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Call for a "We Do not Take Bribe" movement by government sector employees Ramesh Menon - 23-AUG-2011
Into the 8th day of the fast by Sri Anna Hazare, there is a general perception and comment that government sector employees have stayed away from support to this social movement. Looking at it with an unbiased view, I do notice a gap in that segment of our civil/administrative society in this cause. |
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Has Lokayukta been effective in Karnataka? silkboard - 22-AUG-2011* Yes, they put a minister in jail, and removed a CM * No, but not their fault, they need more power * May be, but I don't see any change in day to day corruption * No, they haven't done enough in last 5 years |
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An FAQ - Anna's movement, democracy, revolution and blackmail silkboard - 21-AUG-2011
Bangalore is buzzing with it. Friends, colleagues at work, close Praja friends, everyone wants to either discuss it, or go visit Freedom Park. Watched a lot of TV, and read almost all major newspaper editorials last week. |
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Parliamentary panel seeks public opinion on Lokpal Bill! kbsyed61 - 21-AUG-2011
Here is an opportunity for Praja community to submit their anger/suggestions/opinions to Parliament standing committee on the hot subject "LOKPAL BILL. The petition can be submitted as follows: 1. Two Copies of Memranda typed in double space either in Hindi or English, 2. Address to: |
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Taxes & Corruption - comparative figures/estimate for Karnataka? silkboard - 15-AUG-2011
Last week, GoI released some data on Direct Tax collections. I thought why not compare them against estimates of "alleged size" of corruption in Karnataka. Why should we compare only Direct Tax? Because to me, this corruption thing we hear about is like corporates and individuals paying additional direct tax. |
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Compensation for PRR Farmers in Bangalore kizarmd786 - 14-AUG-2011
Today ie., 14-08-2011, I have read an article in the TIMES OF INDIA on the quantum of compensation the Govt. of Karnataka is willing to pay to the farmers who have lost their pieces of land for the formation of Kempegowda Lay Out between Mysore Road and Magadi Road. The Govt. is willing to pay Rs. 1 crore for one acre of land acquired for the above purpose. |
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psaram42 - 14-AUG-2011
BDA makes a well planed layout with roads for proper connectivity. BBMP has the audacity to issue a khata for the public road to a company owned by former chief minister Yeddyurappa (Sons), who in turn block, a BDA road! |
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Empower_Lokayukta - Bike Rally Across Bangalore murali772 - 10-AUG-2011
Dear Friends |
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New Bangalore coming up at Bidadi - how and when? silkboard - 9-AUG-2011
Back in Mr Sudhir Krishna's days, there used to be a buzz about BMRDA. Remember the talk of satellite towns, satellite town ring roads, and the 7 'proposed' satellite townships. Part of the buzz is back with Bidadi integrated township project. Mind you, its a PPP to develop a 9000+ acre township. |
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Ward58 the problem of choked Sanitary pipe lines – Solutions psaram42 - 6-AUG-2011
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