Belgaum next preparatory meet on Sunday
7:26 PM Posted by ukmad
The next preparatory meeting of BelgaumNext is scheduled on Sunday, 6th June, 2010 at hotel Eefa, club road Belgaum at 2.30 pm at Opal Hall.
A concrete plan on holding of a conference where in specialists from different fields of urban development will put forward their points will be discussed.
“Belgaum Next” would be a new banner under which all Belgaumites striving to see their home town develop and progress but in a systematic manner. Here there is no place for any bias, if one is a true Belgaumite and he or she wants to do something for the city, can come under the aegis of Belgaum Next and work towards the success of the conference.
A concrete plan on holding of a conference where in specialists from different fields of urban development will put forward their points will be discussed.
“Belgaum Next” would be a new banner under which all Belgaumites striving to see their home town develop and progress but in a systematic manner. Here there is no place for any bias, if one is a true Belgaumite and he or she wants to do something for the city, can come under the aegis of Belgaum Next and work towards the success of the conference.
Steel plant at Bellad Bagewadi
8:07 AM Posted by ukmad
Horticulture minister Umesh Katti owned Vishwanath Sugars Limited will set up a steel plant with a capacity of 10 lakh tonnes, adjacent to the sugar factory at Bellad Bagewadi of Hukkeri taluk in Belgaum district.
MoU between state government and factory management will be made on Thursday, during the Global Investors Meet.
The total cost of the project is Rs 1,500 crore, which will provide direct employment to nearly 3,000 people and help around 50,000 families directly and indirectly will commence operations by 2013. 315 acres land for the project at Bellad Bagewadi and the land acquisition process was under progress.
MoU between state government and factory management will be made on Thursday, during the Global Investors Meet.
The total cost of the project is Rs 1,500 crore, which will provide direct employment to nearly 3,000 people and help around 50,000 families directly and indirectly will commence operations by 2013. 315 acres land for the project at Bellad Bagewadi and the land acquisition process was under progress.
Monsoon to come on time
8:15 PM Posted by ukmad
The much awaited Monsoon has hit Kerala today. The met department made an official announcement of the same this afternoon.
Conditions are favorable for further advance monsoon into some parts of central Arabian Sea, coastal & south interior Karnataka and Goa during next 48 hours.
Further advance of monsoon will depend upon the intensity and direction of movement of the low pressure area currently lying over central Arabian Sea at 0830 hours IST of today.
Light pre monsoon showers hit the city at about 7.30 pm. The weather is very cool and people have got respite from the heat.
As of now the monsoon will hit Belgaum anytime between 5 June and 10 June. Which is on time.
If the rains come on time citizens will not have to face any more water scarcity as the Rakaskop reservoir has just 7 feet of water left.
Hope we have a wonderful Rainy season.
Conditions are favorable for further advance monsoon into some parts of central Arabian Sea, coastal & south interior Karnataka and Goa during next 48 hours.
Further advance of monsoon will depend upon the intensity and direction of movement of the low pressure area currently lying over central Arabian Sea at 0830 hours IST of today.
Light pre monsoon showers hit the city at about 7.30 pm. The weather is very cool and people have got respite from the heat.
As of now the monsoon will hit Belgaum anytime between 5 June and 10 June. Which is on time.
If the rains come on time citizens will not have to face any more water scarcity as the Rakaskop reservoir has just 7 feet of water left.
Hope we have a wonderful Rainy season.
Person injured at Art of living firing is from Belgaum
4:17 PM Posted by ukmad
A devotee Vinay Kollumath, who hails from Belgaum in north Karnataka and works as software professional in Bangalore, suffered a minor injury as the bullet brushed past his right thigh. He too talked to the media and said he was not sure whether Ravi Shankar had left the complex or not as he was trying to find out what was causing him severe pain suddenly in his thigh. He said he was not near the convoy of the spiritual leader.
An unidentified person shot a bullet after the satsang was over yesterday in Bangalore.
An unidentified person shot a bullet after the satsang was over yesterday in Bangalore.
Identify this place
11:10 AM Posted by ukmad
Identify the place in the image
Photo: Akash
St Mary’s Church is a major landmark in the town of Belgaum. Designed by Reverend Francis Gell, it is an imposing granite structure built in 1869 in the camp area. The fine pillars in the prayer hall and gorgeous stained glasses at its doors and windows reflect his inimitable craftsmanship. Biblical episodes are depicted in pleasant color combinations on the inner walls. The church attracts large number of devotees from far and near.
Photo: AkashSt Mary’s Church is a major landmark in the town of Belgaum. Designed by Reverend Francis Gell, it is an imposing granite structure built in 1869 in the camp area. The fine pillars in the prayer hall and gorgeous stained glasses at its doors and windows reflect his inimitable craftsmanship. Biblical episodes are depicted in pleasant color combinations on the inner walls. The church attracts large number of devotees from far and near.
Belgaums Swati Gambhir dies in car crash in USA
11:26 AM Posted by ukmad
Belgaumite Swati Gambhir and her husband Sunil Laxman Shinde (Pune) were killed in a car crash in USA. The crash happened at about 5:30 p.m. Monday.
The State Patrol said a Lincoln Zephyr entering the freeway struck a Toyota Corolla, causing it to lose control and cross the median. The Lincoln kept going. The Toyota was struck by a Chevy Tahoe and Volkswagen Golf. Then a Kenworth semitrailer struck all three vehicles.
The woman and man in the Toyota died at the scene. They were identified Tuesday as Swati Manohar Gambhir, 32, and Sunil Laxman Shinde, 35. They were from Germantown County of Maryland.
The State Patrol said a Lincoln Zephyr entering the freeway struck a Toyota Corolla, causing it to lose control and cross the median. The Lincoln kept going. The Toyota was struck by a Chevy Tahoe and Volkswagen Golf. Then a Kenworth semitrailer struck all three vehicles.
The woman and man in the Toyota died at the scene. They were identified Tuesday as Swati Manohar Gambhir, 32, and Sunil Laxman Shinde, 35. They were from Germantown County of Maryland.
Anyone interested in helping can check Swati and Sunil's profiles on orkut where regular updates are being posted by friends who are trying to handle the legal formalities there.
Ekroop Caur takes charge as DC
7:02 PM Posted by ukmad
Dr.Ekroop Caur today took charge as DC of Belgaum. She could not take charge earlier due to some technical reasons of Vidhan Parishat code of conduct.
BSNL launches 3G services in Belgaum
1:00 PM Posted by ukmad
After some technical hiccups and delays, BSNL has launched its 3 G services in Belgaum and Gokak from Saturday 29 May.
Applications like video telephony, mobile broadband, mobile television and video-on-demand will be offered to consumers with immediate effect. The 3G services will bring high quality voice services along with high-speed data and video services. The data speed is expected to go up to 2 Mbps or higher.
Source: Advertisement of BSNL
Applications like video telephony, mobile broadband, mobile television and video-on-demand will be offered to consumers with immediate effect. The 3G services will bring high quality voice services along with high-speed data and video services. The data speed is expected to go up to 2 Mbps or higher.
Source: Advertisement of BSNL
Inox Chandan to open on June 4
11:06 AM Posted by ukmad
The date is out Inox Chandan will open its doors Belgaum cine goers from June 4th.
The INOX Chandan will have THREE SCREENs and total capacity of 897 persons.
Disclaimer: opening date has been told to us by our sources and some technical snags could take the launch forward.
The INOX Chandan will have THREE SCREENs and total capacity of 897 persons.
Disclaimer: opening date has been told to us by our sources and some technical snags could take the launch forward.
Movies as on 28-05-2010
7:36 AM Posted by ukmad
| Theater | Movie | Timings |
| Big Cinemas | Kites | 12.30,3.30,6.30,9.30pm |
| Prince of Persia | 10,12.15,3.15,6.15,9.15pm | |
| Inox Chandan | To be launched shortly | |
| Nirmal | Prithvi | 12.15pm,3.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Huns | Bindhashat(K) | 12.153.15,6.15,9.15 |
| Arun | Closed for Renovation | |
| Roopali | Preeti(K) | 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 | Prince of Persia(H) | 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 | Nannavanu(K) | 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 | ||
It is time for Belgaum NEXT
7:10 PM Posted by ukmad
AAB had posted a story Systematic development to make Belgaum a model eco cityand the same was well received by all Belgaumites.
Taking this forward and giving it a concrete shape, today at the first preliminary meet was held at Hotel Effa. For any city to be developed in a proper and systematic and scientific manner a conference has been envisaged which will be held in July where prominent speakers will speak on Urban Planning, Use of Greener and efficient energy, Good and Bad practices in Developing Cities, Modeling the complexity of the evolving city, Integrated Infrastructures for Sustainable Cities, Necessary infrastructure required for Industrial development of Belgaum & Sustainable water conservation systems.
At todays meet various issues and what needs to be done to make Belgaum an eco city was discussed.
“Belgaum Next” would be a new banner under which all Belgaumites striving to see their home town develop and progress but in a systematic manner. Here there is no place for any bias, if one is a true Belgaumite and he or she wants to do something for the city, can come under the aegis of Belgaum Next and work towards the success of the conference.
Belgaum Next is not limited to the conference alone, this will be an ongoing activity to see Belgaum gets all it needs.
To take this concept forward we will require a lot of efforts from the readers as each one will have to spread the word about the conference and once this is done, the govt. officials will have no option but to listen to the people. In a democracy the bureaucrats work on their will, but if the people come together and make them listen what a city really needs, they will have to hear us.
Belgaum Next is just the beginning of a new revolution. And why does one need to be a part of a revolution, one can himself or herself can be a revolutionist.
AllAboutBelgaum.com and ITBelgaum.com will support the event in their capacities.
Todays meet was attended by various persons from different fields such as Pharma, Auto accessories, Aerospace, IT Belgaum, Media, Real estate and many others.
So think for Belgaum Next.
Taking this forward and giving it a concrete shape, today at the first preliminary meet was held at Hotel Effa. For any city to be developed in a proper and systematic and scientific manner a conference has been envisaged which will be held in July where prominent speakers will speak on Urban Planning, Use of Greener and efficient energy, Good and Bad practices in Developing Cities, Modeling the complexity of the evolving city, Integrated Infrastructures for Sustainable Cities, Necessary infrastructure required for Industrial development of Belgaum & Sustainable water conservation systems.
At todays meet various issues and what needs to be done to make Belgaum an eco city was discussed.
“Belgaum Next” would be a new banner under which all Belgaumites striving to see their home town develop and progress but in a systematic manner. Here there is no place for any bias, if one is a true Belgaumite and he or she wants to do something for the city, can come under the aegis of Belgaum Next and work towards the success of the conference.
Belgaum Next is not limited to the conference alone, this will be an ongoing activity to see Belgaum gets all it needs.
To take this concept forward we will require a lot of efforts from the readers as each one will have to spread the word about the conference and once this is done, the govt. officials will have no option but to listen to the people. In a democracy the bureaucrats work on their will, but if the people come together and make them listen what a city really needs, they will have to hear us.
Belgaum Next is just the beginning of a new revolution. And why does one need to be a part of a revolution, one can himself or herself can be a revolutionist.
AllAboutBelgaum.com and ITBelgaum.com will support the event in their capacities.
Todays meet was attended by various persons from different fields such as Pharma, Auto accessories, Aerospace, IT Belgaum, Media, Real estate and many others.
So think for Belgaum Next.
Gold touches 19000
12:57 PM Posted by ukmad
Belgaum: In the city today Gold soared to a high of Rs.19100 for 10 grams and Silver touched Rs.288 for 10 grams.
In the recent past Gold has become dearer thanks to the Marriage season.
In the recent past Gold has become dearer thanks to the Marriage season.
Radio needed License
11:44 AM Posted by ukmad
From a bulky box at the center of family life to a gizmo for the iFirst generation, the radio has shrunk in size. The memories haven’t.
Then one has to have a license from the Director General P&T to operate the radio.
The bulky radios of the 1960s that came with valves, aerial wiring and earthing and took long minutes to warm up before the first cackle came through are now the stuff of reminiscences and mostly a Murphy.
Here is a journey back to the 1960's after one sees that Radio License issued on 6-3-1968 to Smt.Deshpande of Hindwadi. The license fees were Rs.15 for a new one and Rs.3 for renewal every year. An additional radio in the same premises meant another Rs.3 as fees.
For the new generation who haven't seen Murphy radio and never knew that a license was needed yes, the license raj did exist then. Later on it was removed with time.
All the images have been shared by Uday Deshpande.
Thanks to him for preserving a part of history.
Then one has to have a license from the Director General P&T to operate the radio.
The bulky radios of the 1960s that came with valves, aerial wiring and earthing and took long minutes to warm up before the first cackle came through are now the stuff of reminiscences and mostly a Murphy.
Here is a journey back to the 1960's after one sees that Radio License issued on 6-3-1968 to Smt.Deshpande of Hindwadi. The license fees were Rs.15 for a new one and Rs.3 for renewal every year. An additional radio in the same premises meant another Rs.3 as fees.
For the new generation who haven't seen Murphy radio and never knew that a license was needed yes, the license raj did exist then. Later on it was removed with time.
All the images have been shared by Uday Deshpande.
Thanks to him for preserving a part of history.
Vikas Patnekar says REPRESENTATION is not ART
10:51 AM Posted by ukmad
Vikas Patnekar is talented young water colour artist from Belgaum who studied under the guidance of Late Shri. K.B. Kulkarni. Vikas has received a number interesting commissions during 2006 and 2007 and his paintings now hang in the offices of the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai, the Mumbai and Delhi offices of Macquarie Bank and the office of Impact India Foundation. They have now also reached the shores of USA, Australia and the UK, where Lord Attenborough now has two of his paintings hanging in his home. Today the 27th May happens to be his birthday, Happy Birthday Vikas!! Keep your brush painting.
Born in 1966, Vikas Patnekar was born and educated in his home town Belgaum. He studied at Benyon Smith high school Belgaum.
When reflecting back on the past Vikas always states that it was such a blessing to have grown up in Belgaum where he had to create his own entertainment from the natural world that always surrounded him. He lived in his imagination and expressed himself through drawing and painting.
After completing his education in 1985, Patnekar relocated to Mumbai in search of job opportunities. Finally, after slogging, he landed a job as an illustrator at an advertising agency. In addition he freelanced for various advertising agencies in Mumbai and gulf countries. Finally, in 1997, Patnekar made a major career decision to leave advertising in pursuit of his muse – watercolors. He loves to portray the villages, the green fields, the ever buzzing streets in India , waterfalls, the miseries, etc.
For an artist, life is very interesting when looked at very closely. For the past 22 years. Continuing, he shares his enthusiasm for watercolor painting, the joy of spontaneous creation that comes with watercolor and the emotional release of telling a story of the beautiful world around him. Vikas believes an artist’s work should reflect what’s going on inside the artist. An artist should always bring in some kind of emotions or feelings into his work and when it comes, there is a possibility that the painting might look wonderful. Secondly, an artist should never describe a painting verbally. He has to leave it up to the viewer to decide.
Vikas has always said that he is not interested in just painting pretty landscapes or seascapes unless he can pull some deep feelings out of it, because REPRESENTATION is not ART! In addition, he feels one has to see the drama in the ordinary. It is all there, if one will only take time to discover it.
His collections are at the following places:Alex de Grunwald - England, Claire Tuhey -England, Lord Attenborough - England, Maurice Sinclaire -Australia, Helen Deas - England, Stuart Smythe -Australia,
Fraser Kitione - Figi, Helen Balke -Germany, Peter Forby -Australia, Fred Means -England,
Rachel Eccleston - England, Dedorah Shurvell - England, Phill Michell -Australia, Garry Luton - Canada, And many more in India and abroad.
Contact details:
Vikas Patnekar
B/14, Sainam C.H.S., B.P. Road,
Kandarpada, Dahisar (W),
Mumbai - 400 068. (India)
Email: vikpats@vikaspatnekar.in
Indoor stadium planned for city
4:29 PM Posted by ukmad
Belgaum has seen some very good inflow of funds in the form of the special grant from the Chief Minister and under the said scheme a new project has been finalized by the city corporation and the draft proposal has been forwarded to the govt. for approval.
The proposal is of building an INDOOR STADIUM on the vacant land of the corporation near Dharmanath Circle MalMaruti Extension.
The stadium will be built on 2 lakh 60 thousand sq foot with an indoor stadium of 35 thousand sq.feet area.
A swimming pool has also been planned in the same premises.
Another attraction of the stadium will be the LASER show to be installed in the stadium.
Still this is a proposal and the same has been sent for approval.
The proposal is of building an INDOOR STADIUM on the vacant land of the corporation near Dharmanath Circle MalMaruti Extension.
The stadium will be built on 2 lakh 60 thousand sq foot with an indoor stadium of 35 thousand sq.feet area.
A swimming pool has also been planned in the same premises.
Another attraction of the stadium will be the LASER show to be installed in the stadium.
Still this is a proposal and the same has been sent for approval.
