September 2012

How a Russian city got its politicians to do their work

13 September 2012 - 5:55pm — murali772

The video clip, linked below, shows how a Russian city managed to get the powers that be of the city to do their work. Can we possibly make such an approach work in Namma Bengaluru? Or, are our politicians too thick-skinned compared to those in Russia, or elsewhere? May be worth finding out.

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Dry vs Oil type Power Transformers

12 September 2012 - 2:51pm — psaram42

To minimize the iron loss during transmission, power needs to be transmitted at a very high voltage. Series of transformers reduce the voltage of the electricity supplied by the towers to a level suitable for use by the electric equipment in the city [220 domestic / 440 Industry].

Bescom's transformers' transformation

10 September 2012 - 10:07pm — n

BBMP in "league" with Bescom is replacing the big, ugly transformers with leaner ones. Some snippets from ToI and Citizen Matters:

CRS - Campaign to send 100 Petitions to CM asking for immediate approval

9 September 2012 - 7:48am — kbsyed61

Dear Prajagale,

Time has come for all of us to join and support the 'Namma Railu' team in demanding immediate approval to the 'Commuter Rail Project'. Namma Railu team is starting a campaign for sending at least '100 Petitions' to Chief Minister and other government machinery. Please help NR team in this effort.

Protest against Justice Bhaktavatsala's remarks in the High Court

8 September 2012 - 10:38am — murali772

Start: 10 Sep 2012 12:30

Timezone: Asia/Calcutta

Dear Friends,

Justice Bhaktavatsala's remarks in the High Court legitimizing the criminal act of domestic violence have horrified the city and indeed the entire country.

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