24x7 Power Supply; courtesy - Solar Lighting

murali772 - 19-NOV-2008

While the rest of the state is fretting over frequent power cuts, three little-known hamlets of Uttara Kannada district have uninterrupted power supply, thanks to Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank’s Vikasa Kirana scheme, launched in 1994, to avail of solar lighting units to enjoy uninterrupted power supply, a rarity in Karnataka these days.
    

The road ahead ….. on roads

srkulhalli - 18-NOV-2008

This is a followup to the road working group call, we (nithin, asj and myself) had a couple of weeks back. After that, I also talked to a contractor who has built roads (Pradeep). The consolidated "whats the story" is below, in the format of question/answers. Needs a lot more work and refining, but feel free to comment on the work so far. Also, if you want to call in and give your feedback, send me a private message.

Footpaths upgraded but width reduced

Photoyogi - 18-NOV-2008

I live in Kumarapark (BBMP Ward No 77) and i was initially pleased to see the footpaths getting a face lift. Yes Serpentine road is having spanking new machine finished granite slabs to cover the drain and make for the footpath.

Freedom Park opens in place of old jail

mcadambi - 18-NOV-2008

 Freedom park has opened in the heart of the City where the old central jail used to be:

Sanity Check: A Namma Metro link to Bengaluru International Airport

Devesh - 17-NOV-2008

About 40 days ago, I had raised the issue of a "Sanity Check" on the proposed High Speed Rail Link (HSRL) to Bengaluru International Airport. The issues I raised were :

• Sanity Check 1: Who is the target customer of the HSRL ?
• Sanity Check 2: Convenience
• Sanity Check 3: Close integration with Namma Metro and BMTC
• Sanity Check 4: Affordability
• Sanity Check 5: Financial Viability

Basavanagudi Traffic Regulation

Naveen - 16-NOV-2008

Hi All,

Attached is the letter being sent to BBMP /Traffic Police (South) about streamlining traffic at Basavanagudi. I am also forwarding the map (copy updated) with some captioned pictures about traffic in the area.

BIAL RTI Progress - Response from DGCA

kbsyed61 - 16-NOV-2008

Time to share the RTI response received from Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)in in response to one of the RTI applications filed with them. Here is the copy of the responses.

Cycling in Bangalore!!

raviranjan.kumar - 15-NOV-2008

How many of you believe that
1. Cycle is a sustainable mode of transportation?
2. Cycling in Bangalore is possible?
3. You are faster on you cycle than you car in Bangalore?

Let me share my view on these :

Jayanagar Constituency Grievance center!

silkboard - 15-NOV-2008

Mr N Mukund informs us that Jayanagar now has a Grievance Center. So if you are a resident of that constituency, and have complaints or suggestions, all you have to do is pick up a phone and call the helpline!

IRC Road markings & signs

asj - 14-NOV-2008

I am not doing a summary here of the IRC codes for road markings. I ordered a copy and got it yesterday and flipped through it. The norms / guidelines cover the basics well. Significantly, there is clear guideline on GIVE WAY - markings.