Source: DHNS
The Textiles Department will set up Textile Parks in Belgaum, Chitradurga, Kolar, Tumkur and Chikkaballapur, Textiles Minister Varthur Prakash said on Thursday.
Addressing the media in Bangalore, Prakash said the government would give a subsidy of Re 1 per unit of the electricity consumed by factories that will be set up in the Textile Parks.
The minister said there were around 55,000 weavers in the State and efforts were being made to provide houses to all of them.
Presently, housing has been provided to 25,000 weavers. Around 350 families have been identified in the Naxal-hit areas of the State, where the department will impart training in weaving.
Prakash said the Textile sector had attracted an investment of around Rs 500 crore. He said he would shortly hold discussions with Education Minister Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri to resolve the school uniform distribution problem.
His department is presently finding it difficult to meet the Education department’s demand.
He said the actual requirement would be ascertained from the Education department, following which a decision will be taken on the total number of uniforms to be distributed.
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Monday, July 25, 2011
[Belgaum] Sugarcane Research and Development Centre planned
Source: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article2291660.ece
The State Government has decided to establish Sugarcane Research and Development Centre in Yargatti in Hukkeri taluk, the home taluk of Agriculture Minister and district in-charge Umesh V. Katti.
According to Mr. Katti, the centre would come up under the aegis of the Belgaum-based S. Nijalingappa Sugar Institute, University of Agriculture Sciences Dharwad and Department of Agriculture.
The Government will provide Rs. 5 crore towards establishment of the centre.
The establishment of the centre in this part of the State was in view of the fact that both Belgaum and Bagalkot districts in north Karnataka with 28 sugar mills in cooperative and private sectors have emerged as major sugarcane and sugar producers in the State. But though the sugar recovery percentage was relatively more than in the mills in south Karnataka there is a strong need to improve crop yield and productivity as well in this region.
The centre will help sugarcane growers adopt scientific farming practices to boost production of sugarcane in the State.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Five new layouts planned in Belgaum
BELGAUM: Belgaum Urban Development Authority (BUDA) has identified 455 acres of land at Kanabargi, Anagol, and Hindalaga on the outskirts of the city to develop five layouts.
The process to acquire 160.1 acres in Kanabargi is in final stages. As many as 2,120 sites will be developed there. About 145.35 acres have been identified at Bhagyanagar in Anagol, where 1,700 sites will come up.
BUDA will acquire 114.33 acres and 29.34 acres for the two layouts planned in Hindalaga, which will collectively have 1,740 sites. The government has approved four projects, while the one for Kapileshwar Layout -where 50 sites will come up on 5.33 acres - is awaited.
BUDA is offering 40% of the developed land to farmers, instead of compensation. BUDA commissioner D S Chougula and local representatives convened several meetings with farmers to convince them. "Over 50% of them are committed to BUDA," Chougula told STOI.
"The farmers will benefit from the 40:60 deal with BUDA. The present per-acre rate is Rs 18-20 lakh, but they will get around Rs 50-70 lakh after getting 7-8 gunta developed land," he said.
The process to acquire 160.1 acres in Kanabargi is in final stages. As many as 2,120 sites will be developed there. About 145.35 acres have been identified at Bhagyanagar in Anagol, where 1,700 sites will come up.
BUDA will acquire 114.33 acres and 29.34 acres for the two layouts planned in Hindalaga, which will collectively have 1,740 sites. The government has approved four projects, while the one for Kapileshwar Layout -where 50 sites will come up on 5.33 acres - is awaited.
BUDA is offering 40% of the developed land to farmers, instead of compensation. BUDA commissioner D S Chougula and local representatives convened several meetings with farmers to convince them. "Over 50% of them are committed to BUDA," Chougula told STOI.
"The farmers will benefit from the 40:60 deal with BUDA. The present per-acre rate is Rs 18-20 lakh, but they will get around Rs 50-70 lakh after getting 7-8 gunta developed land," he said.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Airtel unveils 3G services in North Karnataka
Source: http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/airtel-unveils-3G-services-in-North-Karnataka/5113113082
The North Karnataka region has over 30% of airtel’s customer base having GPRS connectivity. Besides, the region has the second largest number of 3G enabled handsets in Karnataka after the city of Bangalore.
| Bharti airtel, India’s largest telecommunications company, announced the launch of its 3G service in the North Karnataka towns of Hubballi, Dharwad & Belagavi today. Home to the largest customer base of airtel mobile customers in Karnataka, these towns today joined the airtel 3G map in India, to offer unparalleled airtel internet experience on 3G. This follows the successful 3G launches in Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangalore, Udupi, Manipal, Shimoga, Davanagere & Tumkur. The North Karnataka region has over 30% of airtel’s customer base having GPRS connectivity. Besides, the region has the second largest number of 3G enabled handsets in Karnataka after the city of Bangalore. With nearly 50% of retailers in North Karnataka selling airtel GPRS packs, this is a very apt region for the availability of 3G services. Firmly entrenched as an industrial hub in Karnataka, airtel’s 3G operations are set to change the way North Karnataka functions. When 3G operations are underway, many customers will get to experience the differentiators that airtel brings to the table. airtel internet on 3G gives customers the power of higher speeds to enjoy multimedia services, high-speed mobile broadband and internet access with the ability to view videos on your mobile phone, make video calls, watch live TV, access high speed internet and enjoy live streaming at never before speeds. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Venkatesh V, CEO - Karnataka Circle, Mobile Services, Bharti airtel Ltd said, "The launch of our 3G services is the start of a new era, the beginning of a journey of mobile internet revolution in Karnatak. As we begin our operations in North Karnataka, we believe that it is a transformational shift we are ushering in. We aim to bring to our customers an enriched user experience on the back of a world class delivery. The launch of mobile number portability services is an added bonus for all those seeking 3G services for video calls and enjoy the advantage to the power of mobile internet" airtel’s 3G services, delivered on a state-of-the-art high speed HSPA network, usher in a new era of unique life enriching services in entertainment, utility, commerce and health – all now on the customer’s mobile phone. The launch of its 3G services is a key milestone in Bharti airtel’s vision to play a leading role in delivering the power of the mobile internet to an increasing number of people in India. With the mobile industry across the world expecting to connect 2.4 billion people to the internet over the next five years, most for the first time, it is incumbent upon service providers to bring all the ecosystem players together in a cohesive manner – handset manufacturers, equipment vendors, application developers and even consumers – to scale up the penetration for 3G services in the country. Comparison between 2G and 3G
Keeping the focus on the user experience and relevant services, airtel’s 3G price plans are personalised and simple to understand: 1. PAYG VBC (Pay as you go): For all existing airtel 2G customers who want to experience the power of airtel internet on 3G for a short while, this tariff plan is the solution. The customer will pay the same prevailing data rates as on 2G service, but with the advantage of a faster mobile broadband. 2. Sachet Plans: The objective of these plans is to drive mass trial and adoption of 3G, and will serve as the natural upgrade path to higher rental plans. These plans will have validity of lesser than or equal to 10 days.
3. Standard Plans: These plans are best suited for the mid to high-end users of data and will have a validity of 30 days.
4. FlexiShield Plan: This plan has a combination of free data usage and a low inbuilt VBC rate. The plan is constructed in a way that it provides the customer, the flexibility to start from a relatively lower initial rental commitment and shields from a bill shock.
Note: Sachet Plans available only on Prepaid, FlexiShield Plan available on both postpaid & prepaid airtel has also introduced a first of its kind internet usage calculator that will help customers monitor and analyse their current internet data usage and choose an airtel 3G plan accordingly. |
Thursday, March 24, 2011
[Belgaum] Zuari in process of acquiring land for urea plant in Karnataka
Source: Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Fertiliser-maker Zuari Industries Ltd on Wednesday said it is in the process of acquiring land to set up a Rs 5,000 crore gas-based urea plant in Karnataka with an annual capacity of 1.3 million tonnes a year.
"The company has got approval from the Karnataka government to go ahead with the project. We have started the process of acquiring land in Belgaum district," Zuari Industries Executive Vice Chairman H S Bawa told reporters on the sidelines of a press conference.
"The project is estimated at Rs 5,000 crore," and it will will be built in Belgaum district, bordering Maharashtra and Goa, which has a gas pipeline running through it, he said. Natural gas is a feedstock for fertiliser plants.
The plant will be built near the Dabhol-Bangalore gas pipeline project, which is expected to complete by 2012-13, he added.
Bawa was here at a ceremony to reposition 21 group companies, including Zuari Industries, led by industrialist Saroj Poddar, under an unified banner -- Adventz.
The Belgaum plant will be commissioned by 2015-16 after the government's new fertiliser investment policy comes into force, he said, hoping the policy will be constructive and it will be investor-friendly.
Apart from Belgaum, Zuari Industries is also looking at land acquisition near Karwar, in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka, for building a phosphate and customised fertiliser plant at an estimated investment of Rs 700 crore, he noted.
Regarding the conversion of its Goa fertiliser plant from naptha to a gas unit, Bawa said, "By 2012, we are hopeful that the plant will be converted to a gas-based unit with the use of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) initially".
As and when the domestic gas becomes available, the unit will switch over to gas, he added.
Presently, the Goa plant has the capacity to produce 8,00,000 tonnes of phosphate a year. After the revamp, the capacity would rise to one million tonnes a year.
The country imported 16.17 million tonnes fertilisers in April-November this fiscal, almost equal to the total import of 16.38 million tonnes during the entire 2009-10.
India meets 85 per cent of its urea requirement through indigenous production, but is largely dependent on imports for meeting the phosphorus and potassium requirement, either as finished fertilisers or raw materials.
NEW DELHI: Fertiliser-maker Zuari Industries Ltd on Wednesday said it is in the process of acquiring land to set up a Rs 5,000 crore gas-based urea plant in Karnataka with an annual capacity of 1.3 million tonnes a year.
"The company has got approval from the Karnataka government to go ahead with the project. We have started the process of acquiring land in Belgaum district," Zuari Industries Executive Vice Chairman H S Bawa told reporters on the sidelines of a press conference.
"The project is estimated at Rs 5,000 crore," and it will will be built in Belgaum district, bordering Maharashtra and Goa, which has a gas pipeline running through it, he said. Natural gas is a feedstock for fertiliser plants.
The plant will be built near the Dabhol-Bangalore gas pipeline project, which is expected to complete by 2012-13, he added.
Bawa was here at a ceremony to reposition 21 group companies, including Zuari Industries, led by industrialist Saroj Poddar, under an unified banner -- Adventz.
The Belgaum plant will be commissioned by 2015-16 after the government's new fertiliser investment policy comes into force, he said, hoping the policy will be constructive and it will be investor-friendly.
Apart from Belgaum, Zuari Industries is also looking at land acquisition near Karwar, in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka, for building a phosphate and customised fertiliser plant at an estimated investment of Rs 700 crore, he noted.
Regarding the conversion of its Goa fertiliser plant from naptha to a gas unit, Bawa said, "By 2012, we are hopeful that the plant will be converted to a gas-based unit with the use of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) initially".
As and when the domestic gas becomes available, the unit will switch over to gas, he added.
Presently, the Goa plant has the capacity to produce 8,00,000 tonnes of phosphate a year. After the revamp, the capacity would rise to one million tonnes a year.
The country imported 16.17 million tonnes fertilisers in April-November this fiscal, almost equal to the total import of 16.38 million tonnes during the entire 2009-10.
India meets 85 per cent of its urea requirement through indigenous production, but is largely dependent on imports for meeting the phosphorus and potassium requirement, either as finished fertilisers or raw materials.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Fly into Belgaum after sunset: DGCA Clearance For Night Landing Facility
Source: TOI
BELGAUM: The much awaited night landing facility at Belgaum airport, Sambra, has been cleared by the Airport Authority of India in view of the World Kannada Meet (WKM) to be held in Belgaum from March 11-13. This was a long pending demand of the people of Belgaum.
Though the facility was set up about six months ago, officials were awaiting clearance from the authorities concerned. With WKM approaching, the night landing facility was cleared by the Director General of Civil Aviation, said Prabhakar Kore, chairman, World Kannada Meet Reception Committee.
"We were worried about receiving those arriving by flight. We were constantly in touch with the civil aviation ministry and insisted that they inspect the facility for clearance. On Sunday afternoon, we got information from the DGCA that the night landing facility has got the nod," he added.
Currently only a Kingfisher flight operates from Belguam to Mumbai. There are no flights to Bangalore from Belgaum.
"We have requested UB chairman Vijay Mallya to introduce air services directly from Belgaum to Bangalore. We have got a positive response from him. If everything goes well, we will soon have air service to Bangalore from Belgaum," he added.
The clearance has a big relief for s delegates coming from other countries can now easily land in Belgaum without any worries, Kore said.
He said even private air service providers are expected to introduce chartered flight service to Belgaum and Bangalore for people arriving from other states.
"The district administration is in touch with SpiceJet and Kingfisher to to introduce air service from Belgaum to Bangalore following this clearance," said Ekroop Kaur, deputy commissioner, Belgaum.
BELGAUM: The much awaited night landing facility at Belgaum airport, Sambra, has been cleared by the Airport Authority of India in view of the World Kannada Meet (WKM) to be held in Belgaum from March 11-13. This was a long pending demand of the people of Belgaum.
Though the facility was set up about six months ago, officials were awaiting clearance from the authorities concerned. With WKM approaching, the night landing facility was cleared by the Director General of Civil Aviation, said Prabhakar Kore, chairman, World Kannada Meet Reception Committee.
"We were worried about receiving those arriving by flight. We were constantly in touch with the civil aviation ministry and insisted that they inspect the facility for clearance. On Sunday afternoon, we got information from the DGCA that the night landing facility has got the nod," he added.
Currently only a Kingfisher flight operates from Belguam to Mumbai. There are no flights to Bangalore from Belgaum.
"We have requested UB chairman Vijay Mallya to introduce air services directly from Belgaum to Bangalore. We have got a positive response from him. If everything goes well, we will soon have air service to Bangalore from Belgaum," he added.
The clearance has a big relief for s delegates coming from other countries can now easily land in Belgaum without any worries, Kore said.
He said even private air service providers are expected to introduce chartered flight service to Belgaum and Bangalore for people arriving from other states.
"The district administration is in touch with SpiceJet and Kingfisher to to introduce air service from Belgaum to Bangalore following this clearance," said Ekroop Kaur, deputy commissioner, Belgaum.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
[Belgaum] MLAs to organise 15-km human chain
Source: The Hindu
A 15-km human chain from Visvesvaraya Technological University in Machhe to Pune-Bangalore NH4 will be formed on Wednesday to urge the Centre to provide funds to implement Rs. 5,000-crore Belgaum Vision 2030 plan. The vision document lists out projects to be taken up for the development of Belgaum district.
MLAs Abhay Kumar Patil, Feroz Nooruddin Sait and Sanjay Patilare organising the human chain.
Mr. Abhay Kumar Patil said a large number of people from all sections of society will participate in the formation of human chain. A signature campaign seeking support of the citizens for the cause of Belgaum will also be launched on the same occasion. Later, a memorandum would be submitted to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging him to favourably consider the demand for implementation of the vision plan under a “special package”.
The MLAs said that the State Government has promised to contribute 10 per cent of the project cost and the Centre will be urged to make a generous contribution for the development of Belgaum.
Belgaum District State Government Employees'Association president Jagdish Patil appealed to the members of the association to extend their support.
MLAs and Deputy Mayor of Belgaum City Corporation Dhanraj Gavali have appealed to the people to participate in large numbers.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
[Belgaum] Karnataka seeks Rs 4329.40 crore central assistance
Source: Deccan Herald
The Karnataka Government today requested the Centre to extend Rs 4329.40 crore financial aid to transform Belgaum into the 'City of the Decade 2011-2021.'
"The project envisaged by the state proposes to provide citizens a safe and sustainable environment, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, service delivery, connectivity, and economic well-being, supported by an efficient governance framework," Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
To achieve the desired results in consonance with the Mission statement,the state government has prepared a detailed "City Development Strategy and Investment Plan for Belgaum City" , he said.
Total investments estimated for development infrastructure would be around Rs 4329.40 crore, he said and urged the Prime Minister to include the project in the ensuing budget as a special project.
Karnataka Government would be willing to bear 10 per cent of the cost as per Government of India guidelines, he said.
"I shall be thankful if you could kindly issue directions to the Union Urban Development Ministry to incorporate this project on priority to commemorate visit of Mahatma Gandhi to Belgaum City for the 39th Annual Session of the Congress and hope our request is considered favourably", he said.
The Karnataka Government is organising the second World Kannada literary conference in Belgaum next month.
The Karnataka Government today requested the Centre to extend Rs 4329.40 crore financial aid to transform Belgaum into the 'City of the Decade 2011-2021.'
"The project envisaged by the state proposes to provide citizens a safe and sustainable environment, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, service delivery, connectivity, and economic well-being, supported by an efficient governance framework," Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
To achieve the desired results in consonance with the Mission statement,the state government has prepared a detailed "City Development Strategy and Investment Plan for Belgaum City" , he said.
Total investments estimated for development infrastructure would be around Rs 4329.40 crore, he said and urged the Prime Minister to include the project in the ensuing budget as a special project.
Karnataka Government would be willing to bear 10 per cent of the cost as per Government of India guidelines, he said.
"I shall be thankful if you could kindly issue directions to the Union Urban Development Ministry to incorporate this project on priority to commemorate visit of Mahatma Gandhi to Belgaum City for the 39th Annual Session of the Congress and hope our request is considered favourably", he said.
The Karnataka Government is organising the second World Kannada literary conference in Belgaum next month.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
[Belgaum] Government releases Rs. 4.9 crore for development of Rajhansgad fort
Source: The Hindu
Rajhansgad fort to become a major tourist destination in the near future
Funds sought for repair of the cave linking the Rajhansgad and Belgaum forts
For Better infrastructure: Sanjay Patil, MLA (Belgaum Rural), launching development work at the Rajhansgad fort in Belgaum on Monday. Deputy Commissioner Ekroop Caur is also seen.
The State Government has released Rs. 4.9 crore for the development of the historical Rajhansgad fort in Belgaum taluk.
Announcing this here on Monday, Sanjay Patil, MLA (Belgaum Rural), who laid the foundation stone to mark commencement of construction works on various infrastructure development works at the fort site earlier in the day, said the Government has decided to develop the fort into a major tourist destination. Accordingly, it has provided funds to create infrastructure facilities for the convenience of visitors.
Deputy Commissioner Ekroop Caur said the fort had been neglected all these years.
However, it is bound to grow into a major tourist attraction in the days to come. A garden will also come up at the fort, she said adding that Mr. Patil was trying to get additional funds from the Government to repair the cave linking the Rajhansgad and Belgaum forts.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tata Docomo launched its 3G services in the cities of Hubli, Dharwad and Belgaum on Monday
Source: The Hindu
Tata Docomo, the GSM arm of Tata Teleservices Limited, formally launched its 3G services in the cities of Hubli, Dharwad and Belgaum on Monday. District Superintendent of Police R. Dileep inaugurated the services at a function the firm's office in Hubli. Managing Director of VRL Logistics Anand Sankeshwar, and CEO of NS Infotech Santhosh Huralikoppi were present, a release said.
Tata Docomo, the GSM arm of Tata Teleservices Limited, formally launched its 3G services in the cities of Hubli, Dharwad and Belgaum on Monday. District Superintendent of Police R. Dileep inaugurated the services at a function the firm's office in Hubli. Managing Director of VRL Logistics Anand Sankeshwar, and CEO of NS Infotech Santhosh Huralikoppi were present, a release said.
Kingfisher Airlines starts daily Belgaum-Mumbai flights
Source: The Hindu
Beginning: The first commercial flight of Kingfisher Airlines, which landed at Belgaum Airport at Sambra and took off for return journey on Monday.
The Kingfisher Airlines introduced daily flights between Belgaum and Mumbai on Monday. Belgaum-Mumbai flight will take off from Belgaum airport at Sambra at 3.10 p.m. and the Mumbai-Belgaum flight will start from Mumbai at 1.20 p.m.
The airline company had announced on December 27 that they would introduce new flight services on its domestic network, including Belgaum-Mumbai link from January 10.
Earlier, in response to the requests by the Belgaum Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI) and prominent political leaders from the district, Chairman of Kingfisher Airlines Vijay Mallya had said that commercial flight services would be introduced soon to link Belgaum with major cities.
Welcoming the introduction of fight service, BCCI members thanked Mr. Mallya, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Praful Patel for introducing new flight services from Belgaum.However, BCCI members have urged it would be more convenient for a majority of people if the flight takes off from Belgaum in the morning and on the return journey, if it takes off from Mumbai in the evening.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
[Belgaum] Camp to boast of an eco park
Source: All About Belgaum
The Cantonment area in the city is known for its greenery and to add to this green cover The Cantonment Board of Belgaum, is giving a New Year gift to the citizens of Belgaum by planning an ECO PARK.
The eco park will be spread over 3.2 acres and has been planned next to the Queens Garden at Camp.
The inauguration of the venue was carried out by planting medicinal herbs at the hands of Brig PJS Pannu, VSM, the outgoing Station Commander of the MLIRC and president of the Cantonment Board.
The project will be developed in such a way that it would attract children and tourists as well.
Recently the Queens garden was also cleaned up.
Giving details about the park Chief Executive Officer of Cantonment Board Vijay Rajak said that a large number of trees and herbs having medicinal values, ornamental shed trees, flowering trees etc would be planted around the park. For the convenience of the morning walkers, a walking track will be developed. Benches will also be put up all along the park for people to perform yoga and for the convenience of the senior citizens who can spend leisure time in this park.
Saplings were also planted at the hands of CEO Vijay Rajak, Vice President Deepak Bhati and Col Mishra, the Adm Commandant of the Station Head Quarters. Members of the Cantonment Board Dr Madan Dongare, Chandrashekhar Savadi, Thangraj Krishnan, Dr Rahila Shaikh , Vandana Rao, Asst Engineer Satish Mannurkar and others were present. , Vandana Rao, Asst Engineer Satish Mannurkar and others were present.
The Cantonment area in the city is known for its greenery and to add to this green cover The Cantonment Board of Belgaum, is giving a New Year gift to the citizens of Belgaum by planning an ECO PARK.
The eco park will be spread over 3.2 acres and has been planned next to the Queens Garden at Camp.
The inauguration of the venue was carried out by planting medicinal herbs at the hands of Brig PJS Pannu, VSM, the outgoing Station Commander of the MLIRC and president of the Cantonment Board.
The project will be developed in such a way that it would attract children and tourists as well.
Recently the Queens garden was also cleaned up.
Giving details about the park Chief Executive Officer of Cantonment Board Vijay Rajak said that a large number of trees and herbs having medicinal values, ornamental shed trees, flowering trees etc would be planted around the park. For the convenience of the morning walkers, a walking track will be developed. Benches will also be put up all along the park for people to perform yoga and for the convenience of the senior citizens who can spend leisure time in this park.
Saplings were also planted at the hands of CEO Vijay Rajak, Vice President Deepak Bhati and Col Mishra, the Adm Commandant of the Station Head Quarters. Members of the Cantonment Board Dr Madan Dongare, Chandrashekhar Savadi, Thangraj Krishnan, Dr Rahila Shaikh , Vandana Rao, Asst Engineer Satish Mannurkar and others were present. , Vandana Rao, Asst Engineer Satish Mannurkar and others were present.
Dharwad-Belgaum road to be six lane
Source: Times of India
DHARWAD: The congested Dharwad-Belgaum road will be made six-lane at a cost of Rs 500 crore. The work will begin soon.
Dharwad MP Prahlad Joshi said the work has been awarded to Maharashtra-based Ashok Builders and the work on the 79.95 km road is expected to be completed within the next two years.
The project will be on Finance, Build, Operate and Transfer (FBOT) basis. Joshi said the Union ministry had finalized the project and the work will begin by the end of this month. Of late, there has been heavy traffic between these two major commercial cities and traffic congestion was much high.
Thanking the Union minister for surface transport, Kamal Nath, for clearing the project, Joshi said the widening of the road into six lane will help the overall development of the Mumbai-Karnataka region.
He said similar projects between Haveri and Dharwad have also been proposed to the ministry.
DHARWAD: The congested Dharwad-Belgaum road will be made six-lane at a cost of Rs 500 crore. The work will begin soon.
Dharwad MP Prahlad Joshi said the work has been awarded to Maharashtra-based Ashok Builders and the work on the 79.95 km road is expected to be completed within the next two years.
The project will be on Finance, Build, Operate and Transfer (FBOT) basis. Joshi said the Union ministry had finalized the project and the work will begin by the end of this month. Of late, there has been heavy traffic between these two major commercial cities and traffic congestion was much high.
Thanking the Union minister for surface transport, Kamal Nath, for clearing the project, Joshi said the widening of the road into six lane will help the overall development of the Mumbai-Karnataka region.
He said similar projects between Haveri and Dharwad have also been proposed to the ministry.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Kingfisher announces five new domestic flights - Belgaum included
Source: Hindustan Times
The Vijay Mallya promoted Kingfisher Airlines Limited launched five new flights on its domestic network on Monday. The new flights will connect Mumbai with Jabalpur, Belgaum and Indore, while the remaining flight services will provide inter-connectivity between Jabalpur, Indore, Belgaum and Mumbai.
"These flights are open for sale from Monday. The flights to Belgaum will commence from Jan 10, 2011 while the flights from Mumbai to Jabalpur and Indore will commence from Jan 24, 2011," said Manoj Chacko, executive vice president commercial, Kingfisher Airlines Limited.
According to him, the flights to Belgaum, Jabalpur and Indore will enhance connectivity between these cities and major Indian and International destinations.
Currently, Kingfisher Airlines flies to 59 cities in the country and 8 international destinations with over 360 daily departures serviced by a fleet of 66 aircraft.
The Vijay Mallya promoted Kingfisher Airlines Limited launched five new flights on its domestic network on Monday. The new flights will connect Mumbai with Jabalpur, Belgaum and Indore, while the remaining flight services will provide inter-connectivity between Jabalpur, Indore, Belgaum and Mumbai.
"These flights are open for sale from Monday. The flights to Belgaum will commence from Jan 10, 2011 while the flights from Mumbai to Jabalpur and Indore will commence from Jan 24, 2011," said Manoj Chacko, executive vice president commercial, Kingfisher Airlines Limited.
According to him, the flights to Belgaum, Jabalpur and Indore will enhance connectivity between these cities and major Indian and International destinations.
Currently, Kingfisher Airlines flies to 59 cities in the country and 8 international destinations with over 360 daily departures serviced by a fleet of 66 aircraft.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Reliance Communications launches 'Netconnect Plus’ in Belgaum and Hubli
Source: http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Reliance-Communications-launches-Netconnect-Plus-in-Belgaum-and-Hubli/5017938156
Netconnect Plus has a downlink speed of upto 3.1 Mbps and a uplink speed of upto 1.8 Mbps, offering the fastest speeds in wireless broadband
In a significant move towards the mission of spreading the usage of wireless internet to the masses across the country, Reliance Communications announced the launch of its high speed wireless internet service, “Netconnect Plus’’ in Belgaum and Hubli. Popular Kannada actress Pooja Gandhi has launched the service in the city.
Netconnect Plus has a downlink speed of upto 3.1 Mbps and a uplink speed of upto 1.8 Mbps, offering the fastest speeds in wireless broadband. This makes Netconnect Plus best suited for video streaming, video surveillance, rich media content & superior Internet browsing.
Reliance is embarking on the largest and most aggressive roll-out of broadband internet service in India, with coverage extending to more than 150 towns.
Announcing the launch in Belgaum and Hubli, Swaminathan Hub Head Karnataka, Reliance Communications said, “The launch of Netconnect Plus is an important milestone for Reliance and will act as a catalyst in the government’s effort to drive broadband penetration in India. Reliance Netconnect Plus will significantly enhance the broadband coverage in India and make broadband Internet available to customers in many areas and localities that have been waiting for years to be broadband enabled”.
The wireless Net connect service will ride on Reliance Communication’s extensive pan-India, next generation and integrated, convergent digital network spanning over 175,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable syste. This network is capable of supporting best-of-class services spanning the entire communications value chain.
Netconnect Plus has a downlink speed of upto 3.1 Mbps and a uplink speed of upto 1.8 Mbps, offering the fastest speeds in wireless broadband
In a significant move towards the mission of spreading the usage of wireless internet to the masses across the country, Reliance Communications announced the launch of its high speed wireless internet service, “Netconnect Plus’’ in Belgaum and Hubli. Popular Kannada actress Pooja Gandhi has launched the service in the city.
Netconnect Plus has a downlink speed of upto 3.1 Mbps and a uplink speed of upto 1.8 Mbps, offering the fastest speeds in wireless broadband. This makes Netconnect Plus best suited for video streaming, video surveillance, rich media content & superior Internet browsing.
Reliance is embarking on the largest and most aggressive roll-out of broadband internet service in India, with coverage extending to more than 150 towns.
Announcing the launch in Belgaum and Hubli, Swaminathan Hub Head Karnataka, Reliance Communications said, “The launch of Netconnect Plus is an important milestone for Reliance and will act as a catalyst in the government’s effort to drive broadband penetration in India. Reliance Netconnect Plus will significantly enhance the broadband coverage in India and make broadband Internet available to customers in many areas and localities that have been waiting for years to be broadband enabled”.
The wireless Net connect service will ride on Reliance Communication’s extensive pan-India, next generation and integrated, convergent digital network spanning over 175,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable syste. This network is capable of supporting best-of-class services spanning the entire communications value chain.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Belgaum Chamber seeks early implementation of Sahyadri eco project
Source: http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4719280
Belgaum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has demanded early implementation of the ‘Sahyadri Ecologically Sensitive Area' project.
A delegation of the BCCI, which met Mr Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister for Forest andEnvironment
, recently urged him to take up ‘Sahyadri Ecologically Sensitive Area' project on priority, as it benefits Belgaum and its surrounding areas.
The project envisages protection of large contiguous forests, traversing boundaries of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra, under the Environment Protection Act (EPA). It shall consequently help check rising temperatures and rainfall in Belgaum district, which are adversely affecting agriculture and the people through regular flooding, and the city that is facing water shortages.
Also key for implementing ‘Sahyadri Ecologically Sensitive Area' is that the Western Ghats around Belgaum are being undermined and destroyed at an increasing pace. Forests are being lost, degraded and fragmented for private and illegal gain through encroachments, tree felling and forest clearance for illegal or poorly planned development including mining. Mr Jaideep Siddannavar, President, BCCI, said, “One needs to make a beginning and the Sahyadri Ecologically Sensitive Area proposal submitted to the Ministry is one such endeavour. We recognise that the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Committee (WGEEP) and the MoEF (Ministry of Environment and Forests) are in the process of identifying ecologically sensitive areas (ESA) in the Western Ghats.”
“But the recent notes circulated by the WGEEP about rethinking the ESA and making it more broad-based with the involvement of local public bodies are a cause for worry. We do recognise the need for consultations at all levels, but we also see the need to keep focus on the larger picture,” he added.
Lifelines
BCCI, which submitted a memorandum to the MoEF, said forests in Western Ghats are the birth place of two rivers — Mahadai (that becomes the Mandovi River, which is Goa's lifeline) and Mallaprabha (a major tributary of the Krishna, a lifeline for the Deccan region).
Mandovi river is crucial for transport in Goa, and it is also a source of livelihood for thousands who depend on it for fishing. The river and its estuary act as breeding ground for numerous species which support commercial marine fishery.
The Mallaprabha river is a critical source of drinking and irrigation water in northern Karnataka. These forests also provide ecosystem services other than their functions as water catchments, pollinators for crops and fruit trees, climate moderation, flood control (in recent years, the district has become prone to flooding.). Most of these ecosystem services have been little understood and much less quantified or recognised.
According to Mr Mallikarjun Jagajampi, Secretary, BCCI, “The activities like poaching, unsustainable removal of natural produce, poorly planned or unjustified developmental activities are all undermining biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism potential in Western Ghats.”
“Illegal or poorly planned mining is resulting in our mineral being depleted with little gain for the country, its people or future generations,” he added.
Belgaum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has demanded early implementation of the ‘Sahyadri Ecologically Sensitive Area' project.
A delegation of the BCCI, which met Mr Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister for Forest and
The project envisages protection of large contiguous forests, traversing boundaries of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra, under the Environment Protection Act (EPA). It shall consequently help check rising temperatures and rainfall in Belgaum district, which are adversely affecting agriculture and the people through regular flooding, and the city that is facing water shortages.
Also key for implementing ‘Sahyadri Ecologically Sensitive Area' is that the Western Ghats around Belgaum are being undermined and destroyed at an increasing pace. Forests are being lost, degraded and fragmented for private and illegal gain through encroachments, tree felling and forest clearance for illegal or poorly planned development including mining. Mr Jaideep Siddannavar, President, BCCI, said, “One needs to make a beginning and the Sahyadri Ecologically Sensitive Area proposal submitted to the Ministry is one such endeavour. We recognise that the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Committee (WGEEP) and the MoEF (Ministry of Environment and Forests) are in the process of identifying ecologically sensitive areas (ESA) in the Western Ghats.”
“But the recent notes circulated by the WGEEP about rethinking the ESA and making it more broad-based with the involvement of local public bodies are a cause for worry. We do recognise the need for consultations at all levels, but we also see the need to keep focus on the larger picture,” he added.
Lifelines
BCCI, which submitted a memorandum to the MoEF, said forests in Western Ghats are the birth place of two rivers — Mahadai (that becomes the Mandovi River, which is Goa's lifeline) and Mallaprabha (a major tributary of the Krishna, a lifeline for the Deccan region).
Mandovi river is crucial for transport in Goa, and it is also a source of livelihood for thousands who depend on it for fishing. The river and its estuary act as breeding ground for numerous species which support commercial marine fishery.
The Mallaprabha river is a critical source of drinking and irrigation water in northern Karnataka. These forests also provide ecosystem services other than their functions as water catchments, pollinators for crops and fruit trees, climate moderation, flood control (in recent years, the district has become prone to flooding.). Most of these ecosystem services have been little understood and much less quantified or recognised.
According to Mr Mallikarjun Jagajampi, Secretary, BCCI, “The activities like poaching, unsustainable removal of natural produce, poorly planned or unjustified developmental activities are all undermining biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism potential in Western Ghats.”
“Illegal or poorly planned mining is resulting in our mineral being depleted with little gain for the country, its people or future generations,” he added.
More sugar factories to come up in Belgaum
Source: http://sify.com/finance/more-sugar-factories-to-come-up-in-belgaum-news-news-kmeaO0gdcid.html
Sugarcane growers from Belgaum district will have more options when supplying their produce, and to get a competitive price in the coming years, with the government giving licences to nine more companies to establish sugar factories.
The district is the largest producer of sugar cane in the state having 200,842 hectares of land growing the cane. Of the 20 factories, 16 are functioning.
The newly-approved sugar factories are Shiraguppa Sugars at Kagwad in Athani taluk, Basaveshwar Sugars at Belagiri in Athani taluk, Beereshwar Sugars at Alagawadi in Raibag taluk, Devachand Sugars at Shivapurwadi in Athani taluk, Gokak Sugars at Hirenandi in Gokak taluk, Shivashakti Sugars at Savadatti in Raibag taluk, Uttam Sugars at Mallapur in Bailhongal taluk, Shivasagar Sugars at Udapudi in Ramdurg taluk and Om Sugars at Jainapur in Chikkodi taluk.
Sugarcane growers from Belgaum district will have more options when supplying their produce, and to get a competitive price in the coming years, with the government giving licences to nine more companies to establish sugar factories.
The district is the largest producer of sugar cane in the state having 200,842 hectares of land growing the cane. Of the 20 factories, 16 are functioning.
The newly-approved sugar factories are Shiraguppa Sugars at Kagwad in Athani taluk, Basaveshwar Sugars at Belagiri in Athani taluk, Beereshwar Sugars at Alagawadi in Raibag taluk, Devachand Sugars at Shivapurwadi in Athani taluk, Gokak Sugars at Hirenandi in Gokak taluk, Shivashakti Sugars at Savadatti in Raibag taluk, Uttam Sugars at Mallapur in Bailhongal taluk, Shivasagar Sugars at Udapudi in Ramdurg taluk and Om Sugars at Jainapur in Chikkodi taluk.
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