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Suggestions to UDD on amendments to KAOA sanjayv - 27-FEB-2013
Got a call from someone in the UDD department inviting suggestions from us on KAOA amendments. Tjis is a good opportunity to provide the inputs. However, go alone knows when this will see an outcome. That is the good news. |
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2013 Karnataka State Budget - What's in for Bangalore? kbsyed61 - 8-FEB-2013
Today, Shri. Jagadish Shettar, CM, Government of Karnataka presented his maiden and last budget before the state elections slated in Mid-April. Tried to collect some details on what is being doled out to improvements in Bangalore. Here is a summary list that was published in Deccan Herald. |
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"Rs 4500 not good enough" - how much is? silkboard - 30-JAN-2013
Some interesting numbers from the ongoing protests by anganwadi workers. See them in context of minimum wages prescribed by state government. From The Hindu, Jan 24, |
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Ward committees etc - sorry, wouldn't work silkboard - 28-JAN-2013
Moving a comment on this excellent post from PSA/Pathy sir up here in the hopes of generating more discussion. And some disclaimer first - 1) I am not against the concept of engagement/consultation. |
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Bribery and the Convenience Fee. Bangalore is Mine - 18-JAN-2013
When I called the building plumber to replace the heating plate of my Water Heater, I was surprised to see that the MRP sticker was removed and the price he had paid seemed to be high (Rs 950/-). Being wary of it, I asked him to come next day, while I would source the plate myself. |
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Discussions on Establishing Ward Committees in all 198 Wards in Bangalore psaram42 - 17-JAN-2013
We saw Vidyadhar Taniappa, Member Janaagraha, who writes in DNA and TOI on the dais, actively running around. |
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murali772 - 13-JAN-2013
Environment Support Group, ATREE, Alternative Law Forum, in association with Citizens Action Forum, the Fifth Estate and CIVIC Bangalore cordially invite you to a workshop to discuss, debate and assist in Establishment of Ward Committees in 198 Wards of Bangalore in compliance with directions of the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka |
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Dec-16 as Nirbhaya/ Damini (rather, the actual name) Raakhee day murali772 - 2-JAN-2013
The Delhi gang-rape case has brought to the fore the need for fast-tracking of not just the courts, but all of the following: |
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Extortion - the three way squeeze on street vendors & hawkers silkboard - 12-DEC-2012
Hope you all read about the BBMP councillor extorting Rs 15000 / month from an eatery at Kalasipalya. Here is the news report in DH. I cross checked to find same version in Hindu also, so its not a one off tabloid type story: |
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Fighting Corruption: The Way Forward murali772 - 5-DEC-2012
COALITION AGAINST CORRUPTION cordially invites you on the occasion of ‘International Anticorruption Day’ to a Public Lecture on "Fighting Corruption: The Way Forward" by Dr. Samuel Paul, Founder Chairman, Public Affairs Centre, |