BANGALORE: If the political leadership is the mirror of how good a nation should be, then the roads of a city clearly mirrors its progress. Despite the plaudits Bangalore gets for being an IT hub and what not, the citys roads are truly a mess.Now, if we are talking about the roads of Bangalore Universitys enormous Jnana Bharathi campus, then some heads in the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) should...
08:44 AM, Apr 17, 2012
Mumbai: Mumbai's crumbling infrastructure is best exemplified by the city's potholed roads. An RTI filed by CNN-IBN reveals how Rs 60 crore were spent last year alone. This is double the budgeted expense to smoothen the roads, and it's the taxpayers' money that has gone down many potholes. Despite allegations of irregularities and kickbacks not a single contractor has been blacklisted. Minimal fines are being imposed for shoddy work and...
10:05 AM, Feb 14, 2012
A RTI filed by CNN-IBN reveals Rs 60 crore meant to fix the Mumbai's potholes has gone down the drain. ...
02:50 PM, Feb 09, 2012
Mumbai: After grabbing headlines for organising a successful protest along with Anna Hazare in favour of the Jan Lokpal Bill, India Against Corruption (IAC) is now entering another battleground. They have decided to take up the perpetual problem of potholes on Mumbai roads. Harrowed Mumbaikars have been questioning the issue of corruption in the city's road contracts. Taking a cue from citizens' frustration, India Against Corruption has now taken up...
07:57 AM, Sep 13, 2011
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1. Time = Distance x Potholes: No matter how fast you go, which short cut you take, and how much Power fuel you put in ...
05:21 PM, Aug 17, 2011
Mumbai: Despites crores of rupees allocated in the annual budgets, Mumbai continues to suffer the menace of potholes. Tired of incurring expenses over car damage and health problems, locals have now joined hands on Facebook to send these bills to the BMC commissioner. With already 1000 members on the page, this man's efforts are finally getting noticed. Admin of 'BMC Commissioner Ko Bill Bhejo' Dilip Moorkoth said, "Who will pay...
04:57 PM, Aug 07, 2011
Mumbai: Incessant rain in Mumbai has left its roads in a terrible state once again. But like always, the city's civic agencies are planning to spend a large part of its budget on a recurring problem. Traffic snarls and bumpy rides have become the trademark of unpleasant monsoon commute for Mumbaikars. Adding to that are potholes around every corner. In fact the Brihan Mumbai Corporation's (BMC) latest internal report admits...
11:46 AM, Jul 24, 2011
Municipal Corporation of Mumbai has spent more than Rs 90 crores to fix the potholes. ...
01:51 PM, Jul 21, 2010
Is new technology or better transprency the right answer for potholes problem? ...
02:56 PM, Sep 16, 2009
Officials of the BBMP say they want to get the potholed roads repaired. ...
04:29 PM, Sep 01, 2008
CJs send pictures and videos to give the real picture of the roads. ...
12:46 AM, Aug 26, 2008
CJ appeals Mumbaikars to work together to improve road conditions. ...
11:40 PM, Aug 25, 2008
Enough has been said about bad roads, now it's time to do something. ...
12:48 PM, Aug 25, 2008
Mumbai roads are there worst with every lane and bylane badly scarred. ...
02:17 AM, Aug 19, 2008
The BMMC has said it will ensure pothole-free roads for commuters. ...
08:44 AM, Aug 18, 2008
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