Blasts in bangalore - city in turmoil

namma_nadu - 25-JUL-2008

Just heard that there are 5-7 blasts in bangalore. Folks, take care. Stay put wherever you are and wait for police clearance to leave your offices or wherever you are.

[Update: 3:30 pm It started with reports and SMS'es of low intensity blasts on Mysore road and Madivala in 1:30 pm - 2 pm timeframe. They say its 5 - 7 blasts around the city so far, mostly in South Bangalore areas. Some information on rediff on this. There is some unclarity around exact number (5-7) and specific areas of blast beyond Nayanadahalli, Madivala, Langford which have been confirmed by many. Keep watching TV and media sites.]

KR Puram Railway Station Jn Update

Rithesh - 25-JUL-2008

Finally BDA and Traffic Police seem to have woken up to the traffic problem at KR Puram junction (opposite railway station). BDA is proposing to widen the roads leading to the junction (on either side of the cable bridge).

The main hurdle to the project is the narrow junction opposite the railway station. Though there is ample space to widen the road, the land is owned by the Railways and they are refusing to give up the land.

Large PPPs like BIAL - ripe for corruption?

admin123 - 25-JUL-2008

[A Request - This is a carryover from talk of corruption and transparency that emerged in this HAL-BIAL thread. Please don't drag the peripherals like big people wanting airport in their backyard etc into this. Add your wisdom and tips that are relevant here.]

We really want to understand this. What are the transparency and disclosure norms for PPP (Public Private Partnership) Projects? Looks like they don't come under the purview of RTI Act, at least the matter is not settled yet (We believe BIAL has filed an appeal against a court verdict that put it under RTI). Does lack of transparency set PPP projects up for corruption?

Welcome development in the power sector

murali772 - 24-JUL-2008

The report in the papers about Karnataka's plan to set up a 2000 MW power plant in Chhattisgarh (vide report captioned 'Chhattisgarh plant to ease power woes' on page 7, TOI of 23rd July - the text is reproduced below, since, apparently because of a goof up by TOI, the 'link' is taking it to a diffrent text) denotes a refreshing change in the mind-set of the powers that be heading the state power sector.

Book Release: Rich Lands, Poor People

murali772 - 24-JUL-2008

CSE’s 6th ‘State of India’s Environment’ Report on Mining

Orchid Room, Hotel Orchid Harsha,
11 Park Road, Shivajinagar, Bangalore - 560051
August 04, 2008

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi invites you to the release of its latest ‘State of India’s Environment’ report, on mining: Rich Lands, Poor People -- Is Sustainable Mining Possible?

Day-long protest condemning murder of Mr A T Babu, NAPM state convener

murali772 - 23-JUL-2008

National Alliance of People's Movements (NAPM) condemns murder of its Karnataka state convenor

Day-long protest organised in front of Mahatma Gandhi Statue in Bangalore on Thursday (24th July) from 10.30 a.m. onwards

Be Aware Airlift shared Passengers to BIAL

rkm - 23-JUL-2008

Be ready to suffer a HEAVY loss of financial, professional and mental energy if you wish to be lifted by Airlift to BIAL.

If you are fascinated

-by the colorful homepage of the Airlift at http://www.airliftonline.com/ , or

-by the sweet lines of admiration by the daily newspaper, or

-by the fact like cheapest price in luxury cab

"Seven-days notice to the Airlift for full compensation"

rkm - 23-JUL-2008

To: The AIRLIFT #106, Sherwood Suites,17/2 Varthur Main Road, Marathahalli,Bangalore 560 037, Phone : 97313 96331, Booking webpage: http://www.airliftonline.com

ORDER DETAILS:
Merchant Site URL : http://www.airliftonline.com
Order Number: 8b9fbf6f81 Order Received: Jul 15, 2008
Total Amount : INR (Indian Rupees) 337.08"

"Dear Airliftonline,
Please consider this as a pre-legal and final formal notice through this online forum.
The details as follows:

Meeting with Mr. Praveen Sood

admin123 - 23-JUL-2008

For more details please refer to this post: "Meeting with Mr Sood"

Meeting with Mr Praveen Sood (ACP Bangalore Traffic Police)

Rithesh - 23-JUL-2008

[Update July 25 6:15 pm : Just called their office and checked, the meeting is still on. Morning 10:30 AM , Venue: Mr Sood's office at "BMTC Complex 2nd Floor, Shivajinagar Bus Stand, Bangalore-560057"]