HOT TOPICS
SPOTLIGHT AGENCIES
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KSRTC outsourcing O&M of Mysore & Shimoga bus terminals murali772 - 2-DEC-2010
Check this report in today's ToI. And, the tendering is being handled by Earnst & Young. |
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Karnataka State Highway Improvement Project Ravi_D - 2-DEC-2010
On 29/Nov ADB approved a $315 millon loan for Karnataka State Highway Improvement Project (KSHIP II). Amounts to 68% of estimated total ($463 million). Main goals: Improve over 600km of roads in the state. Due for completion by Dec 2014. Projected Outcome: |
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Vasanth - 30-NOV-2010
BMTC buses take the main roads whereas private transport takes the short cut routes wherever possible. This in comparison will increase the travel time of BMTC buses as against private transport making private transport more attractive.
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The FIFO concept to reduce corruption silkboard - 10-NOV-2010
Its probably time for some Praja-style talk on the subject of corruption. What would be some quick win and practical measures to start dealing with this "elephant in the room" we have accepted to live with? |
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Agricultural liberalization need of the hour murali772 - 1-NOV-2010
The following are the excerpts (for a quick reading) from an excellent essay by Dr Jayaprakash Narayan, on the subject. The full essay can be accessed from the attached document. |
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Public Consultation Process - Best Practices kbsyed61 - 31-OCT-2010
With communication becoming part of the life, flow of information and public awareness has tremendously improved all over the world. This scene is no different in India also. With that citizens are increasingly becoming active and demanding their due share of services. Even the political class and the bureaucracy is getting sensitized to these aspirations. |
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sourav894 - 22-OCT-2010
The greatest charm of the Bangalore city is the fact that it is the garden city of India. While cities like Delhi, Mumbay and Kolkata cannot survive a day without CNG, Bangalore still has gushes of fresh air to offer. The roads of Bangalore have a cool breezy feel due to the trees around the sidewalk. Unfortunately Bangalore is loosing this charm. |
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Some happy developments on the RTI front murali772 - 17-OCT-2010
Your access to information will get a tad easier with the state planning to bring in a law for proper maintenance of all public records. Based on a recommendation by the Karnataka Information Commission (KIC), the state will rope in Karnataka Public Records Act to make public information more accessible to the 'aam aadmi'. |
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GoK's social sector work - Healthcare? silkboard - 28-SEP-2010
Syed attempted to start a deeper look at Karnataka's programs in healthcare sector. Wanted to check if some online voluteers (search 'warriors') are interested to join in to dig out data and details on how state is doing in this important social sector. For starters, there are three broad headings under which state is spending money in this sector |
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murali772 - 21-SEP-2010
Independent MLA and Sports and Textile Minister Goolihatti Shekhar threatened to commit suicide if dropped from the Cabinet. Sagar MLA Belur Gopalakrishna, who claims to have the support of over 20 MLAs, threatened that they will resign en masse if he is not made minister. |