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Taking Rain Water Harvesting more seriously

22 November 2008 - 5:44am — mcadambi
Water

It is good that the BWSSB has finally realised that only about 50% of it's current water supply is metered and billed for. It is equally good to note that it has come down heavily on IBC Knowledge Park (the building hosting Accenture et al) on Bannerghatta Road for water theft.

Albert Brunner to step down as CEO of BIAL

21 November 2008 - 10:17pm — Devesh

Cross posted from my blog

After 7 years, Mr. Albert Brunner will not be extending his contract with Bengaluru International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) which comes to an end in early 2009, and will step down as Chief Executive Officer.

Profit for KSRTC at whose cost?

19 November 2008 - 1:40pm — murali772
Public Transport

The primary objective of public transport corporations is to serve the public. However, this does not seem to hold good on many occasions, like on Monday, when BMTC and KSRTC gave a large number of buses in their fleet on casual contract for the JD(S) convention, causing an acute shortage of buses on road and putting the public to hardships.
 

24x7 Power Supply; courtesy - Solar Lighting

19 November 2008 - 1:04pm — murali772
Power

While the rest of the state is fretting over frequent power cuts, three little-known hamlets of Uttara Kannada district have uninterrupted power supply, thanks to Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank’s Vikasa Kirana scheme, launched in 1994, to avail of solar lighting units to enjoy uninterrupted power supply, a rarity in Karnataka these days.
    

The road ahead ….. on roads

18 November 2008 - 11:05pm — srkulhalli

This is a followup to the road working group call, we (nithin, asj and myself) had a couple of weeks back. After that, I also talked to a contractor who has built roads (Pradeep). The consolidated "whats the story" is below, in the format of question/answers. Needs a lot more work and refining, but feel free to comment on the work so far. Also, if you want to call in and give your feedback, send me a private message.

Footpaths upgraded but width reduced

18 November 2008 - 8:53pm — Photoyogi
InfrastructurePedestrian Infrastructure

I live in Kumarapark (BBMP Ward No 77) and i was initially pleased to see the footpaths getting a face lift. Yes Serpentine road is having spanking new machine finished granite slabs to cover the drain and make for the footpath.

Sanity Check: A Namma Metro link to Bengaluru International Airport

17 November 2008 - 11:57pm — Devesh

About 40 days ago, I had raised the issue of a "Sanity Check" on the proposed High Speed Rail Link (HSRL) to Bengaluru International Airport. The issues I raised were :

  • Sanity Check 1: Who is the target customer of the HSRL ?
  • Sanity Check 2: Convenience
  • Sanity Check 3: Close integration with Namma Metro and BMTC
  • Sanity Check 4: Affordability
  • Sanity Check 5: Financial Viability

ROB Vertical Clearance for Electric Routes and Double Stack Routes

17 November 2008 - 10:26am — Nitinjhanwar

The Planning commission for the year 2007-2011 has identified Indian Railway Routes for Electrification and Double Stack Routes. First Link (pdf from Planning commission website)

And (Attachment : : Page no 10.0)

Basavanagudi Traffic Regulation

16 November 2008 - 8:38pm — Naveen
Traffic

Hi All,

Attached is the letter being sent to BBMP /Traffic Police (South) about streamlining traffic at Basavanagudi. I am also forwarding the map (copy updated) with some captioned pictures about traffic in the area.

BIAL RTI Progress - Response from DGCA

16 November 2008 - 6:17pm — kbsyed61

Time to share the RTI response received from Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)in in response to one of the RTI applications filed with them. Here is the copy of the responses.



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