Advertisements stuck on walls

The sight of advertisements printed on paper and stuck on walls, lamp posts, tree trucks, etc all across Bangalore city is very irritating and ugly.

It just shows how small businessmen take the administration totally for granted. It also exposes the utter lack of efficiency of the corporation -- BBMP -- officials. This is not the way a great city like Bangalore should look.

The authorities should call the telephone numbers on these ads and ask them to remove the notices. In case of violation, they should levy a fine.

The policy should be well-publicised and officials should make sure it is adhered to.

Bangalore overcast

Expecting heavy rains anytime or at least by evening. Must be the impact of depression on India's east coast. Bangalore gets good northwest monsoon, and it rains rather heavily September to November. I hope the Bangalore corporation has adequately cleared the drains. Or elese we are going to have massive flooding all over the city.

Ulsoor Lake

The other day I was passing by the Ulsoor lake. It gives one such a wonderful site and a great place to relax and refresh oneself.

How I wish this place was promoted by the Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation as a tourist spot.

Wikipedia entry on Ulsoor lake is here.

The administration can spruce up the area; charge a nominal amount for entry to the area; have well-maintained food courts, play areas etc & print pamphlets chronicling the history and development the centuries-old lake.