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The EVM controversy

6 September 2010 - 12:03pm — murali772
Everything else

There is worldwide acceptance of the need for a paper trail in conjunction with EVMs. Electronic voting was introduced in many countries. But serious doubts were soon raised about the security, accuracy, reliability and verifiability of electronic elections. In October 2006, the Netherlands banned the use of EVMs. In 2009, the Republic of Ireland declared a moratorium on their use.

What are they widening?

6 September 2010 - 11:58am — idontspam
Infrastructure

Where's the widening in roadwidening?

A very good piece of investigation work. Uncovered the incompetence that is BBMP. We need somebody to step in and stop these people from causing any damage to the city. Its like a mental institution on the loose.

A small note for IAS aspirants - Civil Services Examination

6 September 2010 - 12:42am — Mani1972
Everything else

Wanted Praja to host an often requested note on civil services examination. Hope it is okay to host this one-off small note for IAS aspirants.

DriveWell day - high level summary

6 September 2010 - 12:15am — silkboard
EnforcementTraffic

Attaching a high level summary (presentation) on DriveWell day. The details are being worked out between sponsor and Traffic Police as we speak, they are on for Sep 30th. Watch for publicity to begin soon. One thing we need to do is to look for a sponsor for the next event on this concept.

Pay & display parking system for Bengaluru

2 September 2010 - 5:58pm — idontspam
TrafficPrivate transport

 200 crore for vehicle parking in the BBMP budget and not a mention of charging for the same? @ 5 lakhs per parking meter (Brigade road type)  installed every 100 meters one can get 4000 meters & paid parking on 400 kms of roads in Bengaluru for this amount. I am hoping that should cover the CBD and more.

Namma Railu Round Table - Minutes of the meeting

30 August 2010 - 7:09pm — Naveen
Commuter RailPublic Transport

Praja thanks all participants for making it to the meeting & sharing their opinions. Special thanks to Prof.Sitharam (Chairman, CiSTUP) & staff of CiSTUP for their hospitality & for graciously hosting the event.

Public service delivery in Indian cities

28 August 2010 - 8:41pm — idontspam
Urban DevelopmentGovernance

 Here is a review of a book on urban spending. It substantiates most of what we have been saying variously on Praja. The review highlights an example of how BBMP is spending 32 times lesser than the norm for streetlights. This translates into lower coverage and bad maintenance.

Campaign - Support Metro @ Whitefield Stn (Kadugodi)

27 August 2010 - 8:02pm — Ramesh Menon
Metro RailPublic Transport

Metro at Bangalore is the right step forward towards making this city truly international. This will not only reduce congestion on our overloaded road transport but will also be environment friendly. The need to cut trees for road widening or using own vehicle for commuting will be nullified to a great extent. Travel by Metro will be convenient, safe and affordable for all.

Setting sights on KSRTC, what say?

27 August 2010 - 8:57am — silkboard
BusPublic Transport

We have discussed BMTC a lot. Tons of suggestions, some of which have gone in. Some of us here helped create the Bus Day event. We pulled lots of data out on their operations. etc etc. Wanted to check if we can set our sights on KSRTC now.



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