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[engineer.akash]

Go BSY Go

[engineer.akash]

Filmi funda
Not the reel Gowda, this

Bangalore, May 1, DHNS:

Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda on Saturday took sometime out of his busy schedule to watch a movie.

However, his selection of the movie was also politically motivated. Deve Gowda watched ‘Prithvi,’ directed by Jacob Varghese, whose storyline highlights the current political scenario in Bellary.

The movie revolves around a deputy commissioner, who fights against the mining tycoons who hold high positions in the government. Puneeth Rajkumar plays the role of DC of Bellary district in the movie.

The film crew had arranged special screening of the movie for Deve Gowda at Renukamba studio. Gowda was accompanied by JD(S) spokesperson YSV Datta and a few others.

Corrupt politicians

After watching the movie Deve Gowda speaking to the media said the movie was a good attempt at unravelling the deeds of a few politicians, who have corrupted the entire political system to meet their selfish end.

Congratulating the film crew, JD(S) supremo said the role of the Deputy Commissioner would inspire thousands of people to fight against illegal mining activities. Without naming any politician, he said that the people of the State would teach ‘them’ a lesson in the next elections.

This movie would thus play an influential role in bringing about such a change among the people in the State, he added. Deve Gowda seldom watches movies. The last time he watched a movie was ‘Chandra Chakori,’ produced by his son H D Kumaraswamy, said YSV Datta.

DHNS

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[engineer.akash]

Yeddyurappa tours City, directs officials to take steps to revive tanks

By Team Mangalorean Bangalore

BANGALORE, May 4, 2010: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Tuesday went around the Bangalore City and inspected Lalbagh Tank, Yelahanka Tank, Tirumanara Halli (Hegde Nagar) Tank and Kacharakana Halli Tank and directed the concerned officials to initiate action for the comprehensive development of these tanks.

Chief Minister gave instructions to BDA, BBMP and Horticulture Departments to take necessary actions for the comprehensive development of Lalbagh including Lalbagh tank.

Chief Minister said that necessary steps will be taken for providing boating facility and installing fountains on all the four sides of Lalbagh tank. He also said that proper toilet facility will be provided besides improving the drinking water facility in the Lalbagh park area.

He said steps would be taken for the repair of walking tracks, revival of aquarium and improvement in the entertainment and sports facilities for the children. Rs.17 Crore has already been spent by BDA for the development of Lalbagh. Another Rs.30 crore will be jointly spent by BDA, BBMP and Horticulture Department towards new works, the Chief Minister said.




































The morning walkers who met to C.M. complained of lack of proper security and also the dog menace in the Lalbagh. Chief Minister assured them that police patrolling will be increased and necessary action will be taken to put an end to dog menace.

Yelahanka Tank is of around 300 acres area. Some people have encroached the tank area. Chief Minister instructed the concerned officials to take up overall development of this tank by clearing the encroachment, fencing and desilting. He also said that BBMP would be taking up the overall development and beautification works worth Rs.16 crore in this Yelahanka Tank area.

The total area of Tirumanara Halli Tank near Hegde Nagar is around 240 acres. But, much of the tank area has been encroached by private people. Chief Minister gave instructions to the concerned officials to clear the encroachment and protect the tank area by fencing it.

Chief Minister also said that there is a proposal to build an attractive park and a hospital in this tank area.

Kacharakana Halli Tank is of around 57 acre area. Out of this temples have come up in around 4 acres. The rest of the tank area will be completely cleaned and developed.

Earlier, there was a proposal to start a slaughterhouse in this tank area. Chief Minister said that the proposal would be reversed and a park, a play ground and a market complex would be constructed in this area. Final decision in this regard will be taken in the next two weeks after discussing in the Cabinet Meeting the Chief Minister added.

The Chief Minister announced that a separate officer would be appointed to clear land encroachments especially in Devanahalli Taluk where 3000-4000 acres of government land has been reportedly encroached.

The Chief Minister said that he would continue his weekly visit to different parts of Bangalore City to inspect the infrastructure facilities and developmental works.

Mangalorean

[SBC-YPR]

He isn't the first CM to do so. Several attempts have been made before, and most of them have failed

Let us see if BSY succeeds in this effort - his government seems to have had more success on the infrastructure front than most others

IMHO, these lakes should be handed over to private developers, a la Nagavara Lake (Lumbini Gardens).

[engineer.akash]

Originally Posted by SBC-YPR

He isn't the first CM to do so. Several attempts have been made before, and most of them have failed

I guess only Hanumanthiah kengal,Ramakrishna hegde and Veerendra patil qualified as good/Strong CM's of Karnataka, others were just just fit for nothing who kept the state in dark for decades.

I am a strong supporter of BJP at the state level.

[engineer.akash]

Happens in Namma Bengaluru only
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[HedonistAtBlr]

What happens in Namma Bengaluru only?

[engineer.akash]

Originally Posted by HedonistAtBlr

What happens in Namma Bengaluru only?

A lazy policeman jogging..................after his duty

[dhim100]

What's up with this current power cut in Bangalore? When is it going to stop? How can they call Bangalore the "silicon valley of India" when they fail to provide such basic infra to the public?

[think-tank]

Originally Posted by dhim100

What's up with this current power cut in Bangalore? When is it going to stop? How can they call Bangalore the "silicon valley of India" when they fail to provide such basic infra to the public?

Well, think of it like Bangalore is more energy efficient The city is growing at a faster phase than expected, I'm sure they'll take care of the power within the coming months otherwise bsy can kiss his votes goodbye.

[gentem]

http://www.bangaloremirror.com/artic...ges-aglow.html

B’lore in dark, villages aglow

Opportunistic state govt cuts power to the state capital, improves power situation in rural areas

Niranjan Kaggere
Posted On Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 09:49:33 AM

The state government’s policy of supplying power is like the popular saying, ‘Rob Peter to pay Paul’. Following the announcement of gram panchayat polls, the government is trying every trick to woo the rural folk by improving power situation at the grassroot level. The increased focus on villages has left the state capital reeling under power crunch.

The power cuts that troubled Bangalore last month had made an exit with the state buying power from other sources. But the announcement of polls changed things again.

ACT OF GENEROSITY
The rural populace, who were cursing the government for keeping them in the dark for 12 hours every day, were surprised to see regular supply of power with fewer power cuts. However, not many were aware it was a show of generosity by the government which had an eye on the elections.

No power in bangalore and full power in villages, all because of gram panchayat elections. Once those elections are over bangalore will get its power back

[engineer.akash]

Originally Posted by gentem

http://www.bangaloremirror.com/artic...ges-aglow.html


No power in bangalore and full power in villages, all because of gram panchayat elections. Once those elections are over bangalore will get its power back

Mysore is just facing 2 hours power cut............one hour in the morning and the other in the evening

[mcarling]

Originally Posted by dhim100

What's up with this current power cut in Bangalore? When is it going to stop? How can they call Bangalore the "silicon valley of India" when they fail to provide such basic infra to the public?

Electricity customers should be given a choice: get a discount and suffer power cuts when demand exceeds supply or pay a higher rate and get reliable service.

[dhim100]

Originally Posted by gentem

No power in bangalore and full power in villages, all because of gram panchayat elections. Once those elections are over bangalore will get its power back

Are people that naive?

Originally Posted by mcarling

Electricity customers should be given a choice: get a discount and suffer power cuts when demand exceeds supply or pay a higher rate and get reliable service.

Interesting approach. This would have made sense if we were talking about some luxury items, but we are talking about basic infra here. People should get uninterrupted electricity without any conditions. Damn the first decade of 21st century is almost gone but the metros in India haven't figured out basic infra issues yet. I hope "the authorities" read what we write here.

[engineer.akash]

Originally Posted by dhim100

Are people that naive?



Interesting approach. This would have made sense if we were talking about some luxury items, but we are talking about basic infra here. People should get uninterrupted electricity without any conditions. Damn the first decade of 21st century is almost gone but the metros in India haven't figured out basic infra issues yet. I hope "the authorities" read what we write here.

I will not hesitate to blame those useless fit for nothing congress and JD(s) men........

[mcarling]

Originally Posted by dhim100

Interesting approach. This would have made sense if we were talking about some luxury items, but we are talking about basic infra here. People should get uninterrupted electricity without any conditions. Damn the first decade of 21st century is almost gone but the metros in India haven't figured out basic infra issues yet. I hope "the authorities" read what we write here.

I recall reading about rolling blackouts in California about ten years ago when demand exceeded supply for several weeks. I think that was due to a hot summer and lots of air-conditioning use. There may also have been supply problems; I don't recall the details. To expect infrastructure in Karnataka to be better than in California is a nice fantasy.

Of course, adopting free-market arrangements for electricity would make supply a lot more reliable. The city of Tbilisi had electricity outages every day for many years until Saakashvili was elected president of Georgia. Within about a month or so, the outages stopped. All it took was replacing a command structure with a free-market structure.

Originally Posted by dhim100

I don't Jew out of paying my comeuppance.

Do you realize how incredibly offensive and inappropriate that statement is? It would be like someone writing: "I don't strap a bomb to my chest and Muslim hundreds of innocent women and children to make a political point so that I can rape 70 virgins after I'm dead" or "I don't Christian my neighbors by nailing them up to a cross."

[gentem]

Let moneyed people buy inverters/power backup systems.

But one thing is sure, they should cut power tariff rate if there is power cut more than 2 hours. So village areas will get power for cheaper for which they have lot of power cuts.

[mcarling]

Originally Posted by gentem

Let moneyed people buy inverters/power backup systems.

That is extremely inefficient and bad for the environment. Inverter/power backup systems make sense for hospitals, data centres, etc. but not for general use.

[sanarchie]

I heard that newly constructed houses need to install solar panels before BESCOM approves new electricity connections to those houses. Is this true?Im asking this because this is what father was told when he asked BESCOM for new connections for his new house in Bommanahalli area. It will be awsome if this is true c

[dhim100]

Originally Posted by mcarling

I recall reading about rolling blackouts in California about ten years ago when demand exceeded supply for several weeks. I think that was due to a hot summer and lots of air-conditioning use. There may also have been supply problems; I don't recall the details. To expect infrastructure in Karnataka to be better than in California is a nice fantasy.

Of course, adopting free-market arrangements for electricity would make supply a lot more reliable. The city of Tbilisi had electricity outages every day for many years until Saakashvili was elected president of Georgia. Within about a month or so, the outages stopped. All it took was replacing a command structure with a free-market structure.


Do you realize how incredibly offensive and inappropriate that statement is? It would be like someone writing: "I don't strap a bomb to my chest and Muslim hundreds of innocent women and children to make a political point so that I can rape 70 virgins after I'm dead" or "I don't Christian my neighbors by nailing them up to a cross."

Why are you being so defensive? Chill out. My comments were to demean the authorities (current and past) who have been running the state for years. Unless you are one of the local or state govt guy.