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

22 February 2011 - 3:56pm — murali772
Lakes

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

22 February 2011 - 2:43pm — kumarvjn
Commuter RailPublic Transport

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

22 February 2011 - 2:14pm — Sanjeev
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?

22 February 2011 - 8:25am — silkboard
Tourism

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?

21 February 2011 - 11:25am — Vasanth
Public Transport

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

19 February 2011 - 10:59am — murali772
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

18 February 2011 - 5:29pm — Sanjeev
Commuter RailPublic Transport

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

What is making you...?

18 February 2011 - 11:29am — Bheema.Upadhyaya
Traffic

 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

17 February 2011 - 12:00pm — murali772
19 Feb 2011 15:30
Asia/Calcutta
Governance

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
 

HU study on "equity and access in Bangalore bus system"

16 February 2011 - 1:58pm — murali772
Bus

DULT has commissioned Hasiru Usiru (HU) to undertake a study on "equity and access in Bangalore bus system". A concept note prepared in this connection, and submitted to the Commissioner, is attached.

Amongst other things, the Concept note says that:



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