LKG admission: Those fearful days in life

5:04 PM Posted by ukmad

Most of you must have been taken by surprise with this post, why this post of LKG admission now?

A simple answer to this, if you are parent of a child aged between 3 years 10 months and less than 4 years 10 months as on June 1, 2009 then you all need to go through this.

Now this is the most important criteria, even if the age of the child is less or more by a single day you do not qualify for the Junior KG admissions in this case. If you are looking for Nursery admissions you should look for 2 years 10months and less than 3 years 10 months. SO approximately for Junior KG, the date of birth of the child should be between 1-08-2004 to 31-07-2005. (This is an approximate date calculation)

First point is checking this out.
Now that you have found yourself in that age slot now what else needs to be done. Original birth certificate is needed to be submitted to the school if your child is admitted and many photo copies will be required at each of the schools as they check the birth certificate mandatorily before giving the forms. If you don’t have one, you still have time to get it done. Now the question where do we get it from, the local health office of the area in which hospital the child was born. For Example: all those born in hospitals of Chidambar nagar, Vadgaon will have to go to the primary health centre of Vadgaon. Birth certificates are issued up to 1 year from there and later on from the City corporation office.

Now that you have got hold of the birth certificate get a few id card photos of your child to be put on the forms, not all schools ask but now a day’s normally all ask for it, so photos must be kept ready.

Keep visiting the schools from now on and keep asking about when the admission process begins, last year I had a tough time as there was no information anywhere on the internet as to how the whole process works, this time you have this site at least.

Understanding the Process:
The admission process is somewhat similar in all schools. You are given forms on particular days, then you fill them up and submit in a time limit and then you are called in for interview of your child and also you. If you are lucky to get a seat in the first list go party if not then go and fall at the feet of the principal and committee members and try and cook something, something will cook for sure.

One more point in this; last year schools like DP and St.Josephs had made area wise admission means if you stay in camp then apply for St.Josephs etc. I had applied in both places but I did not get admission for my child in both, so I would request you to try any one of the two above.

Those long queues in the night outside the same school we studied, this time for only a form. Normally all will get forms as they print in thousands it’s only that you should be there on time.

Last year Herwadkar School began the process on 18th march and other prominent schools began on April 1. This time the timings could be changed keeping in view the loksabha elections, I am not sure but it could affect the admission process.

Now to the most important note, if you interested in some particular school then go and find someone on the committee as a reference, it could be easy for you and now to the dream point MONEY. Keep about 20 thousand ready to pay as development charges or any other name. 20 thousand is just a figure it could be more and you get very less time to pay in so keep those funds ready.

It’s not that all schools take development charges as high as 15 or 20 thousand some schools it is even 5 thousand but you need to be the lucky ones who come up on the first list.

There are some points I would like young parents to go through:
1. Apply in all schools, if you are looking for English medium, then all English medium schools, when I mean all, I mean ALL. St.Pauls, Xaviers, Marys, Herwadkar, Mahila Vidyalaya etc.2. When you apply start finding some influence or a person who could recommend your child’s name to the managing committee even before you submit the form.3. When the lists are out and you don’t find your name in the list try hard again and again for some more influence and of course be prepared to shell out more bucks.4. Even after all this you don’t find your luck, search for some other school.5. Even if you are there in the list the donations could hold you back, so be prepared to spend a lot, when I mean lot, I mean LOTS n lots on money.


All the above points have been compiled as I have gone all through it. I understand when your child does not make it in the first list what goes on with you.

Also see the previous year’s post which will help you understand the process much better.
Beggars cannot be choosers:LKG admissions
Admission tensions are boiling over!
Admission time: Is raat ki Subh Kabhi

As of today the KLE International school has begin giving forms and the admission process for the same kindly contact in the Lingraj College campus.

Search for your name in the draft electoral rolls of Belgaum as on 01.01.2009

10:44 PM Posted by ukmad

Go to this site and search for your name in the electoral rolls.
http://stg1.kar.nic.in/eci_namesearch2009/SelectAC.aspx

Select Belgaum North, South or Rural and then put in the Name, House No, age etc and then you get a link saying PDF click that to your corresponding name and you could see your name in the rolls.

Direct Links to the Pdf File but this is booth wise.
Belgaum North
Belgaum South
Belgaum Rural

Suresh C Angadi is Belgaum BJP Candidate for Loksabha

10:15 PM Posted by ukmad



It is out Mr. Suresh C Angadi, the sitting BJP MP will get another chance in the forthcoming Loksabha Elections.He will be contesting from the BJP. No other political party has declared it candidate for Belgaum yet.

Shiv Sena seeks President's intervention in Belgaum

10:14 PM Posted by ukmad

A delegation of Shiv Sena MPs led by former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi today called on President Pratibha Patil and urged her to declare Belgaum and its surrounding areas as Union Territory pending a final decision by the Supreme Court.

The Sena chief pointed that an amicable solution to the more than five-decade-old dispute had proved elusive despite an agitation launched by his party since 1969.
Later the Shiv Sena said its support to L K Advani as the Prime Ministerial candidate depends on the position the NDA's lead party takes on Karnataka-Maharashtra boundary dispute over Belgaum.

5th Temple consecration anniversary & annual celebrations at Ramkrishna Ashrama

5:17 PM Posted by ukmad


The Universal Temple of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum was consecrated in January 2004.
To celebrate the completion of 5 years of this event, we have organized a 2-day programme at the Ashrama on 31st of January & 1st of February, 09. These programmes are aimed at spreading the life and message of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.
The 2-day programme includes student conventions – aimed to encourage & guide students to face the challenges of student life, devotees' convention and cultural events like Bhajans by Shri Mevundi and Punya Sawr by Shri.Ravindra Sathe & Smt.Vibhavari Apte.

Movies as on 30-01-2009

10:00 AM Posted by ukmad

TheatreMovieTimings
Big CinemasVictory6.30pm,9.30pm
 Luck by Chance12.15,3.15,6.15,9.15
 Raaz212.30,3.30
Ritz SrikrishnaDarwaza12.15pm,3.15pm,6.15pm,9.15pm
   
NirmalNand (K)12.15pm,3.15pm,6.15pm,9.15pm
HunsRaaz 212.15pm,3.15pm,6.15pm,9.15pm
ArunFire & Ice12.30pm,2pm,4pm,7pm
RoopaliChandni Chowk to China3,6,9
BalkrishnaLollypop12.30,3.30,6.30,9.30
ChitraCircus(K)12,3,6,9
SwaroopKash Mere Hote12,3,6,9
   
HiraJannat6pm,9pm
HiraVictory12.15,3.15
PrakashAmbari(K)12.15pm,3.15pm,6.15pm,9.15pm
NartakiLuck by Chance6.30,9.30
 Ghanji12,3.15
SantoshMeghvae Mebhave12.15pm,3.15pm,6.15pm,9.15pm
GlobeMalishwali12,1.45,3.45,6.45

Belgaum-Dharwad to be Six Lane

10:21 PM Posted by ukmad

The Belgaum to Dharwad the current 4-lane road will be converted into a SIX-lane road under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP).
NHDP phase V was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
Source: The Hindu

The Maytas infra connection with Belgaum

4:20 PM Posted by ukmad


Maytas is giving sleepless nights to the officials of Hubli Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) in Belgaum too.

The HESCOM had awarded the contract to Maytas Infras, for commissioning sub-stations, transmission and distribution lines in Belgaum.

Now, the officials feel that the company may stop its operations at any time. Maharashtra Government’s recent cancellation of Rs 480 crore worth projects to Maytas Infras has made the HESCOM officials think.

Source: ExpressBuzz

Petrol price in Belgaum Rs.: 46.10 & Diesel Rs.34.94

4:05 PM Posted by ukmad



The price of petrol & Diesel after yesterday’s reduction in price is as follows:

Petrol: Rs. 46.10, earlier it was 51.57
Diesel: Rs. 34.94, earlier it was 37.14.

This was expected as the elections are rounds the corner, it was to happen in February but since yesterday only one of the election commission members gave a hint towards the date for the general elections from April 8 to May 15 this was done immediately.

Ratan Tata, Kakodkar to get Doctorate from VTU

10:10 AM Posted by ukmad

Tata Sons Chairman Ratan N Tata, Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar and Prof Thomas Kailath, Emeritus Professor, Stanford University, US, will be honoured with The Honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum.
Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur, who is also VTU Chancellor, will present the honor to the personalities at the eight convocation scheduled to be held at Jnana Sangama at VTU Campus in Belgaum on February 10.
Source: Netindia123.com

Queens Court Residential apartments by MindSpace Reality @ Vaccine Depot Road

10:21 AM Posted by ukmad

Queens Court Residential apartments by MindSpace Reality @ Vaccine Depot Road

Queenscourt- a luxurious residential Project, it is designed and created by world renowned architects, the project gives a dynamic meaning to absolute living.
At Queenscourt you will discover quality, detail, luxury and aesthetics moulded into life.

It will have a Clubhouse / Multipurpose Hall, 6 passengers - 2 lifts, Intercom facility from Main gate to Each flat, Rain water harvesting, Fire Fighting system as per NBC Norms. See more key features here

See the Location.
Layout Plan

About MindSpace Realty: Mindspace Realty is a Joint Venture between Urban Infrastructure Venture Capital, Bhandari Infrastructure and Construction Development Private Limited & Hermes Group ( Ramesh Builders ), having its Corporate Office in Pimpri.
The Company is a perfect blend of Experience and Youth, having set out ambitious growth plans by launching Lifestyle projects to mention few, MSR QUEENSTOWN in Chinchwad, MSR OLIVE in Ambegaon, Katraj, MSR CORNICHE in Chinchwad and MSRBELLAGIO in Pimpri.
The Company shall be executing Commercial Spaces, Shopping Malls, Multiplexes, IT Parks, SEZ's, Hotels, Hospitals, etc. in the near future.






http://www.mindspacerealty.com/flash/queenscourt_belgaum.swf

Pramod Muthalik of Shri Ram Sena arrested in Belgaum

9:05 PM Posted by ukmad



Shri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik was arrested on Tuesday in Belgaum during a press meet.
Pramod Muthalik was arrested for inciting communal violence by an inflammatory speech in Davanagere district in 2008. The case was pending for a long period.

His group (Shri Ram Sena) was responsible for the monstrous attack and assault on women in a Manglaore pub on Saturday.
Source: IBN LIVE

Letters to the Editor: Big cinemas Big Mess!

7:10 PM Posted by ukmad



This is new series o this blog. Letters to the Editor.

I receive a lot many mails, which are of importance in general and should be shared with all. In this regard, this is the first one.

Letter From: ~ Vineet
I being a true Hard Core Belgaumite (Staying @ Bangalore for my Work currently) have a Grievance.
Actually I had been to Big Cinemas on Sunday Night (25/1/09) @ 9.15 pm Show for (Screen 2) watching my First Movie (Raaz-2) in the Brand New and beautiful Ad-labs Multiplex. My Seat number was K-3 (Gold Class 0118). IT was all good, for the first 15 mins or so. Then entered a bunch of guys (4 to 5) loaded with Alcohol. In addition, to my agony their seats were right next to me. They came in and kept shouting rubbish until they were in the Cinema Hall. They left the Cinema Hall in between only because one of those people puked in the Cinema Hall (may be seat number K-5).


I actually got out of my seat (k-3) and sat somewhere else when these people cut loose.... I went back to my seat only after those people left.... only to discover that one of these people had puked which the big cinema Helper/Employee told me.

I strongly believe that the Big Cinema Authorities need to Make sure that they do not Issue tickets to Drunken People to stop this kind of incidents, which creates discomfort and inconvenience to other Audiences in the Hall, after all its a public place not a private theatre or Home. In addition, making the brand new seats in the Hall Dirty and unhygenic.

If you have the Contact Number (Preferably Mobile Number) of the Big Cinema Authorities of Belgaum, please do send it across. I did not wait @ the theater after the movie Ended as it was 12.15 am already. I thought I would speak to the Authorities the next day but could not as I was traveling back to Bangalore.
This is some thing, which needs to be taken care of, so that it does not happen next time and create Nonsense in the Big Cinemas.
-- Thanks, Vineet.

Disclaimer: These are letters received from readers, the Blog on a whole may not accept or say what is mentioned in the letter.

IT Expo 09 evokes good response

3:11 PM Posted by ukmad


“Concept Exhibitors, Hubli and Rotary Club of Venugram-Belgaum” are organizing the IT Expo 09.
The ITEXPO-09 aims to bridge the gap between the customer and the companies, and it surely have done it.

Laptops of different sizes and prices and you can see al of them Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer only to name a few. Now that you thought of buying a laptop, also think of buying ant virus software like K7 and quick heal. Printers, copiers, scanners, I beam and other computer peripherals are there. All those who wish to learn, about computers then there are the Rooman & New Horizons for you. Thinking about a broadband connection Airtel and BSNL are also there. Websites designers like my site designers Leading Minds were also present.

In all this is a nice place to go and see all the stuff in one go and then select what you want. It was a pleasure for me to see so many different companies under one roof.
To see large size Video click here

Kunda Nagri saw record sales of Kunda! What a sweet!dea Sir je

10:28 AM Posted by ukmad

The sweet shops in Kunda Nagri, Belgaum made record breaking sales in these times of recession. They made whopping sales of roughly 6000 kgs of Kunda alone during the 9 day session period. During the last session in 2006 hardly 2000 kgs were sold.

According to the figures given by the Belgaum Kunda manufactures association, the sweet shop owners have roughly sold kunda worth over Rs 10 lakh, within a span of just eight days, provided they charge around Rs 150-200 per kg.

30% of the 6000 kgs of Kunda sold was Sugar free and new trend in sweets and also shows the health consciousness of the politicians or may be the after effects of Diabetes.

After kunda, kardant, another specialty of Belgaum (Gokak) made of jaggery, recorded extraordinary sales during the session.

This time prominent politicians had placed orders beforehand.
Source: TOI