IT Belgaum celebrates its first anniversary
4:07 PM Posted by ukmad
It was a year ago that AllAboutBelgaum.com spurted the idea of collaboration between the various IT & ITeS companies based in Belgaum. The Idea was well picked up by all companies and resulted in the formation of ITBELGAUM group where one can meet share and explore. At this moment there are 15 companies which are run by first time entrepreneurs in different aspects and streams of IT. IT-BELGAUM was set up in May 2009, at Belgaum to facilitate business and trade in software and services and to encourage software technology.
IT-BELGAUM aims to drive the overall growth of the global off shoring market by taking up the role of a strategic advisor to the industry. Our goals include:
The group has created awareness programs and practical workshops and seminars at GIT, KLE Engineering, Potdar Ploytechinic, IMER, BCBA, KLES BCA, Gogte BCA, Jain College, BIMS in the city giving out to the talent pool what is needed in the industry and this also initiates a student-industry interaction.
Management, taxation problems, INTERNET connectivity, grooming the upcoming talent in colleges are some of the points IT-Belgaum group will emphasize on.
The ITBELGAUM.COM website is a platform where one can meet, share and explore opportunities in Belgaum. This site aims to be the one stop site for your entire search or queries related to IT & ITeS firms in Belgaum, IT jobs. The site also serves an as a medium where experts will attempt to answer to your queries in the domain of IT & IteS. We also plan to enable all employees of the group companies to use this site as a platform to share their ideas and gain knowledge by collaborating. By coming together, our voices could be heard by the government as well.
In a nutshell IT-Belgaum group is a place to Meet, Share & Explore.
It is not big promises made here, we have come together to Meet, Share & Explore opportunities for a BETTER and BRIGHTER BELGAUM.
It is now a year Old, Happy Anniversary IT Belgaum!
Belgaum is a home to many small industries, colleges, universities and the human talent is huge. Belgaum has being doing estimable in the fields like foundry, health care and others but IT(information Technology) industry is lagging behind. Be it the Desur IT park or some other projects of the Government, nothing substantial has happened in the city and most of the people are unaware of IT companies that exist in the city.
To encourage and make awareness of the presence of IT companies in Belgaum aPremier Special Interest Group called IT-BELGAUM has been formed. IT-Belgaum is the premier Association of the IT-BPO companies in Belgaum.IT-BELGAUM aims to drive the overall growth of the global off shoring market by taking up the role of a strategic advisor to the industry. Our goals include:
- Accelerating economic development efforts and improving local talent supply.
- Strengthening local infrastructure.
- Building cohesive partnerships and driving operational excellence.
- To promote IT business with local companies and to retain local talent.
The group has created awareness programs and practical workshops and seminars at GIT, KLE Engineering, Potdar Ploytechinic, IMER, BCBA, KLES BCA, Gogte BCA, Jain College, BIMS in the city giving out to the talent pool what is needed in the industry and this also initiates a student-industry interaction.
With time we will also help entrepreneurs who want to come to Belgaum and set shop here, as most of the companies are started by first time entrepreneurs, their experience would be worthwhile for the new comers to town.
The IT sector in Belgaum is very encouraging. Considering the human talent around and the blooming companies which have chosen Belgaum as their Playground, it was thought of collectively coming on a single platform where all the IT companies could share their knowledge with the community and also collaborate with each other. Human resourcesManagement, taxation problems, INTERNET connectivity, grooming the upcoming talent in colleges are some of the points IT-Belgaum group will emphasize on.
The ITBELGAUM.COM website is a platform where one can meet, share and explore opportunities in Belgaum. This site aims to be the one stop site for your entire search or queries related to IT & ITeS firms in Belgaum, IT jobs. The site also serves an as a medium where experts will attempt to answer to your queries in the domain of IT & IteS. We also plan to enable all employees of the group companies to use this site as a platform to share their ideas and gain knowledge by collaborating. By coming together, our voices could be heard by the government as well.
In a nutshell IT-Belgaum group is a place to Meet, Share & Explore.
It is not big promises made here, we have come together to Meet, Share & Explore opportunities for a BETTER and BRIGHTER BELGAUM.
Ekroop Caur new DC of Belgaum
11:25 AM Posted by ukmad
Dr.Ekroop Caur has been promoted as the Deputy Commissioner of Belgaum district, she replaces J Ravishankar who has been transfered elsewhere.
Dr.Ekroop Caur was the CEO of Zilla Panchayat.
Dr.Ekroop Caur has an M.A(psychology), Ph.D degree to her name and is a 2001 batch IAS.
J. Ravishankar, has been posted as Managing Director for Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation.
Dr.Ekroop Caur was the CEO of Zilla Panchayat.
Dr.Ekroop Caur has an M.A(psychology), Ph.D degree to her name and is a 2001 batch IAS.
J. Ravishankar, has been posted as Managing Director for Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation.
Forest dept amends act tree cutting can be done with permission
12:03 PM Posted by ukmad
This has been one of the worst summers for the country and Belgaum as well. Trees have been cut all over the city for road development works. Even tough there were some voices raised against it none of them were heard.
Now to top the icing on the cake towards deforestation and global warming, the state forest department has formulated a proposal to amend the Karnataka Tree PreservationAct, allowing expansion of a list of trees that are exempted from its purview. With 11 trees being exempted from the Act now, one would need no prior permission for felling them. The forest department now proposes to have 41 trees in the list.
Activists of various environmental organizations, under the aegis of Belgaum Active Citizens' Forum (BACF), will stage a protest demonstration in front of the Forest department today at 4 pm.
The amendment means giving license to civic authorities, infrastructure developers, timber contractors, miners and others to cut the enlisted trees at will.
Save Vaccine Institute (Belgaum), Paryawaran, Parivartan, Social Justice Forum, Belgaum Walkers' Club, Multiple Varsity Student Circle are supporting the protest.
Even state wide demonstrations have been planned by the various Green brigades today.
Now to top the icing on the cake towards deforestation and global warming, the state forest department has formulated a proposal to amend the Karnataka Tree PreservationAct, allowing expansion of a list of trees that are exempted from its purview. With 11 trees being exempted from the Act now, one would need no prior permission for felling them. The forest department now proposes to have 41 trees in the list.
- File photo of tree chopped on angol Road
Activists of various environmental organizations, under the aegis of Belgaum Active Citizens' Forum (BACF), will stage a protest demonstration in front of the Forest department today at 4 pm.
The amendment means giving license to civic authorities, infrastructure developers, timber contractors, miners and others to cut the enlisted trees at will.
Save Vaccine Institute (Belgaum), Paryawaran, Parivartan, Social Justice Forum, Belgaum Walkers' Club, Multiple Varsity Student Circle are supporting the protest.
Even state wide demonstrations have been planned by the various Green brigades today.
Movies as on 21-05-2010
7:40 AM Posted by ukmad
| Theater | Movie | Timings |
| Big Cinemas | Kites | 10,12,1.30,3,4.30,6,7.30,9,10pm |
| Inox Chandan | To be launched shortly | |
| Nirmal | Prithvi | 12.15pm,3.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Huns | Khurchi Samrat(M) | 12.15 |
| Indra (K) | 3,6,9 | |
| Arun | Closed for Renovation | |
| Roopali | Jungle ka Raja | 12.15,3,6,9 |
| Balkrishna | Armored | 12.30,3.30,6.30,9.30pm |
| Chitra | ShankarIPS | 12.15,3.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Swaroop | Nuru Janmakku (K) | 12.15,3.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Hira | house full | 12,3,6,9 |
| Prakash | Ulhas Utsha (K) | 12,3,6,9 |
| Nartaki | Kites | 12,3,6,9 |
| Santosh | Nanu Nanna Kansu | 12.15,3.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Globe | 12.15,1.45,3.45,6.45 | |
| Kindly check the exact timings with the theaters | ||
Shiv Jayanti procession
10:36 PM Posted by ukmad
Live coverage
The Shiv Jayanti procession, with tableaux on different topics and cultural troupes dressed in colourful costumes, started from Bhave chowk this evening at 8 pm.
All these photos have been taken at Maruti galli, Ramdev Galli from 9.15 to 10pm.
This is treat to the eyes when ones sees the young children dressd up as shivaji and more elder ones performing Marshal art skills.
The presence of the young females was quite commendable and the acts performed were of great standard.
See complete images here
The Shiv Jayanti procession, with tableaux on different topics and cultural troupes dressed in colourful costumes, started from Bhave chowk this evening at 8 pm.
All these photos have been taken at Maruti galli, Ramdev Galli from 9.15 to 10pm.This is treat to the eyes when ones sees the young children dressd up as shivaji and more elder ones performing Marshal art skills.
The presence of the young females was quite commendable and the acts performed were of great standard.
See complete images here
Sanjay Patils Parikshe Kannada Movie
9:51 AM Posted by ukmad
Sanjay Patil, MLA Belgaum rural is ready with his first Kannada production ‘Parikshe’ under the banner of Gomatesh Film makers. He has produced and also acted in the movie as a MLA himself. The movie releases on May 28 in Nirmal Theater and across Karnataka.
The movie about caste conflict, adversity of women.
The film, “Parikshe”, is apparently a challenging task for all those concerned, right from the boy on the sets to the actors, producers, musicians and the director himself. Story writer and director A.R. Raveendra, for the first time, is trying his hands independently at a feature film with a running time of 135 minutes.
The film is about caste conflict that reflects the typical feudal character of influential individuals in a village and the exploitation of women belonging to the underprivileged or the lower caste. Bangari is a beautiful woman from a lower caste whose husband is an alcoholic. This is reason enough for some to cast their lustful eyes on Bangari.
Anu Prabhakar plays the lead character of Bangari, while there are several new faces. The most prominent among them is Yenagi Balappa, who plays the conscientious village headman. That apart, politician-producer Sanjay Patil, MLA, and Nataraj (both from Belgaum), Muniraj, Shantamma, Siddaraj Kalyankar, Master Kiran, C.S. Patil and Girish Jatti form the cast.
Hemant Kumar provides the music while vocalist Sangeeta Katti, also from north Karnataka, is the only singer for the one song in the film. Sitaram Karant has scripted the story, while Shashidhar Bhat has written the dialogues using typical Kannada dialect akin to north Karnataka, particularly Belgaum district.
The film has been shot in the villages of Hannikere, Gajapati, Bairanahatti, Kukkadali and Bendigeri.
The movie about caste conflict, adversity of women.
The film, “Parikshe”, is apparently a challenging task for all those concerned, right from the boy on the sets to the actors, producers, musicians and the director himself. Story writer and director A.R. Raveendra, for the first time, is trying his hands independently at a feature film with a running time of 135 minutes.
The film is about caste conflict that reflects the typical feudal character of influential individuals in a village and the exploitation of women belonging to the underprivileged or the lower caste. Bangari is a beautiful woman from a lower caste whose husband is an alcoholic. This is reason enough for some to cast their lustful eyes on Bangari.
Anu Prabhakar plays the lead character of Bangari, while there are several new faces. The most prominent among them is Yenagi Balappa, who plays the conscientious village headman. That apart, politician-producer Sanjay Patil, MLA, and Nataraj (both from Belgaum), Muniraj, Shantamma, Siddaraj Kalyankar, Master Kiran, C.S. Patil and Girish Jatti form the cast.
Hemant Kumar provides the music while vocalist Sangeeta Katti, also from north Karnataka, is the only singer for the one song in the film. Sitaram Karant has scripted the story, while Shashidhar Bhat has written the dialogues using typical Kannada dialect akin to north Karnataka, particularly Belgaum district.
The film has been shot in the villages of Hannikere, Gajapati, Bairanahatti, Kukkadali and Bendigeri.
Now Cheers till 2 am
1:39 PM Posted by ukmad
Yes this could be reality in Belgaum soon, and one could say Cheers even at 2 am at a bar in town.
Excise Minister B Renukacharya today indicated the government might concede the demand of pub and bar owners here to extend the business hours till 2 am from the present 11.30 pm.
In th first phase it will be implemented in Bangalore and then others cities Mangalore, Mysore, Belgaum and Hubli.
It would be a boon for tipplers.
Apart from tourists, a lot of businessmen also had been visiting various parts of the state and they had expressed disappointment about the unavailability of liquor at midnight and this is what has caused this change the minister added.
Govt may permit alcohol serving till 2 am in five-star hotels first and extend the same to bar -and-restaurants across the state.
Excise Minister B Renukacharya today indicated the government might concede the demand of pub and bar owners here to extend the business hours till 2 am from the present 11.30 pm.
In th first phase it will be implemented in Bangalore and then others cities Mangalore, Mysore, Belgaum and Hubli.
It would be a boon for tipplers.
Apart from tourists, a lot of businessmen also had been visiting various parts of the state and they had expressed disappointment about the unavailability of liquor at midnight and this is what has caused this change the minister added.
Govt may permit alcohol serving till 2 am in five-star hotels first and extend the same to bar -and-restaurants across the state.
Was your child lucky to get into LKG
8:11 PM Posted by ukmad
Today May 15, all schools were bustling with activity since early morning. Each parent was very anxious to know whether his child has been lucky enough to get admission for LKG in school.
Normally all this activity is over by April but this year the Education department had made a new order and issued a timetable in which all schools will do the admission process.
Many of the parents were happy to see their form number on the board and had a sigh of relief as their child had got admission.
There were others as well how could manage to get admission into 4 schools they had filled in forms. One parent told the blog, “I had filled forms in 4 schools but my child number is not there in even one. What do I do now he asked in anxiety.”
Parents who have not been able to secure admissions now they will face a grim task of getting admissions in other schools as the time gap is very less, as schools will start in 15 days.
Many parents allege that new admission procedure has been purposefully done so that huge donations can be collected as there would be very little time for parents.
The Right to education bill has been passed but what about Admissions first.
My personal experience speaks that, my child was not selected in any schools (5) and last had to strive hard to get her in school and all was possible as the process had begun in April itself which gave us time of a month.
This year the parents will face a tough time and all we can say is God Bless them.
Also see the previous year’s post which will help you understand the process much better.
Reliance Trends store opens in Belgaum
4:12 PM Posted by ukmad
Reliance Retail Limited (RRL) launched its flagship apparel, luggage and accessories store, Reliance Trends, in Belgaum at Nucleus Mall on the first floor this afternoon.
Apart from the ready-to-wear garments, the store also caters to consumers who prefer to shop for fabric and tailor their clothes. Reliance’s captive brands include Pureza, Network, Netplay DNMX and Graviti for men and Sparsh, Hushh, Panda and Frendz.
Apart from the ready-to-wear garments, the store also caters to consumers who prefer to shop for fabric and tailor their clothes. Reliance’s captive brands include Pureza, Network, Netplay DNMX and Graviti for men and Sparsh, Hushh, Panda and Frendz.
Kumar Gandharva was born in Sulebhavi
12:52 PM Posted by ukmad
Shivaputra Siddramayya Komkalimath or known as Kumar Gandharva was a Hindustani classical singer, famous for his unique vocal style, refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana, and his innovative genius. The name Kumar Gandharva is a title given to him when he was a child prodigy; a Gandharva is a musical spirit in Hindu mythology.
He was born in Sulebhavi near Belgaum. He studied music under the well-known Prof B R Deodhar.
He married Bhanumati Kans in April 1947 and moved to Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Soon after moving there, he was stricken with lung cancer which was wrongly diagnosed as tuberculosis. He was forced into having a surgery to remove the cancerous lung or face eventual death by the disease. Kumar opted for the surgery after much persuasion by his family and despite warnings that he might not be able to sing anymore. Recovering from the trauma of a surgery in Khanapur near Belgaum in Kumar Gandharva was visited by a fan who was also a physician. The doctor noted his surgical wounds had healed and asked Kumar Gandharva to attempt singing once again. Gradually, helped by this doctor, medicines of those yesteryears and care from Bhanumati Kans, Kumar Gandharva recovered and began singing again. However, his wonderful voice and singing style would always bear the scars of his surgery, which are evident to any person who listens to his songs such as 'Runanubandhachya" from the drama "Dev Dina Ghari Dhavla".
The house of Kumar Gandharva, which could have been developed into a memorial, has now become a restaurant and it is owned by Rudrappa in Sulebhavi. His father, the late Malleshappa Naganur, purchased the house about 50 years ago. Kumar Gandharva kept visiting the village and performed at the annual Sri Laxmi Mahotsava even after he shifted to Dewas.
His last performance was about three decades ago, and thereafter he did not visit the village.
Bhanumati Kans, who was learning music first under Deodhar and later under Kumar Gandharva himself, nursed him through his illness. His first mehfil after recovery from illness took place in 1953. The illness greatly affected Kumar's singing in later years – he was to be known for powerful short phrases and his very high voice. He may not have reached the same heights of popularity as contemporaries like Bhimsen Joshi, but he always enjoyed the love and support of dedicated and connoisseur enthusiasts. His singing was also true to the Indian classical music tradition of dialogue with the listeners, of impromptu creation and interactivity. Kumar Gandharva was awarded the Padma Vibhushan award in 1990.
Kumar Gandhrav died on January 12, 1992 (aged 67) at Dewas.
He was born in Sulebhavi near Belgaum. He studied music under the well-known Prof B R Deodhar.He married Bhanumati Kans in April 1947 and moved to Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Soon after moving there, he was stricken with lung cancer which was wrongly diagnosed as tuberculosis. He was forced into having a surgery to remove the cancerous lung or face eventual death by the disease. Kumar opted for the surgery after much persuasion by his family and despite warnings that he might not be able to sing anymore. Recovering from the trauma of a surgery in Khanapur near Belgaum in Kumar Gandharva was visited by a fan who was also a physician. The doctor noted his surgical wounds had healed and asked Kumar Gandharva to attempt singing once again. Gradually, helped by this doctor, medicines of those yesteryears and care from Bhanumati Kans, Kumar Gandharva recovered and began singing again. However, his wonderful voice and singing style would always bear the scars of his surgery, which are evident to any person who listens to his songs such as 'Runanubandhachya" from the drama "Dev Dina Ghari Dhavla".
The house of Kumar Gandharva, which could have been developed into a memorial, has now become a restaurant and it is owned by Rudrappa in Sulebhavi. His father, the late Malleshappa Naganur, purchased the house about 50 years ago. Kumar Gandharva kept visiting the village and performed at the annual Sri Laxmi Mahotsava even after he shifted to Dewas.
His last performance was about three decades ago, and thereafter he did not visit the village.
Bhanumati Kans, who was learning music first under Deodhar and later under Kumar Gandharva himself, nursed him through his illness. His first mehfil after recovery from illness took place in 1953. The illness greatly affected Kumar's singing in later years – he was to be known for powerful short phrases and his very high voice. He may not have reached the same heights of popularity as contemporaries like Bhimsen Joshi, but he always enjoyed the love and support of dedicated and connoisseur enthusiasts. His singing was also true to the Indian classical music tradition of dialogue with the listeners, of impromptu creation and interactivity. Kumar Gandharva was awarded the Padma Vibhushan award in 1990.
Kumar Gandhrav died on January 12, 1992 (aged 67) at Dewas.
Trees gone shops gone compound walls gone RPD road
4:47 PM Posted by ukmad
After the full fledged drama yesterday today work on RPD road was on a snails pace and the bulldozers were busy demolishing the compound walls along the road till Patwardhan layout.
The main point of yesterdays drama the Gomatesh Vidyapeeth, compound wall of the Vidyapeeth and some parts of the building were also demolished.
A notable factor was a poster stuck opposite the RPD the main gate on a hoarding. It says it all.
As of today compound walls of major bunglows have been demolished. But the Gogte and RPD college compound walls still exist. Even the walls of a small shrine were seen untouched.
Even before majority works begins the MLA thought it better to put up a board at the site taking credit of it all.
Many readers would say that this blog is biased and always against development. But here the point of view is that no one on the road the residents, shop owners were happy in which the whole thing is being done.
As of today it is May 14 and within 15 days or a month we will have heavy rains and until then what work will happen on the road is the question.
New gutters will have to built on both sides, this will take a minimum of 2 months after reviewing the work at Phule road, which is in rags even after 6 months. So one could expect a similar time frame for this road to be back to its glory.
Development works are needed but the manner in which they are executed is the biggest question. Say the work is done on a war footing then what would be the standard of the work, another big question.
The main point of yesterdays drama the Gomatesh Vidyapeeth, compound wall of the Vidyapeeth and some parts of the building were also demolished.
- Gomatesh Vidyapeeth compound wall demolished
A notable factor was a poster stuck opposite the RPD the main gate on a hoarding. It says it all.
As of today compound walls of major bunglows have been demolished. But the Gogte and RPD college compound walls still exist. Even the walls of a small shrine were seen untouched.
Even before majority works begins the MLA thought it better to put up a board at the site taking credit of it all.
Many readers would say that this blog is biased and always against development. But here the point of view is that no one on the road the residents, shop owners were happy in which the whole thing is being done.
As of today it is May 14 and within 15 days or a month we will have heavy rains and until then what work will happen on the road is the question.
New gutters will have to built on both sides, this will take a minimum of 2 months after reviewing the work at Phule road, which is in rags even after 6 months. So one could expect a similar time frame for this road to be back to its glory.
Development works are needed but the manner in which they are executed is the biggest question. Say the work is done on a war footing then what would be the standard of the work, another big question.
Sri Ram Sena chief Muthalik files complaint after rent-a-riot expose
12:00 PM Posted by ukmad
Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik on Friday filed a complaint at Camp police station in Belgaum and sought an enquiry into the sting operation. This was after the Headlines Today-Tehelka expose.
He further said expose was an attempt to defame him alleging criminal intimidation and extortion.
Pramod Muthalik has called for Press conference at Hotel Milan at 12 noon to clarify his stand.
Pramod Muthalik, and top aides of his outfit, were caught on camera agreeing to vandalise an art exhibition in return for money in an undercover investigation by the magazineTehelkabroadcast on news channel Headlines Today on Thursday night.
He further said expose was an attempt to defame him alleging criminal intimidation and extortion.
Pramod Muthalik has called for Press conference at Hotel Milan at 12 noon to clarify his stand.
Pramod Muthalik, and top aides of his outfit, were caught on camera agreeing to vandalise an art exhibition in return for money in an undercover investigation by the magazineTehelkabroadcast on news channel Headlines Today on Thursday night.
Movies as on 14-05-2010
7:39 AM Posted by ukmad
| Theater | Movie | Timings |
| Big Cinemas | HouseFull | 12.45,6.45 |
| Badmash Company | 12.30,3.30,6.30,9.30pm | |
| Iron Man (E) | 10.15,3.45,9.45pm | |
| Nirmal | Prithvi | 12.15pm,3.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Huns | Parmesh Panwala (K) | 12,3,6,9 |
| Arun | Closed for Renovation | |
| Roopali | 3 Idiots | 12.15,3,6,9 |
| Balkrishna | 12.30,3.30,6.30,9.30pm | |
| Chitra | Simha (T) | 12.15,3.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Swaroop | Badmash Company | 12.15,3.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Hira | Bum Bum Bole | 12,3,6,9 |
| Prakash | Ulhas Utsha (K) | 12,3,6,9 |
| Nartaki | HouseFull | 12,3,6,9 |
| Santosh | Nanu Nanna Kansu | 12.15,3.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Globe | 12.15,1.45,3.45,6.45 | |
| Kindly check the exact timings with the theaters | ||
Demolition commences on RPD road after MLAs Dil Jamai
7:01 PM Posted by ukmad
“We never had a fight as the media has put it, we both MLAs were speaking in a loud voice for sure but not fighting” said Belgaum Rural MLA Sanjay Patil. Further he added that he himself will demolish the part of the buildings that come in the road. Even tough he has taken a Stay order he has agreed to demolish the parts of the building. The road will be 80 feet as per the CDP.
This morning the corporation officials woke up and remembered that the RPD road widening is pending and hence gathered at the road to commence the demolition. The MLA stopped all the work.
At the DC office both of them had a verbal spat and after the DC intervened the matter was resolved.
The other side of the problem is the old Dharwad road where “Tree cutting is in progress” will be widened only to 60 feet as MLA Abhay Patil has property on the road.
DC J Ravishankar have asked both the MLA's to work together for the betterment of the city.
After all this the local residents told this blog that they have lost faith in this BJP government and they made a mistake electing them. A resident said if these MLA's can stop work to prevent their own loss why cannot they come forward and save the property of the citizens who have voted them and put into power.
Video courtesy: Anupam Singh
- MLA Sanjay Patil speaking to the engineer
This morning the corporation officials woke up and remembered that the RPD road widening is pending and hence gathered at the road to commence the demolition. The MLA stopped all the work.
- MLA speaking with City Commissioner
At the DC office both of them had a verbal spat and after the DC intervened the matter was resolved.
- MLA Trio visiting RPD road after Dil Jamai
Somehow the DC managed to settle them down for a “Dil Jamai”.
The crux of the problem here is the RPD road being 80 feet wide. MLA Sanjay Patil and residents of the area had given a memorandum to Mr.Bommai asking him to make it a 60 feet road. MLA Sanjay Patil's Gomatesh Vidyapeeth will lose about 17 feet if the road is made 80 feet.
- Opp. Gogte college swatantra sainik bhavan
The other side of the problem is the old Dharwad road where “Tree cutting is in progress” will be widened only to 60 feet as MLA Abhay Patil has property on the road.
DC J Ravishankar have asked both the MLA's to work together for the betterment of the city.
After all this the local residents told this blog that they have lost faith in this BJP government and they made a mistake electing them. A resident said if these MLA's can stop work to prevent their own loss why cannot they come forward and save the property of the citizens who have voted them and put into power.
Video courtesy: Anupam Singh
Clash of the BJP MLAs
1:31 PM Posted by ukmad
Temperature in Belgaum has been rising and temperature within the BJP as well. Two MLA's of BJP Sanjay Patil of Belgaum Rural and Abhay Patil of Belgaum south clashed here today over the road widening of RPD road.
Party workers said that this kind of act will deface the party image in the long run. It was the talk of the town in the past few days about the RPD road widening and what will happen to the Vidyapeeth on the same road.
Rivalry in between the BJP MLA's and MP is also well known. But this kind of occasion will arise when the elected MLA's will clash with each other was not expected in Belgaum atleast.
