Belgaum News briefs at 8pm
8:25 PM Posted by ukmad
With LS polls, Congress, BJP dither on stand- ExpressBuzz ****Parochial flare-ups on either side of the Karnataka- Maharashtra border has put the two national parties BJP and the Congress on a sticky wicket, while regional outfits on either side of the border are leaving no stone unturned to cash in on it in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Maharashtra.
With elections round the corner, the Sena is likely to keep the issue alive to revive its prospects of coming to power after a gap of ten years in Maharashtra, while the MES which has been rejected by its own people in the 2007 elections in Belgaum finds it an opportunity to keep it busy for the time being.
Crowd ransacks Bank of Maharashtra in Dharwad- Indopia As protests over Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti and Shiv Sena's attempts to rake up the boundary dispute continued for the third consecutive day today in parts of Karnataka, a crowd ransacked a branch of Bank of Maharashtra in Dharwad, police said here. They damaged the bank's computers and furniture before escaping from the spot.
Karnataka reacts sharply to boundary row – The HinduThe BJP government in Karnataka on Tuesday lashed out at Maharashtra leaders' demand to declare Marathi-speaking areas in Karnataka as Union Territory till Supreme Court decides on the issue, saying it would "back- fire" on that state.
War over Pariwar- TOIThe legislative assembly turned into a wrestling arena for a while on Tuesday, when some BJP members tried to attack Congress member Abaychandra Jain over his derogatory remarks on one of the Sangh Parivar organizations.
Karnataka buses stop entering Maharashtra – The Hindu
Karnataka State Transport has stopped plying its buses in bordering areas of Maharashtra after Akhil Bhartiya Chhawa Sangathan burnt a bus from the State in Latur on Sunday.
Bangalore next terror target after Mumbai- TOI
Central intelligence has alerted Karnataka that Bangalore is the next target of terrorists after the November 26 Mumbai attack, chief minister B S Yeddyurappa said.
Maharashtra should get Karnataka's Marathi-speaking areas: BJP –The Hindu
At a time when its ally Shiv Sena has gone on the offensive over the vexed Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary row, Maharashtra BJP on Tuesday said it favours merger of the Marathi-speaking areas of Karnataka with the State.
Belgaum Media coverage 20-01-2009
10:01 AM Posted by ukmad
Two states, one district, and a 50-year-old dispute –Indian Express
The border dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra has flared up again, with Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday seeking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention to “guide” the neighbouring state to give up its claim on Belgaum and other Marathi-speaking areas on the border.
Boundary row rages again- TOITension between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the Belgaum issue escalated, with both state transport corporations suspending bus services from late on Sunday evening.
Border: K’taka for PM intervention- StatesmanThe row over the merger of Marathi speaking areas in and around Belgaum took another twist today with chief minister, Mr BS Yeddyurappa, urging Prime Minsiter, Dr Manmohan Singh, to intervene.
2 M'rashtra trucks set afire – Deccan HeraldActivists of some Kannada organisations torched two mini trucks bearing Maharashtra registration numbers at Antarasanahalli on the national highway bypass near Tumkur on Monday.
Anita Kumaraswamy joins the elite group – MangloreanAnita Kumaraswamy the third MLA from a single family of H.D.Deve Gowda, took oath today at the Belgaum session of the Karnataka Legislature. Also photos here
Maharashtra-Karnataka border row stir disrupts bus services – The Hindu
The ongoing agitation over the vexed border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka has led to disruption of state transport bus services between the two neighbouring states.
Sparks fly over illegal mining In the legislature – The Hindu
The Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed a heated debate between members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition on the subject of illegal iron-ore mining.
State may adopt another resolution on Mahajan report –The Hindu
The State Government may consider adopting yet another resolution during the ongoing Belgaum session of the legislature to reiterate its “acceptance” of the Mahajan Commission report, in view of the prevailing situation and the historical importance of Belgaum vis-À-vis the border dispute with Maharashtra.
Belgaum is peaceful: but not Belgaum issue
6:51 PM Posted by ukmad
A KSRTC bus was yesterday burnt down in Maharashtra today 2 trucks with goods were burnt down in Tumkur as they had MH (Maharashtra) registration numbers.
In Bangalore, some Kannada activists burnt effigies of MES and Maharashtra politicians. In Kolhapur there were protests by cancelling the Corporation meeting.
Who is suffering, the locals. All buses are plying only in state, i.e Maharsahtra busses are going up to Maharashtra border only and Karnataka busses are only going up to Nippani. All busses to Konkan have been cancelled as a precaution. The private bus operators might also follow this, which will cause huge inconvenience to the public at large.
All border lying areas like Bijapur, Solapur, belgaum, Kolhapur have been badly affected. A report stated that many are stuck up in Pandharpur after the buses were cancelled the same situation is everywhere in the border prone areas.
Thankfully, nothing is happening in Belgaum other than the heated debate in the assembly and a host of press conferences.
I urge and appeal to all, keep your calm; an issue of 52 years can’t be settled in a day and at least not by burning down. I would request all to maintain peace and harmony in the city and don’t believe on rumors as they spread like fire they can cause a lot of trouble.
In all it’s a tough time for all of us. As the busses are not going into Maharsahtra and their busses not coming in Karnataka, many would now take cars for travelling, but that too could be dangerous for a day or two till all settles down. I would request anyone with plans to go into Maharashtra or someone coming into Karnataka, be careful.
Lets pray to God, that all goes well from tomorrow & we get back to normal life. Life in the city is very normal, but the fact that you can’t be travelling can cause some hardships.
Congress demand that the disputed Marathi speaking areas in Karnataka be declared as Union Territory till Supreme Court decides
5:57 PM Posted by ukmad
Flaying the Karnataka government's decision to hold the legislature session in Belgaum, MPCC Spokesman Anant Gadgil said "holding Legislature session is rubbing salt to the wounds of the Marathi people in Belgaum".
Source: The Hindu
Here again its politics over peoples issues. Because it’s the BJP in Karnataka, the congress must be saying this. Not sure nor the politicians sure of what they say and what they don’t.
Suresh Angadi BJP candidate for Belgaum
5:55 PM Posted by ukmad
Source: Express Buzz
An OWL in town for shopping
5:33 PM Posted by ukmad
An owl was spotted at 5pm near Gold Museum and all of a sudden all were taken by surprise. It was first seen on a chair and when the crowd gathered around, it tired to fly but it could not.
At last it was caught and put in a box which will be made open in the evening, when it could see and fly off said a local auto driver.
Essar’s The mobile Store to open in Belgaum
4:17 PM Posted by ukmad
Essar group’s retail venture, Essar Telecom Retail expects revenue of $1 billion over the next three years by selling handsets and accessories in a joint venture with Richards Branson’s Virgin group, named The mobile Store.
The Mobile Store in Belgaum will open shortly next to Sharma Sweets on Kirloskar Road. The national retail chain stores have been making their entry in tier II cities and this is just one amongst a host of others.
Infact on the same road , Univercell is there in Shanbag chambers, Reliance Communications has it webworld opposite it and Tata Indicom is next to R web world. Leaving them aside there are local dealers like Sachin Mobile and a few others.
Earlier Kirloskar road was full of shops of footwear and now its footwear and Mobiles.
The Mobile Store in Belgaum will open shortly next to Sharma Sweets on Kirloskar Road. The national retail chain stores have been making their entry in tier II cities and this is just one amongst a host of others.
Infact on the same road , Univercell is there in Shanbag chambers, Reliance Communications has it webworld opposite it and Tata Indicom is next to R web world. Leaving them aside there are local dealers like Sachin Mobile and a few others.
Earlier Kirloskar road was full of shops of footwear and now its footwear and Mobiles.
Media Coverage of Belgaum on 19-01-2009
11:38 AM Posted by ukmad
Yeddyurappa wants Centre to intervene in border row- Manglorean.comB S Yeddyurappa today demanded the Centre intervene in problems relating to border or language issues arising between States.
Stop atrocities on Marathis in Belgaum: Joshi tells BJP-IndopiaShiv Sena leader and former Chief Minister Manohar Joshi tonight gave an ultimatum to the BJP to mend its ways with regard to the ongoing border issue and stop atrocities on Marathi-speaking people in Belgaum.
Sena activists paint Karnataka buses in saffron – IndopiaShiv Sena workers painted buses bound for the southern state in saffron.
BJP govt 'helps' MES, Shiv Sena gain foothold in Karna: Cong – IndopiaThe Congress in Karnataka today alleged that the BJP Government was&aposhelping&aposthe Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) and Shiv Sena gain a foothold in the state amid inter-state land disputes, as evident from permission granted to the two outfits to hold meetings at Belgaum last week.
Maharashtra CM should take strong stand on boundary dispute’- Zee newsMaharashtra Ekikaran Samiti on Sunday said the five-decade old boundary dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka can be solved only if Chief Minister Ashok Chavan takes a "strong stand" on the issue.
Denying permission to ‘Maha Melav’ was wrong
11:16 AM Posted by ukmad
The decision to deny permission to the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) to hold the “Maha Melav” was politically wrong decision, according to a senior Minister.
KPCC member L.B. Karale did not appreciate the decision of the Government to deny permission to MES to hold its convention. He observed that the Government had acted undemocratically under the pressure from some Kannada groups.
Mr. Karale sought to convey that MES had no case against Karnataka or Kannadigas. They are against the States Reorganisation Commission injustice.
BJP leader Suresh C. Angadi, MP, said he and Rajya Sabha member Prabhakar B. Kore had insisted that there was nothing wrong in according permission, as the MES meet held on September 25, 2006, was peaceful.
Source The Hindu
Now these comments can strike off another a battle of war of words between many. But see this from a political point of view.
The Marathi speaking populace who last time voted for the BJP for the Loksabha seat, this time may not vote the same way, so they are worried and Congress knows this and hence this new interpretation.
Belgaum SP 'kicks off' errant officer
11:15 AM Posted by ukmad
Sonia Narang had earlier slapped legislator Renukacharya in Davangere.
Disturbed by what he thought was a double affront, Lamani decided to kill himself. He whipped out his service revolver and tried to shoot himself, but fortunately his friends snatched the weapon away.
Source: Deccan Herald & The Hindu
Why this fire?
10:20 AM Posted by ukmad
Why this fire?
Miscreants, of CHAVA group set on fire a North East Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC) bus in Latur, while another bus of the corporation was pelted with stones at Udgir, in Maharashtra on Sunday. No one was injured in the incident but it was done to demonstrate the anger of Marathi people against Kannad people, it is said.
Miscreants, of CHAVA group set on fire a North East Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC) bus in Latur, while another bus of the corporation was pelted with stones at Udgir, in Maharashtra on Sunday. No one was injured in the incident but it was done to demonstrate the anger of Marathi people against Kannad people, it is said.
Image: http://www.sahilonline.org
I have a question to all those who are doing this, why this fire? Y
ou burnt the bus there someone will burn a Maharashtra Bus in Karnataka today. Then someone will beat up someone and this will go on and on and what will Belgaum get?
The fire is burning somewhere else and the burns are somewhere else.
I take this opportunity to ask all Belgaumites, both Kannad & Marathi speaking to be calm and think over with a cool head. This matter just won’t end here I guess this time.
We need to think what will we get after all this? After the session is over no one will look at us and no one will cover Belgaum as they are doing now.
We have to live together here. We have to come together and tell all may what happen in the Supreme court, we have been living together and we will.
I have a question to all those who are doing this, why this fire? Y
ou burnt the bus there someone will burn a Maharashtra Bus in Karnataka today. Then someone will beat up someone and this will go on and on and what will Belgaum get?The fire is burning somewhere else and the burns are somewhere else.
I take this opportunity to ask all Belgaumites, both Kannad & Marathi speaking to be calm and think over with a cool head. This matter just won’t end here I guess this time.
We need to think what will we get after all this? After the session is over no one will look at us and no one will cover Belgaum as they are doing now.
We have to live together here. We have to come together and tell all may what happen in the Supreme court, we have been living together and we will.
Ban to prevent violence- BSY: Belgaumites view
4:26 PM Posted by ukmad
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Saturday declined to comment on the statement of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who had threatened to snap ties with BJP over the Karnataka government’s “harassment’’ of pro- Maharashtrians in border areas around Belgaum.
Karnataka never ignored the interests of Marathi people of Belgaum. “Kannadigas and Marathis are brothers, born to one mother, Bharat Mata,’’ Yeddyurappa said.
It was the decision of the the district administration to ban the Maha Melava organised by the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samithi, expecting violence.
Source: Express Buzz
One note of value: If you go with Marathi media there is one story and if you go with Kannda media it’s another one. I found English media somewhat in between like just giving news bytes of both parties like I have done.
States were made on linguistic basis & now with the boom of satellite television and newer channels coming up day after day, All want to give something special so that they can get higher TRPs. No one is trying to showcase the entire problem of Belgaum as a news. All want to sensationalize the matter. I for the 1st time saw Marathi media doing a 30 mins whole news how on Belgaum border dispute. The Kannada media must have also done one, no harm in doing it, its business and to succeed in business you have to play all the tricks.
But those tricks and sensationalizing of the matter will not help Belgaum which is of more importance for all of us. The media all covered the event live from Belgaum for 2 days and today nothing, it means what the media (esp. TV) want something sensationalizing every day. “Din gaye baat gaye”
But who will suffer for all that is no one else but Belgaumites.
Hope you all agree to this point.
Belgaum media coverage 18-01-2009
10:07 AM Posted by ukmad
Kannada Prabha -
Netas turn fitness freaks- TOI
Jogging, walking, meditation and some gymming. All these fitness activities are part of our netas, who are camping in Belgaum for the winter legislature session.
Marathis are safe here, says Yeddyurappa- The HinduKannadigas and Marathis united on land, water issues. Only precautionary steps taken in view of the legislature session’. Marathis in Karnataka are as safe as they are in Maharashtra’
Seven Bills get consent- The Hindu The seven Bills passed by the Karnataka legislature between July 1, 2007 and August 22, 2008 have been accorded consent by the President and the Governor.
MES will continue its fight: N.D. Patil- The HinduMaharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) will continue its struggle till it gets “justice” on the boundary dispute, senior MES leader from Maharashtra N.D. Patil has said.
MLAs fight over food habits- TOIWhat started as obituary references to leaders who died fighting terrorists in Mumbai on 26/11 led to discussion of food habits of MLAs; and it all ended in an unsavoury trading of words between legislators from the North and the South, in the assembly on Saturday.
Cong to back JD(S) for council poll- TOIIt's payback time for the Congress to the JD(S)! But it will be issue-based and not a open invitation on alliance.
Kannadigas, Marathi-speaking people living like brothers
7:26 PM Posted by ukmad
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Saturday said both Kannadigas and Marathi-speaking people were "living like brothers" in the state, a day after Shiva Sena Chief Bal Thackeray alleged that the former was "heaping atrocities" on the Marathi people.
"Kannadigas and Marathi-speaking people living in Karnataka are like brothers. In the interest of development both should work together," Yeddyurappa said here.
His comments came in the wake of the Sena chief attacking the BJP government in Karnataka over the boundary row.
"Chief Minister Yeddyurappa was accorded a red carpet treatment when he visited Mumbai. The same Chief Minister is heaping grave atrocities on the Marathi people in Karnataka," Thackeray had charged in an editorial comment in Sena's mouthpiece 'Saamna'.
"I have respect and regard for Thackeray," Yeddyurappa said.
However, Karnataka Minister for Water Resources Basavaraj Bommai described the Sena chief's comments as "baseless and politically motivated".
Source The Hindu
"Kannadigas and Marathi-speaking people living in Karnataka are like brothers. In the interest of development both should work together," Yeddyurappa said here.
His comments came in the wake of the Sena chief attacking the BJP government in Karnataka over the boundary row.
"Chief Minister Yeddyurappa was accorded a red carpet treatment when he visited Mumbai. The same Chief Minister is heaping grave atrocities on the Marathi people in Karnataka," Thackeray had charged in an editorial comment in Sena's mouthpiece 'Saamna'.
"I have respect and regard for Thackeray," Yeddyurappa said.
However, Karnataka Minister for Water Resources Basavaraj Bommai described the Sena chief's comments as "baseless and politically motivated".
Source The Hindu
This photo is shared by Harish on my request. Its from teh Sanyukta Karnataka.Gandhigiri in Thane: roses given to Driver and commuters in KSRTC bus
6:27 PM Posted by ukmad
Th
is time it seems the Border row is taking its own route. In Thane, Maharashtra the members of the Bhartiya Vidyarthi Sena did a Gandhigiri style demonstration by giving roses to all the drivers and Commuters of all KSRTC busses plying from Thane towards Karnataka.All pics taken from Star Majha and IBN Lokmat.
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