Adding power generation capacity in Raichur

murali772 - 19-JUL-2009

The Raichur Ulisi Andolana Vedike has urged the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests not to give clearance for the proposed establishment of two additional thermal plants near Raichur contendi

Raise your voice against corruption in bangalore

anil_kumar_iim - 17-JUL-2009

Hi All,

I have raised my voice against corruption to senior officials in registration and stamp duty officals. Request you all to put your comments with CC to them, your friends and media persons.

Regards

Anil

Jeevan se mukti!

murali772 - 15-JUL-2009

The ICU at this 300-bed hospital is yet to be functional, though it was inaugurated six months ago. The hospital is waiting for equipment!

Excessive signage and meaningless lighting.

rs - 10-JUL-2009

Hi

BMTC, corruption and ticket-less rides

silkboard - 8-JUL-2009

So I did it, in fact twice now. Entered xxxE, knowing fully well that fare to my destination was Rs 6. Took out two 2 rupee coins - no ticket given, no questions asked. Next, I tried this in a Volvo xxxC. Was a bit nervous doing it, and must tell you that I succeeded only in my third attempt at this. Entered the bus, and when conductor passed by asking for tickets, I ignored him.

But, Bangaloreans can't afford to ignore HDK

murali772 - 16-JUN-2009

JD(S) state president H D Kumaraswamy is still smarting over the Lok Sabha poll results in Bangalore. Hurt by the drubbing, Kumaraswamy railed against Bangaloreans at a party workers meet at the Palace Grounds ... “Even after my government started several new initiatives, the electorate rejected the party in Bangalore. I wonder why ...” said Kumaraswamy ....

Utter callousness

murali772 - 23-MAY-2009

The BBMP's negligence has cost a two-wheeler rider his life. Palike workers left a storm water drain in Fraser Town open after cleaning plastic waste from it on Thursday.

Power distribution to be privatised

murali772 - 21-MAY-2009

Taking a cue from its counterparts in Delhi and Mumbai, the state government is toying with the idea of handing over distribution of
power to private parties on a franchise basis. Currently, electricity supply companies (escoms like Bescom in Bangalore) do it.

"We are studying the Delhi and Mumbai models where private parties have been given franchises to distribute power. We propose to adopt such a model as part of power sector reforms,'' a senior energy department official said.

The move is seen as a bid to ensure better power supply at the consumer end and better revenue realization. "Once it's implemented, consumers will get uninterrupted power and it'll also lead to quicker repair of faults," the official claimed.

According to sources in the energy sector, the franchisee will purchase power from the state government (Karnataka Power Corporation) and sell it to consumers and will strengthen and maintain the distribution network. This system will not only address consumers' grievances but will also cut down the massive power pilferage, pegged at 22-27%.

Say no to corrupt Ministers

psaram42 - 21-MAY-2009

 “Corruption has become endemic.

Mysterious series of BBMP ads on a DLF complex

murali772 - 19-MAY-2009

On 26th April, DLF homes published    this   full page ad in Times of India (I expect in other papers also) announcing the launch of their new project "Westend Heights".