Implementation of Community Participation Law

07/05/12 06:42 - murali772

Following is the text of the letter addressed by Dr Ashwin Mahesh to Sri Suresh Kumar, Minister for UD, on the subject, along with his preface. I thought Prajagalu may want to contribute to the debate, and hence this post.

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Let's do it in our back-yard (LDIIOBY)!

07/02/12 17:19 - murali772

When it comes to the latest Garbage City tag, there was indeed a PIL filed. Fighting the negative tag was Neeraj Mishra, a resident of Indiranagar. Two years ago, Neeraj filed a PIL in the High Court of Karnataka when he found that garbage near his house had rented the place for free and the BBMP was letting it flourish.

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Many dangers of the mobile phone

07/02/12 03:56 - psaram42

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Potential for Savings in Bangalore Power Consumption via BESCOM Incentives for Buildings

07/01/12 05:12 - sanjayv

Bangalore (and Karnataka), like most cities and states in India is facing a power deficit.  One way around to solve this issue is to implement energy conservation measures.  The terminology in the power industry for this is called demand side management (DSM).

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Public can say 'no' to malls

06/30/12 13:23 - murali772

If you don't want a mall in your area, just put your foot down. If mayor D Venkateshmurthy has his way, citizens will have their say when a plea is made to the BBMP's town planning wing on malls coming up in residential zones.

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Other Commuter Rail Study reports for Reference

06/29/12 08:48 - Sanjeev

Hidalgo County Commuter Rail Study

http://www.co.hidalgo.tx.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/14006

On Page 207 : Public meting held to take opinion of the Public.

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Mysore Keen on Promoting Cycling - Why not Bangalore taking any initiative

06/29/12 07:48 - Vasanth

Mysore City's new Commissioner and Deputy Commissiner are keen on promoting cycling in the city. They have mandated all the Government employees working in Taluk Office, Corporation and DC office to come by Bicycle or Public Transport on Mondays. They are also building cycling tracks around the city. Also, heritage cycle tour of Mysore has started along with walking tour.

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Bangalore's global 'Hot-Spot' ranking

06/28/12 12:32 - murali772

According to a study commissioned by the Citigroup, Delhi has been named the most competitive city in India for its demonstrated ability to attract capital, business, talent and tourists by a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) research report. Bangalore figures at 79 (behind Delhi @ 68; Mumbai @ 70).

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Commuter Rail - Email Campaign !

06/28/12 05:42 - kbsyed61

RITES report is out. Time for action. Shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to send one. Here is a sample of the email that I had sent to various people. You may send this petition to these email addresses:

Government Of India

Union minister of Urban Development - Minister-mud@nic.in

Union minister of Railways - mr@rb.railnet.gov.in

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Pitiable road conditions at Indiranagar Domlur fly over.

06/27/12 06:11 - psaram42

The junction at Indira nagar 100 ft and old airport roads has an elaborate 12 leaf fly over system.

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