelled from Mysore to Bangalore on a KSRTC bus and got down at Nayandahalli at around 9:30 PM along with my wife and a 3 year boy.

Potable water in Bengaluru: Today and Tomorrow

21 Feb 2011 15:00
Asia/Calcutta

CIVIC, Bangalore, invites you to a Panel Discussion on Potable water in Bengaluru: Today and Tomorrow

Moderator: Mr S. Vishwanath, Trustee, CIVIC

Panelists: Mr Narayana, Chief Engineer, BWSSB; Mr Rajendran Prabhakar, Social activist

Facts of SWR claims of tracks over crowded exposed with starting of new Trains

The railway ministry has announced two new trains between Bangalore Cantonment to  Bangarpet, and between Bangarpet to Marikuppam from Friday.

What is making you...?

 We know being a DD is not easy but doable? Many times we are tempted/forced to break rules and behave rude. I am sure every DD has come across, so I have few questions. Let us know what is your experiences on this?

1) What makes you really change lanes though you are at right speed and right lane?

2) What makes you honk though you are a DD.

CAF's inter-active work-shop on Property Taxes, Water & SWM – A citizens’ Perspective

19 Feb 2011 15:30
Asia/Calcutta

Citizens Action Forum, #31/1, 1st Floor, M K Puttalingaiah Road, Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore-560070, cordially invites you to an interactive workshop on
 
Property Taxes, Water & Solid Waste Management – A citizens’ Perspective
 

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