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psaram42 - 13-OCT-2011
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Video from workshop on Urban Infrastructure and Delivery deepakar - 4-OCT-2011
Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Chairperson of the High Powered Expert Committee, in this video, talks about the committee's report on Indian Urban Infrastructure and Service Delivery. The full report can be downloaded here. |
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National PPP Policy 2011 - Draft for Consultation murali772 - 30-SEP-2011
The Union Finance Minister, in the Budget speech for the year 2011-12 had announced that It is our endeavor to come up with a comprehensive policy that can be used by the Centre and the State Governments in further developing Public-Private Partnerships. |
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Karnataka High Court Judgement on Land Acquisition for PRR kizarmd786 - 14-SEP-2011
It is quite unfortunate that the Honourable High Court of Karnataka had quashed the BDA recent preliminary Notification for acquisition of 372 acres of land in connection with the formation of Peripheral Ring Road to ease the vehicular traffic. BDA wanted this extent of land for approach roads and Toll Plazas. Further, they needed land for forming FLY OVERS. |
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Bheema.Upadhyaya - 6-SEP-2011
Observation :Now I am using BMTC services almost daily (Mostly route 378) and getting a feel of the BMTC customer facing staff and their attitudes and langauges. I observed at least 25% conductors use rude language by default. What I mean by default is usage of poor language without any provocation by commuter's behavior or age or gender.
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BBMP spent 2500 Cr on Blr roads!! srinidhi - 5-SEP-2011
Yes, they have spent 2,500 crores on roads in the past three years and they want more!
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Corruption - Real estate relationship - How to reduce this? Vasanth - 1-SEP-2011
Real estate business do not go without corruption. Right from Khatha Extract to Registration to Plan Approval, every stage has corruption. Builders, Contractors, Real Estate Agents everyone is ready to shell out anything to acquire property either legally or illegaly. Enroachment of Government or Private Property is common and cannot be controlled due to corruption. |
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srinidhi - 24-AUG-2011
Was at the service centre the other day and was discussing ways to improve mileage of cars. One of the thoughts that came up was with the visits to the petrol pump. My habit is to have less than quarter tank full at any refill point(on my daily commute).. |
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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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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. |