Posts : Citizen Reports

Jan Lokpal Bill from IAC, and Govt Lokpal bill, latest versions

silkboard - 28-MAR-2011

[Update, Aug 20: Took out reference to the reformatted 1.8 version, embedded latest (version 2.3) Jan Lokpall Bill draft, and the one that was introduced in Lok Sabha]

Anti corruption meet at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan a report

psaram42 - 26-MAR-2011

The chief guest Justice Hegde arrived at 10:15 hrs well in time. The meeting started around 11:00 hrs, soon after the arrival of H. S. Doreswamy. Doreswamy the freedom fighter is 80 plus years of age. High courts advocate Ravi Kumar and Smt K Uma secretary, Karnataka Jana jagrity Abhiyan joined the other two on the dais.

HAL III Stage Park Beautification 2011

psaram42 - 24-MAR-2011

To day March 24, 2011 the Beautification programme of our Park at HAL III stage Bangalore 560075 was kick started by our MLA Mr. Raghu and Corporater Mr. Vijay Kumar.  The function started at 9:30AM and went on till 11:30 

The Interactive session with Justice Hegde a report

psaram42 - 20-MAR-2011

The Rotary Hall at Lavelle road the venue was almost full at today’s meet. Dr. Ramakanth who lost to Katta’s Son in the recent MLA election, Secretaries of resident’s welfare associations like Vishveshwaraiah Nagar, Ganga nagar, HMT layout and others were also present.

City station visit - report

silkboard - 10-MAR-2011

Though it was a bit disappointing to see no-show / last minute drop-out from at least 5 guys, we enjoyed strolling around an almost empty city station on Sunday morning. Sanjeev (our resident Railways expert), Sathya, Srivatsava, Murali sir, dvsquare and myself walked end to end. Took some pics as well, here are some:

Most annoying driver behaviours

murali772 - 9-MAR-2011

Taking off from the APAD and DDC campaigns, I thought I'll try to note down the most annoying driver behavious that I keep coming across on an almost everyday basis. Here's my list, which may not be quite exhaustive, but which is generally in the order of annoyance to me:

Bus Day at Mysore - got ideas for KSRTC?

silkboard - 7-MAR-2011

KSRTC is all set to start Bus Days in Mysore, they will announce firm dates and plans real soon. Their sister concern BMTC are passing all logistics related learnings from Bangalore Bus Days, and KSRTC is keen to take in input from all who care about public transport in Mysore.

Seat belts optional in Bangalore?

s_yajaman - 1-MAR-2011

 Is the wearing of seat belts optional in Bangalore?  On my recent visits here I find (on a quick check) less than 30% of private car drivers wear seat belts, almost no taxi driver and LCV driver wears one.

Campaign against so-called 'privatisation' of water

murali772 - 26-FEB-2011

In a meeting organised with the Karnataka Urban Development Minister Mr.

Mysore fleecing tourists? What's the thought behind steep hikes?

silkboard - 22-FEB-2011

If the reports are to be believed, entry and usage fees at some popular tourist spots in and around Mysore have been increase. The hikes seem STEEP. Sample these (source: Business Standard, Feb 22):