The Most Horrific Traffic in the Entire World

idontspam - 9-SEP-2011

So how do we fix gridlock? IBM says building more (or wider) roads won't help—not enough space or money. The answer lies in data. Which makes sense, as IBM makes money by processing and selling data. But it does make sense—taking the roads we have already and routing traffic through them more efficiently.

Preservation of heritage buildings

murali772 - 8-SEP-2011

The demolition of  the house of renowned novelist R K Narayan which began here on Monday to make way for an apartment  complex came to a halt with the Mysore City Corporation (MCC) proposing to conserve it as a heritage monument. The MCC will initiate further action; until then, it has ordered suspension of all work.

BIAL Aiport Devanhalli ownership

Sanjeev - 26-AUG-2011

The state Cabinet has deferred the proposal of Siemens Ltd, a majority stakeholder in Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to divest 40 per cent of its stake in the BIAL.

It may be recalled that Siemens Ltd had recently decided to sell 14 per cent of its share.

No recognition to gated enclaves

murali772 - 26-AUG-2011

In response to a query under the Right to Information , the Bangalore Development Authority and the Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (BMRDA) have said that their rules had no provision for a “gated community”. Further, it is also learnt that the local Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike also does not recognise the concept.

No connectivity between Reach-1 and Reach-3

MaheshK - 26-AUG-2011

Here is a report in Deccan Chronicle, source by a BMRCL official.

Next Chief Justice Of India receives shabby treatment at state guest house!

kbsyed61 - 13-AUG-2011

It is a matter of shame that we treat our state guest with such shabby hospitality. This is the sordid tale of hospitality rendered to the India's next Supreme Court Chief Justice. Justice Altimas Kabir was treated with soiled linen and torn towels at the state owned Kumara Krupa guest house. More shocking is the behavior of state employees at the guest house.

Do we have the rule of law at all?

murali772 - 5-AUG-2011

The report captioned "Whose lake is it any way?" in the Bangalore Mirror made for some amazing reading. Some excerpts are reproduced below (the full text may be accessed here):

For better laws, debate and discuss bills first

murali772 - 18-JUL-2011

The Lokpal Bill 2011 is one among 67-odd bills listed as pending before Parliament. Is it fair that out of a list of 67, only the Lokpal Bill gets intensive civil society scrutiny? And why should any bill be passed without complete transparency or due diligence?

The only way to make the government work?

murali772 - 17-JUL-2011

The Karnataka state government’s dilatory tactics during litigation came under flak in the Karnataka high court on Friday, when chief justice JS Khehar observed that the government might abandon its evasive methods only if the chief minister BS Yeddyurappa was asked to pay a fine of Rs1 lakh from his own pocket.

Is there citizens role in local governance?

idontspam - 17-JUL-2011