May 2008

Municipal workers to fine traffic violators?

22 May 2008 - 9:09am — silkboard

Refer the news in papers today - "BBMP has warned residential and commercial complexes that don't allow visitor parking inside their premises. As per the byelaw, they must reserve 10% of the parking space for visitors".

Now, see this development along with an interesting news reported this week (source biz-standard): "MP Govt has created Urban Transport Authority which will make local bodies and traffic police work together ... fine collected ... will be used to raise funds for better traffic management, more parking space ... so far, the police used to deposit fines in state treasury".

Bangalore needs more new schools

22 May 2008 - 12:37am — kbsyed61

Friends,

In the midst of high profile issues and subjects, it seems we as Bangaloreans and Indians in general have neglected the Primary and secondary level education. When I say education, it has to be affordable to 80-90% of the population. Not just 10%-20%.

Parking: A door waiting to be opened

22 May 2008 - 2:32pm — narayan82

It’s often a Bangalorean’s worst nightmare on the road – to find a parking spot! It’s sometimes almost unreal and unbelievable when you come across an empty one!

BIAL and the Challenge !

22 May 2008 - 1:19am — kbsyed61

Guys,

This high growth that is being seen in air tarffic in Bangalore region is posing like a double edge sword which cuts both ways.

Free Indian Aviation from its Colonial Past

22 May 2008 - 3:39pm — Devesh

I thought as a lull, I will resurrect an old story, that I am sure should get some of our "nationalistic" juices flowing in a non-BIAL direction.