Mostly a triangular fight in Belgaum
10:10 AM Posted by ukmad
A.B.Patil JD(s) a congress loyalist for years recently joined the JD(S) a week ago as he was denied a ticket and now has filed papers from the Janata Dal Secular.
Other 8 people also field in their papers yesterday they are Ramachandra Mareppa Torgal, Ashok Pandappa Hanaji, Vijaykumar Jinadatt Upadhya, Ismail Magdum Sadiqunnisa, Kasturi Basangouda Bhovi, Yellappa Miraj Belgaumkar and Ramangouda Siddangouda Patil, all independents; and Vinay Appayyagouda Patil of the Janata Dal (Secular). The total number of nominations field for Belgaum are 13.
In Belgaum the fight would be a Triangular one between Suresh Angadi BJP, Amarsinh Patil Congress, & A.B.Patil JD(s).
Tree falls on mini bus
10:41 AM Posted by ukmad
The city experienced light to heavy thunder showers in the evening on Tuesday with heavy wind.
Many of the trees were uprooted and in one such incident a part of tree fell on a mini bus parked at Bogarves. No one was injured in the incident.
Belgaum Chamber of Commerce to protest against provident fund commissioner
10:18 PM Posted by ukmad
BCCI said it has received many complaints from small-scale industries (SSI) on the high-handedness and illegal practices of APFC, "who is supported by regional PF commissioner". BCCI also explained how APFC harassed those owning SSIs.
Source: TOI
Where is this place in Belgaum?
4:17 PM Posted by ukmad
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No prizes for guessing the correct answers but reply your answer by posting a comment right away.
All photos Team [A2B] AllAboutBelgaum
The photo is of the Aqua training camp cum bird sanctuary maintained by the MLIRC at the circle towards Hindalga Ganpati temple.
Many said this is Argan Talav, but Argan Talav is just next to the Ganpati temple. The MLIRC has shown keen interest in maintaining these water bodies. In all there are four water boides enroute to the temple.
Belgaum Mayor election postponed until 30 march
11:08 AM Posted by ukmad
Happy Holi
5:20 PM Posted by ukmad
Pyar ke rang se bharo pichkari, sneh ke rang se rang do duniya sari, ye rang na jane koi jaat na koi boli, aapko mubarak ho apno ki HOLI…
Wishing all readers a Happy holi.
Specials: Tsunami RECESSION! Part 2
7:52 PM Posted by ukmad
Part 2
Den and Ram are so exhausted that they prefer taking a nap rather than brooding over things which cannot be changed. Suddenly ram’s Mobile rings
“Where are you Ram? Heard that people from GSM are terminated. Is everything alright?”Ria sounds a bit tensed.
“No Ria... I mean actually... Ria... I…”
“Speak up ram, why are you sounding so nervous??”
“I am no longer an employee of GSM ria”
Silence persists...
“Ram where are you??” Ria’s voice cracking
“At dens room “
“He too?”
“Yes”
“Ram comes home…”
“Yes dear I will be there in few minutes”.
“What next ram” asks den.
Ram prefers to remain silent.
“I have an idea in my mind.” Den breaks the silence with his words.
“Go ahead den”
“Why don’t you go back to your town and look after your dads business?”
“I am not in a mood to listen to your crap jokes den “
“What’s wrong in it ram?? Don’t you think you can do much better than your dad??”
“What the hell Den? I am an engineer do you think I should go and do farming in Kaivara?? Is it my field?? I want to work in it”
“What’s wrong in farming ram?? You can expand your dads work. You can implement new technologies start your own small scale industries. Why not ram??? “
“NO”
“Look ram I have made up my mind that I am not going to slog in this field. I will rather join dad’s factory in Mysore”
Dens dad owns a Garment factory in Mysore.
“You do what you wish to. But I don’t want to go to Kaivara. It is not that easy den”
“Tell me what’s so difficult in it??”
“See the lifestyle in Bangalore and see that of Kaivara. No malls, no multiplexes, no super markets. And working in a farm??”
“You have workers to work in farm ram. Think with a broader perspective. Why can’t you?? You can expand your business like anything ram. Trust me you will have more satisfaction than any other work”
“What business?? How will I??”
“If every person starts thinking the way you are thinking how will our country progress?? There will be only engineers and doctors and no farmers. No new technologies will be introduced. Think over it Ram. Do you think farming can be done only by people who are not qualified or under qualified?? Why do you think your dad started farming?? “
Ram nods and leaves dens room. He catches an auto straight to his rented flat. He reaches his flat and finds Ria already waiting for him at the door. Tears in her eyes. She sees ram and hugs him.
“amma appa had called some time back” Ria says
“What did they say?”
“They asked whether we are coming to Kaivara for Holi”
“hmmm” Ram tells Ria about Dens suggestion.
“Amma appa need you Ram. I think Den is right. We must go to Kaivara and look after our farms till you get another job. You can keep posting your resumes and wait for a proper job.”
“Is it ok with you Ria?? What will you do in Kaivara? Your career will be ruined”
“It’s just a matter of few days dear. Once you get a good job, we will again shift back. Practically speaking this is a better option at this point of time”
Things are packed and shifted to their relatives place. Den leaves both of them to the railway station.
“Keep in touch ram”
“Sure dude. Hope to see you soon”
Months pass by. Ram is now completely focused in his new work. He has purchased another 2 acres of land and increased his production. There are 20 people working under him who look after sowing, harvesting and other works. Ram visits the farm at mornings and evenings. But down in his heart Ram still feels that he is missing something in life. He still posts his resume with a hope to get back in corporate world…. He has imbibed new technologies in farming, purchased few more machineries. Crop is of excellent quality and he transports it to near-by places. With Dens fathers help, he has signed up a big contract of supplying grains with one of the industrialists “Mr Rangraju” in Bangalore. In a year or two he plans to start his own factory in Kaivara where he will be packing tinned food. Ria is busy with her job too. You might be wondering what she into is. She has started a small scale business of weaving sweaters, carpets. She has hired a few women and manages to supply the stuff to a boutique in Bangalore and some local places. She is happy with her job too and has a satisfaction of helping the needy by employing them. Ram and ria visit Bangalore once in a month for their business purpose. Ria is quiet excited with her new work. “Business lady” as her friends call her. Den has decided to study abroad. His dad says he is still not matured enough to join his business. So he will be pursuing his higher education. Den’s happy too… Happy to go back into student phase and hang around with girls!!!! Typical enough…
What do you think? Is Rams decision a right one? It’s a point to think. Why 9 out of 10 engineers join IT? Are there no options available or we don’t want to explore these options?
About the Author: Gouree Deshpande/ Manjarekar was campus recruited in Mindtree consultancy and Cognizant. She worked for Mindtree for a few months. She now runs an institute "Gurukul centre for learning". She also runs a NGO "Joy Bank".
Use RTI & LOKAYUKTA Act to make the difference & stop corruption
11:55 AM Posted by ukmad
He has appealed to all people to come together who want to see Belgaum developing. He has an idea and cleared path towards a prosperous Belgaum. He is working for PRAGATI BELGAUM, where they use RTI ACT 2005 and LOKAYUKTA ACT 1986. “We always talk about non development and lethargic attitude of Govt. official’s. “
He wants every citizen to think once about these two questions.1) Why should we tolerate such a dirty attitude of Govt. employees, are they doing any favor to us by working? 2) Where does the tax payers money goes, which every citizen pays?
Ganhadhar answers to first question – Any govt. official let it be DC(District Commissioner) are not doing any favor to us by doing our work, Govt pays them and that is nothing but our own Tax paid money. Why should we tolerate any filthy attitude? It’s their responsibility and job if they can’t do; they better leave it because there are many unemployed in queue.
Answer to second questions - What happens to the tax which we all pay honestly and unconditionally to the Govt.? Why should the Govt. official eat that money and deprive us from its benefits. Who is responsible for backwardness of any region and place?
Our hard earned money goes to the pocket of corrupt officials and we remain mute saying I don’t have time. Corruption has become part of our society and people have become used to it, we all have accepted it as a part of life.
To answer these question and many more such queries he joined Pragati Belgaum and commenced my work exploiting RTI act 2005 And LOKAYUKTA act 1986. He has used it in many circumstances and different departments.
In the first step when we find something wrong we file and RTI application seeking details of that particular work. Then some research on it to find out where money has been siphoned and when it’s apparent, they file an affidavit with lokayukta department who will peruse the case further.
In case of any official demanding money either we warn them through lokayukta or trap them. Even in case of undue delay and harassment we can use Lokayukta act. Believe me it’s really handy and effective. Its not once or twice I have done it, he visits Lokayukta office frequently and get the work done in no time. He wants all the Belgaumites to make use of these weapons and work for better Belgaum rather that just talking. Never say why should I do it or nothing will happen by one person. If everyone starts thinking in that sense this situation will persist forever.
COME……. LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE.You can email Mr.Gangadhar at: putani2005@yahoo.co.in
AllAboutBelgaum team will try and get you some results of these RTI and Lokayuta traps set up by these people.
Belgaum Parliamentary constituency history
1:03 PM Posted by ukmad
The elections date has been announced for the Loksabha elections. The atmosphere will get heated with debates and we the voters and this blog will get you every part of this.
To begin with this let’s look at the history of Belgaum Parliamentary constituency.
In the 13 General elections that have happened
Congress (INC) has won 10 times in 1957, 1962, 1967, 1971, 1977, 1980, 1984, 1989, 1991 & 1999.
Janta Dal has won once in 1996.
BJP has won Twice in 1998 & 2004.
The most important point by which Belgaum became famous was the 1996 general elections where there were 463 candidates, the highest ever I believe (I need to confirm this).
SIDNAL SHANMUKHAPPA BASAPPA of the Congress has won 4 times from Belgaum.
KOTRASHETTI APPAYAPPA KARAVEERAPPA of the Congress again has won twice.
MPs of Belgaum:
1957- DATAR BALWANTRAO NAGESHRAO (INC)
1962- BALAVANTRAO NAGESHARAO DATAR (INC)
1967- N. M. NABISAB (INC)
1971- KOTRASETTI APPAYA KARAVIRAPPA (INC)
1977- KOTRASHETTI APPAYAPPA KARAVEERAPPA (INC)
1980- SIDNAL SHANMUKHAPPA BASAPPA (INC)
1984- SIDNAL SHANMUKHAPPA BASAPPA (INC)
1989- SIDNAL SHANMUKAPPA BASSAPPA (INC)
1991- SIDNAL SHANMUKHAPPA BASAPPA (INC)
1996- KOUJALAGI SHIVANAND HEMAPPA (JD)
1998- BABAGOUDA RUDRAGOUDA PATIL (BJP)
1999- Amarsinh Vasantarao Patil (INC)
2004- ANGADI SURESH CHANABASAPPA (BJP)
Belgaum Parliamentary constitunecy winners from 1957 to 2004 - Free Legal Forms
The pdf file has the complete details of the candidates and the votes they got from 1957 to 2004.
If you have problem viewing the PDF file click here.
All info sourced from www.eci.gov.in
Nandlal Kothari of Camp Expires
6:30 AM Posted by ukmad
Mr.Nandlal Tejmal Kothari of Tejmal Kothari Medicals of High Street Camp expired yesterday due to a heart attack in Mumbai he was 56. He had been to Raipur for a marriage and on the way back as he felt uneasy he was admitted in a private hospital in Mumbai, where he breathed his last.
He is survived by his wife, four sons, grandsons and 4 sisters. The last rites will be performed on Sunday. He was a active social worker and was on the cantonment board and he also was chairman of Siddarth education society.
Tsunami “RECESSION”!! : specials
7:03 PM Posted by ukmad
About the Author: Gouree Deshpande/ Manjarekar was campus recruited in Mindtree consultancy and Cognizant. She worked for Mindtree for a few months. She now runs an institute "Gurukul centre for learning". She also runs a NGO "Joy Bank".
It’s a short story about 2 friends, How their life changes after recession. Today every other engineer wants to enter IT. But it’s a trend which youngsters are following. Not knowing much what they want out of their life. Rather taken away with the glamorous job. This is two part story and here is part one:
Tsunami “RECESSION”!!
Ram and Denver (names changed) stood together at a corner of the giant sized Multistoried office. Gazing at each other. Faces full of question marks?????? What next?? Where to go??? Future seemed to be blank, just like they had nothing left in this world. “Why the hell is it me Den??? How am I going to tell this to Ria?” Denver had no answer though. He kept staring at the building. Denver and Ram were the victims of the so called Tsunami “RECESSION”!! Both were left jobless along with 50 other people from different departments. “Is this the right way Den??? I never thought it could be me. There are scores of people in Gsm then why only do we need to suffer? “. Gsm (name changed) is the company where den and ram work or rather worked!! “Shut up ram. Please don’t panic. Let’s go back home and think over the situation”.
Both Ram and Denver were clueless of the incident till this morning. It just happened that, they tried to insert their Id cards and The system refused to recognize their ids. Possibly their names and ids were already been deleted from the company’s databases. Doors were not going to open. They were confused and thought it’s just a system problem. They ran to the administrator and to their horror they were now no more a part of GSM info systems. They left the building in disgust.
“I don’t feel like going back home den. Can I come to you room?” “Of course Ram “. “I can’t face Ria. I just promised her to buy a new flat on our anniversary...”
“Just Relax Ram, This is not the end of everything. We must move on. I am sure ria will handle it... She is a brave girl “
“I know... But she left her job just because I wanted to continue working in Bangalore and her company did not give her a transfer from Pune to Bangalore. Just see!!! Neither she nor I have a job in hand now… I feel guilty as heck”
While driving back to Den’s room they just recollect back their college days. Both were college mates studying in an engineering college at Mysore. Ram was from a town named Kaivara. Denver was a typical high class Banda from Mysore. Both were the best of friends. Their wavelengths matched and thoughts blended perfectly. Ram was very studious always trying to save his pocket money, concentrate on studies and score well in exams. Den however was not hardworking infact he hardly worked. Happy go lucky creature and enjoyed playing pranks… Den busy with his dozen girl friends hardly got any time for studying!!! Ram was always there to guide Den during exams. Help him with his assignments and project work... 3 Years passed by and finally campus recruitment process started. GSM was their dream company. Preparations and more preparations. Aptitude books, grammar books and what not. Den too made a point to study hard for campus. Now or never!! They tried to digest each and every word from the books. Of course their hard work paid. Both were selected in GSM. Not to mention their happiness was beyond description.
Ram’s parents were overjoyed with his success. Sweets were distributed to everyone in Kaivara. First person in their family was about to enter the IT world. It was no doubt commendable. His sincerity and struggle was appreciated. Den’s celebration was a bit different, party in one of the costliest resorts with lots of stuff to eat and drink.
“Ram, we have reached.Dont think much. Everything will be fine”
“hmm.Hope so”
Den’s flat- completely messy place. “Tea??” asked den
“Give me anything. Poison is fine too”.
“For god’s sake ram don’t behave like a kid. Think with a cold head. You have the potential to get any other job, much better than GSM dammed”
“It’s easy to say Den. You don’t bother but I do. It won’t matter even if you don’t have a job left. But it does matter for me. You don’t have any responsibilities. My parents, my wife are completely dependent on me. It hurts den. I loved this company, thought it was my second family, worked day and night. Not fair den not at all…”
“I can understand dude. Just chill. Sip your tea, You will feel better.”
…..To be Continued
Did you know this? Savarkar was arrested in Belgaum in 1950
11:26 AM Posted by ukmad
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, commonly known as Swatantryaveer Savarkar was a fearless freedom fighter, social reformer, writer, dramatist, poet, historian, political leader and philosopher.
On 04 April 1950 he was arrested and detained in Belgaum jail on the eve of arrival of Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali in Delhi.
Source: http://www.savarkar.org/
Blooming Time for Flowers
3:29 PM Posted by ukmad
Photo taken by UkMaD on Congress Road, between first gate and second gate where you can see two trees full of Yellow flowers. It is a treat to see the bloom of flowers in the heart of the city.
Ram Sena now behind corruption
10:39 AM Posted by ukmad
Government servants trapped by Lokayukta should not be reinstated and the Sena will demonstrate in front of their houses. Sene chief, Pramod Muthalik, was addressing a press meet here on Monday.
Sene will form a cadre of five activists at district centres for helping people in getting their works done at government offices. The Sene would provide five telephone numbers in each district to enable people to give information about corrupt persons, including government officials and politicians.
He also said they are exploring the possibility of filing defamation suits against all those individuals/organisations that had sent him (Mr. Muthalik) pink “chaddis.”
Source: The Hindu & Manglorean
St Joseph's Convent Van used from 1940 to 1977
11:06 AM Posted by ukmad
The van must have been used by the nuns from the forties till the mid-seventies. Those days, they used to call it the Convent 'Dabba', i.e. a sort of Jalopy or junk. It was the late Joe D'Silva who realized the vintage & antique value of the van and got it parked at his ancestral home in Navelim, Goa. Hence the nuns must have used it till about this time. The Ford logo can be seen clearly on the Van.
She must be nearly a century old. Somebody who is an authority on automobiles could throw some light on this vintage car.
The Ford Company made an attractive offer to acquire the van - a lot of Companies do try to acquire their old and rare models - but Joe refused. Perhaps the best source to get more info on the van would be the nuns themselves (esp. the old timers) who may know of many a colorful tale on this beauty on wheels and of their driver, Pascu.
Thanks George Coelho and others members of the ExStudents_StPauls_StJosephs_Belgaum group.
BTP Construction: A Tunnel Expert: Stars of Belgaum
7:34 PM Posted by ukmad
I guess not many of this group and their achievements, heres another Star of Belgaum
BTP Group
Shri Jayant B. Patil, Balasaheb B. Patil, & Bapusaheb B. Patil in the year 1988 started a tunneling construction company, B.T.Patil & Sons Belgaum (Construction) Pvt. Ltd. This company has made long strides in tunneling and underground construction.
BTP is contributing with guts and determination for the cause of infrastructure development which has been a key work in economic progress of the country, especially after embarking on liberalization programme. May it be Power, Irrigation & Water Supply; Railways tunneling through mountains has been a challenging task that BTP has always accepted through its conscientious, trained and hard working team of 2000. BTP is committed to attain excellence in everything that requires commitment & vision in years to come.While India is passing through extremely competitive phase of globalization young BTP is looking forward to enormous opportunities in its self-selected challenging and difficult path of being the harboring of infrastructural development through tunneling and underground construction. The company has diversified into future's biggest industry Road Construction
An US $ 18-million company today. BTP with an unabating quest for betterment is set to grow by leaps and bounds.
Tunneling and construction work of more than 65 kms at diversified locations of hydroelectric projects, irrigation projects and railway projects have proven the mettle of BTP, setting it to face the rigors of imminent down to earth competition necessary for improving critical infrastructure for overall economic development.
While constructing Tike tunnel on Konkan Railway through sound basalt strata, trees and plants 107 meters above remained unperturbed yet the 3072-m tunnel has been kept cool and fresh through scientifically designed ventilation system; is one of many examples.
The Construction of TILLARI HYDRO_ELECTRIC PROJECT heralds the fulfillment of a long cherished dream of millions of people of Konkan belt.
The main water storage for Tillari Hydro Electric Project is formed by Construction of a masonry dam, 38m high, across the Tillari River, with a capacity of about 113m. cum(4 T.M.C.)The impounded water will be led through a "Power Canal" 15 km in length to balancing reservoir formed by construction of a Forebay Dam (masonry).Some important Tunnels constructed by BTP:
Some Important Tunnels constructed:
Chiplun Tunnel - Total Tunnel Length 2125 m.
Tike Tunnel, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra - Total Tunnel Length 3,072m
Karbude Tunnel- Total Tunnel Length 6.5 kms
Achievements
National and International HonorsBTP, a name fast becoming synonymous with tunneling in the last decade and a half as acquired accolades aplenty, like.
National Record & International Honors:
* Tunnel excavation progress of 168 m/ month on a single face on Koyna Hydro-Electric Project (1995). * Tunnel excavation progress of 236m/ month on a single face on Jath Tunnel (M.K.V.D.C 2001). * 196.5 m / per face through shaft in one month while working on Bhima-Sina Link Tunnel (M.K.V.D.C 1999). * 330 m through one shaft in one month. * 1183 m per month on a single tunnel. * 10548 m in one year on a single tunnel. * 8,48,000 cum of Underground Excavation through shaft on a single Tunnel.
Record :
* Executing four blasts in 24 hours while working on Tike Tunnelof Konkan Railway. * 'World Tunnelling News ' an internatinal magazine dedicated to underground construction has featured B.T.P. time and again in their issues citing our achievements.
The BTP group is made of sister concerns that facilitate the overall construction process.
Patson Structural (India) Pvt.Ltd. A heavy engineering company having core competence in turnkey fabrication, erection and commissioning of turnkey structures is the backbone of BTP, while providing mechanical back-up to BTP, PSIL is looking forward to have the most modern engineering facilities state of the art machine shop & technology
B.T.Patil & Sons Belgaum (Const) Pvt.Ltd. A major Civil & Structural Construction Company of BTP into Hydro-power projects, Irrigation Tunnels, Roads and Rail Tunnels, Radial Crest Dam Gates & Highway/Water Supply Projects
B.T.Patil & Sons Foundation. A Charitable Trust which belongs to Patson Group, which helps the needy in Educational, Medical students & also contributes in Social & Sports promotional activities.
Truly the Patil’s are the Stars of Belgaum.
Website: http://www.btpconstruction.com/
The Name game: Belgaum & Belagavi
11:38 AM Posted by ukmad
It has been over three years now that the UPA government is sitting on the files of the renaming 13 cities in Karnataka.
In addition, all is stuck because of our town, Belgaum. The hitch lies in renaming `Belgaum' as `Belagavi'. The Centre has not agreed to this as Belgaum is caught between Karnataka and Maharashtra in the border dispute. One of the Centre's guidelines for renaming places is that the names should not hurt people's sentiments, have political overtones or be already in use in some other state. Karnataka is unwilling to drop Belgaum and go ahead with re-naming the other 12 cities.
See the importance of Belgaum, because of which renaming of 12 other cities is officially hampered. Bagalore is now called Bengaluru in almost all places but officially its still not renamed.
Why renaming at all? Bombay became Mumbai, Madras became Chennai, Calcutta became Kolkotta so why should we remain behind. However, what is the logic behind renaming is a mystery to me. What difference does it make I call it Belgaum and you call it Belagavi or even Belgaon, all will stay in the same city drink the same water and breathe the same air, so what is the utility of renaming?
Source: TOI
MES take out rally
11:36 AM Posted by ukmad
Farmers get relief: HC stays order of land acquisition
11:06 AM Posted by ukmad
The Karnataka High Court, on January 30, passed an interim order granting stay against the acquisition of land stating that the lands in the possession of the appellant farmers should not be disturbed until disposal of the appeal made by the appellants.
The respondents into the case included the Department of Industries and Commerce, Belgaum Deputy Commissioner, Special Land Acquisition Officer in Karnataka Industrial Development Corporation, Dharwad; Belgaum tahsildar and the sangh.
While passing the stay order, the court found prima facie that possession of lands was not taken as provided in Section 28 of Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966. The possession of the land was taken by the Revenue Inspector of the village who was not empowered to do so under the law.
The court noted that the lands in question were earmarked for agricultural purpose in the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for Belgaum.
See related posts of the same story.
Farmers say don’t take our land
Farmers accuse MLA of trying to grab land
Who will hear the farmers? Police accused of harassment
HC order comes as a relief to farmers
Source: The Hindu
Meetings on: Horse-trading can happen again in Mayor election
10:16 PM Posted by ukmad
Both the ruling Sarvabhashik Samvichari Vikas front and the Marathi speaking opposition are trying their best to get the hands on both offices. The elections for both offices are likely to be held in the first week of March, so we could get a new Mayor by then. Hope there is some change in Belgaum then.
