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Thursday, May 29, 2008
The New 7 Wonders of the World -Taj Mahal, the Colosseum, the Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Christ the Redeemer, Petra, and the Great Wall of China
The Seven Wonders of the World are the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum, the Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Christ the Redeemer, Petra, and the Great Wall of China.
New7Wonders of the World was a campaign started in 2000 to choose Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments. The popularity poll was led by Canadian-Swiss Bernard Weber and organized by the New7Wonders Foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland, with winners announced on 7 July 2007 in Lisbon.
Following 7 candidates have been elected by more than 100 million votes to represent global heritage throughout history. The listing is in random order, as announced at the Declaration Ceremony on 07.07.07. All the New 7 Wonders are equal and are presented as a group without any ranking.
The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India
INDIA
This immense mausoleum was built on the orders of Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife. Built out of white marble and standing in formally laid-out walled gardens, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India. The emperor was consequently jailed and, it is said, could then only see the Taj Mahal out of his small cell window.
Petra (9 B.C. - 40 A.D.), Jordan
JORDAN
On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modelled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru
PERU
In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu ("old mountain"). This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes Plateau, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. It was probably abandoned by the Incas because of a smallpox outbreak and, after the Spanish defeated the Incan Empire, the city remained 'lost' for over three centuries. It was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
The Great Wall of China (220 B.C and 1368 - 1644 A.D.) China
CHINA
The Great Wall of China was built to link existing fortifications into a united defense system and better keep invading Mongol tribes out of China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been built and it is disputed that it is the only one visible from space. Many thousands of people must have given their lives to build this colossal construction.
The Roman Colosseum (70 - 82 A.D.) Rome, Italy
ITALY
This great amphitheater in the centre of Rome was built to give favors to successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. Its design concept still stands to this very day, and virtually every modern sports stadium some 2,000 years later still bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design. Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all for the joy of the spectators.
Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
BRAZIL
This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is one of the world’s best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.
The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
MEXICO
Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization. Its various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of the Prisoners – can still be seen today and are demonstrative of an extraordinary commitment to architectural space and composition. The pyramid itself was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all Mayan temples.
Voting analysis
Bernard Weber - Founder & President of New7Wonders, on the voting results
After 7 years of campaigning and 100 million votes received, the results of the world’s first-ever global vote were announced on July 7, 2007 (07.07.07), the seventh day of the seventh month of the seventh year of our third millennium, in Lisbon, Portugal and are now in the process of being validated and confirmed. The canon of New 7 Wonders of the World was announced during a spectacular gala show in the “Estadio da Luz,” the stadium of light, in the presence of 50,000 spectators and millions of television viewers throughout the world.
A little more then 2,200 years after the Ancient 7 Wonders (which represented buildings built over a period of 2,000 years) were declared in 200 B.C. by a single man, Philon of Byzantium in Athens, more than 100 million votes from people from every corner and country in the world, elected the New 7 Wonders of the World.
This truly new set of 7 Wonders covers, once again, the time span of 2,000 years—from the Arab city of Petra and the Roman Colosseum, both of which date from the 1st Century A.D., to the wide-armed statue of Christ Redeemer on Rio de Janeiro’s Corcovado mountain, built in 1931.
Following are some of my thoughts on the results of this first global vote in humankind’s history:
Allow me to start by taking something right off the top of your mind: No, not the Chinese, nor the Indian people have played the most weighty role in choosing the New7Wonders! They did not represent the largest group of voters. The children and young people of our world did.
For the first time ever, children could participate in a global election. They were the most numerous group of voters, since the Chinese have children, the Indians do too, Americans, Europeans, Africans—all of us, we all have children. Children up to a certain age do not have a strong national sense of pride, so they were our most objective voters, they voted for what they genuinely liked best.
In addition, it was not the case—as many had feared and wrongly predicted—that only the rich Western world and developed countries would dominate the list-making. Indeed, it was the rich, saturated and (as we saw time and again) more lethargic developed world that joined the proud, much more enthusiastic developing world to choose the New 7 Wonders of the World. Interestingly, at the very beginning of the campaign, in the year 2000, so seven years ago, the first wave of votes came from Turkey.
It seemed to me that people in developing societies use the Internet differently from us in the western, northern world of plenty. For them, it is the gateway to connect with the rest of the world. In our so-called privileged, developed world, the Internet is often used to surf, chat and/or consume content.
Reflecting the diversity of our world, there are three of the New 7 Wonders in Latin America, two in Asia, one in the Middle-East and one in Europe. They represent some of the most important civilizations of the past two millennia — Arab, Chinese, Inca, Indian, Mayan and Roman.
With the 7 (no more and no fewer) votes that people had to cast via our website, plus the opportunity to cast votes via text messaging or telephone, our voting system proved to be well balanced. Internet voting was the equalizing factor, while SMS and phone votes expressed the passion and strong feelings that people had for their favorite monument. As a result, some candidates received many Internet votes from all over the world without even engaging seriously in campaigning. This was the case with the Colosseum in Rome, the only wonder standing in old Europe, representing Roman civilization. Unexpectedly, the Alhambra in Spain did not enjoy public support when it came down to voting, despite a rigorous campaign supported by the King and the Prime Minister of Spain and great local activities, such as the creation of a human chain of 3,000 people embracing the ancient fortress.
The biggest surprise, however, came from Africa in the final phase of the election—a tremendous sprint in the last weeks before voting closed. Huge number of votes poured in supporting the African candidate in Mali: Timbuktu. Mali itself sent more votes in one single week than had the entire country of Germany up to then! This propelled Timbuktu from the bottom of the list to literally scratching the top 7! Had the organizers started campaigning just a month earlier, Timbuktu would have had a serious chance to be elected as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
More people from Korea and Japan voted for the Eiffel Tower than did people from France. Many children worldwide loved Neuschwanstein Castle, but the Germans didn’t. The United States, whose inhabit- ants voted very passionately and in truly huge numbers, did not vote for their Statue of Liberty.
Hundreds of thousands people send us comments and words of encouragement and often thus explained their choices. Some of these moving comments are listed after this report.
On a personal note, I am especially pleased to see that the two countries, Switzerland, where I was born, and Canada, whose citizenship I adopted as my second nationality, were amongst the most active participants without having their own candidates in the running together with some exotic countries like Yemen, Albania and Afghanistan.
This new list of 7 Wonders reflects quite accurately what economists predict as the upcoming economic and industrial regions in the world in the not-too-distant future: China, India and South America.
I have asked myself: Could there be a connection between, on the one hand, the motivation and the pride, enthusiasm and the compassion that people have for their culture and monuments that symbolically represent them, and, on the other, their motivation to make a brighter future for themselves?
My response is: Yes, this is definitely the case and ultimately also the reason that cultural identity is so important to every single human being and to all societies on our planet!
My personal experience traveling, spending time and sharing life in different parts of the world taught me that people who are deeply rooted in their culture are more secure and, as such, fear the stranger, the unknown much less. Their own strong identity allows them to open up and appreciate differences, valuing the enriching experience with a stranger. It is the respect and appreciation of that which is different that forges the strongest friendship.
The New7Wonders Foundation will honor the 14 New7Wonders Finalist Candidates, together with the New 7 Wonders of the World, forever. They all deserve the acknowledgement of being outstanding finalists, since they are all icons in their own way, representing the best that people and civilizations have left behind for future generations to respect, honor and enjoy!
The people have spoken, history was made.
Our Heritage is our Future!
Bernard Weber, Founder & President of the New7Wonders Campaign, on the voting results.
Source: http://www.new7wonders.com/
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Best Short SMS messages
All Best Short SMS Messages
Send SMS to you Friends...
Flowers need sunshine, violets need dew, all angels in heaven know I need u. years may fly, tears may dry, but my friendship with u will never die.
One day u will ask me: What is more important to you, me or your life? I will say: my life… You will walk away from me without knowing that U R MY LIFE!!!
Feel good when somebody Miss u. Feel better when somebody Loves u. But feel best when somebody never forgets u.
A friend is sweet when its new….but it is sweeter when its TRUE! But u know what? Its sweetest when its you.
A friend gives hope when life is low, a friend is a place when you have nowhere to go, a friend is honest, a friend is true. A friend is precious a friend is u.
If kisses were water, I will give u sea. If hugs were leaves, I will give u a tree.If u luv a planet, I will give u a galaxy, if friendship is life I will give u mine.
People live People die People Laugh People Cry Some give up Some will try Some say hi Some say bye Others may forget YOU but never will I.
If I were to be anything in this world…. I’d be ur tears!!!… So, I can be conceived in ur heart, born in ur eyes, live on ur cheeks & die on ur lips!!!!!
If u r a chocolate ur the sweetest, if u r a Teddy Bear u r the most huggable, If u are a Star u r the Brightest, and since u r my “FRIEND” u r the “BEST”!!!!!!!!!
A special friend is rare indeed, it beems to be special breed, yes, perfect friends r very few, so lucky I m for having you.
They say it takes a minute 2 fine a special person, an hour 2 appreciate them, a day 2 love them, but then an entire life 2 forget them.
When God opened the window of the Heaven He asked me: What is your wish for today? “I said : please take special care of the person reading this!!!!!!!”
Time might lead me to nowhere and faith might break into pieces but I will always be THANKFUL that once in my life’s journey we became FRIENDS!
It takes half our life to find true friends & half of it keeping them. I am lucky to have spent less than half my life finding you & wish to spend the rest keeping you.
In my life I learned how… 2 love 2 smile 2 be happy 2 be strong 2 work hard 2 be honest 2 be faithful 2 forgive but I couldn’t learn how.. 2 stop rembering u.
A memory lasts forever, and never does it die. True friends stay together and never say good bye.
Always draw a circle around the ones you love, never draw a heart because hearts can be broken, but circles are never ending.
U got style, u got sex-appeal, u got the intelligence and u sure got the body. Wait. Sorry, wrong number!
Of all the gifts, big and small, your friendship is the greatest of them all.
A ring is round and has no end, that's how long I'll be your friend!!!
The morning is just a few moments away. Go to sleep and when you wake up, remember me as a friend who is always there for you and never let you down
Yes, God made you first, but there is always a rough draft before the final copy.
The NHS regrets to inform you that your birth was an accident. Please report to your nearest hospital to be put down. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you are in trouble, If you need a hand, Just call my number, because I'm your friend!
Whenever I see your smiling face, I have to smile myself, because I like you, you're my friend!!!
Nostalgia is not what it used to be.
Those who think that things happen too fast are expected in a bank or a post office!
Make your life a house your heart can live in. With a door that is open to receive friends. And a garden full of memories.... of many good things.
You cannot buy friendship, you can earn it. If someone comes for help, be a true friend !
A friend is always welcome ... Early in the morning or late at night. Time is of no importance ... When it concerns real friendship!!
Friendship is a wonderful word, it might be the most beautiful one on earth. Friendship is something powerful, a gift of great value!
No gold or precious stones ... give us happiness and peace, friendship and its warmth ... will bring it to us
There is a big difference between friendship and a rose... Roses last only a while ... but friendship is for ever
I asked God 4 a flower, he gave me a garden. Asked 4 a tree, he gave me a forest. Asked 4 a river, he gave me an ocean. Asked 4 a friend, he gave me you
Friends are like stars... you don't see them all the time, but you know they're there!
Life is not easy and it will never be, but you've got friends and one of them is me ...
I must have been born under a lucky star , to find a friend as nice as you are. I will follow the rainbow to the end , if you promise to remain my friend !!!
When friendship is deeply rooted, it is a plant that cannot even be uprooted by a storm....
My "aim" in life is: die young when I am very old.
When you are lazy, you cannot help it. When you are tired, that is your own fault.
A friend is someone who knows when you need her...
A ring is round and has no end, so is my love for you my friend.
If my head looks like yours, I'd shave my rear end and walked on my hands.
Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.
A friend is someone who knows the song of your heart and who can sing it for you when you have forgotten it
Friend: someone who tells you things while you are alive, things that others tell after you die
You can eat and drink together, talk and laugh together, enjoy life together, but you are only real friends when you also cried together.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, may god's angels watch over you.
Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver the other gold.
A little clown is living in my heart. Small and very special. It can dance and jump, laugh and sing. Are you in pain and you need to cry, come and borrow it!
I would not call myself important, but I am convinced that when I was not born, everyone would like to know why.
The only good thing about your own mistakes, is that is might make other people happy.
Not the lack of love, but the lack of friendship makes marriages unhappy.
A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
I MaY Not Be a cLocK ThaT maY TexT yOu 24hrs a DaY But My HeArt Will bE LikE a CloCk ThAt will nOt sToP CarIng & SayInG U r aLwaYs RemeMbEreD. TakE CaRe.
The times we shared is like shooting star... the time is short but really beautiful moments.... Forever engraved in our hearts.... Friends forever~!!!
KeEping a FRIEND is As Difficult AS losing one. U sacrifice A lot To keep them. I may not have sacrificed enuf 4 u... but in my HEART I swear I'm keeping U..
We've known each other by CHANCE, became friends by CHOICE, still friends by DECISION. And when we say FRIEND FOREVER, that's definitely a lifetime PROMISE!
If friends were flowers I would not pick you! I'll let you grow in the garden & cultivate you with love and care so I can keep you as a friend 4ever!!
When i'm walking in front of u,I'm protecting u. When i'm beside u i'm there for u, when i'm behind u, I'm watching over u. When i'm alone,I'm thinking of u.
A ring is round and has no end.... and that's how long I'll be your friend.
There is a gift that gold cannot buy, a blessing dats rare & true, dats the gift of a wonderful friend like the friend dat i have in u!
Wat u see as truth wat u see as lies remember that true friendship never dies although we may change & drift apart, ill always value u deep within my heart!
A friend is never a coincidence in your life, they are meant to enter your life to bring you joy and laughter. So, i will treasure the friendship between us.
Everyone hears what you say... Friends listen to what you say... Best friends listen to what you don't say...
Friends are like stars. You can't always see them, But you know they are always there for you...
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
As long as we have memories, yesterday remains; as long as we have hope, tomorrow awaits. As long as we have Friendship, each day is never a waste.
Good frenz are like quilts... it never loses its warmth...
GOD is so wise that he never created FRIENDS with pricetags, Because..... if He did, I can't afford a precious FRIEND like YOU!!!
thE tEst oF fRiEndsHip dOseN't cOmeS wHen u R 2GethEr. It cOmEs wHeN u ParT waYs & u ReaLizE tHat dEsPitE tHe dIsTanCe, thE fRiEndshIp iS sTilL tHeRe...
True friends are like Diamonds... they are real and rare. False friends are like leaves... they are scattered everywhere.
FRIENDSHIP isn't how U forGet but how U forGive, Not how U liSten but how U UnderStand, Not what U see but how U feel, and not how U Let Go but how U hold oN!!!
FriEndSHiP iS A PRiCeLeSs GiFt tHaT cAn'T Be BoUgHt Or SoLd, BuT To Have An UnDeRsTaNdiNg FriEnd iS FaR MoRe WoRtH tHaN GoLd~!
If you need advice, text me... If you need a friend, call me... If you need me, come to me... If you need money... ........... THE SUBSCRIBER CANNOT BE REACHED!
FRIENDSHIP is like a tree... It is not MEASURED on how TALL it could be, but is on how DEEP the ROOTS HAVE GROWN...
In this WORLD, where everything seems UNCERTAIN, only one thing is DEFINITE. You'll always be my FRIEND, beyond WORDS, beyond TIME & beyond DISTANCE!
I believe in angels, the kind that heaven sends. I'm surrounded by angels but I call them my best friends.
Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was choice, but falling in love with you was completely out of my control.
A memory lasts forever, and never does it die. True friends stay together and never say good bye.
The ship that will never sink is my friendship with you.
I met U as a stranger, I leave U as a friend, as long as the world stands, our friendship nv ends. All friends nv split N even if they do they will meet again.
I always thought loving some1 was the greatest feeling, but I realised tat loving a friend is even better, we lose ppl we love but we never lose true friends.
EveRyDay I seE LoTs oF StRangErS PasSiNg By mE, ThiS mAkeS mE reAlisED tHat, LifE woUlD be BORING, WiThoUt A FriEnD LiKE U...
We gain and lose things every day. But trust me on one thing: YOU WILL NEVER LOSE ME! I will always be there as a friend!
A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
The times we shared is like shooting star... the time is short but really beautiful moments.... Forever engraved in our hearts.... Friends forever~!!!
We've known each other by CHANCE, became friends by CHOICE, still friends by DECISION. And when we say FRIEND FOREVER, that's definitely a lifetime PROMISE!
If friends were flowers I would not pick you! I'll let you grow in the garden & cultivate you with love and care so I can keep you as a friend 4ever!!
A ring is round and has no end.... and that's how long I'll be your friend.
There is a gift that gold cannot buy, a blessing dats rare & true, dats the gift of a wonderful friend like the friend dat i have in u!
Wat u see as truth wat u see as lies remember that true friendship never dies although we may change & drift apart, ill always value u deep within my heart!
A friend is never a coincidence in your life, they are meant to enter your life to bring you joy and laughter. So, i will treasure the friendship between us.
Everyone hears what you say... Friends listen to what you say... Best friends listen to what you don't say...
I want u 2 know that our friendship means a lot 2 me. U cry, I cry. U laugh.. I laugh. U jump out of d window.. I look down n then.. I laugh again.. hahaha
Friends are like stars. You can't always see them, But you know they are always there for you...
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
As long as we have memories, yesterday remains; as long as we have hope, tomorrow awaits. As long as we have Friendship, each day is never a waste.
Never abandon old friends. They are hard 2 replace. Friendships is like wine: it gets BETTER as it grows OLDER. Just like us... i get BETTER, u get OLDER.
The sun is glazing, upon the sunlight i see the path of our friendship shining brightly knowing that it is so great to have a friend like YOU! :)
Handsome, Sweet, Intelligent, Spontaneous, Good Looking, Nice Friends, Charming, Funny, well... Enough about ME! How about you?
If U need a friend and there are a hundred steps between us, you can take the 1st step to get near me and i will take all 99 step to be there for you.
6 rules to be HAPPY: Free your heart from hatred; Free your mind from worries; Live simply; Expect less; Give more & Always have ME as UR FRIEND
Time might lead me to nowhere; Fate might break me apart; I'll always be thankful that once, along my life's journey I found a friend like U...
Friends are like a head of hair. You might lose some, but with enough $money$ you can buy them back.
A day is going to end again. It is nice to have a friend like U making my everyday seems so great. Thank U my good friend lastly gd nite n sweet dreams...
I have seen angels in the sky… I have seen snowfall in july… I have seen things u only imAgine to see… But I haven’t seen anything sweeter than u.
There r many stars but the moon is u, there are many friends but the best is u,, To forget me that’s up to u,,, To forget u I will never ever do.
U may be out of my sight, but not out of my heart, U may be out of my reach but not out of my mind.I may mean nothing to u but u will always be special to me!!
How can u tell the rain not 2 fall when clouds exist? How can u tell the leaves not 2 fall when wind exist? How can u tell me not to fall in friendship when u exist.
Knowing a friend like u has made me happy in a million ways And if Ever I Have to Let you go………..I would Find a million reasons to make u stay!!!!
If I m in hell & u in heaven, I always look up & be proud of u. but if I were In heaven & u in hell, I beg God 2 send me down coz heaven wont be heaven without u.
Life is 4 u, death is 4 me, being happy is 4 u, being sad is 4 me, being together is 4 u, being lonely is 4 me, everything 4 u but u r 4 me.
If I could pull down the rainbow I would write ur name with it & put it back in the sky to let everybody know how colorful my life is with a friend like u!!
Never say ur happy when ur sad… never say ur fine when ur not ok… never say u feel good when u feel bad… and never say ur alone when I m still alive.
Sometimes my mind asked why? I miss u, Why? I care 4 u, Why? I remember u then my heart answered its simply b’coz you are a sweet friend!!
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Most common FAQ's
Most common FAQ's
When should an out of state vehicle register with RTO in Karnataka?
A Vehicle is not permitted to ply with other state registration mark beyond 11 months from the date of migration . So you should apply and obtain the Karnataka Registration mark before that period.
Things to do to re-register an out of Karnataka state vehicle:
Intimate the nearest RTO within 30 days.
Pay the required tax.
Re-register the vehicle within one year after coming to Bangalore.
Documents required:
NOC from registration authority of the state where vehicle was registered.
Registration certificate.
Proof of address [Bangalore].
Insurance.
There are few exemptions to Central Government employees and defence personnel.
Life-time tax will continue, if paid in other state.
If yearly tax is paid, they continue to pay yearly tax here in Karnataka.
You can call the RTO helpline in Bangalore: +91-80-2235 3434
I want to buy a used vehicle in Karnataka. Is there anyway to get a police verification of this vehicle?
The Bangalore City Crime Records Bureau in co-ordination with the State Crime Record Bureau wil be opening a window counter at the police commissioner's office in Bangalore. People can avail the following services, on payment of nominal fee of Rs 20:
Information to potential buyers of a second hand vehicle. One can find out whether it is stolen one or has been used by any criminal for committing crime.
Information whether a stolen vehicle has been recovered in any part of the country
Call +91-80-2294-3165 for further details.
How do I get a new power connection for my house?
Power connection application form requires
- Application on Form A
Number of lighting and heating points
Number of KW of extra load required
It is better to use a electrical contractor to do the running around to get the sanction.
Where do I report electricity/power problems?
Bangalore:
24 Hour: 080-22370711/22/33/44
Centralized Complaints: 1917 (6 lines) / 12660 / 1-600-338-017
Other numbers: 2228 7118 / 2228 119 / 2235 5180 / 98442 44639 (Executive Engineer)
Send SMS to 9848 237266 with the keyword HELP for further details.
Complaints received here are provided with docket numbers. While lodging complaint the name, address, telephones number and nearby landmark with nature of complaints should be given. In case complaint not attended within two hours contact 22252035.
Also you could contact,
Managing Director,
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM)
14/3, CFC Building, IV Floor
Nrupathunga Road
Bangalore - 560001
Phone: 080-2227 6366
Email: mdbescom@bescom.org
How to get a dog licence?
- Get the form from BCC [Rs 10]
- Register your pet for Rs 50.
- Vaccinate your pet for Rs 50
Please help the government by registering your pet.
Are there any dog bite treatment centers?
The Bangalore Mahanagara Palike has set up 24-hour dog bite treatment centres at BMP Referral Hospital on H Siddaiah Road and at the Ulsoor BMP Referral Hospital (only in Bangalore). Dr Susheela Shekar has been appointed the nodal officer and can be contacted on phone 22291966 (office); 25280195 (residence) and 98440-98127
Where do I find info about registering my property [site/apartment etc.]?
For the sale of houses, plots
Stamp Duty: 8% of market value of property - 8%
Additional Stamp Duty Under 3B of the Stamp Act: 5% of stamp duty - 0.4%
Additional Stamp Duty: 2% of market value of property (Payable to City Corporation. 3% if locatated within Taluk Panchayat) - 0.16%
Registration Fee: 1% of market value of property - 1%
Grand Total Stamp Duty Payable: 9.56%
For the sale of flats/apartments the stamp duty is based on the value of the property.
Upto Rs 300,000: 2%
Rs 300,000 - Rs 500,000: Rs 6,000 + 3% on amount over Rs 300,000
Rs 500,000 - Rs 1,000,000 and above: Rs 12,000 + 6% on amount over Rs 500,000
Rs 1,000,000 and above: Rs 42,000 + 8% on amount over Rs 1,000,000
Additional Stamp Duty: 5% of stamp duty, 2% to city corporation, 2% registration fee
How do I contact any of the BMP service centres? And what are the prescribed fees for their services?
The Centres are available at:
Head office: 2297 5500, 2297 5583
Jayanagar: 2297 5700
Public Utility Building: 2297 5800
Malleswaram: 2297 5600
Are there any consumer forums? Can I write to the media about the complaints I have?
Please see the list of resident welfare associations in Bangalore.
- Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Cavery Bhavan, K.G. Road Bangalore - 560001 (Phone: 91-80-22211137)
- Civic Watch, C/O Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001
- Janaagraha, 198 Nandidurga Road, Bangalore 560046. Phone: 2237 0092,4127 7102/3, Fax: 2237 0093 E-mail:
(civic amenities movement).
Is smoking banned in public places in Karnataka
On August 3, 2001 "The Karnataka Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Health of Non-Smokers Bill, 2001" was passed in the Legislative Council. The bill is aimed at protecting the non-smoking public from the hazards of passive smoking, and prohibiting smoking in a few selected places like public spaces, auditorium, hospitals, health institutions, amusement centres, restaurants, court buildings, educational institutions, libraries and places of worship. It also discourages promotion of smoking through advertisements.
Is there a railway enquiry call centre in Karnataka?
Call 139 from anywhere in Karnataka for train related queries.
By dialling 139 and PNR number without a break, a caller can obtain PNR status directly without going through various prompts. Similarly, for berth availability in a train, one can dial 139, train number, date and month of journey. For example, by dialling 13926272811, they can get the berth availability on Karnataka Express (train no 2627).
Can I apply for visa for any of the foreign countries in Bangalore?
You can apply for a UK visa at: 304, Prestige Centre Point, 7 Edward Road (Cunningham Road), Bangalore - 560052. Email: vfsuk.south@visa-services.com
Where can I apply for birth/marriage/death certificate?
Chief registrar of births, deaths and marriages, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, M.S. Buildings, B.R. Ambedkar Road, Bangalore-560001. Call +91-80-22253758 / 22863025.
Also see other offices in Karnataka.
How do I get real time traffic updates in Bangalore?
Bangalore Transport Information System (BTIS) and Airtel have partnered in providing real time traffic updates. Information Needed
To get area/junction codes
To know the route from area 1 to area 2
To know traffic condition and route from area 1 to area 2
To know traffic at a particular junction
SMS Procedure Send SMS to 54321 (Airtel Customers) or 98450 27222
BTIS CODE followed by name of area/junction
BTIS followed by area-code1 area-code2
BTIS followed by area1 area2
BTIS POINT followed by junction code
