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mcadambi - 29-DEC-2008
Bangalore is ahead of Osaka, Japan in terms of Human Capital and next to Frankfurt, Germany in the same. It is one of the top 50 cities of the world, according to AT Kearney, Inc a consultancy and "Foreign Policy", a foreign policy magazine based in the US. New Delhi and Mumbai are ahead of Bangalore in other rankings, but not in terms of Human Potential. |
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BIAL to City train - proposal on table (Train to BIAL.jpg) silkboard - 28-DEC-2008This image was uploaded with the post BIAL to City train - proposal on table. |
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BIAL to City train - proposal on table silkboard - 28-DEC-2008
Building on the good vibes about Commuter Rail Service, hear this out now. Devesh mentioned that at a recent meeting where BCIC was taking up the cause of those who commute to BIAL for work, Mr. Arvind Jadhav indicated that a proposal to introduce train service between the BIAL and Bangalore city (via Yeshwanthapur) is being finalized. The service would be operational once the formalities are completed. Quick details: |
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BBMP's negligence - example from Saraswathi Nagar (Image196.jpg) admin123 - 28-DEC-2008This image was uploaded with the post BBMP's negligence - example from Saraswathi Nagar. |
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BBMP's negligence - example from Saraswathi Nagar admin123 - 28-DEC-2008
Praja is not an official complaints authority, but from time to time, we get complaint emails meant for BBMP, BMTC or Traffic Police. It indicates that many citizens don't know where exactly to complain. Regardless, here is a recent email that highlights how even small public work carried out in the city is often not done to perfection. Lack of clean up post-work is so very common. |
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RTI - A powerful tool for citizens to make use! kbsyed61 - 26-DEC-2008
Right to information Act 2005, is a testimony to the maturity and resilience of Indian Democracy and its citizens. This indeed has open a new chapter in citizen-government relationships. |
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Govt functionaries as fund collectors murali772 - 26-DEC-2008
M K Gupta, a UP PWD engineer, was killed allegedly by BSP MLA, Mr Sekhar Tiwari, and his henchmen, for refusing to donate money for Mayawati's birthday celebrations. |
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BMTC drivers resorting to murder (to protect its interests?) murali772 - 26-DEC-2008
In a shocking incident, two BMTC bus drivers beat up a private bus driver and later crushed him under the wheels of the bus. |
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ramesh_mbabu - 26-DEC-2008
A visit to the Namma Metro web site http://bmrc.co.in/ shows |
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Little known facts about London Bus Services murali772 - 24-DEC-2008
London Buses is the subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL) that manages bus services within Greater London, UK. |