How to obtain license for your pet

If you have a pet at home, it is mandatory to obtain a license from the Bruhat Bangalore Mahananagara Palike (BBMP) for the security of the dog. Many pet lovers seem to be not aware of this.

Applications and licenses for pet dogs can be obtained from respective BBMP sub-health offices. Before applying for a license, vaccinate your dog and produce a vaccination certificate from a veterinary surgeon.

Licenses will be valid only for a year and have to be renewed annually. For applications for licenses, walk into any of the BBMP health offices in your zone from Monday to Saturday between 10am to 5:30pm. The application costs Rs.10 and the license costs Rs.100.

For further details, you can contact the BBMP health offices in your zone - 22221188

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Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 22-Jun-2009

Indian Railway Enquiry Through SMS

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is proud to announce the launch of their latest initiative in Customer Satisfaction, "Railways on SMS". Now you have the power of RAIL ENQUIRY on SMS 139. You can avail the following services:

- Accomodation/Seat availability
SMS "Train [Train Number] [Date of Journey - DDMMYY] [Station From - STD Code] [Station To: STD Code] [Class] [Class Type]" to 139.
Example: Train 4257 160708 0542 011 3A G

- Fare enquiry
SMS "Fare [Train Number] [Date of Journey - DDMMYY] [Station From - STD Code] [Station To - STD Code] [Class] [Class Type]" to 139.
Example: Fare 4257 160708 0542 011 3A G

- Ticket Status / PNR enquiry
SMS "PNR [10 Digit PNR Number]" to 139.
Example: PNR 1234567890

- Current Train running position
SMS "Fare [Train Number] [Date of Journey - DDMMYY] [Station From - STD Code]" to 139.
Example: Train 2012 010509 011

The services is currently available on AirTel, Vodafone, Idea, Aircel, Loop(BPL), Tata and MTNL. This service will be launched soon on BSNL and Reliance network too. Premium Charges of Rs.3 per SMS is applicable.

Source: IRCTC website.

How to apply for a New Power (Electricity) Connection?

The application in the prescribed form should be registered by the licensee at the jurisdictional section/sub-division office on payment of registration-cum-processing fee.

For permanent supply, along with the application, you need to have to register application with proof of ownership/occupation documents, attested true copies or photostat copies of the documents showing the proposed location of the meter board prepared by the licensed electrical contractor and agreement on Rs.50 stamp paper in the standard format.

The installation will be serviced within 1 month from the date of receipt of the contractor's completion-cum-test report along with the wiring diagram.

For further details, you can contact helpline: 24 hours line 155313, BWSSB Office 22945100

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Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 11-Jun-2009