108 Ambulance service in Belgaum
4:17 PM Posted by ukmad
The 108 Emergency Response Service (ERS), now enters Belgaum.
The project covers medical, fire and police emergencies all in a single number. The need for such a service arises because the country lacks a systematic ERS, prevalent in the developed countries of the world.
The EMRI has thus proved to be a boon. It was born in the context of the ineffective co-ordination among multiple emergency response systems in the country coupled with an inadequate legal framework. To top it all, there was an absence of a single emergency number, trauma care facilities and basic life support ambulances. All these bottlenecks led the genesis of the EMRI.
So the next time there is an emergency the number to call is 108.
How the system works?
Belgaum airport will get night landing facility
12:33 PM Posted by ukmad
Hope all is done as it is said. In fact earlier there were planes that used to land in the evenings or late evenings but all was stopped for reasons unknown. Now there is a single Bangalore flight and what is the use of night landing has to be seen. The Mumbai flight has not yet been started, even after representations to the govt.
I guess this is how the govt. works make facility for night landing and then they will say as there no flights coming in the night we will remove the system. (Cant they think before it is done)
Source
Did Deputy Commissioner violate protocol?
1:39 PM Posted by ukmad
Did the District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner of Belgaum, J. Ravishankar, violate protocol or commit a faux pass of sorts when he went to a political meeting to receive a memorandum the other day?Although nobody has publicly questioned this, the presence of the young IAS officer in a sports’ costume at a public meeting organised by Hindutva organisations and addressed by Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh, Vishwa Hindu Parishat, Shiv Sena and BJP leaders, to pay tribute to Swami Laksmanananda of Orissa on Saturday evening, has raised eyebrows both in official circles as well as in civil society.
When asked to clarify on the matter, Mr. Ravishankar told The Hindu here on Monday that he had received a telephone call from a BJP leader who requested him to come to the venue to receive a memorandum while he was playing cricket somewhere else. Also, since it was the second Saturday and a holiday, his office was closed. Thus, he went to the venue of the meeting and received the memorandum from the organizers.
Asked whether he had violated protocol in the process, he neither admitted nor denied the allegation. But, he did say that it was just a matter of convenience, but “would not be a trend.”
I also was amazed to see the Deputy Commissioner in waiting at the venue. Pictures are self explanatory. I overheard people speak, how that is the DC comes to collect the memorandum and that too in Sports dress.
But as he said, that it was just a matter of convenience, but “would not be a trend.”
Photos: Courtsey BidduSource: The Hindu
New housing apartment by KHB near over bridge
9:56 PM Posted by ukmad
The work has just begun and the same is visible in the images. The KHB will spend about 24 cores for the project, which is being built by a Bangalore based company. The project is expected to be completed by October 2009.
Source: http://www.tarunbharat.com/EditionsNews.asp?daten=11/10/2008&id=15449Images: UkMaD creatives
Agitation against load shedding
11:40 AM Posted by ukmad
The power situation in the city has improved over the past days. From 16-18 hours the power cuts have now gone down to 4-5 hours.
Shops looted in Cantonment complex
11:38 AM Posted by ukmad
Make use of the FAQ regarding Belgaum in the Forums
8:02 PM Posted by ukmad
http://belgaumblog.l.makeforum.org/forum/
Go there and make use of FAQ section. I had received a few questions to which I have given answers, you are requested to add to the same or ask new questions to which you all can reply and thus help each other.
All roads blocked to Samyukta Maharashtra Chowk
4:41 PM Posted by ukmad
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condolence meet has been organized by the Swami Laxminanand Saraswati Shardhanjali Samiti Belgaum at the Sanyukta Maharashtra Chowk (Khade Bazar). Hence all the routes leading to the spot have been blocked for regular traffic by putting barricades. Same is seen in the picture of Ramdev Galli where 3 barricades are seen, same is the scene all over.Swami Laxminanand Saraswati Shardhanjali Samiti Belgaum will hold a Dharna protest from 4pm to 6pm and then a Shardhanjali program at 6pm at the venue.
Indo-Chinese joint army exercise in Belgaum this December
11:52 AM Posted by ukmad
Army headquarters sources told PTI here that though the dates and venue for the exercise were agreed to "tentatively," at the bilateral meeting in progress in Beijing at present, a final confirmation from the Chinese was expected soon. Belgaum has been suggested as the exercise venue by India, as it is home for its Army's Commando School.
This is great news for Belgaumites, a few years back there was another such international army exercise held in Belgaum and now the Chinese will be coming here. Belgaum will come on the global map due to this. I guess one more good thing happening to Belgaum.
Source: http://in.news.yahoo.com/20/20081107/1416/tnl-indo-chinese-joint-army-exercise-in.html
Blackout to continue
11:33 AM Posted by ukmad
Yesterdays post at around 6.15pm was the last post when again there was a black out and power was only back after midnight.
In the morning the same story, now people don’t ask whether the power has failed they ask “You have Power, luck man”.
There were many SMS circulating in the city Saying "Welcome to Maharashtra" the reason being the huge amount of load shedding being done in Maharashtra of about 6-7 hours daily. The same situation or infact something more serious than that is in Karnataka now.
Council Chairman wants session in Belgaum
5:45 PM Posted by ukmad
Speaking to newspersons here, Mr Mathikatti said it had been decided to convene the Legislative Session annually at Belgaum.
A special session of the Legislature was held for the first time at Belgaum, away from Bangalore, in 2006 and was yet to host another session.
Source: http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20081106/1097478.html
Total Black outs in Belgaum
5:22 PM Posted by ukmad
All have gone mad and the business is hit. All at home also work is stuck up due to power cuts. No pumps running so no water and added bonus.
Power cuts hits city life
10:12 AM Posted by ukmad
Yesterday there was a power cut of 6 hours and more in some other parts of the city. The worst part is the lights go off at any time hence causing a lot of trouble. The industrial people are hit the most as they have to bear more cuts than the usual 4 hours daily. The generators are back to work and don’t know till when this will last.
Eco ‘Logical’ tours with KAMAT ECOTOURS & JUNGLE HOLIDAYS
7:30 PM Posted by ukmad
KAMAT ECOTOURS & JUNGLE HOLIDAYS, is an organization of dedicated professionals from the fields like Eco -Tourism, Outdoor Adventures, Environment Education, with proven credentials in their respective fields and many years of rich experience backing them. We offer the best of their knowledge to get you a truly memorable ‘Eco – experience’. Experience the hospitality in nature with us in a different way!
It is run by Mr. Vaibhav Kamat, D-2 , 340, Devarshi. ROY ROAD, TILAKWADI, BELGAUM. They represent India’s Premier Eco tourism company Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd. in Maharashtra as Authorized Business Associate. They have wilderness camps, Beach resorts, Mahaseer fishing camps, Wildlife resorts, Relaxing in Nature camps , Ayurveda Resorts, Houseboats and many more to enjoy.
The company offers custom trips to those keen on experiencing Wild India. They lead groups interested in wildlife study, bird watching and wilderness & adventure in South India. They aim to ensure total customer satisfaction. They want travelers to gain great Confidence and closeness to Nature, first-hand experience of the wilderness and insight into India’s Natural History and Wildlife, so that they go back with greater appreciation.
They have made
themselves focus their services in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Goa. Right from the launch of ‘KAMAT ECOTOURS’ in the year 2000, the travelers have appreciated our efforts to give them the most enjoyable and memorable holidays in eco’logical’ way.
They organize the following: Wildlife Packages in Jungle Lodges & Resorts .
Holidays in nature & pure wildlife destinations.
Kabini River Lodge – Bandipur Safari Lodge- K.Gudi Wilderness Camp- Dubare Elephant Camp – Cikada Wilderness Resort- Orange County Kabini – RiverTern Lodge- Bhimeshwari Fishing Camps- Galibore- Doddamakali Fishing Camps.
Family Get-togethers and events in Nature.
Student’s camps and Adventure outings.
Corporate team buildings & Outings.
Senior citizen’s Tours.
Ladies special tours and packages.
Tailor-made trips and Birding trails.
Its sounds just great to me to go out of this place and have a Eco logical break and get back to my senses. Many people from Mumbai, Bangalore and others places go in for such places to rejuvenate themselves. I guess if anyone plans something for a holiday then this time call up KAMAT ECOTOURS & JUNGLE HOLIDAYS and get yourself a nice tour arranged.
I haven’t been to any such trips, but I guess, Mr. Vaibhav Kamat, a Belgaumite is doing wonderful job by organizing such trips and taking us all close to nature.
Disclaimer: I have not tried the company’s services; I am just posting here so that people are aware that such a service from Belgaum exists.
Source: http://www.jungleholidays.co.in/
Relaince Fresh: Review:Something Fresh to Refresh
9:21 PM Posted by ukmad
In my FIR (First Investigation Report) series, I review the newly opened shops, in the same series, here’s Reliance Fresh, Khanapur Road, Belgaum.The frontage of the Fresh outlet is big and about 5 cars can be parked in front and about 30 odd two wheelers can be accommodated in front of the outlet it self. Others will have to find place to park cars along side of the road, which is possible as there is space after the road. However, there is no security guard on duty and hence there is a huge chance of your car being trapped in between a few others, as was mine today.
Ambience, great, with the AC was on even when there was load shedding was a plus point, presentation and layout similar to other outlets. Left to right: Vegetables, fruits, grains, toiletries, cosmetics, and confectioneries.
No much discounts or offers as seen in Big Bazaar but a few were there which is company given so they are available at your next door kirarna store also. I just overheard a announcement of a Special offer of icecream.
Now to the pricing: I was amazed with the pricing of vegetables, which I really thought were not so Fresh, all vegetabl
es. See the image for a price comparison done on 04-11-2008. The prices were taken by me first hand at Fresh and then at the 1st Gate vegetable market. You see and decide. Only the prices of Potato and Tomatoes were less than those of Fresh prices, in all others Fresh prices were lower, in fact far lower. But to add to this the vegetables in the market were far more Fresh looking than those in Fresh outlet. Therefore, the price comparison may differ. I did not buy vegetables in Fresh outlet but bought a few at the market. Tough I spent Rs.300 at Fresh it was all Biscuits, chocolates & Cosmetics. The prices in the main market would be cheaper by about Rs.3-5 in which case those prices would be lower than those of Fresh also.In addition, there was a variety of goods like food grains, cosmetics, blankets, towels, mats, cushion covers and of course carbonated beverages and stuff.
I was there at 6.30pm and was not so crowded as still many do not know about it. I also saw a few next-door neighbors of Fresh shop there. The 2nd outlet at Hotel Hanuman, near JNMC is also operational.
Your thoughts on this please, if anyone of you had been there your comments on the same.
Bottom line: Visit once at least, you will end up buying something that is for sure.
