May 2012

Police State

31 May 2012 - 7:00pm — murali772

For holding a peaceful demonstration protesting the felling of some 40 odd trees (supposedly in the way of the BDA's signal-free corridor - check this), the state (through Koramangala PS) has now filed cases under Sec 143, 146, 147, 141, 341 read with 149, against 5 prominent mem

Bangalore could get suburban rail too

30 May 2012 - 11:05am — Sanjeev

The city could well be going the Mumbai way. In a first step to revive suburban trains for better connectivity into the city, Rail Indian Technical and Economic Services (RITES) will ready the feasibility study by June first week. The Suburban Commuter Rail System will connect nearby high-density locations like Ramanagaram, Mandya, Chikkaballapur and Hosur to the city

Why this Kolaveri Central Government?

29 May 2012 - 10:12am — naveen_blr

Hi People look at this, can we do something about it? Why do we need to wait for years to get an approval while other states get everything so easily? Can we file an RTI?

Perfect choice for late night travel Bangarpet-Whitefield-Bengaluru-Mysore by Train

28 May 2012 - 3:56pm — Sanjeev

As I wait for the Chennai bound Kaveri Express at Bangalore City station on Platform-5, a train enters Platform 6 at 11:15 pm which is announced as Bangarpet-Bangalore Express. A closer look at it reveals it is only an Express for namesake as it looks more like a passenger train.

Law Fraternity Fails - 18-Year old argues her own case in HC!

27 May 2012 - 8:17am — kbsyed61

18-year old Radhika Garg from Ullal was forced to argue her own case in High Court after her lawyers opted out without citing any reasons. She not only managed to argue her own case, but managed to get an investigation instituted.