Have you heard about Namma Railu, Commuter Rail Service Plans in Bangalore?

01/28/13 17:50 - kbsyed61

* Yes, I have been part of this campaign. * Yes, from Praja Website. * Yes, from Newspapers. * No, I have not heard anything about this?

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No park in Social amenities site but only parking!

01/28/13 13:31 - psaram42

The present Jeevan Bima Nagar stands on the 460 acres land allotted by BDA to Life Insurance Corporation housing society way back in 1966. LIC colony as it is called now has model houses built and distributed by LIC of India to policy holders. Each applicant had to give a deposit of Rs10000/- along with application.

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Light Rail at grade..too bold?

01/28/13 08:35 - srinidhi

As we have seen there seems to be some activity around building light rail as a feeder to metro(Bannerghatta rd - Hebbal). For some historic reasons The Bangalore Airport Rail Link (BARL) Ltd is actually working on the DPR for it.

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Ward committees etc - sorry, wouldn't work

01/28/13 03:40 - silkboard

Moving a comment on this excellent post from PSA/Pathy sir up here in the hopes of generating more discussion. And some disclaimer first - 1) I am not against the concept of engagement/consultation.

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Flower Show 2013 - BBMP totally not interested in making citizens feel proud of their city

01/27/13 11:07 - dvsquare

Sunday, 26th Jan, I planned to visit Lalbagh to see the Flower Show (Since my parents were here, so thought of showing them one of the special shows which happens twice a year in Bangalore).

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Bangalore's Middle Class Apathy - Will crime, violations, corruption ever end?

01/27/13 05:42 - Bangalore is Mine

Below is an recent article on the EWS demolition by Dr. Sylvia Karpagam, who is a public health doctor and has been documenting the human rights violations at the EWS site in Ejipura.

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Namma Railu - Economic Returns!

01/27/13 04:10 - kbsyed61

In the era of market economy, there is absolutely no chance or room for any projects only on basis of social good. The government officials who are entrusted to consider such projects for approvals are increasingly scrutinizing the projects very closely taking into account the investments and returns it will accrue in coming years.

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Bendakaaluru - sewage issue

01/25/13 07:32 - ShashankHosahally

This is my first post and I wish to share intersting facts and issues in my city.

We have heard so much of the garbage dump not cleared in time. But has anyone observed the over flowing of drainage water in most streets around Bangalore. Why is there not enough concerns/ voice raised against the waiting to disaster epidemic.

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Connect the Dots - Conversation on Sustainability, Social Good and Us!

01/25/13 01:47 - kbsyed61

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The adjournment ailment

01/24/13 13:08 - murali772

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said delay in dispensation of justice could well be attributed to the judiciary's almost institutionalized generosity in granting adjournment of hearings and called for its complete abolition.

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