Watch that Map Carefully,
Cochin, Trivandrum, Vishakapatnam, Bhopal, Lucknow, Pondicherry, Bhuvaneshwar (these cities are no doubt bigger than any other tier 2 city/cities of karnataka) are missing too..
To Add.. the capital of India..
Even "DELHI" is missing... :P
LOL, so what it means? Nothing its just a map.. It doesn't prove the size or importance of a city...


Robbierocker... Perfect ... what a superb observation ;-) full marks !!

Ask Google why they chose Hubli....Why not Belgaum.....?

U wrote on April 27th, 2012, 04:26 AM .........


Now Here is the proof........:lol:

This study conducted by INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC

CHANGE 2007

Source : http://www.isec.ac.in/WP%20-%20184.pdf

INCREASING GROUND WATER DEPENDENCY AND DECLINING WATER QUALITY IN URBAN WATER SUPPLY - A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF
FOUR SOUTH INDIAN CITIES

K V Raju, N Latha and S Manasi


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Copyrights : http://www.isec.ac.in/WP%20-%20184.pdf


Very good investment if anybody can plan for a mineral water plant in Belgaum :lol: ....or Hubli-Dharwad......seriously....:)

Dont say this study is fake........:cheers:

My dear friend, :)
I don't know why they chose two cities in that Map of karnataka, Well asking google may clarify, it is missing not few, but very important cities of India, may be they have marked the cities to warn people not to go there and visit every other surroundings :D (just kidding, don't take it so seriously)

Regarding the survey on water:
Firstly they have done survey of urban locations i.e the entire district, belgaum has more than 15 towns and so on,
The most greenest part of the district is the belgaum and khanapur taluka,
others are bit dry, its an aggregate of all urban locations in these five locations/district.
Belgaum is 5 times bigger in terms of land and population than H-D if you consider the entire district , so its collective, so the stats are not that bad.
Moreover, packaged drinking water is not used by locals, neither in H-D or Belgaum, its the people who come from outside use it the most, travellers on bus terminus, railway station, hotels! so it reflects how many people visit the place..
Regarding water supply thru tankers, ya, places like athani, Raibag are facing shortages, In Belgaum city.. its only for contstruction purpose.
Please visit the picture gallery posted by akash, you can see for your self, the entire topograhpy of Belgaum, the tree, the green cover , the green grass (in summer).. So its simple, until ground holds water, you cannot see such a flora.
So regarding which city is green with (water, climate and all goodies) let others decide and judge, for it will be fair if others have a say on it than we H-D and Belgaum people.
:cheers:

Belgaum is 5 times bigger in terms of land and population than H-D if you consider the entire district , so its collective, so the stats are not that bad.

If we consider the old Dharwad district...(Haveri-Gadag-Dharwad) was one of the biggest districts of Karnataka.....ok

U know the fact why Belgaum is undevided yet......:) Dont want to go in detail of it.

^^ +1

If u say anything in favour of Belgaum it is welcomed and we are proud of Belgaum too.

But please give reference in support of ur claim.....Casually anybody can say anything.....:)

But never criticise any city or place .........:)

If we consider the old Dharwad district...(Haveri-Gadag-Dharwad) was one of the biggest districts of Karnataka.....ok

U know the fact why Belgaum is undevided yet......:) Dont want to go in detail of it.

Hmm, all know it, so think, in this tensions it has out paced some cities in everything! We have border disputes in every border of Karnataka, kasargod, bidar etc etc.. and in that this is in limelight, Govt of both states wants it badly, might be some reason, the enitre GOA just likes Belgaum.. there must be some reason or else.. even Bidar was nice to construct a suvarna soudha.. :D
Read 1960-70's papers if you find in the archives, Bangalore was gripped in boundry dispute with TN.. read it, or ask any Banglorean who was there then.. he'll tell and see what bangalore is now:)
So Belgaum is in the same situtation right now.. that means... :D you can understand..

If u say anything in favour of Belgaum it is welcomed and we are proud of Belgaum too.

But please give reference in support of ur claim.....Casually anybody can say anything.....:)

But never criticise any city or place .........:)

Well my friend, Me too, I am not only proud of Belgaum, I am proud of H-D too.. In fact the enitre KARNATAKA.
Claims on papers :) Well, only the PTI or few news papers like "The Hindu or Economic times" have the right details, rest all is not reliable, and why support a claim or proof when "it is what it is" :D ask the public who are not from these cities :)

Guys let us stop this cold war.Hubli-dharwad-Belgaum needs to develop on par with Mysore-Bangalore belt..

Guys let us stop this cold war.Hubli-dharwad-Belgaum needs to develop on par with Mysore-Bangalore belt..

Cold war?????? :nono:
Its just a healthy debate and we all are like this :hug:
:cheers: :cheers1:

:P

:P

:D ;)

:D ;)

Math yavara bandh chalu madli....math hod dhyadthaer..... :lol:

Casually anybody can say anything.....:)

But never criticise any city or place .........:)

Very wise suggestion. Thank you...

Port City, a labourers’ paradise


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Surathkal, May 10, 2012, DHNS :
Persons from Bihar, Orissa, Jharkand earn a minimum of ` 200 a day as against ` 50 in their hometowns.

The MSEZ work which requires a huge number of contract workers, has highest number of workers from the states outside Karnataka.

These workers who are taken to the work site in the morning in the vehicles reserved for the transportaion purpose, return from their work in the evening and take shelter in the rooms given to them by the contract company.

These hard workers who rarely take leave from their work, are dedicated and earn their livelihood in Dakshina Kannada district.

Majority of these workers are from Jharkand, Bihar, Orissa, Uttaranchal, Punjab and other states. The workers also come from North Karnataka and for these workers, Mangalore has turned out to be a work paradise.

Speaking to Deccan Herald, a worker Yadhu Rao Bosle from Jharkand called Mangalore as a heaven for work. “If I work in my home town, I would get free tea and meals and wage of maximum Rs 50 with which I can not really manage my home.

On the other hand, if I work here as a contract worker, I would get minimum Rs 200 wage per day while some times, it would reach Rs 300 and 400 too. Our food and shelter is looked after by the company.

As I do not have to spend my salary for except a few needs, I can take home lot of money when I return,” he says.

Narrating his life story, another worker Ramparwesh said that he owned six acres of land in his village and the yield was considerably good.

But the government broke his dreams as the villagers’ lands were acquired for the construction work of a company. “We were not given employment and we have been forced to fight for our rights. In this background, I have come here to work hard and earn money and I am happy with my work,” he said.

These workers from outside the State are experts in civil work like painting, flooring, tile fixing, land digging, land levelling etc. The workers who work in a team, finish the assigned job promptly in the given time.

Despite they being given weekly off on one day a week, they arrive at the site and work for at least half a day. In fact, most of the hotels in Surathkal too have young employees from outside the State.

For the benefit of members of this board :




Wrong, Again and again....:bash:


Most of Dharwad city is between 720m to 760m, (avg 735m), while Belgaum city is between 740m to 775m, (avg 762m)...


If one looks for heat index (the temp one feels and the one really matters) based on Industry cluster (like for ex : Foundries generate a lot of heat), vehicle density etc... Dharwad city weather is almost same as Belgaum city or even a shade better....


Ya, so difference in altitude between dharwad and belgaum is only 20m.. So hubli-dharwad is better than belgaum in weather, population and all other things :banana:

Ya, so difference in altitude between dharwad and belgaum is only 20m.. So hubli-dharwad is better than belgaum in weather, population and all other things :banana:

Dharwad is comparable to Belgaum in weather not hubli,heat,dryness and dust of hubli will make your life horrible during summer.Belgaum on the other is much cleaner and looks rich.H-D needs to get rid of pig menace.Dharwad has its own pluses like educated folks are high in number,it is green and clean both.H-D has improved a lot after Darpan jain took incharge as the DC wish to see him carry the work forward in a more rigorous way.

Dharwad is comparable to Belgaum in weather not hubli,heat,dryness and dust of hubli will make your life horrible during summer.Belgaum on the other is much cleaner and looks rich.H-D needs to get rid of pig menace.Dharwad has its own pluses like educated folks are high in number,it is green and clean both.H-D has improved a lot after Darpan jain took incharge as the DC wish to see him carry the work forward in a more rigorous way.

+1. This is an accurate analysis. Thanks Akash, for once again proving this forum has quality content in it.

+1. This is an accurate analysis. Thanks Akash, for once again proving this forum has quality content in it.

I would like to add one more thing here,if H-D gets JNNURM funds or 2000cr funding from any source it would belt every other city in Karnataka.Thanks to its strategic location,just wait for the connectivity to margao from hubli to improve.Industries will flourish here,we have enough land near hubli-dharwad which would be housing futuristic industries.

H-D needs to attract some big hospitals and educational institutes(like IIT,IIM),that will help it immensely.

:lol: its so true! mysore, coimbatore are also missing.. i think google maps randomly display cities.. wait for next year when the list changes
i still cannot stop :lol: about your point exposing delhi

Couple of years back there was only Bangalore and Mangalore names in google map.. now they changed I guess

I would like to add one more thing here,if H-D gets JNNURM funds or 2000cr funding from any source it would belt every other city in Karnataka.Thanks to its strategic location,just wait for the connectivity to margao from hubli to improve.Industries will flourish here,we have enough land near hubli-dharwad which would be housing futuristic industries.

H-D needs to attract some big hospitals and educational institutes(like IIT,IIM),that will help it immensely.

Like Dharwad is known for weather,education,culture ,, Hubli is also known for trade and commerce. This combination is really awesome, unbeatable. But for a little dust sometimes, Hubli is also a nice city. If they start laying roads end-to-end much of the dust problem will vanish. Logistically it is the best city in the entire North Karnataka.

By 2013 Goa will be connected to Hubli via Ramnagar-Dharwad, a rebuilt toll road between Ramnagar-Dharwad. Dharwad-Soundatti is progressing under KSHIP-II. Hopefully IIIT will start by 2013.

If they include H-D in JNNURM, they are likely to include Mangalore and Belgaum also, IMO.

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Hospital business on the rise in north Karnataka,
Veterinary hospitals

The healthcare sector in North Karnataka is set for big changes in coming years. The Karnataka government is luring investors to set up healthcare facilities in tier-II & III cities besides increasing its expenditure toward various health-related welfare programmes. Though the region has healthcare facilities at par with metros as far as primary and secondary healthcare is concerned but people have to rely on medical facilities either in Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad or Pune for speciality treatments.

"The region has adequate infrastructure and human resource for treating any kind of disease, including Cancer. But facilities to conduct advanced operations related to cancer, cardiology, neurology, urology, orthopaedic and paediatric are lacking," said Dr KMP Suresh, president, Indian Medical Association, Hubli chapter. However, he said the city is still growing.

Hubli's Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) and hospital is considered the lifeline of North Karnataka for various treatments. However, no improvements have been made in its infrastructure or technology compared to the advancement made in metros. KIMS has not seen any technological upgradation so far.

EXPERTS believe that the government's apathy in creating more healthcare facilities in the region have paved way for private parties to enter the sector and medical colleges with hospitals have come up in the region. But there is hardly any improvement.

Private medical institutions such as KLE Society's Hospital in Belgaum and SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital at Dharwad are known for their comparatively better facilities. "Still more improvement is needed in primary and secondary healthcare as far as critical illness, trauma and disorders related to cardiology and oncology are concerned," said Dr Ashwin Naik, chief executive officer, Vaatsalya Healthcare. "We are concentrating on these factors with an aim to provide better healthcare services to the people coming from middle and lower middle class families."

Understanding the demand for quality healthcare services, the government is encouraging private investments for building medical infrastructure with advanced treatment facilities. Such measures, though, have still not benefited the region but the process of pursuing corporate hospital chains to set-up facilities in the region is going on.

Facilities such as organ transplantation, treating cancers using positron emission tomography, advanced operation theatre to treat neurological disorder and ultra trauma care ambulance services are some of the facilities that the city lacks.

Dr Veena Mangalwede, director of Karnataka Cancer Hospital and HCG Gama Centre told ET, "We have come up with a facility that has the most experienced doctors to treat cancer using most advanced radiotherapy. The same kind of facilities should be setup in the field of cardiology and neurology as these patients have to travel far and wide for treatment."

KIMS Hospital and SDM Hospital are being upgraded to super speciality wings with handsome investments to treat multiple complex diseases. Dr P Satyashnakar, medical superintendent, SDM Hospital said, "A super-speciality wing having 400 beds will come up in the next one year with an investment of `70 crore. The facility would be used for thoracic, neurology and plastic surgeries. This will be a state-of-the-art facility in this part of region."

As most patients of the region visit corporate hospitals in Bangalore for high-end treatment, Fortis Hospitals, Narayana Hrudayalaya and Sagar Apollo Hospital have set-up information centres in Hubli and are organising health camps in district headquarters.

Lack of trained support staff and experts in the field are holding them back to set-up full-fledge hospital here. P Davison, associate vice-president, Fortis Hospitals, told ET, "The North Karnataka is in our radar as large number of patients visit our facility in Bangalore for tertiary healthcare."

He further added, "It is only a matter of time for setting up of advanced facilities in Hubli. We have a separate team which is looking after setting up these facilities in tier-II & III cities. Already such a facility has come up in Mysore. Hubli will be certainly considered in the near future."

Vaatsalya Healthcare's Dr Naik stated, "Enough opportunities are there to invest in in the region."
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Government's veterinary hospital on Jail Road here has gone hi-tech with more facilities for diagnosing and treating animals.

In addition to ultrasound scanning and X ray machines, eight more apparatus were added a month ago, according to K. Ashok Kumar, Assistant Director, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, who is heading the hospital.

He told The Hindu that the hospital had been given opthalmoscope, otoscope, laryngio scope, foot suction apparatus, stomach wash pump, angelpoise lamp, headlight with transformer and electric surgical quarteriser since March. He said that opthalmoscope was being used to study fundus (interior surface of an eye), cornea and diagnosis of defects in the eye and brain tumour.

Otoscope helped in the study of external and middle internal ear, inflammation growth in the ear and prevalence of foreign bodies in the ear. Laryngioscope was being used to study throat, larynx (voice box), foreign bodies in throat and inflammation of throat.

Foot suction apparatus would suck fluids accumulated in the foot during surgery. It was also being used to suck poisonous food from stomach.

Stomach wash pump came in handy to wash the stomach of the animal that consumed poisoned food.

Angelpoise lamp was used to examine animals externally for abnormalities, headlight with transformer helped in examining the mouth, throat, eyes, ears, nose, and the like. Electric quarteriser helped in surgery to quarterise the bleeding parts. The hospital had an operation theatre, an electronic weighing machine for weighing animals, post-mortem unit, and a laboratory for testing samples like blood, urine and faecal of animals. The laboratory also conducted skin scrapings and other tests, he said. According to Dr. Kumar, the hospital scanned about 20 animals a month through ultrasound scanning machine obtained two years ago. It performed about three to four major surgeries in a week. G. J. Roopesh Kumar, a senior sales executive of a company dealing with animal health products who was at the hospital on Thursday, told The Hindu that this was the third well-equipped veterinary hospital in the State he had come across after Bangalore and Belgaum. “I visit all veterinary hospitals in the State. This is the third high-tech hospital in the State,'' he said.Like other government departments, the hospital faced dearth of staff.

According to Dr. Kumar, of the 10 sanctioned posts in the hospital, seven were vacant. It included two posts of veterinary officer (doctor), a post of veterinary assistant, and four posts of D group staff.

The hospital was using the services of other staff in the department for serving pet owners. The post of Regional Research Officer under the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Hebbal, Bangalore, in its office located on the hospital premises was vacant.

Dr. Kumar said that he was holding additional charge of the post



Economic times (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/emerging-businesses/regional-hubs/south/hospital-business-on-the-rise-in-north-karnataka/articleshow/13093976.cms?curpg=2)

The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/article3408108.ece)

I had heard in the entire north karnataka Only KLE hospital Belgaum has the machinery and equipments for treating "Dengue fever patients" (some platelets treatments)..
Well not to start an debate again, just asked if anyone knows the right info!

Economic times (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/emerging-businesses/regional-hubs/south/hospital-business-on-the-rise-in-north-karnataka/articleshow/13093976.cms?curpg=2)

The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/article3408108.ece)

I had heard in the entire north karnataka Only KLE hospital Belgaum has the machinery and equipments for treating "Dengue fever patients" (some platelets treatments)..
Well not to start an debate again, just asked if anyone knows the right info!
You are right,KLE hospital is visited by people from Kolhapur,sangli,goa.....One of the biggest hospital in North karnataka.

Like Dharwad is known for weather,education,culture ,, Hubli is also known for trade and commerce. This combination is really awesome, unbeatable. But for a little dust sometimes, Hubli is also a nice city. If they start laying roads end-to-end much of the dust problem will vanish. Logistically it is the best city in the entire North Karnataka.

By 2013 Goa will be connected to Hubli via Ramnagar-Dharwad, a rebuilt toll road between Ramnagar-Dharwad. Dharwad-Soundatti is progressing under KSHIP-II. Hopefully IIIT will start by 2013.

If they include H-D in JNNURM, they are likely to include Mangalore and Belgaum also, IMO.

Dust problem was mainly due to the iron ore trucks which used to cut through the city coming from bellary.

Dust problem was mainly due to the iron ore trucks which used to cut through the city coming from bellary.

If that is the case, are you ready to say Hubli city doesn't have any dust problems now?

Is dust level much less now compared to say 4-5 years back, when iron ore trucks were max in number?

If that is the case, are you ready to say Hubli city doesn't have any dust problems now?

Is dust level much less now compared to say 4-5 years back, when iron ore trucks were max in number?

Ofcourse I have been visiting Hubli almost every year,Hubli has drastically reduced dust level on its roads.Thanks to pavements,but still dust comes out from nowhere,a mystery that needs to be solved.

Hubli core city has that fine red dust problem otherwise much has improved.If one traveled from hubli to karwar during mining days they could see a thick cover of red soil on the road side trees.

Ofcourse I have been visiting Hubli almost every year,Hubli has drastically reduced dust level on its roads.


Good observation. I agree...

Its been a game of me and mine in Karnataka (latest from BSY), none of the politicians are interested in developments works, one pulls the others leg,
I don't think we'll see something productive ever in our state, for now its BJP, then it will be JDS, then Congress.. each one who is in power will misuse it and the one not will pull the other down..

We all are paying taxes for their games, their air trips and their projects of investments (which are their own investments in land banks)..

It was better if presidents rule come in.. but still.. who knows if the state will still atleast start walk on development or it will be few men's lobby again..

They are unable to keep themselves united nor able to make roads, they talk of High speed rails, they talk of GIM meets but are not able to listen to the needs of already running industries which are in trouble..

God knows when will India see real good governance and developments!

One thing is for sure, if the govt is shaky, which is already.. all the projects planned are in the drain.
Its just "Back to square one"!

Robbierocker,how is the Heritage park work in vaccine depot progressing?

Robbierocker,how is the Heritage park work in vaccine depot progressing?

Last time I did visit, the compound wall was being done! Haven't known the latest status..

I have a question. I will be visiting India soon and I can visit either Hampi or Belur/Halebid/Shravanabelagola. I cannot visit both. Which do you think is better?

I have a question. I will be visiting India soon and I can visit either Hampi or Belur/Halebid/Shravanabelagola. I cannot visit both. Which do you think is better?

Hampi...for 2-3 days to explore it fully and enjoy hampi's silence during evenings is something one should never miss,my friends say.

Ettinahole project likely to begin by September (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/248323/ettinahole-project-likely-begin-september.html)
Bangalore, May 9, 2012, DHNS :

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the proposed Ettinahole project is likely to be ready by June, and if everything goes as per the plan, the project implementation would commence by September this year.

The ambitious project, when completed, would supply water to the parched districts of Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Bangalore Rural and Tumkur.

Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda reviewed the progress of the project on Wednesday.

According to the project plan, 24.01 tmc ft of water from Ettinahole, Kadumanehole, Kerehole and Hongadahalla (all tributaries of Netravathi River) will be drawn by constructing eight small dams. The water will be pumped for 10 km up to Haravanahalli in Hassan. From Haravanahalli, the water will be flown to Tumkur for 233 km with gravitational force.

Again from Tumkur, the water will be pumped for 8.10 km to Devarayanadurga where a 10 tmcft- reservoir will be constructed. From the reservoir, the water will be pumped to Kolar and Chikkaballapur district, for a distance of 55.9 kms. The plan is to fill about 337 tanks in the two districts.

Besides, it has been planned to supply about 14 tmc ft of water to Tumkur, Koratagere, Madhugiri and Pavagada taluks of Tumkur district. The project also includes filling of Chamarajasagara, Hesarghatta lakes and providing water to Devanahalli industrial area. This apart, project envisages water supply to some towns in Hassan, Chikkamagalur and Chitradurga districts from Vedavathi River.

Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Bangalore Rural and Tumkur districts are the worst hit places due to depletion in ground water table. Ettinahole project. estimated to cost about Rs 7,000 crore. is the only ray of hope for them.


Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the chief minister said the government has plans to include Ramanagar district under the project. The project will be taken up as soon as possible to give relief to the affected people of the five districts, he added.

Water Resources Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the Maharastra government had not been able to release Koyna water to the State owing to political pressures.
Three stage pumping for drinking water to kolar :cheers:

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/148/muttukod.jpg

^^ :lol:
what would've happened if bus was terminating in Bevarsi ???
Muttukoda-Bevarsi:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Sports ministry sanctions assistance for Orissa and Karnataka

The ministry of youth affairs and sports has sanctioned an assistance of Rs 4.52 crore to Orissa and Rs 3.63 crore to Karnataka for this month.

"The amount has been sanctioned under Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan for procurement of sports consumables, maintenance of playfields including payment of honorarium to Kridashrees and to conduct annual sports competitions," the ministry said in a statement.

PYKKA, which aims at development and maintenance of playfields in village and block panchayats across the country and organising annual sports competitions from block to national levels, is implemented through the State Government and Union Territories. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Sports-ministry-sanctions-assistance-for-Orissa-and-Karnataka/articleshow/13164313.cms

Karnataka Police orders removal of sun films from vehicles by May 31

The inspector general of police (IGP) western range has requested public to remove black films or tinted materials on the wind screens, both front and rear and also side glasses of their vehicles by May 31.

From June 1, not only the drivers / owners of vehicles will be penalized but also the vehicles will be liable for seizure for removal of black / tinted films, said IGP (WR) Pratap Reddy.

He said police authorities in various districts of western range shall be initiating a campaign to educate the public on the new rules and will ensure removal of the film as and when the vehicle with such violations is found without any penalty till May 31.

He said this was done according to the directions of the Supreme Court to ensure compliance of its direction which prohibited the use of films on the wind screen or the side windows of all the vehicles throughout the country. The direction has come into operation and is enforceable with effect from May 5.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Karnataka-Police-orders-removal-of-sun-films-from-vehicles-by-May-31/articleshow/13155391.cms

Survey about Slums in the Cities and Towns of Karnataka

The Minister for Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja has said that Slum is a State subject. However, under the scheme of Urban Statistics for HR and Assessments (USHA), Government of Karnataka has been provided funds for conducting Slum/Slum Households and livelihood profile survey in all cities/town having a population above forty thousand.

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today Kumari Selja said, in addition, under Slum Free City Planning Scheme, the preparatory phase of Rajiv AwasYojana, funds have also been provided to the Government of Karnataka for undertaking preparatory activities for preparation of Slum Free City Plans of Action including survey of slums and slum households, GIS mapping of cities, integration of GIS & MIS etc. in 8 cities of Karnataka i.e., Bangalore¸ Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad¸ Mangalore, Belgaum, Gulbarga, Davanagere and Bellary.

She said, as per information received from the State, the survey has been conducted in 214 cities of the state. A total of 3573 slums have been recorded of which 2019 are notified & 1554 are non- notified. The total population living in these slums is 3645827 and the number of households are 745950. 23% of the households are female headed households. The number of households with pucca, semi puccaand katcha dwellings are 299329, 325652 and 120969 respectively.

Kumari Selja said, Government of India launched the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) on 3rd December 2005 to assist States/UTs in taking up housing and infrastructural facilities for the urban poor in 65 select cities in the country including the State of Karnataka under the Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) Programme. For other cities/towns, the Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP) was launched. The provision of basic civic amenities including water supply, sewerage, drainage, community toilets/baths, etc. are admissible components under the BSUP and IHSDP.

She said, in addition, Rajiv AwasYojana a scheme was launched on 02.06.2011 with a vision of a slum free India. Under the scheme, central assistance will be provided to States that are willing to assign property rights to slum dwellers for provision of decent shelter and basic civic and social services for slum redevelopment, and for creation of affordable housing stock.

As per information received from the State, physical infrastructure facilities like roads, water supply, sewerage, stormwater, drain etc. are being provided in slums by the State, the Minister added. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=84008

Weekly markets still popular in Hubli (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Weekly-markets-still-popular-in-Hubli/articleshow/13190112.cms)

HUBLI: Though a number of retailshops are coming up in Hubli, people still prefer weekly marketsfor fruits and vegetables.
The weekly markets are held once a week at a particular place where people buy vegetables and fruits in bulk at affordable prices.
According to corporation sources, last year, there were 6 to 7 weekly markets in Hubli. This year the number has gone up to more than 10. The weekly markets are held in Shirur Park, Renuka Nagar, Bengeri, Unkal, Navanagar and on Gokul road.
One of the main reasons for the popularity of the weekly markets is that people find the cost of thevegetables affordable in weekly markets compared to retail vegetable shops.
Vegetable and fruit vendors come to weekly markets from neighbouring places like Sutagatti, Amargol, Bidnal, Goppankoppa, Shiraguppi and other villages. More than 400 to 500 vendors sell their products at weekly markets in Bengeri and Gokul road.
Speaking to the TOI, Suresh Halli, a resident of Keshwapur, said that being a head of the middle class family, I prefer to go to weekly markets and bring more vegetables at a time. We have joint family and we need more quantity of vegetables at home. So we prefer weekly markets than retail shops, says Nagaraj P, a resident of Gokul road.
Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation special officer HS Naregal told TOI that there were only about six weekly markets last year, but this year number has reached more than 10.
Usually, the middle class people visit weekly markets to purchase vegetable in bulk at affordable prices.
This is the reason for the popularity of the weekly markets in Hubli, he said.
TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Weekly-markets-still-popular-in-Hubli/articleshow/13190112.cms)

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Raghu dixit rocks...This is modern Jai bharatha jananiya tanujatae? :lol:

Srinivas Sirnoorkar, Gulbarga, May 18, 2012, DHNS:
When engineers and bureaucrats were looking for an artist to create a huge multi-metal Ashoka Sthamba to be placed atop the dome of Suvarna Soudha, a replica of the Vidhana Soudha in Belgaum, they perhaps never imagined the gigantic task would fall upon the shoulders of a third-standard dropout.

Among the bidders from across the country, they were convinced that an unassuming Vishveshwaraiah Tuljaram Naindrakar was the only competent artist who could accomplish the task. The Rs 71-lakh bid was bestowed upon the artist from Gulbarga who can neither read nor write.
That is the unusual success story of the 41-year-old Naindrakar. In his studio at Bhovi Galli on the Filterbed Road, Naindrakar is engaged round the clock to complete the structure in two months.

“Undoubtedly, it is the most complicated and challenging work. But I like challenges. When everyone throws his hands up, I am ready to accept it,’’ says Naindrakar.

Even professionals and experienced artists would sometimes hesitate to accept the work Naindrakar has been assigned by the Public Works Department and B G Shirke Construction Technology Pvt Ltd, the constructing agency of the Suvarna Soudha. But he laid his hands on it without a second thought.

It involves providing and erecting the Ashoka emblem on the top of the main dome of Suvarna Soudha, made in bronze metal with gold paint lacquer and seating arrangement of 8.33 ft diameter on top of the dome with 6.92 ft base diameter of emblem and height of 12.07 ft.

The emblem weighing 6.5 tonnes is required to be made of three metals —60 per cent brass, 30 per cent copper and 10 per cent nickel. The structure will be fitted in five parts by ultramodern cranes.

Naindrakar, after losing his father early in his childhood, had no formal schooling. He failed in third standard and was very mischievous and naughty. He was brought up by his maternal grandfather who was a wood carver.

Knowing his grandson’s inclination, he did not insist on his schooling and employed him in different works.

“I learnt wood carving from my grandfather and used to watch with amazement his pottery making. I would steal clay and make my own models and when the potter readies to bake his products in the kiln, I would throw in my clay models too. And they would transform into wonderful pieces,’’ Naindrakar recalls.

For Naindrakar, being an early school dropout came as a blessing in disguise. “Had I been to school, I would have become some nondescript clerk,’’ he says.

Top politicians, bureaucrats, reputed engineers and others keep coming to his studio situated in the muddy narrow bylanes of Bhovi Galli, to place orders for busts, statues, portraits, etc. He has mastered his art in clay, wood, fibre, glass and metal.
The lasting contributions of Gulbarga’s pride will remain an inspiration for decades to come for young and aspiring artists.




Deccan Herald (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/250593/a-gigantic-feat-school-dropout.html)

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BELGAUM: Purushottam Nadagouda, a farmer from Kundargi village of Gokak taluk, is now the center of attention at the national level for getting record production of oil palm fruits in the first harvesting year. Oil palm trees generally start bearing fruits from fourth year of its plantation and farmers receive around five to six tonne of fruits per hectare in the first year. But, Purushottam received 12 tonne of fruits within an acre land which has raised eyebrows among agriculture scientists.

Purushottam, a B. Com graduate, had planted 63 plants of oil palm in 2007-08 in an acre of land spending Rs 11,000. After the first harvest, he reaped 12 tonne of fruits and is now expecting 18 tonnne during the second harvesting year. He achieved this feat through organic farming.

Recently, scientists from National Research Centre for Oil Palm (NRCOP) of Andhra Pradesh visited the farm and evinced interest in his techniques. Now, he and his brothers have planted oil palm in around 30 acres of land. Besides, taking him as an inspiration, thousands of farmers in the village and surrounding areas have come forward for oil palm cultivation. The state government awarded Purushottam as the 'Best Farmer' last year respecting his achievement.

"It's a profitable commercial crop and required less labour. After plantation, it produces fruits for the next 40-50 years. Production of fruit bunches will increase in the first 10-12 year period and later stay stagnant. The basic requirement for this crop is plenty of water. Farmers can also get side crops like soybean, groundnut, maize and others in the same land in the first three years," Purushottam said speaking to STOI. However, the move was not possible without the encouragement of government and Godrej Agrovet Limited, a government approved company which purchases oil palm fruits from farmers, he added. Earlier, Purushottam was growing sugarcane in his land.

Government has encouraging farmers to grow oil palm to become self-reliant in edible oil production. Presently, the country imports around 70 lakh tonne of edible oil from other countries by spending Rs 30,000 crore per annum. The cultivation area of oil palm has been increasing every year and in Karnataka it is being cultivated in 19 districts. Farmers are now getting attracted towards this crop as it requires less labour, monthly income, spot purchase of fruits with international market rates and government subsidy along with free technical guidance.


TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/National-record-for-Belgaum-farmer/articleshow/13310526.cms)

72 jumbos spotted onday 1 of census (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/72-jumbos-spotted-on-day-1-of-census/articleshow/13402324.cms)

CHIKMAGALUR: Seventy-two elephants have been spotted during the elephant census which began on Tuesday in Bhadra wildlife sanctuary .
Bhadra wildlife division conservator of forests Krishna Udupudi told TOI that they have divided the sanctuary into 33 blocks and each block has been entrusted to three people, including two from the department and one volunteer.
In all the blocks, on the first day of counting they have been asked to record direct sighting ofthe elephants and also to look into the age and sex ratio. Each team has walked minimum 15 km to spot the elephants and at Lakkavalli, which is very near to Bhadra backwaters, they have found 43 elephants. Fifteen elephants were spotted at Tanigebylu, 10 at Muthodi range and four at Hebbe.
Krishna said they are yet to receive details of the elephants, including sex ratio and number of adult, sub adult and juvenile elephants.
One team, which was walking in the Lakkavalli range, has sighted two tigers .
On Wednesday, the teams will walk in the transact line they have formed and count the elephants dung and its distance from the transact line.

© TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/72-jumbos-spotted-on-day-1-of-census/articleshow/13402324.cms)

Karnataka PU Results : DK Tops, Udupi Second - Girls Shine

Daijiworld Media Network-Bangalore (http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=138675)

Bangalore, May 23: Karnataka Pre-University result for the year 2012 has been announced by higher education minister Vishveshara hegade Kageri here on Wednesday, May 23 in Bangalore.

Speaking to the reporters he said that the results this year has created a record success with 57.03%. "Compared to last year, there has been an improvement of 8% this year in the success of the students", he added.


"This is the best result in last 10 years, Arts and Commerce students have shown tremendous overall improvement", he further said. The girls have once again excelled in the exams.

Mangalore has top scored in the results in entire state, Udupi district got the second place and Kodagu third. Yadagiri district stands the last. In all, six lac students appeared for the exam this year. The number of students who secured first class is 15,4296, second class 8,1224 and third class 8, 4634. The number of students who scored above 85% is 9,267.

Result details:

Arts topper bags 569 marks out of 600
Commerce topper bags : 591 / 600
Science topper bags : 593 / 600

Total result:

Arts : 50.04 %
science 58.24 %
commerce : 65.68 %

Girls' succes rate : 74%
Boys' succes rate : 45%

Dakshina Kannada - 85.70%
Udupi - 85.32 %
Kodagu- 73.11%

I feel PUC results give much better picture of student performance district wise
The Exam pattern, Invigilation and correction of SSLC papers still create doubt in me.

Srinivas Sirnoorkar, Gulbarga, May 22, 2012, DHNS :

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Every third malnourished child in the State is from the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, reveals a study.

Bidar, Gulbarga, Yadgir, Raichur, and Koppal districts that comprise the Hyderabad-Karnataka region presents a shocking picture. Whereas the situation in Raichur is far worse than sub-Saharan countries and our own BIMARU states, the study notes.

The HUNGaMA (Hunger and Malnutrition) report of the Naandi Foundation provides reliable estimates of the prevalence of severe malnutrition in 112 districts in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan.

However, as the report does not cover Karnataka, the acute malnourishment in the State has not come to the fore.

A study, thus, taken up by a Professor of Economics Sangeeta Kattimani, has established that every third child plagued by malnutrition in the State comes from the H-K region.

The professor has co-authored the book, ‘Inclusive Growth-Article 371 for Development of H-K Region’, with senior IAS officer Dr Shalini Rajneesh and Dr Chaya Degaonkar, Department of Economics, Gulbarga University.

She has travelled extensively in Raichur and Gulbarga districts and visited several anganwadi centres to record the prevalence of malnutrition among children.

Official figures

The official figures of the Department of Women and Child Development as on March 2 this year set the total number of malnourished children in the State at 58,572.

Of the total number, 15,878 afflicted children are from the Hyderabad-Karnataka region accounting for 27 per cent. Raichur which has 7,343 malnourished children, the highest, is followed by Koppal with 3,572 and Gulbarga with 3,006 children.

According to the official data, as many as 811 deaths occurred owing to malnutrition in the State in 2009. The number rose to 1,233 deaths in 2010. While 645 deaths due to malnutrition have been recorded till August 2011.

“Children dying of malnutrition is no longer an exception. It has become a daily affair in Raichur. Malnutrition is rampant in Malledavaragudda, Nagadadinni, Markamdinni, Magol, Kyadigera, Ganadhal and Jagirgaldinni villages in the district.

A majority of children suffering from acute malnutrition belong to the Madiga community,” said Kattimani.

Residents of the afore-mentioned villages do not have access to potable water, Public Distribution System and health care facility aggravating the condition, she added.

Abject poverty, frequent droughts, low income levels and inadequate medical facilities make Raichur a ‘dark region,’ said Clifton Rosario, State Advisor, Office of the Supreme Court Commissioner on Food Rights, in his report.

Bleak picture

In Chiksugur anganwadi, which is located 13 kms from Raichur, Udaykumar who is eight months old weighs 6 kg against the average 8 kg, while two-and-a-half-year-old Sangamesh weighs 8 kg. Both the children are from the Scheduled Community, Kattimani said.

As the situation in H-K region is akin to BIMARU states, it only seems appropriate to include the entire Hyderabad-Karnataka region under the Prime Minister’s Multi-Sectoral Programme for 200 high burden districts, she observed.

The study also highlighted that the Comprehensive Nutrition Mission launched by the State government in 2009-10 has failed to tackle malnutrition in the districts, which continue to reel under deprivation.

DHNS (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/251491/malnutrition-looms-large-over-h.html)

UP govt in awe of Karnataka's e-governance

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is so impressed by Karnataka’s initiatives in e-governance—especially in maintaining land records—that he is planning to replicate the system in his state to bring about transparency in administration.

UP revenue minister Ambika Chaudhari said Karnataka had the best system to manage property records. He said that in UP, Noida and Ghaziabad were seeing tremendous development and the government wanted to follow Karnataka’s model of maintaining land records.

He said projects like Bhoomi and Urban Property Ownership Record would help bring about transparency in the system, and this would leave no scope for corruption. He noted that there was a provision in these schemes that people could get text messages for any transaction related to their property, and the information was updated within a short span of time.

The UP minister said he had already visited Tumkur and would visit Mysore on Tuesday to study Karnataka’s model of maintaining land records. He said the UP government would implement such a model in the state within a year. “If we achieve this, we will overtake Karnataka,” he said.

Chaudhari said that besides e-governance, UP was looking to replicate Karnataka’s model of disaster management. He highlighted that Karnataka had developed an advanced weather-forecasting system, which is crucial for disaster management. He said the whole country was appreciative of Karnataka’s efforts in this regard.

He claimed that Akhilesh Yadav and Karnataka chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda were good friends and they had spent quality time together when they were MPs. Moreover, Akhilesh studied in Mysore and this further strengthened the bond between the two.

The Karnataka government is also looking forward to adopting two initiatives of the Uttar Pradesh government. One is about dispute management, where the role of civil courts is minimal. The second initiative that Karnataka is reportedly keen to follow is the law that makes registration of property-inheritance will compulsory. Making a will compulsory is likely to reduce the scope of fraud in event of a person’s death.http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_up-govt-in-awe-of-karnataka-s-e-governance_1692070

Truckers threaten to stop operations to Karnataka

To protest notification making speed governors compulsory for vehicles from other States

Trucks from Tamil Nadu will not be operated in Karnataka from the midnight of May 31 to protest the Karnataka government's notification making it compulsory for vehicles from other States to have speed governors from June 1, president of the State Lorry Owner Federation – Tamil Nadu (SLOFTN) K. Nallathambi told The Hindu here on Wednesday.

Last year, Karnataka made it mandatory for vehicles in Karnataka and those from other States to install speed governors.

The order was temporarily withdrawn for vehicles from other States when the federation here announced a strike.

According to Mr. Nallathambi, the speed limit for buses and trucks had been fixed at 60 km and 40 km per hour. More than 60 per cent of the accidents took place between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. when the drivers tend to fall asleep at the wheel. This showed that speed alone did not cause accidents.

“The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus, which met with an accident near Puduchatram (Namakkal) in March had a speed governor. The accident took place despite this and five passengers were killed and many injured,” he pointed out. A few days later, another bus from Karnataka was involved in an accident near Komarapalayam in the district in which two persons were killed.

Every day, more than 40,000 trucks from Tamil Nadu entered Karnataka to reach different parts of that State and also pass through to Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and return to Tamil Nadu.
Letter sent to Jayalalithaa

Mr. Nallathambi said that a letter had been sent to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister urging her to urge the Karnataka government to cancel the notification. LPG bullet tanker operators also supported the demand for the withdrawal of the notification. http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article3449862.ece

Lokayukta court to be shifted

In a relief to many city advocates and media persons, the Lokayukta Court will be shifted back to the city on Thursday. The court was functioning from the premises of the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail till Wednesday.

The Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka is said to have given approval for shifting the court close to the City Civil Court premises. The court will be shifted to the third floor of the Lokayukta Office that also houses the office of the Lokayukta rural police.http://ibnlive.in.com/news/lokayukta-court-to-be-shifted/260899-60-115.html

Karnataka to bid for 62nd UITP World Congress

Karnataka is planning to bid for 62nd UITP World Congress.

UITP is the international network for public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers, scientific institutes and the public transport supply and service industry.

Mr P B Ramamurthy, principal secretary transport, Government of Karnataka, said the state is planning to bid for Bangalore city to host the UITP World Congress in 2017.

60th UITP World Congress will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from May 26-30, 2013. The 61 congress will be held in Milan Italy in spring of 2015.

Addressing the seminar on ‘Doubling public transport share: a thrust to make public transport a choice for every citizen’ Mr Ramamurthy, said “Karnataka is in the forefront of transport sector reforms in the country. We want to share and further learn from global models in transport sector reforms.” http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article3451518.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home

Rahul Gandhi to woo Karnataka's young and old alike

Congress’ youth icon Rahul Gandhi, who had been focusing on youngsters in India, is planning to interact with senior citizens and retired bureaucrats in Karnataka.

Rahul, during his two-day visit to Karnataka from June 2, will attend many programmes to chalk out the party’s strategy for the 2013 assembly elections, and also to give a boost to the party’s image in the state.

read more:- http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_rahul-gandhi-to-woo-karnataka-s-young-and-old-alike_1692979

Karnataka to seek more foreign investment

Bangalore: The Karnataka government will seek more foreign investments in infrastructure and energy projects at the Global Investors Meet (GIM) on 7-8 June, as well as in the state’s mainstay, information technology (IT).

In the previous GIM in 2010, iron and steel companies garnered more than half the Rs 4.73 trillion investment the meet attracted, but the sector has been beset by problems since the Supreme Court banned iron ore mining in the state in July 2011.

read more:- http://www.livemint.com/2012/05/23234917/Karnataka-to-seek-more-foreign.html

II PU results best in a decade

State records pass percentage of 57.03

At 57.03 per cent, Karnataka has recorded the highest pass percentage in 10 years in the second pre-university examinations this year. Last year, the pass percentage was 48.93.

As many as 3.39 lakh students, of the 5.95 lakh who attempted the exams this year, passed. A total of 19,267 students secured distinction, 1.54 lakh got first class and 81,224 passed with second class.

As has been the norm, girls (regular) outshone boys with a pass percentage of 74.3 to 54.58.
Rural students better

Announcing the results at a press conference here on Wednesday, a visibly elated Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri also revealed that rural students fared better than their urban counterparts, with 71.27 per cent (regular) students passing in rural colleges, compared to 69.07 per cent in urban colleges.

Among the three streams, commerce had the highest pass percentage.

As many as 32 junior colleges got 100 per cent passes against 21 last year, the Minister said. Among these, two are State-run, four aided and 26 unaided.
The reasoning

Listing the reasons for better results this year, Mr. Kageri said the syllabus was covered on time. “The timetable for the examinations was framed with adequate gaps. The Vikasana programme also helped students; and question banks were uploaded for their benefit. In fact, the answer paper of last year's topper was also uploaded,” he said.

A reduction in multiple-choice questions also contributed, according to Mr. Kageri. “In SSLC too, when regular questions and multiple-choice questions were given in a ratio of 75:25, the results improved. The removal of semester system for classes 8 and 9 also improved SSLC results,” he said.

However, he maintained that question paper leaks or delay in evaluation had no part in the better results. The number of colleges with zero pass percentage may have come down to 27 from last year's 40, but Mr. Kageri pointed out that among them, 26 were unaided colleges and one was a government college.

He urged students who did not pass to not lose heart. http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article3449746.ece

If we consider the old Dharwad district...(Haveri-Gadag-Dharwad) was one of the biggest districts of Karnataka.....ok

U know the fact why Belgaum is undevided yet......:) Dont want to go in detail of it.
Dharwad district was divided into 3 districts Dharwad, Gadag & Haveri and Belgaum is not divided. If you are counting the population of Belgaum district and comparing with H-D then you are wrong.. compare it with Dharwad district of today (after dividing) still Dharwad has more population compared to entire Belgaum district... Have a beer.. Cheers.. Enjoy...

^^ no you're wrong:ohno:
district wise population of belgaum is more than that of dharwad, you can check it here (http://updateox.com/india/district-wise-population-india-as-of-2011-census)

please edit your words before robbierocker sees it, otherwise he'll start a word fight with you:lol::lol:

^^
:)

^^ no you're wrong:ohno:
district wise population of belgaum is more than that of dharwad, you can check it here (http://updateox.com/india/district-wise-population-india-as-of-2011-census)

please edit your words before robbierocker sees it, otherwise he'll start a word fight with you:lol::lol:

:rofl:

Dharwad district was divided into 3 districts Dharwad, Gadag & Haveri and Belgaum is not divided. If you are counting the population of Belgaum district and comparing with H-D then you are wrong.. compare it with Dharwad district of today (after dividing) still Dharwad has more population compared to entire Belgaum district... Have a beer.. Cheers.. Enjoy...

Population Wise : Census 2011

Belgaum - 4778439

Dharwad - 1846993

Dharwad+Haveri+Gadag = 1846993 + 1598506 + 1065235 = 4510734

Areawise :

Before 1997 the undevided Dharwad district had an area of 13738 km2

After Creation of Haveri and Gadag dists : Area of Dharwad Dist : 4265 km²

Belgaum Dist Area : 13415 km2

Source : Wikipedia

Population Wise : Census 2011

Belgaum - 4778439

Dharwad - 1846993

Dharwad+Haveri+Gadag = 1846993 + 1598506 + 1065235 = 4510734

Areawise :

Before 1997 the undevided Dharwad district had an area of 13738 km2

After Creation of Haveri and Gadag dists : Area of Dharwad Dist : 4265 km²

Belgaum Dist Area : 13415 km2

Source : Wikipedia

If you want the exact stats.. I ll ask you to go with population density.. Claiming or justifying your answer with all those undivided districts stats has no meaning.. In that way you can even club SK and Udupi districts..

^^ Udupi and SK are very different culturally so they cant be clubbed now. In udupi-manipal most people talk kannada while mangalore-puttur people talk tulu. Udupi already has district court etc. Anyway we have to agree teaching tulu to karnataka people is better than teaching hindi..

MANGALORE, May 10, 2012
Very few takers in Udupi for Tulu textbooks: academy chief (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article3403092.ece)

Chairman of the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy Umanath Kotian said here on Wednesday that there has been a mixed reaction in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi for teaching Tulu in schools.

Mr. Kotian told presspersons that while the response was good in Dakshina Kannada, it was average in Udupi. He said that around 150 schools would be teaching the subject this academic year in Udupi. There has been no demand from Udupi for Tulu textbooks for class 8, where it had been introduced as the third language from this academic year. There was a demand for 3,000 Tulu textbooks each for classes 6 and 7 respectively from Udupi this year, he said. “There has been less patronage to teach Tulu in Udupi,” Mr. Kotian said. Around 150 aided and government schools were teaching Tulu in Udupi, he added.

As many as 800 government and aided schools were teaching tulu in Dakshina Kannada. There was a demand for 13,000 textbooks for class 6 and 14,000 for class 7 this academic year. There was a demand for 4,800 textbooks for class 8, he said.

Mr. Kotian said that there had not been any shortage of teachers for Tulu.

“At some schools, there were less students compared to teachers.” Mr. Kotian said that he had held discussions with all the headmasters of the schools in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. He said that the academy was ready to arrange for Tulu teachers on an honorary basis to schools where there were no teachers for the subject. “So far, nobody has approached the academy,” he said. These teachers would be sourced from the local social organisations, he added.


http://www.deccanherald.com/content/248266/no-takers-tulu-textbooks-udupi.html

^^ Udupi and SK are very different culturally so they cant be clubbed now. In udupi-manipal most people talk kannada while mangalore-puttur people talk tulu. Udupi already has district court etc. Anyway we have to agree teaching tulu to karnataka people is better than teaching hindi..

MANGALORE, May 10, 2012
Very few takers in Udupi for Tulu textbooks: academy chief (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article3403092.ece)



http://www.deccanherald.com/content/248266/no-takers-tulu-textbooks-udupi.html

ya i do agree.. But in Udupi city, Karkala you ll find tulu.. Tulu is scare beyond Brahmavar and all and places like Gangoli, Kundapur etc

And if you come DK the whole DK itself is not same in culture. Her we have mix of tulu and in some places like Ullal, belthangady you ll fnd beary bit more

Population Wise : Census 2011

Belgaum - 4778439

Dharwad - 1846993

Dharwad+Haveri+Gadag = 1846993 + 1598506 + 1065235 = 4510734

Areawise :

Before 1997 the undevided Dharwad district had an area of 13738 km2

After Creation of Haveri and Gadag dists : Area of Dharwad Dist : 4265 km²

Belgaum Dist Area : 13415 km2

Source : Wikipedia


If you want the exact stats.. I ll ask you to go with population density.. Claiming or justifying your answer with all those undivided districts stats has no meaning.. In that way you can even club SK and Udupi districts..

The post by DrYaqoob has a lot of uselful information. It helps, those interested, to learn and understand about the districts, before their division.

Who is preventing you to share correct information about DK undivided as well as divided (after carving Udupi out of it), based on area, population density, tax/revenue etc...

We are here to learn and gain knowledge, as long as backed by facts and sources.

Udupi/manipal needs a good mall and at least 2 screen multiplex. there will be demand from student community. some mall coming up doesnt have a multiplex it seems
http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=293341
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=128924

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Population
Udupi- 1177908
Dakshina Kannda- 2083625
Combined-3261533
source 2011 census

Area
Udupi-3,880 km²
Dakshina Kannada-4,560 km²
Combined-8440

Population Density
Udupi-303person/km2
Dakshina Kannada-456.93person/km2

If you want the exact stats.. I ll ask you to go with population density.. Claiming or justifying your answer with all those undivided districts stats has no meaning.. In that way you can even club SK and Udupi districts..

no issues here mangalore mania:cheers:
Refer previous page, prashanth.0619r said divided dharwad district's population is more than belgaum district..
I gave a link of districtwise population and even Dr.yaqoob gave some more stats about it..
Not to start a wordfight again, we just clarified:)
And Dr.yaqoob didn't clubbed Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri.. They were in undivided dharwad district..
No question of clubbing SK and udupi:cheers:

Dharwad district was divided into 3 districts Dharwad, Gadag & Haveri and Belgaum is not divided. If you are counting the population of Belgaum district and comparing with H-D then you are wrong.. compare it with Dharwad district of today (after dividing) still Dharwad has more population compared to entire Belgaum district... Have a beer.. Cheers.. Enjoy...

Why are you all behind population?Lesser population the better actually.Infra per capita will be high.

Why are you all behind population?Lesser population the better actually.Infra per capita will be high.

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Why are you all behind population?Lesser population the better actually.Infra per capita will be high.

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but here "bigger the population bigger the inflow of funds"
so population ke peeche bhag rahe hai:lol::lol:

Why are you all behind population?Lesser population the better actually.Infra per capita will be high.

Your claim is right and this is the reason Western counties are more organised ad systems are planned there..
Nothing wrong with bit high population upto 1000person/km2..
But I say Population IN DK is the driving force.
The population should be productive. with less poverty, good literacy, and with skills. this will surely improve the economy

Your claim is right and this is the reason Western counties are more organised ad systems are planned there..
Nothing wrong with bit high population upto 1000person/km2..
But I say Population IN DK is the driving force.
The population should be productive. with less poverty, good literacy, and with skills. this will surely improve the economy

With that infrastructure is also required,else these productive people will not stay back in their respective hometowns but aim for better infra facilities available in metro cities.

With that infrastructure is also required,else these productive people will not stay back in their respective hometowns but aim for better infra facilities available in metro cities.

Yes that is what exactly happening in DK & Udupi, Thats the reason population is still low here and majority are NRM(Non Residential Mangaloreans;))
And this low population has prevented th fund flow

And this low population has prevented th fund flow

true:ohno:

Population
Udupi- 1177908
Dakshina Kannda- 2083625
Combined-3261533
source 2011 census

Area
Udupi-3,880 km²
Dakshina Kannada-4,560 km²
Combined-8440

Population Density
Udupi-303person/km2
Dakshina Kannada-456.93person/km2

Thanks for the info.

Why are you all behind population?Lesser population the better actually.Infra per capita will be high.

It is true and I agree wholeheartedly. But as there is a real shortage of funds given the requirements, and unfortunately much talked about JNNURM and other funds are based on number of people in a city (unless it a state capital or something similar).

Many cities are not lucky like Mysore, you know :)

Thanks for the info.



It is true and I agree wholeheartedly. But as there is a real shortage of funds given the requirements, and unfortunately much talked about JNNURM and other funds are based on number of people in a city (unless it a state capital or something similar).

Many cities are not lucky like Mysore, you know :)

Actually Mysore was included in heritage class c category which overrides the population criterion.

^^ instead of number of people in a city, we can talk like number of votes in a city :lol:

per capita doesnt matter, nobody cares Norway which has much higher per capita gdp than usa. What matters is total gdp or total population.

Actually Mysore was included in heritage class c category which overrides the population criterion.

Yes, I am aware of it. Similarly for some cities being state capital...

Karnataka used only 59% of fund for farmers

Implementation of the Prime Minister’s ‘Rehabilitation Package for Farmers in Suicide-Prone Districts’ of four states is not effective and the Karnataka government has failed to spend allocations made for payment of ex gratia amount to distressed families of farmers and distribution of certified seeds.

An evaluation study of the implementation of the Prime Minister’s rehabilitation package in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra conducted by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore, noted that a considerable number of better-off households availed of the benefits under the ex gratia scheme.

read more:- http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_karnataka-used-only-59pct-of-fund-for-farmers_1693478

BJP wants Karnataka CM to cut tax on fuel

A day after the steepest hike in petrol prices by Central government, the state BJP, instead of pressuring the Centre to roll back the hike, has followed a new way which could work out.

The state BJP is going to ask chief minister, DV Sadananda Gowda to reduce sales tax on petrol to bail out consumers who have been hit by repeated hike of petrol price.

A delegation of BJP members will meet the CM in this regard once he comes back from party’s national executive meet being held in Mumbai. State BJP hopes that Karnataka would follow Goa way to give some relief to its people by reducing tax on petrol.

BJP’s state general secretary CT Ravi said that by increasing petrol price the central government has made life of common man miserable. “The central government has increased the price of petrol. Almost three years back, petrol was costing `40 odd per litre and now it has been increased to more than `80. Increasing fuel price is a gift by UPA to the nation on the occasion of celebrating its third anniversary.”

BJP workers staged a protest in Bangalore on Thursday and a massive protest across the state will be held on Friday.http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bjp-wants-karnataka-cm-to-cut-tax-on-fuel_1693463

Actually Mysore was included in heritage class c category which overrides the population criterion.

Why BIJAPUR was not given importance when comes to Heritage and Historical Place.......Bijapur is like Agra in the north....:bash:

Why only Mysore....?

Why not Mysore and Bijapur....?

Why BIJAPUR was not given importance when comes to Heritage and Historical Place.......Bijapur is like Agra in the north....:bash:

Why only Mysore....?

Why not Mysore and Bijapur....?

Not sure,what other parameters were putforth to qualify in the class c list.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579065_3515433120051_1098647758_3152340_497269067_n.jpg

Source : Facebook

^^ no you're wrong:ohno:
district wise population of belgaum is more than that of dharwad, you can check it here (http://updateox.com/india/district-wise-population-india-as-of-2011-census)

please edit your words before robbierocker sees it, otherwise he'll start a word fight with you:lol::lol:

:D heh!
Nice one!
sharing knowledge and info is good when its right.. (not like showing some map and say this city is there when the country's capital was missing in it [thank god that guy din't say later that Delhi isn't important/big/developed city) :P :P :P
Ex:
H-D U/A population is 9 lakhs+
Mangalore U/A is 6 lakhs+
Belgaum U/A is 6 lakhs+..
Mysore (alone) U/A is 9 lakhs+

Well, H-D is 20 km away from each other, developing from past 2 decades & has only 9 lakhs as population? divided.. some in dwd, some in between , some in hbl.. It should have atleast had 12 lakhs plus , infact more to include the 20 km strech of road in between.. So It shows where and how much is it heading towards and to what :P
So, is it simple.. people are moving away from there (for water problem, climate or only God knows why), for single cities are better in stats, had those cities had a twin city.. they would have been a lot larger and better in all aspects including stats on population :P

Some say some district is at an higher altitude and is a (malenadu) which it is not, well, there is no point in discussing :) for all know what is what and what will shape up!


Also learnt in SSC..
The most developing/developed/or would be developed cities have the least posts .. eg Bangalore, Mangalore etc etc..... others are just trying to sell HARD on SSC :P

^^In karnataka to be frank only bangalore looks developed.The game ends here :)

Hey i don't think population is the only criteria for development.
Development of a city or state depends on revenue, literacy, employment, economy and population is one of the criteria to get funds..

Just for example, Malenadu less in population still generates good amount of revenue and have high literacy level...Mangalore adds huge revenue due to NRI's investment and is developed not because of population

Also, european states are developed states still population is less...

Wherever you see if you have literacy, employment they are less poor .Means they are developing...

With 4 laning of hubli-dharwad highway and bypass already there. You can cross over in 20 min flat. hope they make median wide and trees are grown :ohno:
twin cities as close as 25km are as good as single city.. in bangalore whitefield to vijayanagar is 20km and it takes two hours to travel. robbierocker hanging by a thread :) at least he got population stat right to realise that h-d is one and half times bigger than belgaum.

Off Topic :

When a person feels insecure because of genuine concerns, he starts feeling frustrated and it manifests in different forms. One of them is a combination of disliking every person/issue and being smug about self(empty pride).

Sometimes it is better to ignore some people/cities, like for example,


(a) where some privileged people are known ONLY for hating / feeling_jealous about others' development/improvements, with a group entirely dedicated for that purpose.

(b) where there is too much heat/pollution generated, thanks to heavy concentration of metallurgical industry base in the city,

(c) the so called development is mainly a facade to counter the claims of a different state, nothing else;

(d) once in a life time grant of 200 + 30 crores is making people arrogant (which is not going to repeat in the next 2-3 decades),

(e) where not even ONE commercial flight operates daily

(f) where its people don't know that there are many other beautiful cities with forest area within a couple of miles (on multiple sides)...

(g) where there can be frequent disruptions/bands for frivolous reasons, severely affecting normal life of its residents

(h) where sometimes just to travel 50m, one may have to wait 15 minutes at multiple locations

(i) the so called green area, can AT_ANY_TIME become a no entry area for its residents...
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n + 1

Well, H-D is 20 km away from each other, developing from past 2 decades & has only 9 lakhs as population? divided.. some in dwd, some in between , some in hbl.. It should have atleast had 12 lakhs plus , infact more to include the 20 km strech of road in between.. So It shows where and how much is it heading towards and to what :P

you cannot find even half a km stretch being empty.. Hubli and Dharwad have almost combined now:cheers:


So, is it simple.. people are moving away from there (for water problem, climate or only God knows why)
:lol::lol::lol:

Dharwad bucks sex ratio trend

Ratio has gone up from 949 in 2001 to 967 in 2011

While Census 2011 has yet again painted a gloomy picture of a serious imbalance in the sex ratio indicating a decline in the female population in the country, Dharwad has witnessed a reverse trend.

Here, the female population has seen a steady growth both in the urban and rural areas. Also, females have outnumbered males in the population growth rate. The sex ratio in 2011 stands at 967 as against 949 in 2001.

Statistics show that in 2001, the population of Hubli-Dharwad was 7,86,195. However, in a span of ten years, the population shot up to 9,43,857, an increase of 1.58 lakh.

A break-up of the population shows 4,75,966 males and 4,67,877 females.

Interestingly, the female population growth has been higher in the city. In 2001, there were 3,83,110 females in Hubli-Dharwad, but the number now stands at 4,67,877, indicating an increase of 84,767 over the decade. On the other hand, the male population has increased by 72,881. However, the trend is not confined to just urban areas. It has been seen throughout the district, including in the rural pockets.

In 2001, the total population of the district stood at 16,04,253, of which 8,23,204 were men, which has now increased to 9,39,127. Similarly, the female population has increased from 7,81,049 in 2001 to 9,07,866 in 2011.

At a time when policy makers and the authorities are struggling hard to check regressive practices like female foeticide, Dharwad has set an example to the rest of the country.

The district has also witnessed a faster growth rate and rise in density of population. Statistics show the population per sq. km was 377 in 2001, whereas in 2011 the population per sq. km shot up to 434.

Interestingly, there is a decline in the population growth across the district. In 2001, the population increase was 16.68 per cent, which has come down to 15.13 per cent in 2011.

Females in Dharwad have outnumbered males in the population growth rate
The district has also witnessed a faster growth rate and rise in density of population



http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1992635.ece

Population
Udupi- 1177908
Dakshina Kannda- 2083625
Combined-3261533
source 2011 census

Area
Udupi-3,880 km²
Dakshina Kannada-4,560 km²
Combined-8440

Population Density
Udupi-303person/km2
Dakshina Kannada-456.93person/km2

Actually the main discussion was between Belgaum and Dharwad......
anywayz we welcome u too.......:)

Dharwad - The district has also witnessed a faster growth rate and rise in density of population. Statistics show the population per sq. km was 377 in 2001, whereas in 2011 the population per sq. km shot up to 434.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1992635.ece

Off Topic :

When a person feels insecure because of genuine concerns, he starts feeling frustrated and it manifests in different forms. One of them is a combination of disliking every person/issue and being smug about self(empty pride).

Sometimes it is better to ignore some people/cities, like for example,


(a) where some privileged people are known ONLY for hating / feeling_jealous about others' development/improvements, with a group entirely dedicated for that purpose.

(b) where there is too much heat/pollution generated, thanks to heavy concentration of metallurgical industry base in the city,

(c) the so called development is mainly a facade to counter the claims of a different state, nothing else;

(d) once in a life time grant of 200 + 30 crores is making people arrogant (which is not going to repeat in the next 2-3 decades),

(e) where not even ONE commercial flight operates daily

(f) where its people don't know that there are many other beautiful cities with forest area within a couple of miles (on multiple sides)...

(g) where there can be frequent disruptions/bands for frivolous reasons, severely affecting normal life of its residents

(h) where sometimes just to travel 50m, one may have to wait 15 minutes at multiple locations

(i) the so called green area, can AT_ANY_TIME become a no entry area for its residents...
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n + 1

an airport serves upto 150km, so 70km far belgaum helps hubli get more flights, be thankful to them. what is that 200 crore lifetime grant u talking about?

Karnataka: Drugs at discount to the poor

In order to help poor patients, the state government has decided to provide generic drugs at 50 per cent discount in hospitals attached to the government medical colleges in the state.

Medical Education Minister S A Ramdas on Friday said that generic drug shops will start functioning on June 15 in all medical colleges and would offer round-the-clock -service. “Many reputed drug companies have come forward to supply generic drugs at 50 per cent discount on minimum retail price,” Ramdas said.

There are ten hospitals attached to medical colleges. This apart, the department has also planned to offer MRI and CT scan services at discount in such hospitals. “We are planning to provide these services with the help of private participants. Hopefully, it would materialise in two months,” he said.

Based on the recommendations by the committee headed by Justice N K Patil, which is looking into the issue of malnutrition in the state, the department has planned to set up 20-bed rehabilitation centres for malnourished children in all hospitals under its jurisdiction. �

“These centres will have a kitchen - to prepare food for inmate children, a playing area and TV room,” Ramdas said adding that instructions have been sent to all hospitals to set up these centres on priority.

Apollo Contract Terminated

Following public complaints, the state government has terminated the contract given to the Hyderabad-based Apollo Hospitals Group to run the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in Raichur.

“We have decided to take back the hospital as is where is basis. A team of three doctors has been set up to complete the formalities,” he said, adding that the hospital would be handed over to Raichur Medical College from June 1.

Permanent Affiliation to Medical Colleges

Bidar, Raichur and Shimoga medical colleges have got permanent affiliation from the Medical Council of India (MCI). With this the state government’s headache to seek MCI’s permission annually to admit students has ended. Ramdas said that the government was also planning to increase intake in all medical colleges from next year. Government medical colleges have got 49 more seats this year, he added.http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-drugs-at-discount-to-the-poor/261561-60-115.html

Karnataka Drugs Control Department seizes 24 not of standard quality drugs

Karnataka Drug Control Department has seized 24 not of standard quality drugs in an inspection drive conducted between April 27 to May 20. This is part of the Department's routine exercise to track the quality of pharmaceutical products in the market. The department has issued notices to the pharma companies which have been engaged in the production of these drugs.

The 24 drugs include: Domal AR (rabeprazole and domperidone tablets) manufactured by Grig Formulations in Baddi, Ampef D (omeprazole and domperidone capsules by Pinnacle Life Sciences, Solan Himachal Pradesh, diclofenac injection by Hindustan Pharmaceuticals’ in Bihar, Klor-con (potassium chloride) by Himalaya Medicals, Deharadun, Resveratrol by Intervet in Pune.

The drugs were tested at the department’s drug test lab to ascertain the content of the drug and its quality standards. The companies engaged in the production of these drugs have now been directed to rectify the manufacturing processes.

According to Dr BR Jagashetty, drugs controller, the frequent checks keep not-of-standard quality drugs at bay. Surprise inspections are mandated to ensure that manufacturers are cautious in their production practices. The drugs department has sent notes of caution to the 25,500 chemists and wholesalers apart from the hospitals and the public to refrain from stocking and prescribing these drugs.

According to a section of scientists, drugs found to be not-of-standard quality contains active pharmaceutical ingredients below 70 per cent for thermo liable products and below five per cent of the permitted limits for the thermo stable products.

Now with the department opting for the electronic dispatch mode and networking, it provides speedy transmission of reports. The use of SMS would instantly inform the pharmacy outlets and the manufacturer on the status of the drug contents. “These are the department’s efforts to maintain an open environment which could only create integrity among inspectors, lab technicians and other stakeholders,” stated Dr Jagashetty.http://pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=69203&sid=1

an airport serves upto 150km, so 70km far belgaum helps hubli get more flights, be thankful to them.

Thanks, that is a good point and I agree. I for one, always ack any help/favor from others. After all, we all are together for combined betterment of our region/lives.


what is that 200 crore lifetime grant u talking about?

BSY govt has given a grant of about 200 crores to many tier II cities in Karnataka. These cities irrespective of the size/revenue/population got the same amount. On a relative basis, some cities were more lucky than others. (There was a discussion about this issue and I am not keen to reopen it).

IMO, it is not easy to get those kind of block grants again in the immediate future. (may be project based, but not in grant form). If you have info about possible future block grants, pl let us know.

With 4 laning of hubli-dharwad highway and bypass already there. You can cross over in 20 min flat. hope they make median wide and trees are grown :ohno:
twin cities as close as 25km are as good as single city.. in bangalore whitefield to vijayanagar is 20km and it takes two hours to travel. robbierocker hanging by a thread :) at least he got population stat right to realise that h-d is one and half times bigger than belgaum.

Dude.. Qaulity matters not quantity!!!!! :P
Don't worry.. qaulity will superseed quantity tooo :D

OFF topic too (to specific friend here on SSC):
Same to you :) :D
When a person feels insecure because of genuine concerns, he starts feeling frustrated and it manifests in different forms. One of them is a combination of disliking every person/issue and being smug about self(empty pride).
(ALSO TRIES TO HIGHLIGHT POINTS IN COLOURS TO PROVE HIS POINT :P)



ITS pathetic to lose the name of NK because of some unwanted people who try to show off they are right just cause they think so, even all want to ignore some city and they will soon. ..
1. Disgusting attitude and language
2. spit with gutkha everywhere
3. have nothing, but boast that they rule..
4. disgusting cities.. with mud and dust everywhere
5. claiming it as educational HUBS and all districts have their own universities now.. LOL, nice world they are living in..
6. All duplicate liquor and business coming in from there..
7. No water or greenrary, except for the corporation given..
LOL.. Bullshit.. all can show where and who stands where .. hahahhaha,,, heat,, well.. I can see how much one loves his desert to prove its cool against a city wich has 9 degrees of winter lol and is a winter capital of the state!!!!!

Actually the main discussion was between Belgaum and Dharwad......
anywayz we welcome u too.......:)

Dharwad - The district has also witnessed a faster growth rate and rise in density of population. Statistics show the population per sq. km was 377 in 2001, whereas in 2011 the population per sq. km shot up to 434.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1992635.ece



Hahahhaha.. if belgaum is broken.. it will have 1000/sqkm or more.. lol.. Dr saab..

Control guys... :) Comparision in positive terms is always good but let us not cross the limits.We must ensure that North west karnataka boasts of two premier T2 cities with great infra.We are heading in the right direction,with investments happening in both cities,looking forward to see more. :cheers:

I have seen both the cities year after year,know their +s and -s very well.

With 4 laning of hubli-dharwad highway and bypass already there. You can cross over in 20 min flat. hope they make median wide and trees are grown :ohno:
twin cities as close as 25km are as good as single city.. in bangalore whitefield to vijayanagar is 20km and it takes two hours to travel. robbierocker hanging by a thread :) at least he got population stat right to realise that h-d is one and half times bigger than belgaum.

White field to vijaynagar is was and will be Bangalore (not bangalore and other bangalore or city).. its just one and one city :P
It was one city a capital and growing.. :P

Robbierocker what is the status of bauxite road in Belgaum?

Robbierocker what is the status of bauxite road in Belgaum?

Latest:
There is no more bauxite road there.. its bauxite colony (just the name bauxite remains)!
mining gone, lot of colonies and nagars in... ;)

Latest:
There is no more bauxite road there.. its bauxite colony (just the name bauxite remains)!
mining gone, lot of colonies and nagars in... ;)

BTW is khanapur road getting 4 laned?

BTW is khanapur road getting 4 laned?

yep, land aquistation almost complete (local dailies say, DC visited to finalise)... though you'll feel bad for the chopping down of huge trees (I mean really huge trees), but its worth it, they have planned a plantation and have said would plant as soon as concreting of the road starts!

Also, the awaited ring road will begin at the earliest, both outer and inner ring road.

yep, land aquistation almost complete (local dailies say, DC visited to finalise)... though you'll feel bad for the chopping down of huge trees (I mean really huge trees), but its worth it, they have planned a plantation and have said would plant as soon as concreting of the road starts!

Also, the awaited ring road will begin at the earliest, both outer and inner ring road.

That is great,Khanapur road will be of concrete make? BTW what it the status of khanapur road in city limits?

Where can we find more info on the ring road?

That is great,Khanapur road will be of concrete make? BTW what it the status of khanapur road in city limits?

Where can we find more info on the ring road?

The road would be double laned/ 4 ,the main highway towards GOA From Macche industrial area will be 4 laned/8..
you can find it in (26th-may) dated local dailes..
All the info , including the aquistion of land, ring road etc

HaHaHaHaHaHa..
HeHeHeHeHeHe..
HoHoHoHoHoHo..
HiHiHiHiHiHiHiHi..
:nuts:

1. Disgusting attitude and language
2. spit with gutkha everywhere
3. have nothing, but boast that they rule..
4. disgusting cities.. with mud and dust everywhere
5. claiming it as educational HUBS and all districts have their own universities now.. LOL, nice world they are living in..
6. All duplicate liquor and business coming in from there..
7. No water or greenrary, except for the corporation given..
I can see how much one loves his desert to prove its cool against a city wich has 9 degrees of winter lol and is a winter capital of the state!!!!!

2. People of robbie's region never eat gutkha and spit.. LOL is there gutkha ban there?
3. Nobody said we've got everything, just showing what we've got..
4. So you're mud and dust free?
5. It is an educational hub, check here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1510151)
6. So, No duplicate or illegal liquor business there? Please check these links..
*http://www.megamedianews.in/index.php/19435/illegal-liquor-producers-clash-with-minister-renukarcharya-team-raids/
*http://www.oheraldo.in/News/Local%20News/Yet-another-illegal-liquor-bust/50893.html
* From tv9 http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=BE&v=RflLQACYQuo

one more link just to show the character, even its associated with illegal liquor

http://allaboutbelgaum.com/news/did-u-know-this/bootleggers-attack-minister-police/
from-AAB website..

Admin/Akash,

it is time you please check the language members use in this forum. It is natural, when one feels helpless, frustration shows in different forms. Also look at the quality of post # 1598 and 1599.

A warning or a temporary ban is highly recommended.

Thanks,
jt

Admin/Akash,

it is time you please check the language members use in this forum. It is natural, when one feels helpless, frustration shows in different forms. Also look at the quality of post # 1598.

A warning or a temporary ban is highly recommended.

Thanks,
jt

+1

garbage in... garbage out...

Your post # 1599 shows your maturity. I expect members here to maintain a minimum level of respect and decorum of other members.

I understand your frustration. It is typical of a loser's attitude.
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I hope admin does the right thing...

^^ even post #1600..

Your post # 1599 shows your maturity. I expect members here to maintain a minimum level of respect and decorum of other members.

I understand your frustration. It is typical of a loser's attitude.
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I hope admin does the right thing...

I agree with you.....

Yaar its a healthy debate....dont cross ur limits to hurt others....

Please Akash do something....:ohno:

Lorries not to ply through Karnataka

Lorry owners in Madurai have decided not to ply their vehicles through Karnataka from June 1, opposing the mandatory fitting of speed control gadgets in the lorries.

On an average, 100 lorries ply from Madurai alone through Karnataka to various northern states transporting goods like handloom, readymade textiles and granite tiles. Besides, trucks also ply from Sivakasi, Tuticorin, Theni and Dindigul districts. Similarly, about 120 truckloads of goods including textiles and machinery for small scale industry are brought to Madurai from northern states through Karnataka.

"About Rs 150 crore worth of goods are transported from Madurai everyday," said C Sathiah, president of Lorry Owners' Association, Madurai. While the lorry owners have decided not to ply through Karnataka indefinitely until the government withdraws the rule for speed control gadgets, Sathiah said that they have planned to operate via alternative routes through Andhra Pradesh, though it is circuitous. The goods are being sent to states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, New Delhi and Haryana.

"The speed control gadgets cost about Rs 17,000. Given the high input costs, the lorry owners cannot afford the gadgets. If a lorry crosses Karnataka, it may take at least 20 days for it to re-enter the state. In a month we may have to travel through the state once or twice," Sathiah said.

"Besides, lorries do not require the gadgets at all. A goods-laden lorry is operated only at a speed of 40 kmph as the driver will lose control if it is plied at a higher speed than that. While we don't overspeed, the gadget would leave the driver handicapped if in any emergency situation he needs to drive faster within the permissible speed limit," he added.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Lorries-not-to-ply-through-Karnataka/articleshow/13541075.cms

Cabinet clears amendments for police reforms

The cabinet meeting on Saturday reportedly approved amendments to the Karnataka Police Act, 1963. The amendments follow the Supreme Court direction on police reforms.

The salient features include constitution of a state security commission headed by the chief minister to ensure that the government does not exercise unwarranted influence or pressure on the police and for laying down broad policy guidelines so that the police always acts according to the laws of the land and the Constitution, a minimum tenure of two years for all police personnel, separation of investigating police from law and order police to ensure speedier investigation, better expertise and improved rapport with people, constitution of police establishment board to decide all transfers, postings, promotions and setting up of police complaints authority.

The cabinet also decided to form a cabinet sub-committee to go into amendments to the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961 proposing an increase in ceiling limit to Rs 6 lakh from Rs 2 lakh for non-agriculturists to buy farm land. The cabinet also approved relocating of Aihole village to protect heritage monuments.

As movement of vehicles is banned between Bandipur and Sultan Batthery in Kerala at night for the safety of wild animals, the government has identified alternative routes -- National Highway 90 through Gonikoppa and NH-89 through Ponnampet, both in Kodagu district. The cabinet gave the green signal for this.

The proposal of renovating the legislative assembly and its lounge at a cost of Rs 15 crore was also approved.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Cabinet-clears-amendments-for-police-reforms/articleshow/13537908.cms

New services at Bengaluru International Airport

The Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL) has unveiled a host of new services for passengers as part of its fourth anniversary celebrations.

The services include Pause Lounge Bar and Restaurant, Chai Point, Hatti Kaapi, Wangs Kitchen and Nammoora Halli Manehttp://ibnlive.in.com/news/new-services-at-bengaluru-international-airport/261164-60-119.html

‘State losing ` 131.29 cr from Mysore tuition centres’


General secretary of Mysore and Kodagu Lok Sabha constituency youth Congress committee P N Chethan alleged that the government has turned a blind eye to the irregularities of private tuition centres.

Addressing a press meet here on Saturday, he alleged that private tuition centres were not following any regulations of the Karnataka Education Act 1983, under section 35. The district administration, income tax department, Mysore City Corporation and Cesc have failed to take action against such tuition centres, which have caused a loss of Rs 131.29 crore to the government from Mysore city alone. Elaborating on the rules to be followed by private tutorials, he said details of teachers and fees amount should be provided to the education department during registration itself. “Tutorials should submit annual accounts to the department. But, the department officials are not worried as they receive their share of bribe.”

read more:- http://www.deccanherald.com/content/252430/state-losing-13129-cr-mysore.html

Karnataka drought takes jumbo toll

The prevailing severity of drought in Karnataka has taken its toll not only on human habitats but also on the flora and fauna. With the routine rainfall and pre-monsoon showers missing for the past five months — leading to dried-up surfaces and affecting the whole life cycle in the wild — as many as 24 elephants (besides other animals) have died due to dehydration in the Nagarahole Forest in Karnataka.

read more:- http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online-channel/360-todays-newspaper/68512-karnataka-drought-takes-jumbo-toll.html

Forum sets June 10 deadline for appointment of Lokayukta

t warns of launching a Statewide struggle

Karnataka Jagruti Janandolana, the newly formed social forum, on Saturday set a deadline of June 10 for the State government to appoint a Lokayukta, failing which it has warned of launching a Statewide struggle.

Announcing this at a meeting convened by the forum in Bangalore on Saturday to decide the strategy to bring pressure on the government to appoint a Lokayukta, freedom fighter H.S. Doreswamy, who is the forum convener, expressed concern that the post had been lying vacant for a long time.

read more:- http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article3459903.ece

I agree with you.....

Yaar its a healthy debate....dont cross ur limits to hurt others....

Please Akash do something....:ohno:

Moderators need to have a look at it..........

^^ you can report against robbierocker at this thread http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=612236&page=117 there are 4 mods for ssc india. but i dont think mods will take any action for such small altercations :)

^^ you can report against robbierocker at this thread http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=612236&page=117 there are 4 mods for ssc india. but i dont think mods will take any action for such small altercations :)

Thanks gentem, I will keep that in mind. Do they know different languages? But anyway, I will wait to see, the action taken by this thread admin.

By the way, Dharwad-Ramnagar road reconstruction is progressing fast (60km toll road, 240 crores budget, before cost escalation). After completion, most of the tourists traveling to Goa for various reasons :cheers: from South India, will take this route instead via Karwar or Belgaum...

Dharwad-Ramnagar road reconstruction is progressing fast (60km toll road, 240 crores budget, before cost escalation). After completion, most of the tourists traveling to Goa for various reasons :cheers: from South India, will take this route instead via Karwar or Belgaum...

Wow....Nice update :banana:

It will save the time and the bad road stretch Kittur-Beedi-Khanapur....:ohno:

All are waiting for this road completion which is a major access to the tourist destination - Goa

^^Belgaum-goa border formerly known as NH4 A is getting upgraded,with 4 laning upto khanapur and some distance beyond. :cheers:

It is time we stop this city vs city debates,as I said I want to see two premier T2 cities from north west karnataka region with the best infra.:cheers:

BTW let us not use words like mangya etc...:lol: All these are good/acceptable when you are out with your friends on a cup of tea.

Apart from us many people are watching this space,so it is in the interest of the forum that we post quality stuff and lure those passive readers to join SSC I.

It is time we stop this city vs city debates,as I said I want to see two premier T2 cities from north west karnataka region with the best infra.:cheers:

BTW let us not use words like mangya etc...:lol: All these are good/acceptable when you are out with your friends on a cup of tea.

Apart from us many people are watching this space,so it is in the interest of the forum that we post quality stuff and lure those passive readers to join SSC I.

+1

It is time we stop this city vs city debates,as I said I want to see two premier T2 cities from north west karnataka region with the best infra.:cheers:

BTW let us not use words like mangya etc...:lol: All these are good/acceptable when you are out with your friends on a cup of tea.

Apart from us many people are watching this space,so it is in the interest of the forum that we post quality stuff and lure those passive readers to join SSC I.

May be I am wrong, but honestly speaking, I was expecting a better reply from you...

Wow....Nice update :banana:

It will save the time and the bad road stretch Kittur-Beedi-Khanapur....:ohno:

All are waiting for this road completion which is a major access to the tourist destination - Goa

Yes, that is one of the reasons, hotel occupancy is improving in Hubli-Dharwad area. This new road is a gift to people traveling to Goa, :cheers: , from Southern part of India... :banana:

May be I am wrong, but honestly speaking, I was expecting a better reply from you...

I understand robbierocker should not have gone personal.I am not the moderator of this forum and there is no such thread admin,SSC I is moderated by 4 posters,gentem has already posted the link.You many contact them.
But at times ignoring those posts which are not factual can do the trick in such forums.
Let us leave it here and concentrate on healthy debates.

What is the population of Hubli and Dharwad seperately

What is the population of Hubli and Dharwad seperately

You wont be able to get that,as per census 2011 Hubli-Dharwad corporation limit figures are out which stands at 9.43 lakhs.

Hubli-Dharwad are not two separate entities,they are governed by a single corporation which extends for more than 200+ sq km(2001 figure) with HDUDA limits the area of extent would be much more.

Had they carried out its U/A census with HDUDA limits it would easily cross the 11 lakhs mark.

Mysore U/A too has been loosely defined,they have not included parts like kadkola,najnagud,thandya,belagola...By U/A they have only included MUDA limits like datagalli,bogadi,hebbal etc which stands at 9.83 lakhs :ohno:

A quick statistic calculation will prove Mysore U/A with other smaller towns like thandya,belagola,nanjangud etc will put Mysore pop around 12 lakhs

Mysore U/A too has been loosely defined,they have not included parts like kadkola,najnagud,thandya,belagola...By U/A they have only included MUDA limits like datagalli,bogadi,hebbal etc which stands at 9.83 lakhs :ohno:

A quick statistic calculation will prove Mysore U/A with other smaller towns like thandya,belagola,nanjangud etc will put Mysore pop around 12 lakhs

As per HDMC website....http://www.hdmc.gov.in/statistics

Population (2001 Census)

Hubli - 533820

Dharwad - 252375

Total Population Hubli-Dharwad (2001) - 786195

Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation was constituted in the year 1962 by combining two cities separated by a distance of 20 kilometers.

This was a unique experiment in urban development history.

The area of this Corporation is 202.3sq.kms. spread over 45 revenue villages.

The population of the city as per the 1991 Census was 7 lakhs.

The present population is nearly more than 9.43 lakhs.

Under the Government of India Act of 1850, the Hubli-Municipal council was established on August 15, 1855.

Dharwad: The Dharwad Municipal Council first came into existence on 1 January 1856.

The first non-official President of the Council was S.K. Rodda in 1907, and Shri S.V. Mensinkai, was nominated in the following year.

But the credit of being the first elected President goes to Shri S.G. Karigudari, who took office in 1920.


Source : http://www.hdmc.gov.in/

^^ HDMC needs to update their website..
They havn't updated population stats as per 2011 census

^^Yaqoob any stats available for HDUDA limits? Census has provided only corporation limit data.

But at times ignoring those posts which are not factual can do the trick in such forums.


I too subscribe to this theory, and I always do my level best to keep it cordial.

Forget me, but when there is a misleading propaganda about a city/region, any proud citizen is forced to defend it, else the larger section of online community gets wrong information.

I too subscribe to this theory, and I always do my level best to keep it cordial.

Forget me, but when there is a misleading propaganda about a city/region, any proud citizen is forced to defend it, else the larger section of online community gets wrong information.

I know you sir,you are a very senior member here :) Keep participating

^^Yaqoob any stats available for HDUDA limits? Census has provided only corporation limit data.

I will try to get correct numbers and post here, but here is whatever little I know...

The population of about 9.5 lakhs is basically corporation limits of HD. But there is a decent size rural population surrounding Dharwad city (of about 1.5+ lakhs), which is represented by Dharwad constituency (a major part of the area under it is not part of corporation, currently represented by Seema Masuti). Lot of places like Narendra, Mummigatti, Malligwad, parts of Belur (these are NH4 towards Belgaum city)which are under HDUDA, but NOT under HDMC. Similarly there are many in other directions also...

This is just a rough sketch, but I hope you get the gist of it. There is some overlap in the population figure, if you go to ward/street levels, but I don't have info at that level.

Any member is welcome to add to this or correct the information given above.

Majja Run,10 k marathon in Namma Bengaluru

CM run Sadananda gowda


http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527861_10150937937508128_485773973_n.jpg

Heh :)
Nice..We ask for a debate and also want a healthy one tooo (just positive)
Well, no one is against anything, when we put down facts, it causes pain.. for sure :)
We don't solve anything just cause we have too, that's where we use what went wrong!!! we see to it, look at it, judge at it.
If we are looking at seniors and juniors in a debate, well the content and context is lost..
Well if posting something which is actually wrong so that let others too know.. then, we ain't a grown up, (a senior member remarking a human as "GARBAGE" shows how capable he or she is..
Moreover, asking and crying out to admins to BAN..
Debate is not just "GOODIES"..
Anyways, I am still happy that I could post some real stuff and did debate all alone an gang of 8-10 people who thinking by "BULLYING" they win :P
LOL.. I don't care if I am banned.. (FACTS needs to be out)

^^Belgaum boy coming to ring road in belgaum...I heard the ring road is caught in legal hurdle,not because of land acquisition but due to the contractor who was intially entrusted the work but was later canceled due to some reasons which I don;t know.The contractor now has taken up the issue in court.

^^Belgaum boy coming to ring road in belgaum...I heard the ring road is caught in legal hurdle,not because of land acquisition but due to the contractor who was intially entrusted the work but was later canceled due to some reasons which I don;t know.The contractor now has taken up the issue in court.

Yep Mysooruina huduga,
the case is going on, it was awarded to some other co..
The GOVT is not obliged to stop for it is regarding a contract issue, when it was scrapped, the main hurdle now is land aquistation (the core issue), the co is fighting on rates and contact being cancelled/ re-tendered.. it no more has the contract with them..
The ring road is gonna be in play with new tender and participants.

With suvarna soudha already established,it needs newer links from various sides.I am sure whenever the next assembly sesion is held in Belgaum the announcement regarding Ring road will happen. :cheers:

With suvarna soudha already established,it needs newer links from various sides.I am sure whenever the next assembly sesion is held in Belgaum the announcement regarding Ring road will happen. :cheers:

Hmm, it will happen anyways someday, the traffic is getting congested a lot, all the vehicles from karnataka (south), maharashtra, goa are flooding in here and the way we are seeing jams due to heavy transport vehicles.. it will, atleast when legislators get caught in the jams when they are here for the sessions ;)

Please tell me what is the status of Belgaum - VTU mache four lane road?

Please tell me what is the status of Belgaum - VTU mache four lane road?

Its going on, that what news said.. marking of trees by forest dept and settlements with land aquistation by the district administration!
Well, till peeranwadi (its khanapur road) the Macche road spilts at peeranwadi junction and thru macche area towards khanapur and to VTU (which is still in macche) but is on a road towards jamboti (chorla route/short cut to panjim).. (the road from highway[chorla route] to VTU is already double road, no idea of the chorla route being double/4 laned)

what about the ROB in Belgavi will they be taken up?

what about the ROB in Belgavi will they be taken up?

No funds railways has denied any assistance

All-Time Water quenches Karnataka villages thirst


It is not an ATM but ATW! ‘All-time water’ is a new model of survival for villages in north Karnataka that are reeling under severe drought and water scarcity.

This novel method to beat the scarcity of safe drinking water and drought is also called Jiva Jala in Kannada, meaning lifesaving water.

ATW uses technology to provide safe drinking water. The Rural Medical Services Society — a research wing of the KH Patil Foundation, a pioneer in cooperative movement in Karnataka — has changed things for villages parched for water. This scheme has been a benchmark effort by this NGO.

It has commissioned automated water vending machines on lines of cash-dispensing ATMs, called All Time Water, in drought-stricken villages of Gadag, Haveri and Dharwad districts.

HK Patil, a senior politician and former Water Resources Minister in Karnataka, is the man behind this venture. His effort was to provide safe drinking water to villages in three districts through his newfound huge water filtration units, irrespective of the source being a lake or a borewell.

“These ATWs, or permanent water filters commissioned in villages, operate in simple filtration methods. We find a water source in villages and commission these ATWs. Mind you, the water is not free. We charge `2 per 20 litres to cover the cost,” he said.

The KH Patil foundation has commissioned more than 50 such ATWs in 50 villages and expected to commission more to reach over 110 villages. As much as 5,00,000 litres of water is being provided daily by these machines, benefiting more than one lakh people at a minimal cost of 10 paise per litre.

According to Patil, there are 150 thirsty villages in north Karnataka and it was proposed to open ATW units in all these villages by August 15.

“We have launched a campaign to create awareness among the people about the need for drinking pure water, explaining health problems faced by consuming contaminated water. Our campaign is also aimed at awakening the Government about the need for providing pure drinking water to all the people, irrespective of whether they are living in the city or villages. Drinking pure water should become a human right and the Government should ensure it,” said Patil.

According a study, there are 6.60 crore people affected by various water-related diseases while 15 lakh children, at 20 per second, are dying due to water-related diseases.

The ATWs cost `10 lakh and would be the responsibility of the concerned village panchayat as far as maintenance is concerned. “Our campaign also intended to involve gram panchayats, cooperative institutions, banks and other institutions to contribute a portion of their profits for establishing ATWs and people to contribute as much as possible,” Patil added.

According to Patil, the main problem is water in north Karnataka — where black soil contains fluoride, nitrogen and other chemicals which are hazardous to human consumption. He says the water filter can easily eliminate these hazardous chemicals and provide safe drinking water.

The ATWs are a way forward to make safe drinking water a human right in parched arid regions of Karnataka. The model can be emulated across the country.

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/68696-all-time-water-quenches-karnataka-villages-thirst.html

:cheers:

Is the taluk wise population statiStics of2011 census available?
If there is please provide the link.

Karnataka Examination Authority joins Facebook bandwagon

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is going the social network route. It has opened a Facebook page - - to reach out to Gen Next. for whom Facebooking is the new mantra of real time expression.

The KEA Facebook page, launched on March 13, already has 901 likes. The brainchild of KEA, executive director, V Rashmi, said the Facebook page is getting a steady stream of queries from students.

There is a steady request for CET answer keys as well as for PGCET application forms.

Vinayak Talikoti on May 23 asked: "Hi... If a candidate rejects his results and wants to reappear, how about ranking and counseling?"

According to DS Narasimha Murthy, public relations officer, KEA, the authority entered Facebook as students are hooked on to social networking sites. "It's the easiest way to communicate with students these days. Emails and other modes of communication are becoming passe. They do take some time out to login into Facebook daily much more than our generation does," he said.

Notes of caution to CET students exhorting them to mandatorily read the CET-2012 brochure carefully and completely and questions asked without reading brochure properly not being entertained

The link to KEA website www.kea.kar.nic.in and provisional CET 2012 answer keys in an user-friendly layout are factors that students can relate to. Earlier postings on brochures being sent too are available.

A link on candidates, who haven't given their date of birth and other information, is also displayed prominently on top of the page. With its stated mission of trust through total transparency,KEA Facebook page will shortly provide students with updates on the newly introduced online option entry and automatic seat allotment procedurehttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Karnataka-Examination-Authority-joins-Facebook-bandwagon/articleshow/13578168.cms

Is the taluk wise population statiStics of2011 census available?
If there is please provide the link.
Not yet out i think...District ide ashte...gotilla when they will put out entire data

Gulbarga Updates

Something huge is coming up on airport road,what is it?

http://i48.tinypic.com/974n7d.jpg

Gulbarga Airport U/C

Runway

http://i49.tinypic.com/2znznur.jpg

Terminal u/c

http://i49.tinypic.com/xb087m.jpg

Rahi group is executing it and will operate flights from this emerging north east ka city.


Giys need your opinion is it time to Launch a separate Gulbarga Projects Thread? :cheers:

Giys need your opinion is it time to Launch a separate Gulbarga Projects Thread? :cheers:

There 3 major projects which are U/c in Gulbarga....Thanks to Union Labour Minister Mr Mallikarjun Kharge.

1.ESIC Medical hub at Gulbarga will change the scenario of Gulbarga in the field of Health sector – Gulam Nabi Azad

Gulam Nabi Azad, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India laid the foundation stone of the ESIC Para-Medical & Allied Health Science Institute at Gulbarga, Karnataka, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Minister of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India presided over the function. On this occasion, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge said that ESIC Para-Medical & Allied Health Science Institute at Gulbarga is first of its kind in India and it will be a medical hub in all respects. He also informed that more than 25 different courses will be started exclusively relating to Para-Medical and Allied Health Science like certificate courses, diploma courses and degree courses. Shri Gulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare said that by setting up this huge ESIC Medical hub at Gulbarga will change the scenario of Gulbarga in the field of Health sector. He also said that after the start of the institute, this will be the first Institute in India where all such courses like X-ray Technician, Radiology, and Laboratory Technician etc. will be available under one roof.
The establishment of this new state-of-the-art Para Medical and Allied Health Science Institute at Gulbarga is to provide tremendous opportunity for training of students/staff in different disciplines such as Allied Health Science, Pharmacy & Medical Bio-Technology, Radiology etc. with an estimated cost of Rs. 334.00 crores. This ESIC Medical hub is going to be first of its kind in the country as far as facilities in different disciplines of medical science are concerned. It is going to be constructed at the ESIC Medical Education Complex at Gulbarga which has already plans of including ESIC Medical College, Dental College & Nursing College and 500 bedded ESIC Hospital. This will provide medical education and super specialty Health Care facility to the ESIC beneficiaries coming from North Karnataka, Marathawada and adjoining areas of Andhra Pradesh.




This will provide medical education and super specialty Health Care facility to the ESIC beneficiaries coming under the jurisdiction of Gulbarga Division.
Shri Damodar Raja Narsimha, Dy. Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh, Shri Oscar Fernandes, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) & Chairman – Committee on Human Resource Development & former Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Shri N. Dharam Singh, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) Bidar & former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Revu Nayak Belamagi, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Karnataka, Shri Danam Nagendar, Minister of Labour & Employment, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri K.B. Shanappa, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Prabhat C. Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India, Dr. C.S. Kedar, Director General ESIC and MLAs/MLCs of nearby areas were present at the funtion.
The ESI Corporation is committed to work for the welfare of workers and improvement in their quality of life and for providing all possible social security to them. Under the purview of ESI Scheme in the state of Karnataka, there are about 29000 employers covered and the Scheme provides benefits to about 16.00 lakh Insured Persons and their beneficiaries. For providing the best Medical Education to the masses, the ESI Corporation going to construct this important project at Gulbarga.

http://www.internationalnewsandviews.com/2011/07/26/esic-medical-hub-at-gulbarga-will-change-the-scenario-of-gulbarga-in-the-field-of-health-sector-gulam-nabi-azad/

2.

http://www.cuk.ac.in/images/college_name.jpg

http://www.cuk.ac.in/

3. Regional Airport Holdings International Limited (RAHI) - Greenfield Airport in Gulbarga

^^Add to that various cement industries which are setting up,that would help in generating employment opportunities direct and indirect in the form of logistics,marketing etc.
:banana:

BTW Gulbarga has a nice 4 lane ring road fully completed

http://www.krdcl.in/html/District_Details/Gulbarga/grr.JPG

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313252_250490061656062_236621579709577_694127_274638583_n.jpg

^^ Thats sweet.. but 4 lane road needs shoulder on both sides. full 4 lane visible in satellite view in google map though it shows it missing link there. Gulbarga got a high court bench too

even bijapur got ring road :D

^^ Thats sweet.. but 4 lane road needs shoulder on both sides. full 4 lane visible in satellite view in google map though it shows it missing link there. Gulbarga got a high court bench too

Shoulders are there,only at curves they have placed crash barriers

check this video

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Giys need your opinion is it time to Launch a separate Gulbarga Projects Thread? :cheers:

we can use existing thread for Gulbarga/yadgir and we can have a separate thread for Bidar - Bijapur - Bagalkot

what about separate Hubli-Dharwad City Transportation Thread?

^^Let us wait for some more time,Hubli-Dharwad projects thread is strong let it carry on for sometime.Once works on CBT begin in Hubli we can have a transport thread.
So I will ask mods to rename the exisiting Gubarga-Bijapur-Bidar thread to

Gulbarga Projects Thread

Yogendra please create a new thread titled Bidar-Bijapur-Bagalkot Projects Thread

Ok I have requested mods to rename the present Gulbarga-Bida-Bijapur to Gulbarga p thread

I will open a new thead for Bidar-Bijapur-Bagalkot p thread :cheers:

Originally Posted by engineer.akash http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=91820063#post91820063)
Gulbarga Updates

Something huge is coming up on airport road,what is it?
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thats Rs 1600 crore ESI Super speciality Medical Hub... it will contain, ESI super speciality Hospital, Govt. Medical Medical College, Govt Nursing College, Govt Dental College. And this is first huge investment by ESI in Medical Hub... This hospital will cater for all needs from Marathwada, Telangana apart from North/Hyderabad-Karnataka regions... All thanks must goto Mr. Mallikarjun Kharge for his efforts to build this !!

Originally Posted by engineer.akash http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=91820063#post91820063)
Gulbarga Updates

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thats Rs 1600 crore ESI Super speciality Medical Hub... it will contain, ESI super speciality Hospital, Govt. Medical Medical College, Govt Nursing College, Govt Dental College. And this is first huge investment by ESI in Medical Hub... This hospital will cater for all needs from Marathwada, Telangana apart from North/Hyderabad-Karnataka regions... All thanks must goto Mr. Mallikarjun Kharge for his efforts to build this !!

Great effort by Mr. Kharge...Even though he is not holding important post he is doing commendable job..such ppl should become CM of KARNATAKA...

With the investment promises made at Global Investors' Meet (GIM) 2010 falling flat, industrialists and industry bodies of Karnataka are sceptical about the outcome of the second edition of GIM scheduled for June 7-8, 2012. "Non-availability of land and industrial infrastructure were key bottlenecks for converting promises made in GIM-2010 into a reality.

Without addressing these issues first, any exercise by the government for fresh investments will be futile," said Basavaraj Javali, president, Belgaum Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The first edition of GIM had laid emphasis on attracting investment in core sectors like power, steel, cement in the region. As a result, leaders of these sectors like Posco India Ltd, Arcelor Mittal, Tata Metallic, Bharat Forge, and Bharat Forge had promised to invest thousands of crores to set up their plants in Gadag, Koppal, Haveri, Bellary and Bangalore districts.

But, none of their projects has taken shape in the last two years. Moreover, Arcelor Mittal has dropped the idea of investing in this region due to strict regulations on iron ore mining and Posco has not been provided any land by the government. According to government estimate, this edition of GIM is going to get investment proposal to the tune of Rs 5 lakh crore.

This estimate does not look achievable in the prevailing political situation. Industry minister Murugesh Nirani has himself conceded that prevailing political uncertainty in the state will have a negative impact on GIM 2012.

GOVERNMENT IRREGULARITIES

In Belgaum, Zuari Fertilisers and Chemicals has already deposited Rs 110 crore with Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board for 1,078 acres to set-up 11.55 MTPA fertiliser unit with an investment of Rs 4,565 crore. But, the company has not got the possession of land. "If the track record of the government remains so poor, new investors are not going to come. Picture is not clear in the state as far as new investment is concerned," said Mr Javali.

Industrialist Madan Desai told ET, "The government's approach toward sanctioning projects is quite discouraging. While a US-based IT company was ready to invest for developing an SEZ in Hubli, the administration's response was pathetic. The same happened in the case of sanctioning of land for companies at Aryabhata Tech Park. If the scenario is so miserable, how can we expect more from GIM 2012?" NS Infotech chief executive officer Santosh Huralikoppi stated, "Investment during the meet will be made keeping in mind Bangalore.

But, onus will be on the government to reroute investments to tier-II cities to ensure equitable growth of the state. The region has potential to grow, but it lacks direction from the policy makers. This problem should be addressed first. Mumbai, Pune and Maharashtra-based companies are ready to invest in cities of North Karnataka."

CHANGE OF STRATEGY

"Understanding the difficulty in realising project in core sectors, the government has chosen 12 other sectors for investment in the second edition. Automotive, aerospace, agro, food processing, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, petrochemicals, energy, information technology, mines and minerals, textile, tourism, education, industrial infrastructure and urban infrastructure are key areas where investment is required," said a senior official in industry department.

However, industry fraternity feels it is unwise to expect anything great from this season of GIM as the conversion rate of GIM 2010 is dismal.

LOCAL INVESTMENT

While big investment promises have fallen flat, small investors are showing a lot of interest due to the road show held in the city in the run up to the GIM. The road show held at Hubli has attracted over Rs 4,500 crore of investments in different sectors. Considering such an overwhelming response by the investors, the state has planned to lure more small companies to invest in this region in the GIM 2012.

According to industry department record, as many as 229 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) have been signed with local players operating from Mumbai-Karnataka region, which will bring investment to the tune of Rs 4,511 crore and generate 23,000 jobs. "The strategy of attracting big investments from large business houses has not worked. So, we have appealed to the industry minister to pull in medium scale industries belonging to engineering and manufacturing sector because they don't need huge investment and large tract of land. The chamber is also coordinating with the government for effective marketing of the region during the meet," said NP Javali, president, Karnatak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).

"KCCI is also exploring ways by which investment could be attracted and as a result a German-based company has proposed to set-up a footwear manufacturing unit in Dharwad," he added. The government's focus on big companies has evoked criticism from North Karnataka Small Industries Association too.

NKSSIA president Laxmikant Patil told, "We have pressed for a special cell for SMEs during the meet and have also demanded for exemption and concession on land price and tax rates which are offered to larger investors. Instead of pushing for big companies, we have appealed for facilitating more and more smaller and medium investors which would create decent number of job opportunities."


ECONOMIC TIMES (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/emerging-businesses/regional-hubs/south/global-investors-meet-2012-has-karnataka-inc-become-sceptical/articleshow/13642708.cms?curpg=1)

This year north Karnataka's contribution in mango production is expected to be significantly lower than previous years because of scorching heat and low moisture in soil. Typically the region - comprising Dharwad, Belgaum, and Haveri districts - contributes up to 35 percent (around eight lakh tonne per year) to the state's total mango production.

"This year the region's contribution is likely to be about 15-20 percent owing to bad whether conditions," said SV Hittalamani, additional director of horticulture department of Karnataka. According to the records of the department, mango production last year in Dharwad and Belgaum districts stood at 71,672 tonne and 65,821 tonne cultivated in an area of 8,432 hectare and 5,267 hectare, respectively. In fact, the cultivable area has increased in the region this year, but it will hardly contribute to the yield. Mango is a biennial crop and the department had predicted that 2012 would witness high demand and low supply where as last year the state experienced high mango production.

"In the beginning of the season, some where around February, we had expected a good yield considering the flowering of mango trees. However, the situation completely changed as summer progressed. At present, the condition is grim and mango yield in Karnataka is likely fall by half," informed Mr Hittalamani. The situation is not different in north Karnataka either and the department is projecting less than 50 percent of the average yield this year.

Citing reasons for drastic dip in the yield, Dr SB Dandin, vice-chancellor, University of Horticulture Sciences, Bagalkot said, "In addition to 2012 being an off-year for mango production, climatic change has largely impacted the crop this season. Prolonged winter and high temperatures in the beginning of summer affected flowering in mango trees. Due to high temperature, pollen did not germinate, so flowing is also not uniform.

The yield in the region is likely to be below average." Dr Dandin and Mr Hittalamani pointed out that lack of moisture in the soil, which is essential for good crop yield, has resulted in dropping of tender fruits from trees. The crop was further damaged due to heavy pre-monsoon showers followed by gusty wind and hailstorms. "The yield is likely to fall drastically because of the whether," they noted.

SEASON TAKES TOLL

According to Horticulture Department's deputy director (Dharwad), Umesh Mirji, the mango season got delayed by a fortnight this year and is likely to continue till the second or third week of June. However, the situation is worse in Belgaum where the project yield is only 25 percent of the annual average.

"Ripening of mango is also delayed," said Ibrahim Doddamani, deputy director of the Horticulture Department of Belgaum. Substantiating the expert's statement, Safal Mango Growers Association secretary S B Sadani said, "Usually in our farms we used to witness a yield of four tonne per acre which has 40 trees, but this year we are expecting 2-3 tonne only. Moreover, consumers are not getting quality mangoes in the market due to delay in the season and fruits are being sold at an exorbitant price."

PRICE RISE

Mango lovers are at the receiving end as a dip in the yield has largely impacted pricing of the fruits. Mr Hittalamani noted, "Usually during off-year the price is increased by 60-80 percent but this year it is likely to be increased by 30-40 percent because fruits are not best in quality and also of smaller size.

So, the consumers need not to worry a lot about pricing." However, traders in the market said that fruits are being sold at double price as compared to the previous year. "The famous bread Aapoos (Alphonso variety) are sold at Rs 300-500 per dozen, which is more than double of last year's price. Quality, size and scarcity of fruits are the reason for such a high price," informed the traders. However, Mr Sadani said, "Chemically treated fruits are sold in abundance in the market. Such artificially ripened are not good for consumer's health."

GROWERS AT LOSS

Despite a steep increase in price, mango growers are at a loss as they lack storage facility. Mr Sadani said, "Perishable character of the crop forces us to sell at a price quoted by the traders. We were getting good price at markets of neighbouring states such as Maharashtra, but this year a deep fall in price is seen there as well.

Hence, we have to depend on the local market only." He noted that their distress sale could only addressed if the proposed cold storage unit gets constructed at the earliest. This Rs 11.5 crore worth unit is being built under PPP-model and is taken up under the Assistance to States for Developing Export Infrastructure and Allied Activities (ASIDE) scheme.

The Agri-Business and Export Knowledge Centre of UAS-Dharwad has partnered with Safal Mango Growers Association to take up the cause in association with the Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation (KAPPEC) and Visvesvaraya Industrial Trade Centre (VITC). "The new facility will have a ripening chamber for mangoes and other fruits, pre-cooling, grading, packing, waxing, transport and dry godown besides Research and Development unit," informed Mr Sadani.

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BANGALORE : The bandh called by NDA and Left parties to protest the steep hike in petrol prices today disrupted normal life in parts of BJP-ruled Karnataka where bandh supporters set on fire three buses and stoned about a dozen others forcing authorities to withdraw bus services in the city.

According to initial reports received here, the bandh evoked good response in several districts. Public transport was hit and shops and business establishments remained shut inseveral parts of the state.

Holiday has been declared for schools and colleges today in view of the bandh.

In stray incidents of violence targeting state-run buses, some persons torched three Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses in the small hours and stoned about a dozen forcing the authorities to withdraw bus services.

While a bus was set on fire on Roopena Agrahara, two others were torched in K R Puram and fire force rushed to the spot andextinguished the fire, police said.
In the wake of stray incidents of stone pelting, BMTC suspended city bus services till this evening.
As a precaution, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) also suspended services in some districts such as Kolar, Ramangara, Chikkaballapur, Hubli-Dharwad and Hassan.

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Sales tax cut on petrol likely after MLC polls

TNN | May 30, 2012 (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/Sales-tax-cut-on-petrol-likely-after-MLC-polls/articleshow/13674987.cms)

MANGALORE: Will Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda does a Manohar Parikkar on petrol prices?

Though top officials in the government indicate that there may be reduction of sales tax on petrol, the decision will come out only after June 10.

The Chief Minister, who also handles the finance portfolio, will take a call on this issue after the MLC polls. Sources said that the CM was not willing to comment on the issue because of the polls, which would amount to violation of poll code. When contacted, CM refused to comment on this issue in view of the polls. I don't want to comment on it. It will be misconstrued at this juncture in view of the polls,'' he said.

An Oil Marketing Company ( OMC) official said that state levies a sales tax of 25% and 5% entry tax. Additionally a dealer commission of Rs 1,499 per kilo litre and transportation charge of Rs 1.2 per kilometer per kilo litre, plus depending on the location toll tax will be added. On Diesel, the sales tax is 16.75% and 5% of entry tax. The dealer commission is Rs 912 per kilo litre. These state levies account for 6% of the state's tax revenue of around Rs 43,000 crore.

In case the state waives off the sales tax on petrol as done by Goa, petrol will cost below Rs 62 in the state and the prices will be reduced by at least Rs 4 if it is reduced by 5%. Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry President ( FKCCI) JR Bangera said that they will submit a memorandum to the CM on Wednesday to reduce sales tax by at least 3-4 % so that petrol users could get a relief of Rs 2 to Rs 3 on the present petrol prices. Bangera said this reduction will not have any impact on Rs 1 lakh crore budget proposals as it was announced prior to this hike.

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Sadanandana vachanagalu :

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Can’t reduce petrol prices now: Karnataka CM
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Monday, Jun 4, 201 (http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_cant-reduce-petrol-prices-now-karnataka-cm_1697998)

Chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda has indicated that Karnataka is not going to go the Goa way to reduce the petrol prices right now. Reducing cess on petrol cannot be done now as the model code of conduct is in force in the state because of the upcoming MLC elections.

Though the CM has been hiding behind the code of conduct on the petrol issue, sources in the party indicate that BJP may make petrol prices as an issue for the 2013 assembly elections.

Experts have advised the chief minister and the party top leadership to lower the petrol prices in the state by reducing the state taxes just before the announcement of the elections in order to impress voters to vote for the party whose image has been tarnished so much because of corruption.

“It was not just our party, but the parties in the UPA were also thinking in the same terms, as bringing down fuel prices will be the only thing which will benefit ordinary people in the current scenario,” sources said.

Can’t reduce petrol prices now: Karnataka CM
DNA
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He should just lower it now....make it an issue now and win brownie points, if you wait until elections then ppl will think it is an election gimmick!!

These Dodo politicos from cong and BJP think citizens are dumb...

^^ state govt should never reduce tax on petrol.. then central govt will keep increasing prices and state govts will keep reducing taxes, they are forcing congress ruled states to reduce taxes. karnataka reduced tax on petrol in 2008, but central govt never lowered taxes.. let central govt hike the prices and pay price in elections for that. all those congress ruled states should hike tax on petrol once congress is kicked out of power there.

As for growth of states if small states are excluded:

1 Bihar 13%
2 Chattisgadh
3 TN and Gujarat tied 9.5%

with TN and gujarat almost same growth rate. Only bad thing is karnataka and andhra growth rate is below national average of 6.5%..



Hubli-Dharwad mayor promises better water supply (http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-01/hubli/31526115_1_hubli-dharwad-hubli-and-dharwad-malaprabha)
TNN May 1, 2012, 04.44AM IST
HUBLI: Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation Mayor Pandurang Patil said that efforts are being made to strengthen water supply in the twin cities. Plans are afoot to supply water once in three days and extend 24x7 water scheme to some more areas in Hubli and Dharwad.

Delivering his mayoral speech, Pandurang Patil, who got elected as Hubli-Dharwad mayor recently, said: "The 24x7 water supply scheme began in some wards of the twin cities on a pilot basis. In future, if the World Bank agrees to invest Rs 1,300 crore through KUIDFC in the state, the scheme will be extended and Hubli and Dharwad too will get their share."

The mayor promised to provide bus shelters in the twin cities and also said markets will be renovated. He spoke about plans to increase resource collection through licence fees, market fees, advertisements and building permissions.

Congress corporater Ganesh Tagargunti raised questions regarding slow pace of UGD work in the city and sought an explanation.

Former opposition leader Deepak Chinchore said there is enough water in the Malaprabha and he urged the mayor to supply water once in two days at least. Cutting across party lines, all the members should put concerted efforts to bring Jnnurm to Hubli-Dharwad, he said.

JD(S) corporater Rajanna Korvi said the corporation must reserve funds for the welfare of villages surrounding the cities of Hubli and Dharwad. Drinking water and other amenities should be provided to the twin cities, he said.

According to him, residents in the Hubli-Dharwad area were earlier receiving water only thrice a month. “This interval was reduced to once in five days and now on a pilot, we've giving water 24X7, to eight wards in the Hubli-Dharwad area” he said.

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Hubli gets water once in 3 days :ohno: what about belgaum??

^^

Hubli gets water once in 3 days :ohno: what about belgaum??

During harsh summer month of may Belgaum gets water on alternate days.., rest of the time its almost everyday in most of the wards.

@gentem : could you please share link where all states data are mentioned..if i remember, Maha, Haryana and many other states % growth rates for last fiscal are still not yet out...

Also Center has Excise Duty(CENVAT) which is fixed at 14 odd rs even if petrol is at 50r or at 80rs...

Why states are asked to reduce is bcos at 80rs they earn more vat than at say 70rs...they are being asked not "ordered" to forgo the extra tax they will earn because of the increase from 70 to 80...

Its the states choice whether to or not to...


Karnataka below 6.5% has a lot to do with the mining ban and general slowdown in new industries...

Villagers perform pooja for good monsoon (http://www.timesofindia.com/city/hubli/Villagers-perform-pooja-for-good-monsoon/articleshow/13860760.cms)

HUBLI: With clouds continuing toplay hide and seek, the worried villagers in North Karnataka are resorting to various ways to appease the rain gods.
Seeking divine intervention, villagers of Unkal, Hebballi, Shivalli, Gopankoppa, Sulya, Mudalagi and surrounding villages have performed a specialpooja to Karikaremma Devi.
Thousands of villagers thronged the Karikaremma Devi temple, 3 km from Unkal on Hebballi road and prayed for good rain this year.
The village wore a festive look on Tuesday with villagers, clad innew dresses, assembling at the temple with coconuts and fruits. Prasada was distributed among the devotees after the pooja.
Basappa Menasinkai of Unkal village told TOI that the pooja was performed to Karikaremma Devi seeking blessings of rain god. After worshiping the goddess, the sky will definitely open up on that day or in two-three days, he claimed.
Villagers believe that the goddess will be pleased by their pooja and as a symbol, there willbe rain.
Adaveppa Nagoji of Hebballi village, who took part in the pooja with his family members, said nowadays, monsoon showers are getting delayed for many reasons.
Whenever they worshipped the goddess, they received good rain, he said.

© TOI (http://www.timesofindia.com/city/hubli/Villagers-perform-pooja-for-good-monsoon/articleshow/13860760.cms)

Mangalore, June 5: Coastal districts of Karnataka have been receiving heavy rain with thunder storms since Monday afternoon, setting a much-awaited stage for the arrival of monsoon in the State.

The constant rains brought the much-needed respite to the people of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi from the oppressive heat.

However, motorists and pedestrians including school children had to face the problem as many roads were inundated due to heavy rains in both the coastal cities of Mangalore and Udupi.

India Metrological Department (IMD), Bangalore, had forecast that the coast would receive over 65 mm of rain on Monday and Tuesday. The forecast came true as people in the twin districts woke up to a rainy morning on Tuesday.

However, B. Puttana, Director of the department, said that it was too early to declare this as the onset of monsoon.

“Monsoon has officially not hit the Kerala or Karnataka coast. Though it will rain heavily, the wind speeds are just around 10 nautical miles, when it should be more than 30 to be declared as monsoon showers. Dakshina Kannada and coastal areas are only receiving pre-monsoon showers,” he said.

He said if rain persisted over the coast and conditions continued to remain favourable, the onset of monsoon may be declared as early as June 6.

And with wind speeds picking up and the seas expected to be choppy, the department had advised fishermen to refrain from venturing into the sea.

In Delhi, India Meteorological Department Director-General Laxman Singh Rathore said: “Monsoon is round the corner. Parts of Kerala have been receiving rain since this morning. We may declare the onset of monsoon by Wednesday.”

Kerala usually receives monsoon showers by June 1. Rathore said there was no need to paint a gloomy picture as the progress of the seasonal rainfall phenomenon was well with the forecast limits which have a model error of four days.

A unique feature of this year’s monsoon will be its steady progress along the western coast bringing rain to coastal Kerala and leaving the peninsular region relatively dry. Current observations show central and northern Kerala receiving rainfall whileThiruvananthapuram getting little rain.

Weather watchers attribute the slight delay in the onset of monsoon to “Typhoon Mawar,” which was active in the western Pacific Ocean off the Philippines and sucking away moisture and wind currents to power itself.

“The typhoon has moved northward towards Japan and will no longer affect the progression of the monsoon,” Rathore said.

Monsoon rains are crucial for agriculture as only 40 per cent of the cultivable area is under irrigation. The farm sector contributes about only 15 per cent to the country's Gross Domestic Product, but it employs about 60 per cent of India's population. Rathore said deviation of three to four days in arrival of monsoon rains would have no adverse impact on sowing of kharif crops.

"There is no concern for paddy sowing because seedlings are raised first in nursery through irrigation and then transplanted in the field much later,” he said.

There may be no impact on cotton and sugarcane crops as these long-duration crops are mostly cultivated in areas with irrigation facilities.

On the back of good monsoon in 2010 and 2011, the country harvested a record grain production of 245 million tonnes and 252.56 million tonnes, respectively.
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Deep-sea fishing ban along Karnataka coast from June 15
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MANGALORE, JUNE 6:
The deep-sea fishing ban along coastal Karnataka will begin from June 15.

Mr Suresh Kumar Ullal, Deputy Director, Fisheries Department, Mangalore, said that the 57-day fishing ban will be in force along Dakshina Kannada and Udupi coast from June 15 to August 10.

Mechanised or country boats, with inbound or outbound engines of 10 horsepower or more, will not be allowed to go fishing during the ban period, he said. The Government has imposed this ban keeping in mind the welfare of fishermen and fisheries business during the monsoon period.

Those who violate the ban will not be entitled for any assistance from the Government. This includes the diesel given to mechanised boats at subsidised rates.

It may be mentioned here that the Karnataka Budget for 2012-13 has increased the supply of tax-free diesel to fishermen to 1.25 lakh kilo litres for 2012-13. This was 1 lakh kilo litres in the 2011-12 Budget. But later during that year, the quantity was increased by 15,000 kilo litres taking the total to 1.15 lakh kilo litres during 2011-12.

Mr Ullal told Business Line that the deep-sea fishing ban along Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka will be in force from June 15 to July 31.

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A Goof up by TOI..
Belgaum is in Karnataka, its goofed up by best newspapers, the below statement is confusing, as it should the met dept in karnataka says belgaum.. and here the IMD dept in mumbai says...! read on..
And we rely on newspapers and great reporters :)

MUMBAI: Mumbaikars woke up to drizzles and an overcast sky instead of a scorching sun on Wednesday. However, citizens will have to wait for a couple of days for the monsoon to arrive as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) described the drizzles as pre-monsoon showers. Local weather stations recorded less than one millimetre of rainfall on Wednesday, but some pockets in the city reported a downpour.

"On Wednesday, the monsoon covered a few areas of Maharashtra including Harnai, Satara and Belgaum. We expect the monsoon to hit the city in the next 48 hours," said N Y Apte, deputy director general of IMD, Mumbai.
"It is only a prediction, since the monsoon could also stall. However, looking at the current cloud and wind conditions, the monsoon does seems close," he added.

Wednesday's cloudy weather ensured that day-time temperatures dipped by five degrees. Colaba recorded a maximum temperature of 29.6 degree Celsius—much cooler than the 35.6 degree Celsius the previous day. Santa Cruz was slightly warmer at 30.5 degree Celsius. "The cloud cover ensured that there was no direct sun. This brought the temperature down," said V K Rajeev, director of weather forecast at IMD, Mumbai.

The humidity levels, however, were quite high with Colaba recording 94% and Santa Cruz recording 75% in the morning. Levels in the evening too were moderately high with Colaba and Santa Cruz recording 88% and 75% respectively. The weather on Thursday is likely to be similar to Wednesday's. The humidity levels are likely to remain high, said Rajeev.

The monsoon has already covered most parts of central Arabian Sea, remaining parts of coastal Karnataka, entire Goa, some parts of south Konkan, south-central Maharashtra, north interior Karnataka, entire Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and some parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.

According to the IMD, there are set criteria to declare the onset of the monsoon in Kerala, but the criteria varies elsewhere in the country. "For Kerala, the criteria are that it should rain 2.5cm or more for two consecutive days apart from other conditions like wind field and speed. In Mumbai, however, the rain measurement can be one cm for two consecutive days; and the south-westerly winds are the driving force," said Apte.

TOI (Mumbai) (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Drizzles-in-Mumbai-monsoon-comes-closer/articleshow/13877741.cms)

^^ that is some Apte IMD of mumbai claiming.. let them keep claiming and dreaming, we have no problems as long as all belgaum taxes come to karnataka state govt :cheers:

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fake :bash:

^^ that is some Apte IMD of mumbai claiming.. let them keep claiming and dreaming, we have no problems as long as all belgaum taxes come to karnataka state govt :cheers:



fake :bash:

President patil tried hard to claim maharashtra by goofing up in her office statements,which she later apologied for doing that.TOI too will do the same.

yes fake...

Some Good News for older generation and Native Kannadiga's as well as those who are in love will local culture of Karnataka.

After Guddadha Bhootha, Now from June 16 onwards Malgudi Days is being shown once again on satudray and Sunday Hope they use same 9:30 PM slot. ( Janasri News Channel )

Directed by the Ace erstwhile actor and ever lasting Youth Icon of Karnataka Mr.Shankar Nag. ( Santhosh akkae Hadu Santhosh akkae )

MalGudi - Gets it name from Malleswaram and Basavanagudi the episodes are based on stories more from these areas and shooting also done in those locales.

tragic accident near Kaup

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but why that accident pic yogendra???it is horrible to see

Goa moves apex court on Mhadei water dispute issue
TNN | Jun 7, 2012, 03.54AM IST

PANAJI: Chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said the state government has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Union government to provide adequate resources for the functioning of the tribunal constituted to settle the Mhadei water dispute between Goa and Karnataka.

The chief minister said that central government had appointed the tribunal but had not provided resources including an office and manpower.

In November 2010, the Union government had issued a notification on the appointment of a tribunal.

The state had written to the centre in July 2002 under Section 3 of the Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956, seeking the constitution of the tribunal. Under the Act, the centre is required to constitute a tribunal if a water dispute between states cannot be settled by negotiation.

Parrikar said, "I am chief minister of Goa and not Karnataka, therefore I will do anything in the interest of the state."

He added that he was not criticizing the Karnataka government. "What they are doing is right because they are defending their right and I am defending my right. What is wrong in that?" Parrikar questioned.

He said governments in Karnataka and Goa are of the Bharatiya Janata Party but will fight with each other on the Mhadei issue. "I am elected by the people of Goa to take care of the interests of Goa. I am not here to take care of Karnataka's interests." He added that any government would have a similar viewpoint on the Mhadei dispute.

Karnataka plans to divert water from the Mhadei basin to the Malaprabha basin to meet drinking water requirements in Hubli and Bailhongal.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-moves-apex-court-on-Mhadei-water-dispute-issue/articleshow/13879197.cms

Goa moves apex court on Mhadei water dispute issue
TNN | Jun 7, 2012, 03.54AM IST



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-moves-apex-court-on-Mhadei-water-dispute-issue/articleshow/13879197.cms

They are kind of late, was going to Goa last month, on the ghats just as you pass one can see the Kalsa canal project on the river is almost complete, its been dug out almost, the valley is cut deep and the soil moved out in which big caterpillar machines look like a minute dot from the road above!
By the time its decided at Apex court,
The water will already be in distribution!

They are kind of late, was going to Goa last month, on the ghats just as you pass one can see the Kalsa canal project on the river is almost complete, its been dug out almost, the valley is cut deep and the soil moved out in which big caterpillar machines look like a minute dot from the road above!
By the time its decided at Apex court,
The water will already be in distribution!

Good update robbie.....
Its Karnataka water and after all the mahadayi water is going to arabian sea. Part of it can be utilised for the drinking purpose...Hope the Apex court's decision will be in favour of Karnataka....:cheers:

but why that accident pic yogendra???it is horrible to see

what could've been the fate of ppl inside that truck?? :ohno::ohno:

Sad, they had not tied those pipes properly, he braked hard and those pipes came to front :ohno:

Goa should not object to drinking water projects, TN has diverted kerala's periyar river in mullaperiyar dam for agriculture purpose also.

Good update robbie.....
Its Karnataka water and after all the mahadayi water is going to arabian sea. Part of it can be utilised for the drinking purpose...Hope the Apex court's decision will be in favour of Karnataka....:cheers:

Nope mate, you got it wrong :) water isn't anybody's, its everybody's :)
well the way they have proposed to stop , it won't!
Its not just going to Arabian sea :) only a geologist and a botany expert can explain here :)
They are blowing up the green forests, the river and river forms of life's that can only live in there and are in danger, that's the protest about!
anyways, its too late..
Water will be in households when the matter is in Apex court when the next generation is in turmoil...
:)

I din't like the accident pics at all (it shouldn't be posted), SSC was my favorite before.

Nope mate, you got it wrong :) water isn't anybody's, its everybody's :)
well the way they have proposed to stop , it won't!
Its not just going to Arabian sea :) only a geologist and a botany expert can explain here :)
They are blowing up the green forests, the river and river forms of life's that can only live in there and are in danger, that's the protest about!
anyways, its too late..
Water will be in households when the matter is in Apex court when the next generation is in turmoil...
:)

Mr Robbie,

We have seen and faced the situation of water scarcity in Hubli-Dharwad since my childhood and now the govt is planning to solve this problem ....
U know how the water was disributed b4....once in fortnight and it was festival for the people if the corporation water was released for them.

Secondly take the example of Dandeli...which is hardly 50 kms from Dharwad and Kali river water is abundantly available....but we cant use it as is used for Hydro-electric power stations for electricity production....at various points..Ambikanagar,Supa (Ganeshgudi),Kodasalli and Kadra.

If this water is made available for the drinking purpose then its difficult for electricity production and ....... Kali river water is wasted in Arabian sea.

So we have to compromise sometimes......got it

Have some positive thinking......:)

Mr Robbie,

We have seen and faced the situation of water scarcity in Hubli-Dharwad since my childhood and now the govt is planning to solve this problem ....
U know how the water was disributed b4....once in fortnight and it was festival for the people if the corporation water was released for them.

Secondly take the example of Dandeli...which is hardly 50 kms from Dharwad and Kali river water is abundantly available....but we cant use it as is used for Hydro-electric power stations for electricity production....at various points..Ambikanagar,Supa (Ganeshgudi),Kodasalli and Kadra.

If this water is made available for the drinking purpose then its difficult for electricity production and ....... Kali river water is wasted in Arabian sea.

So we have to compromise sometimes......got it

Have some positive thinking......:)

I dont like this concept described by poster "river water is wasted in sea"
Remember this is natural ecological phenomenon of flowing of water from Inlands and Mountains into the sea or oceans through river.
By this essential nutrients and constituents from land flow along the river serving abundantly for aquatic plants and animals..
Flowing of water to downstreams will flood the land and make the land fertile for agriculture. Even contribute largely in the temperature control of coastal places

I dont like this concept described by poster "river water is wasted in sea"
Remember this is natural ecological phenomenon of flowing of water from Inlands and Mountains into the sea or oceans through river.
By this essential nutrients and constituents from land flow along the river serving abundantly for aquatic plants and animals..
Flowing of water to downstreams will flood the land and make the land fertile for agriculture. Even contribute largely in the temperature control of coastal places

You are right Mr Mania...

BUT What bout more than 20 lakh people who are facing drinking water scarcity in this region.....?

Can we redirect the same water and reuse it....need some suggestion from u.

What u want to say bout the forest land destroyed by the Konkan Railways....
What u want to say bout MRPL polluting the sea....?

You are right Mr Mania...

BUT What bout more than 20 lakh people who are facing drinking water scarcity in this region.....?

Can we redirect the same water and reuse it....need some suggestion from u.

What u want to say bout the forest land destroyed by the Konkan Railways....
What u want to say bout MRPL polluting the sea....?

The list will keep going we cant stop the count.. But decide what is more severe..
Govt should make rain water harvesting and ground water recharge mandatory..
Rejuvenation of lakes and local water bodies will bring much difference, Develop STPs as well..

The list will keep going we cant stop the count.. But decide what is more severe..
Govt should make rain water harvesting and ground water recharge mandatory..
Rejuvenation of lakes and local water bodies will bring much difference, Develop STPs as well..

Serious issue here the is drinking water supply in this region.....:ohno:

^^
what was the earlier source

Malaprabha reservoir....From Saudatti

but has minimal water now ...so the govt is directing a part (very minimal) of water from Kalsa / Banduri Nala of Mahadayi to join Malaprabha Basin for the drinking water requirments of this region.

The list will keep going we cant stop the count.. But decide what is more severe..
Govt should make rain water harvesting and ground water recharge mandatory..
Rejuvenation of lakes and local water bodies will bring much difference, Develop STPs as well..

You know nk always faced drinking water scarcity..

Malaprabha reservoir....From Saudatti

but has minimal water now ...so the govt is directing a part (very minimal) of water from Kalsa / Banduri Nala of Mahadayi to join Malaprabha Basin for the drinking water requirments of this region.

now what happened to it

dry?

now what happened to it

dry?

Yes.....and population is also increasing with lots of industries coming up in the region.
Earlier the problem was with the pipelines leakage and now it has been resolved after the world bank has given loan for 24x7 water supply for HD,Belgaum and Gulbarga.
But still we have to think of the future needs.....:)

What is the status of Kalasa Bhanduri project.. I had a relative there.. Plans of construction of dam made them to shift to Manglore a year back.. I dont thin any dam work has started and their ginger business is still running from there

Mr Robbie,

We have seen and faced the situation of water scarcity in Hubli-Dharwad since my childhood and now the govt is planning to solve this problem ....
U know how the water was disributed b4....once in fortnight and it was festival for the people if the corporation water was released for them.

Secondly take the example of Dandeli...which is hardly 50 kms from Dharwad and Kali river water is abundantly available....but we cant use it as is used for Hydro-electric power stations for electricity production....at various points..Ambikanagar,Supa (Ganeshgudi),Kodasalli and Kadra.

If this water is made available for the drinking purpose then its difficult for electricity production and ....... Kali river water is wasted in Arabian sea.

So we have to compromise sometimes......got it

Have some positive thinking......:)

I know, thats what karnataka govt is doing :) trying to get water where it gets easily and the Goan govt is opposing saying you just can't steal a natural resource as willed and wished (the project lies in national scantuary and parks with thick evergreen forests.
Moreover my friend mere dost, I repeat, its too late, the canal has been dug out, works complete almost, Hubli will get water :).
No river is wasted in sea, its nature and ecology :) like humans many living beings dwell in it and depend on it.
:)

I know, thats what karnataka govt is doing :) trying to get water where it gets easily and the Goan govt is opposing saying you just can't steal a natural resource as willed and wished (the project lies in national scantuary and parks with thick evergreen forests.
Moreover my friend mere dost, I repeat, its too late, the canal has been dug out, works complete almost, Hubli will get water :).
No river is wasted in sea, its nature and ecology :) like humans many living beings dwell in it and depend on it.
:)

Thank u.....:)

Yes.....and population is also increasing with lots of industries coming up in the region.
Earlier the problem was with the pipelines leakage and now it has been resolved after the world bank has given loan for 24x7 water supply for HD,Belgaum and Gulbarga.
But still we have to think of the future needs.....:)

Population increasing? better say its exploding :)
The govt machinary is a failure completely, they are in a pilot project of providing 24/7 water, is it really possible? no ways, not possible in 100 years from now, it started years back, now 2-8 wards recieve it, thats all! 99% of populas is still wanting water. there is no proper planning, future is bleak :) we all have to deal hot and dry weathe for even monsoons are failing :)

The list will keep going we cant stop the count.. But decide what is more severe..
Govt should make rain water harvesting and ground water recharge mandatory..
Rejuvenation of lakes and local water bodies will bring much difference, Develop STPs as well..

Exactly! thats the only solution.
But who is gonna tell the govt? :)

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The structure i360 proposed by an NRI in GIM-2012 promises a 360 degree view of the entire city.

Suggested by NRI Neeraj Patil, the structure will rise to a height of 140 metres.

“I want the people to be able to have a bird’s eye view of Bangalore. It has the potential to become a major attraction for visitors and locals alike,” Patil told Express.

The idea of i360 was pitched to Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda at GIM on Thursday. Patil said that the CM seemed keen on the idea of having a structure like this in the city. “The CM has given us a single point of liaison to take the plan forward. Now we can start identifying lands and other things for the purpose,” he added.

The tower will be built by David Marks, who is also the brain behind the famous London Eye, which is a giant ferris wheel like structure in London.

Speaking to Express, Marks said, “We have tested a similar structure in Brighton which is ready to be put into operation. The team building the Bangalore i360, in case it is approved, will be the same one that worked on the London Eye.” He added that the structure would have a 20 metre base.

“Considering the wind conditions in the city, we should be able to go up to a minimum height of 140 metres,” he added. The tower will occupy the space of a tennis court, according to Dr Patil.

He added that the project would require lands in central Bangalore and close to transport centres.

The people behind the project would now approach the tourism department to conduct a study related to the city and discuss the sponsorship for the project.
http://newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/article538588.ece

Multiplexes Status in T2 cities

Mysore - 4 screen satyam cineplexes(Mall of Mysore) + 4 screen DRC cinemas(Habitata mall) + 4 screens PVR cinemas (Garuda Mall -Opening shortly)
Total: 12 screens by 2012 end

Hubli-Dharwad - 5 screen Cinepolis Urban oasis mall(opening shortly) + 4 screen Laxmi mulitplex(opening shortly)

Total 9 screens by 2012 end

Mangalore -4 screen Big cinemas Bharath mall + Cinepolis 4 screens City center Mall(opening shortly)

Total 8 screens by 2012 end

Belgaum - 2 screen Big Cinemas Nucleus Mall + 2 screen Inox Chandan

Gulbarga - 2 screen Fun cinemas Shetty talkies + 3 screen Shrada mall(opening shortly)

Multiplexes Status in T2 cities

Mysore - 4 screen satyam cineplexes(Mall of Mysore) + 4 screen DRC cinemas(Habitata mall) + 4 screens PVR cinemas (Garuda Mall -Opening shortly)
Total: 12 screens by 2012 end

Hubli-Dharwad - 5 screen Cinepolis Urban oasis mall(opening shortly) + 4 screen Laxmi mulitplex(opening shortly)

Total 9 screens by 2012 end

Mangalore -4 screen Big cinemas Bharath mall + Cinepolis 4 screens City center Mall(opening shortly)

Total 8 screens by 2012 end

Belgaum - 2 screen Big Cinemas Nucleus Mall + 2 screen Inox Chandan

Gulbarga - 2 screen Fun cinemas Shetty talkies + 3 screen Shrada mall(opening shortly)

Does it really help in development of the masses (population)? :)

Does it really help in development of the masses (population)? :)

Not really,but social infrastructure such as malls does attract the youngsters. :)

Not really,but social infrastructure such as malls does attract the youngsters. :)

Kool! then Bangalore is the place to be.. A report says almost every youngster wants to be there no matter what :)

Multiplexes Status in T2 cities

Mysore - 4 screen satyam cineplexes(Mall of Mysore) + 4 screen DRC cinemas(Habitata mall) + 4 screens PVR cinemas (Garuda Mall -Opening shortly)
Total: 12 screens by 2012 end

Hubli-Dharwad - 5 screen Cinepolis Urban oasis mall(opening shortly) + 4 screen Laxmi mulitplex(opening shortly)

Total 9 screens by 2012 end

Mangalore -4 screen Big cinemas Bharath mall + Cinepolis 4 screens City center Mall(opening shortly)

Total 8 screens by 2012 end

Belgaum - 2 screen Big Cinemas Nucleus Mall + 3 screen Inox Chandan

Gulbarga - 2 screen Fun cinemas Shetty talkies + 3 screen Shrada mall(opening shortly)

Extended list : 2014

Mysore : 4 screen Forum Mall (2013-2014)+ 4 screen Zuari garden city Total 8 screens to be added by 2014

Mangalore: 4 screen Forum mall + 4 screen Lotus Mall (2014)

Total 8 screens to be added by 2014

Hubli: No news

Gulbarga: 4 screen Gulbarga city center (2014)

Total 4 screens to be added by 2014

Belgaum : No news

^^ Dharwad?

^^ Dharwad?

Hubli includes Dharwad :) Both are single entity,when I say Hubli it means dharwad included. :)

Ballari?

Hubli includes Dharwad :) Both are single entity,when I say Hubli it means dharwad included. :)

20km is still a very long distance for multiplexes

I don't have info on T3 cities krishnamoorthy,I know shimoga too is getting a big mall built by bearys group.

20km is still a very long distance for multiplexes

Once 4 laning or 6 laning of Hubli-Dharwad highway is done plus BRTS,20 km would be like 20 mins.

Multiplexes Status in T2 cities

Mysore - 4 screen satyam cineplexes(Mall of Mysore) + 4 screen DRC cinemas(Habitata mall) + 4 screens PVR cinemas (Garuda Mall -Opening shortly)
Total: 12 screens by 2012 end

Hubli-Dharwad - 5 screen Cinepolis Urban oasis mall(opening shortly) + 4 screen Laxmi mulitplex(opening shortly)

Total 9 screens by 2012 end

Mangalore -4 screen Big cinemas Bharath mall + Cinepolis 4 screens City center Mall(opening shortly)

Total 8 screens by 2012 end

Belgaum - 2 screen Big Cinemas Nucleus Mall + 3 screen Inox Chandan

Gulbarga - 2 screen Fun cinemas Shetty talkies + 3 screen Shrada mall(opening shortly)

Extended list : 2014

Mysore : 4 screen Forum Mall (2013-2014)+ 4 screen Zuari garden city Total 8 screens to be added by 2014

Mangalore: 4 screen Forum mall + 4 screen Lotus Mall (2014)

Total 8 screens to be added by 2014

Hubli: No news

Gulbarga: 4 screen Gulbarga city center (2014)

Total 4 screens to be added by 2014

Belgaum : No news

Akash Cinnepolis is a 5 Screen Multiplex in Citi center mall. In 2013-14 when one of the biggest mall in south india Lotus Mall open's it will have a 10 screen multiplex. Forum will open on 2013 that may be 5 or more Theatres

Akash Cinnepolis is a 5 Screen Multiplex in Citi center mall. In 2013 when one of the biggest mall in south india Lotus Mall open's it will have a 10 screen multiplex( INOX) . Forum will will get PVR on 2013 that may be 5 or more Theatres

Thanks for the info avinash,I just kept the figures on lower side as there is no confirmation yet.

Waiting for Inox to put it up on their website

http://www.inoxmovies.com/cinemas_upcoming.aspx

I don't have info on T3 cities krishnamoorthy,I know shimoga too is getting a big mall built by bearys group.

Its built under Public-pvt patrnership with land belonging to Shimoga Muncipality. Bearys group is cmg up with a commercial complex cum mall

20km is still a very long distance for multiplexes

20km Is nothing. people frm Manipal/udupi travel 50km in volvos and other vehicles just to watch multiplex in mangalore. and once 4lane road works btwn mlore and manipal are over the time will reduce

A nice song shot in Namma Mysore

3JVEUW4bemk

HCL Career Development Centre

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5517/hcl1.jpg

^^ :lol::lol:

HCL Career Development Centre

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5517/hcl1.jpg

H-D needs one such Career Development Centre :lol:

H-D needs one such Career Development Centre :lol:

They are not willing in HD ...but they are ready to set up one in Mysore if Yogendra provides space for this.....:lol::lol:

They are not willing in HD ...but they are ready to set up one in Mysore if Yogendra provides space for this.....:lol::lol:

don't worry mysore has many roads with such CDC :)

now its H-D turn :banana: you can apply for a franchise

:D
don't worry mysore has many roads with such CDC :)

now its H-D turn :banana: you can apply for a franchise

seems like yogendra is not interested in applying for franchise:nuts:
Akash can try that:lol::lol:

i had applied they have rejected :ohno: they need only Dr's not even IIT graduate :lol:

what abt u MK?

^^ :ohno::lol:

Drawback of using ^^ symbol...!!!!!
Instead of quoting yogendra's reply, i used ^^ symbol..
But unfortunately my post came into the next page:ohno:
There's nothing upside to see leaving Harate katte- Karnataka discussions board..
Bad luck:ohno:
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I know, thats what karnataka govt is doing :) trying to get water where it gets easily and the Goan govt is opposing saying you just can't steal a natural resource as willed and wished (the project lies in national scantuary and parks with thick evergreen forests.
Moreover my friend mere dost, I repeat, its too late, the canal has been dug out, works complete almost, Hubli will get water :).
No river is wasted in sea, its nature and ecology :) like humans many living beings dwell in it and depend on it.
:)

It is actually wasted in sea. Ganga is 75% wasted into sea and brahmaputra 90% wasted. Moreover they harm as they displace lot of soil. So better it is diverted to other side. For example jog falls if not diverted for electricity it could have collapsed by now.

But minimum flow in the river must be maintained into sea. So that all en route ecology is not harmed.


Multiplexes Status in T2 cities

Mysore - 4 screen satyam cineplexes(Mall of Mysore) + 4 screen DRC cinemas(Habitata mall) + 4 screens PVR cinemas (Garuda Mall -Opening shortly)
Total: 12 screens by 2012 end

Hubli-Dharwad - 5 screen Cinepolis Urban oasis mall(opening shortly) + 4 screen Laxmi mulitplex(opening shortly)

Total 9 screens by 2012 end

Mangalore -4 screen Big cinemas Bharath mall + Cinepolis 4 screens City center Mall(opening shortly)

Total 8 screens by 2012 end

Belgaum - 2 screen Big Cinemas Nucleus Mall + 3 screen Inox Chandan

Gulbarga - 2 screen Fun cinemas Shetty talkies + 3 screen Shrada mall(opening shortly)

Extended list : 2014

Mysore : 4 screen Forum Mall (2013-2014)+ 4 screen Zuari garden city Total 8 screens to be added by 2014

Mangalore: 4 screen Forum mall + 4 screen Lotus Mall (2014)

Total 8 screens to be added by 2014

Hubli: No news

Gulbarga: 4 screen Gulbarga city center (2014)

Total 4 screens to be added by 2014

Belgaum : No news

you should include only u/c things, plan i will also plan to open multiple malls in multiple cities :) Malls in the city means IT companies will come, anybody interested now?

Corrections From Sunil with real facts of Gulbarga
Multiplexes Status in T2 cities

Mysore - 4 screen satyam cineplexes(Mall of Mysore) + 4 screen DRC cinemas(Habitata mall) + 4 screens PVR cinemas (Garuda Mall -Opening shortly)
Total: 12 screens by 2012 end

Hubli-Dharwad - 5 screen Cinepolis Urban oasis mall(opening shortly) + 4 screen Laxmi mulitplex(opening shortly)

Total 9 screens by 2012 end

Mangalore -4 screen Big cinemas Bharath mall + Cinepolis 4 screens City center Mall(opening shortly)

Total 8 screens by 2012 end

Belgaum - 2 screen Big Cinemas Nucleus Mall + 3 screen Inox Chandan

Gulbarga - 4 screen Fun cinemas Shetty talkies Opened in 2007
3 screen Shrada mall opening shortly in 2012
4 Screen Multiuplex - Sun Citi Mall Opening in 2012

So, Total 11 screens in Gulbarga

Extended list : 2014

Mysore : 4 screen Forum Mall (2013-2014)+ 4 screen Zuari garden city Total 8 screens to be added by 2014

Mangalore: 4 screen Forum mall + 4 screen Lotus Mall (2014)

Total 8 screens to be added by 2014

Hubli: No news

Gulbarga: 4 screen Gulbarga city center (2014)

Total 4 screens to be added by 2014

Belgaum : No news

Gentem what is the meaning of falls collapsing? how can that happen?
shape of falls may change but it is natural.why should we avoid it.

Akash Cinnepolis is a 5 Screen Multiplex in Citi center mall. In 2013-14 when one of the biggest mall in south india Lotus Mall open's it will have a 10 screen multiplex. Forum will open on 2013 that may be 5 or more Theatres

Any idea how many screens will be there in Bearys Turning Point U/C in Deralakatte? And also so called 'Mall of Mangalore' where some site preparation works have already started.

Gentem what is the meaning of falls collapsing? how can that happen?
shape of falls may change but it is natural.why should we avoid it.

What he might have meant is wearing out of rocks due to constant friction with water. It may take millions of years for whole structure to collapse even if full waterflow is allowed.

Any idea how many screens will be there in Bearys Turning Point U/C in Deralakatte? And also so called 'Mall of Mangalore' where some site preparation works have already started.

There is time for these projects to be completed. reg multiplex Nothing has been finalised as such.

^^ yes, not just wearing out of rocks, but the pit at the bottom will become bigger and whole thing will collapse. Now that water flow goes through pipeline to electricity generation this process is slowed down.

Similarly many west flowing rivers causing lot of soil erosion, best if they are diverted to east. But a minimum flow in river should be guaranteed so as not to disturb ecology of the area.

^^East flowing rivers does not erode soil?