Source: All About Belgaum
Speaking to press persons on Tuesday, Minister for tourism G. Janardhan Reddy said that Rs. 24-crore plan to develop the mini-zoo at Bhootaramanhatti, 20 km from Belgaum city, had been sent to the Zoo Authority of India.
Conservation work and cleaning at the historical fort would also be taken up. A sum of Rs. 4.15 crore had been sanctioned to create infrastructure at the Rajhansgadh on the outskirts of the city.
The Government had provided Rs. 2 crore each for the sound and light show at Kittur fort in Belgaum district and in Bijapur town.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Two-day job fair in Bagalkot
Source: The Hindu
The Directorate of Employment and Training in association with Skill Commission will organise a two-day mega job fair at Basaveshwar Vidyavardhak Sangha in Bagalkot from September 24.
More than 100 companies from different parts of the State will take part in the fair, according to a press release here.
On September 24, candidates who have passed SSLC, PUC, ITI, diploma, JOC and other technical courses can attend the fair. On September 25, candidates who have completed degree, post-graduation, B.E., B.Tech. and other professional courses can attend.
For details, contact the Bagalkot district Employment Exchange Officer or Bagalkot Government ITI College principal, or call 080-40621192/93/94.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
[Bijapur] Gol Gumbaz gets seven CCTVs
Source: The Hindu
The police say that CCTVs will help them to keep a check on the activities of anti-social elements
The Police Department proposes to install more CCTVs in Bijapur
Hi-tech security: Superintendent of Police D.C. Rajappa and Archaeological Survey of India official Somla Naik keeping track of visitors from the CCTV camera control room on the Gol Gumbaz premises in Bijapur on Monday.
The installation of the CCTVs will help put a tab on the activities of the anti-social elements in and around the monument and heightening the security for the tourists.
Sources in the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said that Mr. Rajappa had written a letter to the ASI officials in Bijapur requesting installation of CCTV cameras in and around the monument in order to maintain proper security. Then, a team of ASI officials from Dharwad head office visited the monument to study the feasibility of installing the cameras.
Based on the approval of the higher authorities, the ASI officers at Bijapur assigned the task of installing cameras at seven points in and around the monument to Hubli-based company. The cameras at Gol Gumbaz have been installed in the second phase of police department's drive to install CCTV cameras at all major points in the city to put a tab on the activities of the anti-social elements.
In the first phase, the department installed CCTVs at Gandhi Chowk at a cost of Rs. 3 lakh. ATS communications, a Hubli-based company was assigned the task and BLDE Association provided financial assistance for the same.
Another CCTV has been installed at Lal Bahadur Shastri market area. The Lal Bahadur Shastri Marukatti Samithi contributed Rs. 3.65 lakh for its installation.
In the third phase, the department has plans to install CCTVs at Basaveshwar Circle, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle, railway station and the main bus terminal.
The department has sent proposals to the authorities concerned in this connection. Some of the private companies have also come forward to sponsor.
[Bellary] Proposed steel plant near sanctuary causes concern
Source: The Hindu
Bhushan Steel seeks NOC from the Assistant Conservator of Forests
Activists urge authorities to protect wildlife habitat in and around the bear sanctuary
Routine work: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) B.K. Singh inspecting the facilities at the Daroji Bear Sanctuary on Monday. Assistant Conservator of Forests Ravindranath is seen.
Mr. Singh, who was on a day's visit to the Bear Sanctury for routine inspection, told The Hindu on Monday that the Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Ravindranath had received a proposal from Bhushan Steel seeking a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for setting up of its six million tonne steel plant.
“On getting the proposal forwarded by the ACF, it would be placed before the sub-committee to examine as to whether the NOC could be issued or not for setting up of the steel plant. Then, its recommendation would be forwarded to the State Committee on Wildlife, which is headed by the Chief Minister. The State Committee will have to forward its decision/recommendation to the National Committee on Wildlife, which is the final authority to clear the proposal”, he said.
It may be mentioned here that the State Government move to allot land to Bhushan Steel for setting up of its mega steel plant at Gadiganur and surrounding villages had come as a shock to nature lovers and wildlife activists in Bellary district. The activists felt the move is a threat to ‘Karadidham', Asia's first and the biggest Sloth Bear Sanctury, located near Hampi in Bellary district.
They have also expressed concern over the ecologically sensitive area getting disturbed with the setting of the steel plant close to the sanctuary.
Mr. Singh said that the sub-committee may visit the proposed plant site and interact with the stakeholders before taking a decision in the matter.
“The process would commence immediately after the proposal is tabled before the sub-committee”, he said adding that the department had received only one proposal so far seeking the NOC.
To a question, Mr. Singh said that certain area around the bear sanctuary has to be declared as eco-sensitive zone.
“What should be the minimum distance between the ecologically sensitive area and the proposed steel plant will have to be fixed after making a proper study. The matter would be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to issue a notification in this regard.
Naturalists Santosh Martin, who is also honorary wildlife warden in the district, and Samad Kottur of Society for Wildlife and Nature, met Mr. Singh and submitted a memorandum with a request to protect the wildlife habitat in and around the bear sanctuary.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Jamakhandi to open second unit of Sugar factory
Source: Times of India
BIJAPUR: Yet another sugar factory with investments close to Rs200 crore is coming up in the district shortly. Jamakhandi Sugars Ltd is leading the setting up of the second unit after its success with the first.
At a press conference here on Saturday, former MLC, Union minister and president of the factory Siddu Nyamagouda briefed in detail about the new set-up.
The factory will be established at Nad KD village in Indi taluk with a crushing capacity of 3500 tonnes and 27 MW ofpower generation. The crushing capacity can be increased up to 5000 tonnes and power of up to 60 MW also generated, he said.
"The factory will come up with all modern equipments within 15 months," he said adding that the set up was initiated at the request of sugar cane growers in the area. The sugar cane produced in this region has increased in recent years due to the irrigation facilities available."
Siddu further said that Jamakhandi Sugars has invested Rs10 crore in the new unit and farmers of the region have collected Rs20 crore as share capital for the factory. "Nearly 8000 farmers will become share holders of the factory initially, but the survey work is yet to be done in some villages," he said.
The former Union minister remembered the days when the first factory Jamakhandi Sugars was started in the year 2001, and how farmers of the twin district gave their full support. Expansion plans are on for the unit.
On Monday, the bhumi puja of the second unit will be performed by Sri Siddheshwar Swami while Indi MLA Sarvabhouma Bagali will preside over the function. Ministers Murugesh Nirani, Govind Karjol, MP Ramesh Jigajinagi and other dignitaries will be present at the function.
Advocate Srikant Shiradon and Ravi Arakeri were present at the press meet.
Vilaspur Lake View Resort in Bidar to Be Inaugurated on 1st November
Source: http://www.rang7.com/news/hotel/vilaspur-lake-view-resort-bidar-inaugurated-1st-november-648.htm
Jungle Lodges and Resort (“JLR”) will launch its lake view resort on 1st November on the banks of the Vilaspur Tank in Bidar in Karnataka.
Jungle Lodges and Resort is an eco tourism agency, owned and managed by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation. The Vilaspur Lake View Resort is JLR’s newest property and second resort in North Karnataka. JLR also owns Sloth Bear Resort in the ancient city of Hampi in Bellary district of North Karnataka.
JLR has built the Vilaspur Resort with assistance from the district administration, who allotted seven acres of revenue land adjacent to the forest for building the cottages. The resort will have 18 cottages, that can accommodate two campers each.
An official from the district administrations said, “We have retained ownership of the land. We also share 25 per cent of the total cost of the project estimated at Rs four crore.”
Vilaspur Tank is situated about 15 kms from the city of Bidar and is located in the interiors of the Khanapur Reserve Forest surrounded by dense forest and hills on all four sides. The tank is spread over 35 acres and has a catchment area of 200 acres of land.
Located in the lap of nature, the resort will have many nature related activities on offer for its tourist such as coracle rides and fishing in the tank and guided jungle treks. Campers will also be taken to see the various sites in and around Bidar including Bidar Fort, the Heritage Tombs at Ashtur and Choukhandi, Mohamud Gawan Madrassa, Amir Barid and Qasim Barid and the Baridshahi Deccan Garden. To further add to the appeal of the resort, water sport adventure activities may be developed in the Karanja Reservoir. Campers will also get to take part in boat races in the Paapnash Lake.
Bidar is located about 110 kms from Hyderabad city, in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh state, which has risen to the ranks of a professional IT city. Jungle Lodges and Resort is trying to tap the young and corporate tourist of the IT industry. The Vilaspur Resort can be an outing for corporate companies as an offer of incentives and to develop team work among employees. That apart, it is also an attractive option for nature enthusiast to explore the large tracts of dense forest land in Bidar and Gulbarga.
Jungle Lodges and Resort (“JLR”) will launch its lake view resort on 1st November on the banks of the Vilaspur Tank in Bidar in Karnataka.
Jungle Lodges and Resort is an eco tourism agency, owned and managed by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation. The Vilaspur Lake View Resort is JLR’s newest property and second resort in North Karnataka. JLR also owns Sloth Bear Resort in the ancient city of Hampi in Bellary district of North Karnataka.
JLR has built the Vilaspur Resort with assistance from the district administration, who allotted seven acres of revenue land adjacent to the forest for building the cottages. The resort will have 18 cottages, that can accommodate two campers each.
An official from the district administrations said, “We have retained ownership of the land. We also share 25 per cent of the total cost of the project estimated at Rs four crore.”
Vilaspur Tank is situated about 15 kms from the city of Bidar and is located in the interiors of the Khanapur Reserve Forest surrounded by dense forest and hills on all four sides. The tank is spread over 35 acres and has a catchment area of 200 acres of land.
Located in the lap of nature, the resort will have many nature related activities on offer for its tourist such as coracle rides and fishing in the tank and guided jungle treks. Campers will also be taken to see the various sites in and around Bidar including Bidar Fort, the Heritage Tombs at Ashtur and Choukhandi, Mohamud Gawan Madrassa, Amir Barid and Qasim Barid and the Baridshahi Deccan Garden. To further add to the appeal of the resort, water sport adventure activities may be developed in the Karanja Reservoir. Campers will also get to take part in boat races in the Paapnash Lake.
Bidar is located about 110 kms from Hyderabad city, in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh state, which has risen to the ranks of a professional IT city. Jungle Lodges and Resort is trying to tap the young and corporate tourist of the IT industry. The Vilaspur Resort can be an outing for corporate companies as an offer of incentives and to develop team work among employees. That apart, it is also an attractive option for nature enthusiast to explore the large tracts of dense forest land in Bidar and Gulbarga.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
[Hubli] UK-based Weir Group buys BDK Engineering's valve biz
UK-headquartered Weir Group PLC has agreed to acquire the valves business of BDK Engineering Industries, based in Karnataka's Hubli town.
Completion of the acquisition is conditional on tax clearance and is scheduled for early October, according to a Weir Group statement.
BDK's valve business had gross assets of Rs 122 crore as at March 31, 2010.
BDK manufactures valves for the oil and gas,petrochemical and power markets. The business generated sales of Rs 152 crore in the year to March 31, 2010.
Keith Cochrane, Chief Executive of Weir, said: “This acquisition further strengthens our emerging market footprint. BDK’s range of valves will enhance our global customer offering and its Indian sales network will provide an additional route to market for many of our existing products.”
Bharat Khimji, BDK’s founder, said: “My family has developed BDK over the last 30 years into an internationally recognised valves manufacturer. We are pleased to entrust the next stage in the growth of the business to an engineering group of Weir’s global standing. We are convinced that this is an excellent outcome for customers and employees.”,
Completion of the acquisition is conditional on tax clearance and is scheduled for early October, according to a Weir Group statement.
BDK's valve business had gross assets of Rs 122 crore as at March 31, 2010.
BDK manufactures valves for the oil and gas,petrochemical and power markets. The business generated sales of Rs 152 crore in the year to March 31, 2010.
Keith Cochrane, Chief Executive of Weir, said: “This acquisition further strengthens our emerging market footprint. BDK’s range of valves will enhance our global customer offering and its Indian sales network will provide an additional route to market for many of our existing products.”
Bharat Khimji, BDK’s founder, said: “My family has developed BDK over the last 30 years into an internationally recognised valves manufacturer. We are pleased to entrust the next stage in the growth of the business to an engineering group of Weir’s global standing. We are convinced that this is an excellent outcome for customers and employees.”,
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