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idontspam - 2-MAR-2015
The mowing down of the school going 19 year old Arpita & others in Hebbal has caused severe consternation amongst people in Bangalore. The driver has been reported as saying he was new to the city & was looking for a signboard which could tell him the directions to where he needs to go and that diverted his attention from the signal in front of him. |
Suggested safety practice for women folk engaging cabs/ auto's murali772 - 7-DEC-2014
A woman in Delhi was raped on Friday allegedly by a taxi driver who is now missing. - - - The woman in her complaint said that after getting into the cab last night, she fell asleep and woke up to find the car parked at a secluded spot. The driver then allegedly raped her.
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Feedback on Public Passenger Transport - Chapter VII sanjayv - 27-OCT-2014
Thissection is an attempt to change public transport by bus.and other vehicles. However, an overarching vision is lacking. Many new categories are introduced in the place of existing categories, but it is not clear that the existing problems of the sector are fully addressed. |
Need for increased "speed control measures" by BTP in Kadugodi area Ramesh Menon - 7-OCT-2014
The connecting road from Hoskote to Hope Farm area of Whitefield Bangalore has been relayed beautifully by the authorities. The work has been done in such a way that the road till the Kadugodi Over Bridge is smooth and in a drivable condition. |
The sorry state of Carmelaram Station sanjayv - 30-SEP-2014
I want to share a horrible experience I had yesterday at Carmelaram station. A family member was coming from Kerala on the 12678 Ernakulam-SBC Intercity express. For me, the best option to pick up a traveler from the point of view of convenience is Carmelaram Station. The other option is Catonment which is a nightmarish drive into the city and back away. |
Night Life - Is it all about Pubs and Discotheques? amithpallavoor - 28-JUL-2014
There seems to be a perception in India that nightlife is all about pubs and discotheques. Is it true actually or is there much more to nightlife than just drinking and dancing? Vizag seems to be showing a different way and ensuring that its denizens are able to enjoy a nightlife sans crime and needless police patrolling. |
Night Life - Is it all about Pubs and Discotheques? amithpallavoor - 28-JUL-2014
There seems to be a perception in India that nightlife is all about pubs and discotheques. Is it true actually or is there much more to nightlife than just drinking and dancing? Vizag seems to be showing a different way and ensuring that its denizens are able to enjoy a nightlife sans crime and needless police patrolling. |
murali772 - 9-JAN-2014
Whether or not foreign direct investment (FDI) will be allowed for high speed trains in Indian Railways is still being discussed as the Home Ministry is yet to respond to the Cabinet note sent by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion’s (DIPP) to the Home Ministry. |
Why are there no Platform Screen Doors or equivalent on Bangalore Metro? mandayamr - 15-NOV-2013
As per wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platform_screen_doors#India) , Kochi Metro plans to install Platform Screen Doors on all stations. Thoughts/questions: 1. Is the life of a Bangalorean is less valuable? |
hemaraj - 8-JUN-2013
I would like to share my todays experience. A courier boy came to deliver. today these days being very unsafe to invite any strangers inside, I usually take any such things to verify through a window and take delivery through it. I was suspisious on the courier on few counts
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