Belgaum DC to file cases against Patil and Angadi
4:19 PM Posted by ukmad
Members of the Janata Dal (Secular) Students Wing ransacked the chamber of BJP MLA Sanjay Patil at the Legislators' Home Bangalore on Wednesday in protest against hoisting of the saffron flag.
Kannada Development Authority Chairman Mukyamantri Chandru condemned an apology from the MP and MLA while various pro-Kannada organizations staged a demonstration in Bangalore, Belgaum and other parts of the state and condemned the BJP leaders’ attitude of surrendering to Marathi voters during the elections.
Source: Express Buzz, Mangalorean
Old Photos of Belgaum: General view of Belgaum High School building
10:23 AM Posted by ukmad
Photograph of the High School building at Belgaum in Karnataka from the Archaeological Survey of India Collections: India Office Series (Volume 46), taken by an unknown photographer in c. 1870. The Imperial Gazetteer of India states, "There are three classes of secondary schools - the vernacular and English middle schools, and the high schools...The English secondary school stage is divided into middle and high school sections, which really form portions of the same course...the English school education should ordinarily be completed by the time the pupil attained the age of sixteen...In English secondary schools the main course has hitherto led up to the matriculation or entrance examination of one or other of the Universities. There are other courses of a more practical character leading up to different examinations...A purely literary education has been more popular among both parents and students, as being in itself more attractive to them and as affording a better opening for remunerative employment. The matriculation has generally been accepted as a qualifying test by Government and private employers as well as by the Universities, and has been regarded as the common goal of the school career."
Source: British Library
BelgaumBlog.com comes back
12:57 PM Posted by ukmad
Readers are familiar with Belgaumblog.com[http://belgaumblog.com].
But it’s not a news site anymore; it’s now a Blogger’s Blog. Any Belgaumite can come in blog about Belgaum or just anything (except personal blogs).
Today a new story was posted by Mr.Morris on Edmund D’Silva, A Crippled Philanthropist! [http://belgaumblog.com/news/a-crippled-philanthropist-edmund-d’silva/].
This is story of a crippled boy who fought against all odds and now at 78 has shown us all that being a paraplegic has nothing to do with how to live life.
Others interested in writing for Belgaumblog.Com can go to the site and click on Write Story link and follow the registration process.
Why BelgaumBlog.com? I already have a blog on blogpsot.com.
If you already have a blog somewhere on the net, then it’s simple post stories from the blog with a suitable link to your blog on BelgaumBlog.com by which you will get good readers and your blog will get more hits. This blog is community and I request all to make use of this.
So Belgaumites, You know where to blog, its BelgaumBlog.com.
Saffron flag controversy is gaining ground Aage Kua Piche Khayi
11:39 AM Posted by ukmad
The issue was deliberately raked up to project the BJP as “anti-Karnataka” during election time.The KRV ransacked the official chamber of Sanjay Patil, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, which is housed in Belgaum taluk panchayat office here on Tuesday.
On the other side another faction of the KRV attacked the office Suresh Angadi which is situated in the Cada office.
The KRV is demanding the withdrawal of the nomination of Angadi for the elections as they are supporting the hoisting of the saffron flag.
In another development on the same issue the District administration submitted its report to the chief election officer of the state on the roles played by the MP and MLA in the protest done by MES, however no notice of violation of code of conduct has been issued.
Its worst times for BJP now, “Aage Kua Piche Khayi”. If the Angadi supports the MES on the issue he can be in the race to get some Marathi votes, otherwise which is not very likely this time. People say, these politicians come when they want votes and this a just another example to it. The KRV is against Angadi’s support to MES saffron flag, so they are asking people not to vote for him. So where does the MP go “Aage Kua Piche Khayi”.
This time the Belgaum loksabha election could give some surprises, still the other candidate lists are not out so we just have to imagine but, for these years the Marathi-Kannada issue was never a issue of great importance during the Loksabha elections. Yes, for the assembly elections it is the only issue.
There has been no much disturbance after the delimitation of the constituencies. Belgaum Loksabha seat is made up of Arabhavi, Gokak, Belgaum Uttar, Belgaum Dakshin, Belgaum Rural, Bailhongal, Saundatti Yellamma and Ramdurg.
So be glued to the election fever the congress candidate names should be out in a day or two and other names also as the nomination process starts in the last week of March.
Source: The Hindu
Name this Church in Belgaum?
7:18 PM Posted by ukmad
This is old photo of an interior of a church, can you name the church.Hint: 1. It is was Designed by Reverend Francis Gell
Fort Musjid, Belgaum old photo
4:28 PM Posted by ukmad
In continuance of the old photos of Belgaum, here is another one of the Masjid in the fort. A bullock cart is also seen in the photo.
I found it again on Ebay.
Flag code violated by BCC officials? Mayoral Poll on March 30
9:38 AM Posted by ukmad
On the new corporation, building the national flag was hoisted not on the building but in the premises of the building. On the old building, it was atop the building.
This is violationof the Flag code and a cognizable offence. However, the Police have not done anything in this matter.
Northern Fort Gate Belgaum of 1910
10:24 PM Posted by ukmad
In my endeavor to get you the past of Belgaum, with some nostalgic old photos, which have never been published in any local new paper until date, here is another one.
This photo is of the Northern gate of the Fort taken in 1910.
Many readers will say why is this site becoming historical then latest, Friends history is history and we have to learn from history.I found it on Ebay.
Elections are near: BJP now plays Marathi card on saffron flag issue
7:57 PM Posted by ukmad
To go further Angadi said that, if L K Advani becomes the PM even the saffron flag will be hoisted on the parliament. Suresh Angadi and Snajay Pati land various others were arrested from the site and later released. There was complete road blockade on the road from RTO circle to Kolhapur Cross.
The Kannada Rakhsene Vedike burnt effigies of MLA Sanjay Patil and Suresh Angadi as they demanded the hoisting of the saffron flag. The KRV said they will never vote both of them again.
The BJP supporting the MS and Shivsena is nothing but playing the Marathi card as elections are near, and it’s for sure that if the Marathi votes don’t go in favor of BJP, then it would be very difficult for Angadi to win. MP Suresh Angadi even spoke in Marathi at the occasion and even Sanjay Patil.
May what it be, but the BCC is in news again for other reasons than it should be and the Marathi-Kannada spat will be the pivotal point again during the elections. Normally this has not been the issue for the Loksabha polls till date, but this time it seems Marathi- Kannada will affect and would be a major item of discussion during the upcoming elections.
List of Mayors of Belgaum from 1984 to 2004: Sambhaji Patil only Mayor in country to be elected 4 times
6:24 PM Posted by ukmad
Belgaum City Corporation is in news always for wrong reasons. But I have some amazing information for you.
Belgaum Mayor | From | To |
Subhash Jadhav | 12-01-1984 | 1-01-1985 |
Maloji Ashtekar | 12-01-1985 | 11-01-1986 |
Sharad R Joshi | 12-01-1986 | 11-01-1987 |
Nagesh Sateri | 12-01-1987 | 11-01-1988 |
Nagendra Haibatti | 12-01-1988 | 31-12-1988 |
Sambhaji Patil | 25-04-1990 | 29-06-1991 |
Siddangouda Patil | 30-06-1991 | 25-12-1992 |
Sambhaji Patil | 26-12-1992 | 28-12-1993 |
Ramesh Kudachi | 29-12-1993 | 01-05-1995 |
Vijaylaxmi Chopde | 15-12-1996 | 15-02-1997 |
Govind Raut | 15-12-1997 | 30-03-1998 |
Appasaheb Pujari | 30-03-1998 | 30-03-1999 |
Sambhaji Patil | 30-03-1999 | 17-04-2000 |
Shivaji Sunthkar | 17-04-2000 | 13-02-2001 |
Vandana Belgundkar | 16-06-2001 | 296-06-2002 |
Nilima Chavan | 29-06-2002 | 30-06-2003 |
Sambhaji Patil | 30-06-2003 | 03-09-2004 |
Vandana Belgundkar | 03-09-2004 | 05-09-2005 |
Vijay More | 05-09-2005 | 27-11-2005 |
Prashanta Budavi | 04-03-2008 | |
See the Current Members of the Corporation.
MES stages agitation near corporation building
1:12 PM Posted by ukmad
About 15 MES activists have been arrested, sources told. There is a notable police presence near the new premises.
The KRV is also protesting for the Kannada Flag be hoisted on the new building.
On some channels its being shown as there is tension in the city, but I don’t guess anything of that nature is happening as of now.
Saffron Flag comes down for the last time
12:08 PM Posted by ukmad
The Saffron flag atop the old Belgaum city corporation (BCC) building came down for the last time never to be hoisted again.
From today the BCC will function from the new premises near the SP office. Only the national flag will be hoisted there.
So form today all the work from birth, death certificates to building permissions and property extract you will need to go to the new premises near the SP office.
There is no direct city bus to the new premises, citizens will have to get down at Kolhapur Cross or RTO circle and walk all the way to the corporation office.
At the moment there are not many shops like photocopying there but with time all will come up there.
Today there is the hearing of the Case field by corporator on the Mayor and the other officials in regards to the postponement of the Mayoral poll.
Where is this place in Belgaum?
4:17 PM Posted by ukmad
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.
Vintage tank in middle of society; stands as a mute spectator still fighting against time
12:53 PM Posted by ukmad
This tank can be seen on the outskirts of RC Nagar i.e Beyond Guru Prasad Colony on the way to Mandolli village. I don’t know how it has come to be there nor do I have any more idea about it. I am trying to get more info on the same.
Photo Courtesy: Cijoy [http://www.flickr.com/photos/34527404@N07/]
Post processing on this image done in Photoshop by Nikky Abraham.
HC notice to Mayor on postponement of polls
11:33 AM Posted by ukmad
Corporator Dhanraj Gauli had filed the petition challenging the decision of the Mayor and returning officer Prashanta Budavi to postpone the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor scheduled to be held here on March 13.
Source: The Hindu