No recognition to gated enclaves

murali772 - 26-AUG-2011

In response to a query under the Right to Information , the Bangalore Development Authority and the Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (BMRDA) have said that their rules had no provision for a “gated community”. Further, it is also learnt that the local Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike also does not recognise the concept.

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.

New Bangalore coming up at Bidadi - how and when?

silkboard - 9-AUG-2011

Back in Mr Sudhir Krishna's days, there used to be a buzz about BMRDA. Remember the talk of satellite towns, satellite town ring roads, and the 7 'proposed' satellite townships. Part of the buzz is back with Bidadi integrated township project. Mind you, its a PPP to develop a 9000+ acre township.

New Notification on Fire Safety

murali772 - 7-AUG-2011

Mr Uday Vijayan of "Beyond Carlton", who is working with 'Namma Bengaluru Foundation' to further the Fire Safety message sent me these copies of the latest (7th July, '11) notification issued by the Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services wing of the Home Department.

Ward58 the problem of choked Sanitary pipe lines – Solutions

psaram42 - 6-AUG-2011

Is there citizens role in local governance?

idontspam - 17-JUL-2011

BBMP bags Nagar Ratna award

Ravi_D - 8-JUL-2011

Today's DH Reports that:

Information needed about making complaints

Maya.S - 3-JUL-2011

Does anyone know what is the way to make a complaint about a civic issue in cities in India?

For example, information about lodging a complaint on a civic issue in bangalore is

Where is the city headed?

idontspam - 1-JUL-2011

Nobody has clue how 2020 or 2030 Bangalore Transportation should be MADE to look. Remember this is different from how it will look if left to go on like now.

BBMP and advisers - Sankey Tank Road Widening

acoward - 29-JUN-2011

Dear Praja friends, as you already know, these are the days of advisory councils and committees. Their grip is complete, top to down, one advisory council is sitting at national level (NAC), and we also see and hear of a few at the lowest (our city government) level.