Freedom park power brake-fast Event - RWAs and Apartments

psaram42 - 8-FEB-2013

Kalpana Kar a member of Bangalore Agenda Task Force [BATF] of the Karnataka Government was in charge of the power break fast meet to day.

Wake up, Clean up Bengaluru

murali772 - 6-FEB-2013

I had the privilege of attending what was termed as a 'Power Nashta' session of 'opinion makers' yesterday morning at the "Wake up, Clean up Bengaluru" week-long workshop, currently in progress at the Freedom Park (the facebook wall of the workshop may be accessed

Plans for a week long programme on Waste Management [WM] at Freedom Park

psaram42 - 3-FEB-2013

All Stake holders meet was held at freedom Park on Saturday, February 02, 2013, to discuss WM for the city. It started at 15:00 hrs at the ground level convention hall. The slogan was

“Wake up clean up”

I hope this applies to both the citizens as well as the city Fathers. The panelists on the Dias included 

Ward committees etc - sorry, wouldn't work

silkboard - 28-JAN-2013

Moving a comment on this excellent post from PSA/Pathy sir up here in the hopes of generating more discussion. And some disclaimer first - 1) I am not against the concept of engagement/consultation.

Flower Show 2013 - BBMP totally not interested in making citizens feel proud of their city

dvsquare - 27-JAN-2013

Sunday, 26th Jan, I planned to visit Lalbagh to see the Flower Show (Since my parents were here, so thought of showing them one of the special shows which happens twice a year in Bangalore).

Bendakaaluru - sewage issue

ShashankHosahally - 25-JAN-2013

This is my first post and I wish to share intersting facts and issues in my city.

We have heard so much of the garbage dump not cleared in time. But has anyone observed the over flowing of drainage water in most streets around Bangalore. Why is there not enough concerns/ voice raised against the waiting to disaster epidemic.

Demolition of EWS quarters at Ejipura- Is it legal?

Bangalore is Mine - 20-JAN-2013

I had been to the protest march this morning and returned sometime back. It looks like the demolition cannot be stopped. Here are some events which unfolded.

• BBMP commissioner had aparently agreed to stay the demolition for the next 2-3 months as consideration (children's education will be impacted.) However, no written commitment (the usual thing)

Bribery and the Convenience Fee.

Bangalore is Mine - 18-JAN-2013

When I called the building plumber to replace the heating plate of my Water Heater, I was surprised to see that the MRP sticker was removed and the price he had paid seemed to be high (Rs 950/-).  Being wary of it, I asked him to come next day, while I would source the plate myself.

Discussions on Establishing Ward Committees in all 198 Wards in Bangalore

psaram42 - 17-JAN-2013

We saw Vidyadhar Taniappa, Member Janaagraha, who writes in DNA and TOI on the dais, actively running around.

Workshop on Ward Committees

murali772 - 13-JAN-2013

Environment Support Group, ATREE, Alternative Law Forum, in association with Citizens Action Forum, the Fifth Estate and CIVIC Bangalore cordially invite you to a workshop to discuss, debate and assist in Establishment of Ward Committees in 198 Wards of Bangalore in compliance with directions of the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka