Police State

murali772 - 31-MAY-2012

For holding a peaceful demonstration protesting the felling of some 40 odd trees (supposedly in the way of the BDA's signal-free corridor - check this), the state (through Koramangala PS) has now filed cases under Sec 143, 146, 147, 141, 341 read with 149, against 5 prominent mem

Bangalore could get suburban rail too

Sanjeev - 30-MAY-2012

The city could well be going the Mumbai way. In a first step to revive suburban trains for better connectivity into the city, Rail Indian Technical and Economic Services (RITES) will ready the feasibility study by June first week. The Suburban Commuter Rail System will connect nearby high-density locations like Ramanagaram, Mandya, Chikkaballapur and Hosur to the city

Why this Kolaveri Central Government?

naveen_blr - 29-MAY-2012

Hi People look at this, can we do something about it? Why do we need to wait for years to get an approval while other states get everything so easily? Can we file an RTI?

Perfect choice for late night travel Bangarpet-Whitefield-Bengaluru-Mysore by Train

Sanjeev - 28-MAY-2012

As I wait for the Chennai bound Kaveri Express at Bangalore City station on Platform-5, a train enters Platform 6 at 11:15 pm which is announced as Bangarpet-Bangalore Express. A closer look at it reveals it is only an Express for namesake as it looks more like a passenger train.

Law Fraternity Fails - 18-Year old argues her own case in HC!

kbsyed61 - 27-MAY-2012

18-year old Radhika Garg from Ullal was forced to argue her own case in High Court after her lawyers opted out without citing any reasons. She not only managed to argue her own case, but managed to get an investigation instituted.

Commuter Rail Meeting with ITHR and Hasiru Usiru

kbsyed61 - 24-MAY-2012

footpath issues

vsquaretech - 24-MAY-2012

BBMP or corporation has removed the stones on the footpath for clearing the drainage about 4 months back but so far, no one has put the stones back. This is on Bannerghatta main road and inspite of complaints to sakaala and BBMP, no action is being taken. Who is the exact contact person for this ?

Commuter Rail Article in IT / ITES

Sanjeev - 23-MAY-2012

Commuter Rail / Local Trains will benefit the following areas and segment of Citizens:

Oh, for a government job!

murali772 - 23-MAY-2012

The government has instituted very strict labour laws. But, unable to comply with them, even as they remain the biggest employers in the country, government organisations are openly flouting the laws, as comes out clearly in each of the following cases:

Can we leave the decision of how our public spaces should evolve just to politicians?

murali772 - 22-MAY-2012

For those dazzled by the Palika Bazaar in New Delhi, the-re's something to look forward to right here. BBMP is mulling over the construction of a similar bazaar below Freedom Park. The underground Palika Bazaar impressed mayor D Venkatesh Murthy who visited the place on May 19.