Karnataka government proposes to set up an exclusive industrial park for small industries along the Bangalore-Pune national highway no.4 near Bangalore.
Source:http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?leftnm=3&autono=326973
The government will acquire about 150 acres land for the proposed new industrial park, Murugesh Nirani, minister for major and medium industries said.
Addressing members of Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (Kassia) after inaugurating the Kassia Udyog Bhavan here on Monday, he said it has been proposed to develop small industries park at a place where most of the basic raw materials are available.
He said the state is considering to promote cement units at Gulbarga and Chitradurga, food processing units at Bagalkote and Shimoga, automobile and steel units in Bellary.
Similarly, the IT and BT sector will be encouraged to go out of Bangalore and set up units in Belgaum and Hubli, he said adding that the government will facilitate all the relevant documents and clearances to small scale units at one location. This will be included in the new industrial policy of the state, he said.
Small Scale Industries minister Venkataramanappa, who released Kassia's industrial directory, said the government will encourage setting up of small scale units outside Bangalore and for such units provide all necessary amenities and facilities.
M C R Shetty, Kassia President demanded the state government to restore the interest subsidy scheme to the extent of 4 per cent in order to accelerate the process of modernization of the small industry sector in the state.
"The state government had earlier operated an interest subsidy scheme for modernization of small industries which was very useful. Although the Central government has introduced a credit linked capital subsidy scheme, it does not carry interest subsidy which is very much essential for modernisation," he said.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Confident Airlines charter Service to Belgaum Bellary Hubli
Confident Airlines gets license for non-scheduled operations
By Lakshmi Vishwanath Bangalore | |||
Bangalore-based Confident Airlines has acquired the license for non-scheduled operations from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). It will now operate mainly from Jakkur Aerodrome and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) airport to various destinations in South India. The airline was given the approval by MoCA to operate from HAL airport as it falls under the general aviation category. The airline will operate only during the day as it does not have world-class pilots to handle operations during the night. It is in talks with several IT and manufacturing companies in Bangalore to utilise its charter operations but nothing has been finalised. Confident Airlines has already tied up with McML Electrical Systems which will utilise their charter operations. The airline is further exploring the possibility of a long term tie-up with McML for using their charter service twice a month. |
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Kore the Philanthropist
Hi Friends I am back after a short leave , well job change is a tough process in middle east so took time to blog back
Well want to start with I endorse Mr Prabhakar Kore joining BJP and filing nomination for MP , I am sure he would give a new throttle thrust to Belgaum , his contribution to Belgaum and building the empire of KLE is just worth commendable.In the recent past I personally wrote to him and had thanked his efforts on international amalgamation and tie ups on medical front which has taken Belgaum to new heights and so it is one of the world's best place for proving world class medical facility.
He is so humble and sincere he immediately wrote me back thanking me and also considered my request to an effort to bring such tie ups and international consortiums to invest in Belgaum on IT and BT front as well.
On the final note I Wel-Come Mr Prabhakar Kore to BJP and wish him all the best for his future .
On the final note I Wel-Come Mr Prabhakar Kore to BJP and wish him all the best for his future .
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Belgaum IT BT Park Plots available for Sale
Dear Belgaumites ,
The IT BT park in Belgaum is shaping up the 100 acres IT park by KIADB-STPI is also near by , many small entrepreneurscan start their projects here.
Email:kssidcho@vsnl.com PH: 23407011-25
KARNATAKA STATE SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.
(A Government of Karnataka Concern)
Administrative Office Building
Industrial Estate, Rajajinagar,
Bangalore-560 010.
No.MD:PLOTS:IT-BT:DESUR:BGM:2008 Dated 12-3-2008
NOTIFICATION FOR DEMAND SURVEY
(For IT/BT Activities at Desur-Belgaum, Belgaum Dist.)
KSSIDC is a Government of Karnataka undertaking engaged in establishing Industrial Estates in Karnataka and also supplying various raw materials to SSI units. KSSIDC is in possession of 35 Acres 19 guntas land at Desur on Belgaum - Panaji Road (about 500 Mtrs. off NH). Corporation intends to set up IT/BT Park on this land and a proposal to form an SEZ for IT/ITES is also in progress.
KSSIDC invites application from the entrepreneurs of IT/BT Companies/firms to set up IT/BT and related activities. Interested IT/BT Companies/firms entrepreneurs may contact the Office of the Deputy Chief Manager(IEs) / Asst. Executive Engineer(Civil) Industrial Estate, Udyambagh, Belgaum. Details of the plots proposed for development are as detailed below:
Sl.No. Type of plots Size of plots No. of plots
1 A Type 25.00 x30.00Mtr. 41 Nos.
2 B Type 30.00 x 35.00 Mtr. 14 Nos.
3 Special Type Odd size 12 Nos.
Interested entrepreneurs and IT & BT Companies/firms who intend to have infrastructure at Belgaum may submit their requisition within 20 days from the date of this notification to the Office of the Deputy Chief Manager(IEs), KSSIDC Ltd., Industrial Estate, Udyambagh, Belgaum for details visit http://www.kssidc.kar.nic.in/ or www.tenderwizard.com/kssidc
(Contact No.958312440853).
Sd/-
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIRECTORTEND.PLOTS.IT.BT.DESUR.BGM 08
The IT BT park in Belgaum is shaping up the 100 acres IT park by KIADB-STPI is also near by , many small entrepreneurscan start their projects here.
Email:kssidcho@vsnl.com PH: 23407011-25
KARNATAKA STATE SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.
(A Government of Karnataka Concern)
Administrative Office Building
Industrial Estate, Rajajinagar,
Bangalore-560 010.
No.MD:PLOTS:IT-BT:DESUR:BGM:2008 Dated 12-3-2008
NOTIFICATION FOR DEMAND SURVEY
(For IT/BT Activities at Desur-Belgaum, Belgaum Dist.)
KSSIDC is a Government of Karnataka undertaking engaged in establishing Industrial Estates in Karnataka and also supplying various raw materials to SSI units. KSSIDC is in possession of 35 Acres 19 guntas land at Desur on Belgaum - Panaji Road (about 500 Mtrs. off NH). Corporation intends to set up IT/BT Park on this land and a proposal to form an SEZ for IT/ITES is also in progress.
KSSIDC invites application from the entrepreneurs of IT/BT Companies/firms to set up IT/BT and related activities. Interested IT/BT Companies/firms entrepreneurs may contact the Office of the Deputy Chief Manager(IEs) / Asst. Executive Engineer(Civil) Industrial Estate, Udyambagh, Belgaum. Details of the plots proposed for development are as detailed below:
Sl.No. Type of plots Size of plots No. of plots
1 A Type 25.00 x30.00Mtr. 41 Nos.
2 B Type 30.00 x 35.00 Mtr. 14 Nos.
3 Special Type Odd size 12 Nos.
Interested entrepreneurs and IT & BT Companies/firms who intend to have infrastructure at Belgaum may submit their requisition within 20 days from the date of this notification to the Office of the Deputy Chief Manager(IEs), KSSIDC Ltd., Industrial Estate, Udyambagh, Belgaum for details visit http://www.kssidc.kar.nic.in/ or www.tenderwizard.com/kssidc
(Contact No.958312440853).
Sd/-
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIRECTORTEND.PLOTS.IT.BT.DESUR.BGM 08
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Why Only Belgaum should suffer
The below news post shows the possiblity of Belgaum's potential for its strategic location, unfortunately governments interest and lcal politicians will power never came togather for making anything good happen here , I pity this system and "Koi fark nahi padta kind of attitude".
Its a lesson that neither Karnataka nor Maharashtra have any interest in Belgaum its we the people (Belgaumites Kannada-marathi-Urduand everyone)need to make the differnce , just imagine if this project get executed what can be the benefits.
We would have elctrified rail network in North Karnataka , with Local serivce between Belgaum Hubli-Dharwad and Bagalkot.
We would never need to stand in long queues for gas refills.
We would have enough power to galvanize industrial growth in the region,but it all end with only "We Would have", where as Why not "We Must have" otherwise. Think.....!!!!!!!
New Delhi, June 27
Source www.financialexpress.com
As the Dabhol LNG terminal cum 2184 MW power project nears resolution, the smell of well-priced gas is drawing consumers. Karnataka is now seeking to shift its failed 1400 mw Bidadi project to Belgaum, closer to the terminal, if it can secure gas supplies from the Dabhol terminal.In a recent letter to Union power secretary Mr RV Shahi, the Karnataka chief secretary Mr Mishra has sought supply of 6 mmscmd gas from the Dabhol regassification terminal. Talks will be initiated with Gail in this regard, Mr Mishra said in his letter.The desire to procure Dabhol gas is founded in its competitive terms. Gail, one of the two promoters in the Dabhol project, expects to procure gas at under $4.2 per mmbtu, which translates into a fuel cost of around Rs 1.40 per unit. Adding another 90 paise unit towards fixed costs — costs incurred towards servicing debt and equity required to fund the power plant — the tariff will be Rs 2.40 per unit, which makes it price competitive.This arithmetic is the basis for revival of the Dabhol plant, and Karnataka is hoping to emulate it by setting up a plant at Belgaum and source gas from the spare LNG capacity at Dabhol. The Dabhol 2184 MW power project will utilise only 2.2 milion tonnes of the 5 million tonnes re-gassification terminal capacity, that is over 90% complete.The proposed Belgaum project represents a large capacity consumer who is potentially credible, considering that the state is pegged high on the reform score card. However, it might not be in line with Gail’s own priorities as the public secto gas major seeks to develop a gas grid and undertake retail sales.The proposal to set up a project at Belgaum is Karnataka’s third attempt to secure gas and set up a power project. Way back in 2002, Unocal exited the project promoted by the state-owned Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd.Following that, KCPL decided to go it alone, promoting the Bidadi project as an inter-state mega project with the explicit intention of entering into a power purchase agreement with a power trader, Power Trading Corporation Ltd. The bid to solicit fuel supply failed early this year, when none of the qualifying Companies submitted price proposals. These included Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Indian Oil Corporation and Reliance.
Its a lesson that neither Karnataka nor Maharashtra have any interest in Belgaum its we the people (Belgaumites Kannada-marathi-Urduand everyone)need to make the differnce , just imagine if this project get executed what can be the benefits.
We would have elctrified rail network in North Karnataka , with Local serivce between Belgaum Hubli-Dharwad and Bagalkot.
We would never need to stand in long queues for gas refills.
We would have enough power to galvanize industrial growth in the region,but it all end with only "We Would have", where as Why not "We Must have" otherwise. Think.....!!!!!!!
New Delhi, June 27
Source www.financialexpress.com
As the Dabhol LNG terminal cum 2184 MW power project nears resolution, the smell of well-priced gas is drawing consumers. Karnataka is now seeking to shift its failed 1400 mw Bidadi project to Belgaum, closer to the terminal, if it can secure gas supplies from the Dabhol terminal.In a recent letter to Union power secretary Mr RV Shahi, the Karnataka chief secretary Mr Mishra has sought supply of 6 mmscmd gas from the Dabhol regassification terminal. Talks will be initiated with Gail in this regard, Mr Mishra said in his letter.The desire to procure Dabhol gas is founded in its competitive terms. Gail, one of the two promoters in the Dabhol project, expects to procure gas at under $4.2 per mmbtu, which translates into a fuel cost of around Rs 1.40 per unit. Adding another 90 paise unit towards fixed costs — costs incurred towards servicing debt and equity required to fund the power plant — the tariff will be Rs 2.40 per unit, which makes it price competitive.This arithmetic is the basis for revival of the Dabhol plant, and Karnataka is hoping to emulate it by setting up a plant at Belgaum and source gas from the spare LNG capacity at Dabhol. The Dabhol 2184 MW power project will utilise only 2.2 milion tonnes of the 5 million tonnes re-gassification terminal capacity, that is over 90% complete.The proposed Belgaum project represents a large capacity consumer who is potentially credible, considering that the state is pegged high on the reform score card. However, it might not be in line with Gail’s own priorities as the public secto gas major seeks to develop a gas grid and undertake retail sales.The proposal to set up a project at Belgaum is Karnataka’s third attempt to secure gas and set up a power project. Way back in 2002, Unocal exited the project promoted by the state-owned Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd.Following that, KCPL decided to go it alone, promoting the Bidadi project as an inter-state mega project with the explicit intention of entering into a power purchase agreement with a power trader, Power Trading Corporation Ltd. The bid to solicit fuel supply failed early this year, when none of the qualifying Companies submitted price proposals. These included Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Indian Oil Corporation and Reliance.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
NRI Jobs in Saudi Arabia
Dear All Belgaum Techies Group member had given me the following lead for jobs in Saudi Arabia , intersted persons can get in touch on the following details
Courtery:
Nasseer Hussain
(Belgaum techies group)
There is an very urgent openings in the Company in Saudia Arabia, Delegates are in Bangalore for the interviews.
Educational :- B.E Electrical and B.E Civil and B.E Mechanical
Experience :- 0 to 2 years
Salary :- 3 Lakh P.A
Accomodation :- Free
Visa :- Free by the Company
For more Details Please Contact Mr.Naseer Hussain Very Urgently.
NASEER HUSSAIN.
N.C.S (NICE CONSULTANCY SERVICES),
R.T.NAGAR,
BANGALORE :- 560032.
MOBILE :- 9886154302 OR 9886115594 OR 9980795697.
Courtery:
Nasseer Hussain
(Belgaum techies group)
There is an very urgent openings in the Company in Saudia Arabia, Delegates are in Bangalore for the interviews.
Educational :- B.E Electrical and B.E Civil and B.E Mechanical
Experience :- 0 to 2 years
Salary :- 3 Lakh P.A
Accomodation :- Free
Visa :- Free by the Company
For more Details Please Contact Mr.Naseer Hussain Very Urgently.
NASEER HUSSAIN.
N.C.S (NICE CONSULTANCY SERVICES),
R.T.NAGAR,
BANGALORE :- 560032.
MOBILE :- 9886154302 OR 9886115594 OR 9980795697.
Belgaum's growing Real estate market
Mantri Real estate announced their latest development projects worth Rs 700 crores over 500 acres of area with integrated townships and 5000 housing units , please read my associate blog from Uday K for further information on the weblink below
http://belgaumblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/mantri-realty-in-belgaum.html
http://belgaumblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/mantri-realty-in-belgaum.html
Belgam the New Global Identity as Major Medical Centre
Hon Registrar of KLE University Dr PF Kotur has taken KLE university to global level ,I endorse and Thank his effort under patronage of Hon Chairman KLE Mr Prabhakar Kore . KLE has upheld and brought a new image to Belgaum on global forum in medical fraternity and science and technology, Belgaum would also soon thrive out as a global IT destination soon as K-Two announced of starting its Belgaum operation at KLE engineering collage.
Zambian leader coming
Source http://www.thehindu.net/
Belgaum: Vice-President of Zambia Rupiah Banda will visit the city next month to explore the possibilities of investments from Indian universities in higher education in his country.
He is scheduled to hold a meeting with authorities of KLE University here on April 12.
According to KLE University Registrar P.F. Kotur here on Wednesday, the KLE has proposed to send doctors from here to work in Zambia. The proposal was initially discussed during his meeting with Mr. Banda in Lusaka, recently. —
Zambian leader coming
Source http://www.thehindu.net/
Belgaum: Vice-President of Zambia Rupiah Banda will visit the city next month to explore the possibilities of investments from Indian universities in higher education in his country.
He is scheduled to hold a meeting with authorities of KLE University here on April 12.
According to KLE University Registrar P.F. Kotur here on Wednesday, the KLE has proposed to send doctors from here to work in Zambia. The proposal was initially discussed during his meeting with Mr. Banda in Lusaka, recently. —
Couragious Belgaum boys
Source The Hndu 19 Mar 2008
www.thehindu.net
Belgaum: Two physically challenged swimmers from Belgaum are striving to join the ranks of those who have conquered the English Channel.
Rajesh Shinde (21) and Raghavendra Anvekar (22) are all set to swim across the English Channel from England to France on July 25.
The Channel Swimming Association has given its approval for the swimmers who are preparing for the feat, according to Umesh Kalghatagi, event coordinator, here on Tuesday.
He told The Hindu that physical limitations had never come in the way of Mr. Shinde and Mr. Anvekar in accomplishing their dream tasks. Both of them are members of the Aquarius Swim Club of Belgaum. They started their preparations for this task over two years ago to build endurance and grip over long-distance swimming, he said.
They have swum more than 1,000 miles till today as part of their preparation. They were swimming for six hours to 10 hours at different times of the day, he said. They were also having early morning and overnight training sessions, Mr. Kalghatagi said.
As part of the preparation, they will swim for 10 hours from 8 p.m. at the Rotary Corporation Swimming Pool in Belgaum city on Wednesday.
While crossing the English Channel they will face challenges such as extreme and frequently changing weather conditions, low water temperature (not exceeding 15 degrees Celsius) and swimming with and against the tides in salty water, he said. The swimmers would not be allowed to touch either the pilot boat or any person on the boat. Violating this rule would result in their disqualification, he added.
Mr. Anvekar has participated in several national and international competitions. He has won one gold medal, five silver medals and seven bronze medals in tournaments held in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan. He has also won 27 gold medals in various national-level tournaments.
Mr. Shinde has bagged four gold medals, four silver medals and one bronze medal at the competitions held in Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. He has won 27 gold medals in national-level tournaments.
www.thehindu.net
Belgaum: Two physically challenged swimmers from Belgaum are striving to join the ranks of those who have conquered the English Channel.
Rajesh Shinde (21) and Raghavendra Anvekar (22) are all set to swim across the English Channel from England to France on July 25.
The Channel Swimming Association has given its approval for the swimmers who are preparing for the feat, according to Umesh Kalghatagi, event coordinator, here on Tuesday.
He told The Hindu that physical limitations had never come in the way of Mr. Shinde and Mr. Anvekar in accomplishing their dream tasks. Both of them are members of the Aquarius Swim Club of Belgaum. They started their preparations for this task over two years ago to build endurance and grip over long-distance swimming, he said.
They have swum more than 1,000 miles till today as part of their preparation. They were swimming for six hours to 10 hours at different times of the day, he said. They were also having early morning and overnight training sessions, Mr. Kalghatagi said.
As part of the preparation, they will swim for 10 hours from 8 p.m. at the Rotary Corporation Swimming Pool in Belgaum city on Wednesday.
While crossing the English Channel they will face challenges such as extreme and frequently changing weather conditions, low water temperature (not exceeding 15 degrees Celsius) and swimming with and against the tides in salty water, he said. The swimmers would not be allowed to touch either the pilot boat or any person on the boat. Violating this rule would result in their disqualification, he added.
Mr. Anvekar has participated in several national and international competitions. He has won one gold medal, five silver medals and seven bronze medals in tournaments held in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan. He has also won 27 gold medals in various national-level tournaments.
Mr. Shinde has bagged four gold medals, four silver medals and one bronze medal at the competitions held in Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. He has won 27 gold medals in national-level tournaments.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Dalmia Cement Factories are comming up at Belgaum & Gulbarga
Dalmia Cement to ramp up production
Story from The Hindu Business line
13 Feb 2008
Tiruchi, Feb. 13 Buoyed by the unprecedented demand for its Vajram brand in 2006-07, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd aims to become a national player by ramping up its production capacity to 25 million tonnes in two phases.
J. V. Gungune has been appointed as Deputy Executive Director (Head of Project) at Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. Based in Belgaum, Karnataka, Mr. Gungune will play an important role in the execution of Belgaum project. Prior to joining Dalmia Cement, Mr. Gungune was Senior Vice President (tech) with Aditya Cement.
Under phase 1, the company, along with its associate Orissa Cement, will expand production capacity to 15 million tonnes over the next few years. Under phase II, the company plans to start production units in Belgaum, Gulbarga, Rajasthan and Megalaya. With a strong presence in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the company has already extended its reach to Karnataka and plans to enter Andhra Pradesh by mid-2008, Mr T. Venkatesan, CEO and Whole-Time Director, Dalmia Cement, told media persons on Tuesday.
Works on the company’s new plants at Ariyalur and Cuddappah, each with production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes, are in progress. Both these plants would be commissioned within a year. Against last year’s production of 2.7 million tonnes, the company is poised to reach the level of 3.5 million tonnes by March.
He added that the company was in the process of expanding its dealer base in the southern States from 2,000 to 3,000. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd has launched the Dalmia Institute of Construction to empower rural youth with employable skills.
The facility that would be functional from May is expected to address the shortage of trained professionals faced by the construction industry.
The free training programme is open for students above 18 years who have passed 12th std or completed a polytechnic course. Faculty for the training will be drawn from industry and the Dalmia group. Practical training in cement and its usage will be provided at the Dalmiapuram factory while on site training on the latest trends in construction would be imparted by reputed builders among the company’s clients, Mr. Venkatesan said.
Mr Venkatesan launched the facility on Tuesday in the presence of the company’s senior functionaries including Mr P. Acharya, Mr V. Balasubramanian and Mr S. S. Jain
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/02/14/stories/2008021451662300.htm
Story from The Hindu Business line
13 Feb 2008
Tiruchi, Feb. 13 Buoyed by the unprecedented demand for its Vajram brand in 2006-07, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd aims to become a national player by ramping up its production capacity to 25 million tonnes in two phases.
J. V. Gungune has been appointed as Deputy Executive Director (Head of Project) at Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. Based in Belgaum, Karnataka, Mr. Gungune will play an important role in the execution of Belgaum project. Prior to joining Dalmia Cement, Mr. Gungune was Senior Vice President (tech) with Aditya Cement.
Under phase 1, the company, along with its associate Orissa Cement, will expand production capacity to 15 million tonnes over the next few years. Under phase II, the company plans to start production units in Belgaum, Gulbarga, Rajasthan and Megalaya. With a strong presence in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the company has already extended its reach to Karnataka and plans to enter Andhra Pradesh by mid-2008, Mr T. Venkatesan, CEO and Whole-Time Director, Dalmia Cement, told media persons on Tuesday.
Works on the company’s new plants at Ariyalur and Cuddappah, each with production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes, are in progress. Both these plants would be commissioned within a year. Against last year’s production of 2.7 million tonnes, the company is poised to reach the level of 3.5 million tonnes by March.
He added that the company was in the process of expanding its dealer base in the southern States from 2,000 to 3,000. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd has launched the Dalmia Institute of Construction to empower rural youth with employable skills.
The facility that would be functional from May is expected to address the shortage of trained professionals faced by the construction industry.
The free training programme is open for students above 18 years who have passed 12th std or completed a polytechnic course. Faculty for the training will be drawn from industry and the Dalmia group. Practical training in cement and its usage will be provided at the Dalmiapuram factory while on site training on the latest trends in construction would be imparted by reputed builders among the company’s clients, Mr. Venkatesan said.
Mr Venkatesan launched the facility on Tuesday in the presence of the company’s senior functionaries including Mr P. Acharya, Mr V. Balasubramanian and Mr S. S. Jain
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/02/14/stories/2008021451662300.htm
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Why State Govt is not using Money alloted for Belgaum
We all are aware about the budget allotment for Belgaum ie 50 crores for State Captial Building and 10 crore for Airport, (incase if we are dividing 100 crore by 10 Airports in the state including the new one at Hassan, Bijapur Raichur and Gulbarga Shimogga).
A sum of 15 crore was relased aerlier for expansion , but nothing yet haappned at belgaum the runway carpeting was finsihed recently , the VIP terminal and restoring HIRL and apron expansion is still at large , the state government is not taking interest in Land acquistion.
Our district representatives are busy with election and Language diplomacy diverting people, Why and How far will it go this way , We Belgaumites need to think on this,
What do you all say ????
A sum of 15 crore was relased aerlier for expansion , but nothing yet haappned at belgaum the runway carpeting was finsihed recently , the VIP terminal and restoring HIRL and apron expansion is still at large , the state government is not taking interest in Land acquistion.
Our district representatives are busy with election and Language diplomacy diverting people, Why and How far will it go this way , We Belgaumites need to think on this,
What do you all say ????
Monday, March 10, 2008
Untion Budget allotment for Belgaum
Please check the Link for Budget allotment for Belgaum on My associate blog of UdayK
http://belgaumblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/50-crores-for-suvarna-soudha-at-belgaum.html
http://belgaumblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/50-crores-for-suvarna-soudha-at-belgaum.html
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Jobs in Dubai
Dear Belgaumites
Please send in your reference CV's
I have openings for MEP Engineers in my Friends company
Skills and Qualities
The first and foremost is he should be Belgaumite with modern thinking with unity among Belgaumites, should know both Kannada and Marathi , beleive in liberal values and this palcement will be absolutely free through mostly telephonic interviews by the company.
BE in Mech 2 + and Dip in Mech engineering with experience 5 +
in MEP ( mechancial Electrical and Plumbing ) and knowledge of Aircoinditioning
should Know cordination process on Autocad.
Passport with ECNR (Emigration Clearnec not required) if any one need more info on this contact me personally.
Even architecture professionals can send CV's with CAD experience
Any one intersted to start an Auto cad centre with good expertise is also Welcome I can outsource jobs to you for drawings
Send company profile
Kidn of SLA's
infrastrucure setup detials
Please send in your reference CV's
I have openings for MEP Engineers in my Friends company
Skills and Qualities
The first and foremost is he should be Belgaumite with modern thinking with unity among Belgaumites, should know both Kannada and Marathi , beleive in liberal values and this palcement will be absolutely free through mostly telephonic interviews by the company.
BE in Mech 2 + and Dip in Mech engineering with experience 5 +
in MEP ( mechancial Electrical and Plumbing ) and knowledge of Aircoinditioning
should Know cordination process on Autocad.
Passport with ECNR (Emigration Clearnec not required) if any one need more info on this contact me personally.
Even architecture professionals can send CV's with CAD experience
Any one intersted to start an Auto cad centre with good expertise is also Welcome I can outsource jobs to you for drawings
Send company profile
Kidn of SLA's
infrastrucure setup detials
Disclaimer
The above posting is not to offend any jobplacement agencies, it is under leagal perview of Employee refral program valid under ILO (intenational Labour Org) norms pertaining to my friends compnay and UAE labour laws. nethier me nor www.blogspot.com or UAE govt is liable for any legal issues if so exsist.
Thank You All
Dear Blog Buddies
Thankyou very much for your reponse on my topic of "VTU for namesake" , I am overhelmed with the response of awareness I want to create among youth of North Karnataka in genrel and Belgaum in perticular , well I need more suggestion from fellow brotherns of North Karnataka on following issue
Belgaum Bagalkote Racihur Railwayline
Dharwad Belgaum Railwayline
A cement SEZ at Sedam (Gulbarga)
Industrial warehouses in Bagalkote
Airport and Tourist infrastrucutre in Bijapur
Gulbarga Bidar Rialway line
Water supply projects for Gulbarga region (Gulburga,Raichur, Yadgiri, Bidar, Bellary)
even suggestion for other posting are Wel-Come contact me on avsatishkumars@gmail.com
Thankyou very much for your reponse on my topic of "VTU for namesake" , I am overhelmed with the response of awareness I want to create among youth of North Karnataka in genrel and Belgaum in perticular , well I need more suggestion from fellow brotherns of North Karnataka on following issue
Belgaum Bagalkote Racihur Railwayline
Dharwad Belgaum Railwayline
A cement SEZ at Sedam (Gulbarga)
Industrial warehouses in Bagalkote
Airport and Tourist infrastrucutre in Bijapur
Gulbarga Bidar Rialway line
Water supply projects for Gulbarga region (Gulburga,Raichur, Yadgiri, Bidar, Bellary)
even suggestion for other posting are Wel-Come contact me on avsatishkumars@gmail.com
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Belgaum Boy Uday Kindjawdekar Keeps Belgaum update
It was nice associating Uday sinec he started Belgaum Blog and kept Belgaumites update in fact i was in regular touch with District information officer at NIC to keep information up to date and also improve the out look of shabby website they have so far created and maintained on Belgaum, the efforst were far more from not even a try, the web sites have remained as usual.
I personally applaud Uday for his efforts
Please read the commendable effrosts of his been published by The Hindu
Belgaum corporation website not updated for five months
Website does not have information on job scheme
Belgaum: Karnataka takes pride in being the torchbearer of the information technology sector in the country.
But the initial enthusiasm about e-governance seems to be on the wane with the passage of time, thanks to the failure to update official websites. Many websites posted by the State Government have not been updated for long.
Under the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the Government had facilitated web services to its various departments, institutions and organisations by equipping them with computers and Internet facilities. The objective was to facilitate quick access to “information” to the people.
The citizens visiting the official portals are often disappointed to see them not updated. Uday Kinjawadekar, a computer expert who has posted his own blog to provide information on various aspects and events happening in Belgaum city and district.
A glaring example is found with official portals on Belgaum City Corporation and Belgaum Zilla Panchayat. It is more than five months since the civic elections were held (September 28, 2007). But the corporation website does not display names of any corporator. Today, it is more than 24 hours since the mayoral elections. Yet, there is no one in the corporation’s “Computer Room” to display the names of Mayor, Deputy Mayor and councillors. The “birth and death” section does not display any figure.
Interestingly, despite commencement of mayoral term since March 4, the corporation website continues to display the name of Deputy Commissioner M.E. Shivalingamurthy as Administrator of the civic body.
Although the State Assembly was dissolved three months ago, the names of Ramesh L. Kudachi, Abhaykumar Patil and Manohar Kinekar continue to be displayed as Vidhan Sabha members. The Belgaum district website providing information about the zilla panchayat is no different.
There is no information about the centrally sponsored National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, which is being implemented in the district for the past one year.
The related page is blank. If some body wants to know about the “Projects Planned” and “Ongoing projects” in the zilla panchayat, the web pages continue to display “coming soon”. The last information about the Western Ghats Development Programme available refers to October 2001.
The other pages on various schemes and programmes have not been updated since 2003-04 and 2004-05. Mr. Kinjawadekar says hardly any government portal is found updated. While it is so important to be number one in the IT sector in the country, it is equally important for the government departments and organisations to update their websites. Otherwise, the objective of providing accurate and quick information to the citizen will be defeated, he said.
I personally applaud Uday for his efforts
Please read the commendable effrosts of his been published by The Hindu
Belgaum corporation website not updated for five months
Website does not have information on job scheme
Belgaum: Karnataka takes pride in being the torchbearer of the information technology sector in the country.
But the initial enthusiasm about e-governance seems to be on the wane with the passage of time, thanks to the failure to update official websites. Many websites posted by the State Government have not been updated for long.
Under the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the Government had facilitated web services to its various departments, institutions and organisations by equipping them with computers and Internet facilities. The objective was to facilitate quick access to “information” to the people.
The citizens visiting the official portals are often disappointed to see them not updated. Uday Kinjawadekar, a computer expert who has posted his own blog to provide information on various aspects and events happening in Belgaum city and district.
A glaring example is found with official portals on Belgaum City Corporation and Belgaum Zilla Panchayat. It is more than five months since the civic elections were held (September 28, 2007). But the corporation website does not display names of any corporator. Today, it is more than 24 hours since the mayoral elections. Yet, there is no one in the corporation’s “Computer Room” to display the names of Mayor, Deputy Mayor and councillors. The “birth and death” section does not display any figure.
Interestingly, despite commencement of mayoral term since March 4, the corporation website continues to display the name of Deputy Commissioner M.E. Shivalingamurthy as Administrator of the civic body.
Although the State Assembly was dissolved three months ago, the names of Ramesh L. Kudachi, Abhaykumar Patil and Manohar Kinekar continue to be displayed as Vidhan Sabha members. The Belgaum district website providing information about the zilla panchayat is no different.
There is no information about the centrally sponsored National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, which is being implemented in the district for the past one year.
The related page is blank. If some body wants to know about the “Projects Planned” and “Ongoing projects” in the zilla panchayat, the web pages continue to display “coming soon”. The last information about the Western Ghats Development Programme available refers to October 2001.
The other pages on various schemes and programmes have not been updated since 2003-04 and 2004-05. Mr. Kinjawadekar says hardly any government portal is found updated. While it is so important to be number one in the IT sector in the country, it is equally important for the government departments and organisations to update their websites. Otherwise, the objective of providing accurate and quick information to the citizen will be defeated, he said.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Stop linguistic groupism
I am surprised over the silly fight in Zilla parishad threatening of particular linguistic identity for the support of formation of group supporting a particular mayor based on language , MP’s and MLA’s are threatened, it looks more uncivilized act.
I believe we must not be lingual fanatic, why cant we people of Belgaum think unilateral and work for progress and development of ward , blocks, area and city , instead people are threatening Urdu group Marathi group Kannada group , MP’s MLA’s what is this going on, for me all these seems to be cheap.
We the youth of Belgaum need to understand and stand apart form this groupism , it doesn’t matter what language we speak, these old thugs or so called coporators or whatever elected members, if carry some good sense then let them understand to make Belgaum a peaceful city for everyone.
I request all KRV activist, who can thrive youth movement and try to evict Kannada based agendas and support city and its people based agenda and it is only we youth can make difference.
I myself know five languages, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi and Konkani and feel proud as have soul of Indian first. We are forgetting that all these languages have originated from Sanskrit, our genetic roots tells us we were all one then, India was vast from Burma to Iran borders, Think Why we have shrunk today and left with what, hatred among ourselves for just a matter of language.
We should believe in city with civic amenities of water, drainage, roads infrastructure, public transport and clean and green Belgaum no matter who do it, and everyone live in peace and harmony.
This is not a dream but can be reality, I call on the youth of Belgaum to become coroporators , bureaucrats do join politics but with fair and better image of yourself and then bring in the change, Youth constitutes the largest chunk of modern Indian population but if we still lack to live together we will never have a better city , a state or country for coming generation.
I believe we must not be lingual fanatic, why cant we people of Belgaum think unilateral and work for progress and development of ward , blocks, area and city , instead people are threatening Urdu group Marathi group Kannada group , MP’s MLA’s what is this going on, for me all these seems to be cheap.
We the youth of Belgaum need to understand and stand apart form this groupism , it doesn’t matter what language we speak, these old thugs or so called coporators or whatever elected members, if carry some good sense then let them understand to make Belgaum a peaceful city for everyone.
I request all KRV activist, who can thrive youth movement and try to evict Kannada based agendas and support city and its people based agenda and it is only we youth can make difference.
I myself know five languages, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi and Konkani and feel proud as have soul of Indian first. We are forgetting that all these languages have originated from Sanskrit, our genetic roots tells us we were all one then, India was vast from Burma to Iran borders, Think Why we have shrunk today and left with what, hatred among ourselves for just a matter of language.
We should believe in city with civic amenities of water, drainage, roads infrastructure, public transport and clean and green Belgaum no matter who do it, and everyone live in peace and harmony.
This is not a dream but can be reality, I call on the youth of Belgaum to become coroporators , bureaucrats do join politics but with fair and better image of yourself and then bring in the change, Youth constitutes the largest chunk of modern Indian population but if we still lack to live together we will never have a better city , a state or country for coming generation.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
KRV Activist fighting for Belgaum's devlopment
Up in arms: Activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike staging ‘rail roko’ in Belgaum on Wednesday.
Belgaum: The Belgaum district unit of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike on Wednesday staged “rail roko” to protest against the alleged raw deal given to Karnataka by Railway Minister Lalu Prasad in the Budget proposals.
The activists, led by the district unit president of the vedike Rajeev Topannavar, stopped the Londa-Miraj passenger train for eight minutes at 
Belgaum railway station to register their protest. Demands
Some of the demands of the region included change in timings of Miraj-Bangalore Rani Chennamma Express, introduction of a train between Hubli and Mumbai, and improvement of infrastructure at Belgaum and Hubli railway stations.
Assuarance Letters recieved after staging realy hunger strike.
Belgaum: The Belgaum district unit of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike on Wednesday staged “rail roko” to protest against the alleged raw deal given to Karnataka by Railway Minister Lalu Prasad in the Budget proposals.
The activists, led by the district unit president of the vedike Rajeev Topannavar, stopped the Londa-Miraj passenger train for eight minutes at 
Belgaum railway station to register their protest. DemandsSome of the demands of the region included change in timings of Miraj-Bangalore Rani Chennamma Express, introduction of a train between Hubli and Mumbai, and improvement of infrastructure at Belgaum and Hubli railway stations.
Assuarance Letters recieved after staging realy hunger strike.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Closure of foundry units in Belgaum and Kolhapur likely, says IIF
Rising prices worry foundrymen
Sourec The Hindu 24 feb 2008
Sourec The Hindu 24 feb 2008
Belgaum foundry and casting insdutry the mainstay of major Automobile companies is in grave situations , no matter we have CII regional offices , no matter we have BCF ( Belgaum Faundry Cluster) but if the raw material is getting curtailed how will the industry survive.
Inititatives:
BCF should have rate contracts for supply of raw material and have distribution regulatoray body for all Foundaries.
BCF should do sourcing from Metal commodity exchanges by alloting global tenders, the CII can support for this, there should be better storage built around for supply chain mechanism along with it,
I hope someone would read and even take the first step to make these industries survive. I would like to call up the suppliers and tell them if you get involve in such artifiacl scarcity the industries have got nothing to loose , on the whole India as got lot to loose becuse the dependent buyers from these industries can source from other markets in China as well..... It is a threat for we All Wake-up.
Seeking action: Members of the Belgaum Chapter (Southern Region) of the Institute of Indian Foundrymen taking out a procession in Belgaum on Saturday.
Belgaum: The Belgaum Chapter (Southern Region) of The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) has said there is a likely threat of closing down the foundry units in Belgaum and the neighbouring Kolhapur district in Maharashtra for a fortnight “to avoid heavy losses” because of the rising prices of raw materials.
Members of the IIF marched to the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Saturday to draw the attention of the Government towards the “crisis” confronting the sector in the country owing to the increasing prices of raw materials.
The procession was led by chairman of the IIF’s Belgaum Chapter Ram Bhandare.
In a memorandum addressed to the Joint Director of the District Industries Centre, the IIF said the foundry sector was supporting engineering exports and domestic market.
It was the fourth largest producer of castings in the world. The sector was poised to become one of the top three producers of castings in the world by 2010, as it was witnessing an export growth rate of 15 per cent every year, the memorandum said. Exports during the year 2006-07 accounted for Rs. 4,000 crore and it was expected to touch Rs. 6,000-crore mark by 2010, it said.
Belgaum tops the State in the sector with production of one lakh tonne every year, Mr. Bhandare said. By 2010, the production would touch 1.60 lakh tonne a year and exports would increase from the present Rs. 100 crore to Rs. 300 crore by then, he said. This sector had provided employment to nearly 10,000 people and another 5,000 people were expected to get employment by 2010, he said. The revenue generation was also expected to grow from the present Rs. 500 crore to Rs. 800 crore during the next three years.
But, the sector was facing a crisis of sorts owing to rising prices of pig iron, steel, coke and scrap, he said and added that the prices of these materials were increasing every month and sometimes every fortnight.
To tide over the crisis, the IIF wants the Government to ban or exercise effective control on export of iron ore by imposing heavy duty which will help in better realisation for exports of steel/casting. The practice of increasing prices of raw materials every month should be stopped immediately and import duty on coking coal/coke should be abolished to bring down the prices, it said.
Belgaum Boys designed and fabricated an ingenious “Bio-Diesel Processor”
Source : Sheri Sundeep
India’s search for fuel in the face of rising oil prices
Armstrong Vaz, 23 February 2008, Saturday
Global warming is engulfing the biosphere at a rapid pace, setting in motion strange climatic changes. Humans are paying the price of messing with the environment over the centuries, while continuing to do so.
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GLOBAL WARMING is engulfing the biosphere at a rapid pace, setting in motion strange climatic changes. Humans are paying the price of messing with the environment over the centuries, while continuing to do so.
Pollution levels are at an all-time high in India’s capital, Delhi, with other metro regions like Mumbai and Kolkata vying for second place.
The increasing industrial and residential use of diesel generators is adding to the global warm up, even at the village level, while the search for alternative fuels continues unabated.
The cultivation of the jatropha plant in the Western states of Goa and Maharashtra and dhaincha in Bihar is increasingly being promoted as promising an alternative to diesel fuel in India.
In Goa, bio-diesel derived from jatropha curcas, locally known as ‘erond’, is becoming more widespread. Fr Inacio Almeida, of Pilar, Goa, runs the nature farm of the society of Pilar (or society of the missionaries of St Francis Xavier) and is a leading populariser of jatropha as a feedstock for the production of bio diesel. jatropha until recently was routinely used as stumps for damming paddy fields and orchards.
“One litre of fuel can be extracted from three kilograms of jatropha seeds,” says Fr Almeida. Among the developments he envisions is for “each village in Goa to have its own jatropha plantation and extraction machinery.”
Generators using refined diesel have lately been resorted to by householders, as well as small businesses, in Goa, in lieu of tapping into an increased central electrical generating capacity. This reliance is expected to change in the next few years, as jatropha bio diesel starts to predominate.
Kanti Naik runs a small ice cream parlour in Assolna village, in South Goa. As elsewhere in Goa, the power supply here is undependable, so he relies for backup power on a small, portable diesel generator worth Rs 10,000. Nearby, Alexander Barbosa also has recourse to a similar diesel generator for his cold-storage meat warehouse.
For these two businessmen the diesel generator has become a necessity, and increasing numbers of Goan householders have been using them to power their TV sets.
“For many villages it’s a case of either clean air or television,” says Nandita Mongia, chief of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Energy Programme for Asia and the Pacific.
Figures arrived at by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in New Delhi, point to a mushrooming of the number of these diesel generators throughout India.
The diesel-powered generator has been a hit with people across the country.
A litre of refined diesel costs Rs 13, whereas petrol is Rs 50. Pretty cheap, compared to Western countries, given that India is not a major producer of oil.
India imports most of its petroleum products, which are heavily subsidised before they reach the retail market, especially gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene.
In neighbouring Maharashtra, the state government plans to allocate 30,000 hectares or 74,000 acres for jatropha cultivation to private sector business. For example, Reliance Industries is looking to the state to provide land for jatropha cultivation. As a public sector investment, the Maharashtra government plans to cultivate jatropha on 60,000 hectares or 148,000 acres of state-owned land.
In Bihar, the small village of Baharbari, sandwiched between Nepal and Bangladesh, has taken the lead in using another alternative fuel, dhaincha, a weed that provides a source of biomass, taking the place of wood from shrubs and trees. This is a project that has attracted World Bank support, as offering a cheaper source of electricity compared with diesel.
A challenge to be overcome in popularising alternative energy sources is getting the message across to the masses, which requires a sustained campaign by local leaders acting through religious institutions and schools to educate the younger generation.
If dhaincha and jatropha meet even one per cent of India’s growing fuel needs, then this will be a great achievement.
Four final-year students of the Hirasugar Institute of Technology, Belgaum, in the Southern state of Karnataka, have designed and fabricated an ingenious “Bio-Diesel Processor” for the extraction of bio diesel from jatropha seeds. The foursome of Vainath Patil, Vishwanath Khambi, Shridha Patil and Mitra used the fuel to run the college water pump.
Trial runs of jatropha bio diesel after etherification have shown it to be eco-friendly, giving an extra “mileage” of two kilometres (1.25 miles) vs refined diesel.
It costs at least INR 10 (US$ 0.23) less than conventional fuel, and the emissions do not contain carbon monoxide.
India’s search for fuel in the face of rising oil prices
Armstrong Vaz, 23 February 2008, Saturday
Global warming is engulfing the biosphere at a rapid pace, setting in motion strange climatic changes. Humans are paying the price of messing with the environment over the centuries, while continuing to do so.
Rate this article:
GLOBAL WARMING is engulfing the biosphere at a rapid pace, setting in motion strange climatic changes. Humans are paying the price of messing with the environment over the centuries, while continuing to do so.
Pollution levels are at an all-time high in India’s capital, Delhi, with other metro regions like Mumbai and Kolkata vying for second place.
The increasing industrial and residential use of diesel generators is adding to the global warm up, even at the village level, while the search for alternative fuels continues unabated.
The cultivation of the jatropha plant in the Western states of Goa and Maharashtra and dhaincha in Bihar is increasingly being promoted as promising an alternative to diesel fuel in India.
In Goa, bio-diesel derived from jatropha curcas, locally known as ‘erond’, is becoming more widespread. Fr Inacio Almeida, of Pilar, Goa, runs the nature farm of the society of Pilar (or society of the missionaries of St Francis Xavier) and is a leading populariser of jatropha as a feedstock for the production of bio diesel. jatropha until recently was routinely used as stumps for damming paddy fields and orchards.
“One litre of fuel can be extracted from three kilograms of jatropha seeds,” says Fr Almeida. Among the developments he envisions is for “each village in Goa to have its own jatropha plantation and extraction machinery.”
Generators using refined diesel have lately been resorted to by householders, as well as small businesses, in Goa, in lieu of tapping into an increased central electrical generating capacity. This reliance is expected to change in the next few years, as jatropha bio diesel starts to predominate.
Kanti Naik runs a small ice cream parlour in Assolna village, in South Goa. As elsewhere in Goa, the power supply here is undependable, so he relies for backup power on a small, portable diesel generator worth Rs 10,000. Nearby, Alexander Barbosa also has recourse to a similar diesel generator for his cold-storage meat warehouse.
For these two businessmen the diesel generator has become a necessity, and increasing numbers of Goan householders have been using them to power their TV sets.
“For many villages it’s a case of either clean air or television,” says Nandita Mongia, chief of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Energy Programme for Asia and the Pacific.
Figures arrived at by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in New Delhi, point to a mushrooming of the number of these diesel generators throughout India.
The diesel-powered generator has been a hit with people across the country.
A litre of refined diesel costs Rs 13, whereas petrol is Rs 50. Pretty cheap, compared to Western countries, given that India is not a major producer of oil.
India imports most of its petroleum products, which are heavily subsidised before they reach the retail market, especially gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene.
In neighbouring Maharashtra, the state government plans to allocate 30,000 hectares or 74,000 acres for jatropha cultivation to private sector business. For example, Reliance Industries is looking to the state to provide land for jatropha cultivation. As a public sector investment, the Maharashtra government plans to cultivate jatropha on 60,000 hectares or 148,000 acres of state-owned land.
In Bihar, the small village of Baharbari, sandwiched between Nepal and Bangladesh, has taken the lead in using another alternative fuel, dhaincha, a weed that provides a source of biomass, taking the place of wood from shrubs and trees. This is a project that has attracted World Bank support, as offering a cheaper source of electricity compared with diesel.
A challenge to be overcome in popularising alternative energy sources is getting the message across to the masses, which requires a sustained campaign by local leaders acting through religious institutions and schools to educate the younger generation.
If dhaincha and jatropha meet even one per cent of India’s growing fuel needs, then this will be a great achievement.
Four final-year students of the Hirasugar Institute of Technology, Belgaum, in the Southern state of Karnataka, have designed and fabricated an ingenious “Bio-Diesel Processor” for the extraction of bio diesel from jatropha seeds. The foursome of Vainath Patil, Vishwanath Khambi, Shridha Patil and Mitra used the fuel to run the college water pump.
Trial runs of jatropha bio diesel after etherification have shown it to be eco-friendly, giving an extra “mileage” of two kilometres (1.25 miles) vs refined diesel.
It costs at least INR 10 (US$ 0.23) less than conventional fuel, and the emissions do not contain carbon monoxide.
Demand for direct rail link
Source The HINDU 22 feb 2008
BANGALORE: The State Government has urged the Ministry of Railways to sanction new direct lines between important cities in the State, even while asking the Ministry to give priority for completion of projects being undertaken on a cost-sharing basis in the 2008-09 Railway Budget.
The Government said important cities such as Tumkur, Chitradurga, Davangere, Dharwad and Belgaum lack direct rail connectivity.
As a result, trains — passenger and goods — have to take circuitous routes which waste valuable time and energy.
While Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, during his recent Tumkur visit, had promised a direct line between Tumkur and Chitradurga, the State Government has asked the Railways to extend it up to Davangere. Similarly, a direct line should be laid between Dharwad and Belgaum. As things stand, the journey via Londa Junction takes three-and-a-half hours while it is just one hour and fifteen minutes by road. Hence, the Government has sought a new line via Kitur and Bailahongala.Many projects
Karnataka is the only State which has taken up projects on a cost-sharing basis in large numbers (six of them, in fact) while other States have one or two projects. Hence, according to the Government, the Railway Ministry should accord priority to projects in Karnataka.
Besides speedy completion, the Government has also demanded an inter-city train between Bangalore and Shimoga, besides new lines between Belagum-Bagalkot-Raichur and Chamarajanagar-Kollegal-Kanakapura-Bangalore. It wants the Ministry to allocate sufficient funds for ongoing projects being undertaken by the Railways, the Government said.State’s requirements
Principal Secretary to Government (Infrastructure Development), V.P. Baligar told The Hindu that Governor Rameshwar Thakur had already written to the Ministry bringing to its notice various demands of the State. Chief Secretary Sudhakar Rao, who recently visited New Delhi, briefed the Cabinet Secretary about the railway needs of the State, he added.
Mr. Baligar said doubling of Bangalore–Mysore line (completed between Bangalore and Ramanagaram) and Gadag–Sholapur line (nearing completion); new lines between Harihar– Kottur; Bidar–Gulbarga; Munirabad–Mehaboobnagar and gauge conversion between Shimoga and Talaguppa were being undertaken on a cost-sharing basis.
Apart from these, the Railways, on its own, is undertaking construction of new lines between Shravanabelagola – Bangalore and Kadur – Chikmaglur – Sakaleshpur and the process should be speeded up, the Government told the Railways.
http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/22/stories/2008022254760500.htm
BANGALORE: The State Government has urged the Ministry of Railways to sanction new direct lines between important cities in the State, even while asking the Ministry to give priority for completion of projects being undertaken on a cost-sharing basis in the 2008-09 Railway Budget.
The Government said important cities such as Tumkur, Chitradurga, Davangere, Dharwad and Belgaum lack direct rail connectivity.
As a result, trains — passenger and goods — have to take circuitous routes which waste valuable time and energy.
While Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, during his recent Tumkur visit, had promised a direct line between Tumkur and Chitradurga, the State Government has asked the Railways to extend it up to Davangere. Similarly, a direct line should be laid between Dharwad and Belgaum. As things stand, the journey via Londa Junction takes three-and-a-half hours while it is just one hour and fifteen minutes by road. Hence, the Government has sought a new line via Kitur and Bailahongala.Many projects
Karnataka is the only State which has taken up projects on a cost-sharing basis in large numbers (six of them, in fact) while other States have one or two projects. Hence, according to the Government, the Railway Ministry should accord priority to projects in Karnataka.
Besides speedy completion, the Government has also demanded an inter-city train between Bangalore and Shimoga, besides new lines between Belagum-Bagalkot-Raichur and Chamarajanagar-Kollegal-Kanakapura-Bangalore. It wants the Ministry to allocate sufficient funds for ongoing projects being undertaken by the Railways, the Government said.State’s requirements
Principal Secretary to Government (Infrastructure Development), V.P. Baligar told The Hindu that Governor Rameshwar Thakur had already written to the Ministry bringing to its notice various demands of the State. Chief Secretary Sudhakar Rao, who recently visited New Delhi, briefed the Cabinet Secretary about the railway needs of the State, he added.
Mr. Baligar said doubling of Bangalore–Mysore line (completed between Bangalore and Ramanagaram) and Gadag–Sholapur line (nearing completion); new lines between Harihar– Kottur; Bidar–Gulbarga; Munirabad–Mehaboobnagar and gauge conversion between Shimoga and Talaguppa were being undertaken on a cost-sharing basis.
Apart from these, the Railways, on its own, is undertaking construction of new lines between Shravanabelagola – Bangalore and Kadur – Chikmaglur – Sakaleshpur and the process should be speeded up, the Government told the Railways.
http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/22/stories/2008022254760500.htm
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