The country, particularly south India, is facing an acute shortage of liquefied petroleum gas, something that the state-owned oil marketing companies attribute to a combination of factors, including financial constraints in the backdrop of their mounting under-recoveries.

The crisis is due to delayed supply of cylinders. There is shortage in the godowns too. Consumers are complaining that the gas is being delivered 60 days after booking.

The Marathi Mahila Manch and Marathi Yuva Manch today gave a memorandum to food and civil supplies office regarding the same and also demanded that the SMS service for booking LPG must be scrapped as not each one possesses a mobile. Also it was alleged that LPG cylinders were black marketed and sold for over Rs.1000.

Currently LPG cylinders are being delivered after a gap of 60 days.

Darshan’s edupro Education Expo will bring together the world of education under one roof, showcasing over 80 exhibitors encompassing all aspects of education and support services.
The Expo will create a unique platform for students from across the North Karnataka, South Maharashtra & Goa to explore the range of educational opportunities available to them.

Date: May 19 at 10:00am until May 20 at 8:00pm Millennium Gardens, Belgaum

The entry to the expo is Free.

Along with stalls from various schools, colleges, training institutes drawing, fancy dress competitions have also being arranged to encourage the youth. A Dance and music show will add some glamor to the entire event where again the talent of Belgaum will be showcased.

Drawing Competition

• To be held on 19th may 2012.

Fancy Dress Competition

• To be held on 20th may 2012.

About the organizers: Darshan Group are a Comprehensive Branding / Advertising / Web / Event Management Solution Company and Systems Integrator dedicated to leveraging advanced technology to solve today’s more complex business challenges. 

Elected Members of Rajya Sabha representing the whole of the State as they do, may select works for implementation in one or more district(s) as they may choose.

As per the MPLADS website our MP Suresh Angadi has recommended work of Rs.2.35 crores and still Rs.6.19 cores remain unspent from the 9 crore eligible.

Rajya Sabha MP Dr.Prabhakar Kore has recommended works of Rs.4 crores with an unspent balance of 2.93 crores.

All commercial establishments are closed but the traffic on the road is normal and people are seen moving around.
Young and old, farmers to shop owners all were seen in the rally.

More photos on http://www.facebook.com/allaboutbelgaum
All photos by Manish Khapare

The same should be a Limca record and also a Asia book of records.

The Entire Rangoli is made from waste products and has all the main festivals of India drawn.

She was assisted by 10 people.

In a public meeting held at Maruti Temple at Maruti Galli where people from all walks, all parties attended and in voice said that one should not tolerate such kind of acts of a MLA of assaulting, abusing a president of Chamber which is again a apex body.

The meet was attended by BJP leaders from BJP, Congress, MES, Bhim Sena, Sri Ram Sena and also all those who had experienced the brat of the MLA including farmers.

A big march has been organized on the same day which will begin from Shivaji Garden Shahpur and will end at the DC office.

Everyone at the meeting expressed their experiences of the MLA and said that this is the time we all should come together and stand united and tell him that we have only elected you.

It may be recalled that a similar bandh was done under similar circumstances when the superintendent of police was transferred. Even then people had gathered in large numbers and supported the cause which included members from all walks and parties.

There were many projects spoken of, even foundation stones laid, credit taken but the end result is still not seen.

Lets see some projects and its status over the years and what all is required in the coming years: (this list is not exhaustive)

Ring Road: In 2006 a Jaipur based company was awarded the contract but even before the work could commence the urban development ministry canceled the contract and gave it to state road Development Corporation and cases were filed. The Rs.30 crore project is now estimated to go over Rs.300 crores and one more plan suggested it to cross Rs.1000 crores.

Current status: nothing is happening

Bus stand development: The development of the Central bus stand was planned in 2008 and then in 2009 a Draft proposal was made and tenders were called in but nothing happened later. The estimated Project Cost then was Rs. 25.70 crores and was to be built on Lease-cum-Development Format Design-Build-Operate-Transfer (DBOT) basis.

According to the plan the new bus stand would have 41 bus bays, bus circulation and parking areas, auto-rickshaw lane, taxi parking lane, basement parking for private vehicles, passenger entry/ exit, Terminal building consisting of passenger circulation and waiting areas, ticket/ reservation counters, cloak room, first-aid room, waiting rooms, passenger amenities like drinking water, toilets, yatri nivas etc., restaurant, shops, kiosks and administrative offices, crew restrooms, parcel office and other facilities.

Current status: nothing is happening

Cricket stadium: The Karnataka Cricket Association international stadium at Kanbargi which was envisaged and even work had begun in April 2009. But after the initial ground leveling nothing is happening.

Current status: nothing is happening

Fly over / under pass near railway crossings: For years, Belgaum has suffered patiently waiting at railway gates and wasted lakhs of productive man hours just practicing being cool in times of urgency.

In 2009 the state government had agreed to bear a part of the cost of the over bridge near Kapileshwar gate and old Dharwad road. Tender process for the Rs.100 crore sanctioned by the state govt. was also sanctioned.

But not a stone has moved here. The railway authorities later said that soil there is not feasible and an underpass would be better and ordered for another proposal which is yet to be made. The local residents also opposed the over bridge. On the Dharwad road front nothing really moved.

On the question of the heavy traffic congestion at First gate, Second gate, Third gate there are NO plans actually drawn yet.

Current status: nothing is happening only planning

Subways: The two subways were planned are at DC office to court and another one at fish market to Anthony school. Rs.75 lakhs each for the subway were allocated. Year of plan: 2010

Current status: nothing is happening only planning

Indoor Stadium: On the empty land of the corporation in Malmaruti an indoor stadium was to be built.

Rs.5 crore was the cost estimated for the indoor stadium. Year of plan: 2010
Current status: nothing is happening only planning.

Road widen from fish Market to Udyambag: Khanapur road from Govaves to 3rd gate is planned to widened to 120 feet. The PWD has surveyed the area and made markings on the buildings on the road. 9 crores budget allocated. The road from Fish market (near old age home) till Zad Shahapur comes under the PWD as a part of the NH 4A . The initial plan was to widen the road till Udyambag at least. But now PWD plans only widening the 2 km stretch until 3 rd gate from Basveshwar circle. Year of plan: 2009

Current status: nothing is happening only planning.

FM station: A city with more than 5 lakhs population still does not have a FM radio station. Since 2008 we are waiting for a FM station. Under Phase III of the FM radio licenses the city can have upto 4 stations. Still the frequency auction has not yet taken place.

KLE is planning to start one FM station in BVB college Hubli and also plans to start one in KLE university later this year.
Heritage Park at Vaccine Depot: The Vaccine depot which has a long history to it came into the lime light when there were rumors that it will be good site for building the Suvarna Vidhan Soudha in August 2007. Environmentalists and nature lovers came together and raised voice that the rich heritage and the flora and fauna should be saved and preserved.

Then in 2008 it was decided that a heritage park would be built in the Vaccine Depot premises. As of today the first designs for the park are ready are put forth discussions. Belgaum architect Randhir Chowgule has designed the park which will also be home to a wide variety of birds, butterflies with plenty fruit bearing trees along with a glass house, walking and cycling tracks, an amphitheater, hanging bridges, art gallery, food courts & Sculptures would be installed at various points in the park.

Current status: Design of Heritage park ready now waiting for approval. At this rate time for completion would be another 12-24 months.

Airport: The Sambra airport dates back to 1942, when it was under the Patwardhan Sarkar of Sangli. The Patwardhan Sarkar gave permission for establishing the air base at Sambra to the Royal Air Force (RAF) in late 1942.

In 1999 the airport was closed for modernization and extension of runway. 370 acres of land adjoining the airport has been acquired to extend the length of existing runway (537 metres).  All flights were stopped from 21 November, 2011 and after that there have been no signs of any flight resumptions. The airport has been upgraded and equipped with better facilities at a cost of Rs. 3.57 crore recently but there are no flights taking off.

The airport needs an extension of runway so as to land Boeing 737-800 or A320 types of planes. The runway is already wide enough but the length is the constraint. The second taxiway near the emergency service enclave is under construction and after connecting it to the main apron it will cater to VIP terminal. The present apron is also limited for Avro or ATR. To allow a Boeing it will needs a small expansion on either southeast or southwest side of old taxiway.

Current status: No Flights and no expansion work in progress

Multi level Car Parking: Right from 2007 the Bapat Galli Car parking space was talked to be converted into a multi level car parking. Nothing has moved on this. Except for some tours by the corporators. Even a dream of a Vertipark (multi level parking) was shown but nothing happened on the ground. Not even an inch has moved around the car parking which now cant even hold 60 cars where as the number of cars have tripled since 2007 in the city. Parking has become a major problem and no one is looking at this a major problem and trying to resolve it.

Current status: Nothing is happening

Information Technology: The Desur IT park built in 2008 still has no IT company in it. The current state of the IT park is nothing but land for grazing cows.  It is an ambitious project to begin with on 41 Acres 19 guntas land at Desur on Belgaum – Panaji Road (about 500 Mtrs. off NH).

We get to hear that about 16 applications were received and allocations would be done anytime. But with the current state of the park dont expect anything to happen there for the next two years. Now a JLR golf resort is also planned just in the vicinity of the IT park.

Current Status: Allocation of plots going on

Autos by meters: This is a dream which each Belgaumite is born with since ages. The pre paid auto at railway station has not picked up. The local RTO has never shown interest in meeting the Auto owners and fixing the FARES. When the same is done in Bangalore why dont the authorities fix the FARES here. It has been decades now since the fare were fixed.

What also needs to be looked is at the ever growing city, its sewage and garbage problem. The city has now grown beyond compare but even still we have only one water treatment plant for the entire city with some small filtration units on local wells.

 All this leads us to keep asking the question ‘WHY’? Why not… Is it too much to expect from a government that flourishes on taxpayers’ money? If we have the audacity of hope to dream big, we must also have the guile to demand highways for our dreams.

]]> http://allaboutbelgaum.com/infrastructure/dream-projects-of-belgaum-will-citizens-see-the-dreams-realized/feed/ 9 http://allaboutbelgaum.com/news/fir-lodged-against-abhay-patil/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fir-lodged-against-abhay-patil http://allaboutbelgaum.com/news/fir-lodged-against-abhay-patil/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 12:29:29 +0000 Editor http://allaboutbelgaum.com/?p=24361 A FIR with No.133/2012 has been filed at Market Police station under IPC 143,147, 341, 342, 504, 506 R/W 149 IPC against Abhay Patil after a complaint was made by Basavraj Javali who alleged that he was manhandled, assaulted and abused.

What does the sections mean:

Section 143. Punishment

Whoever is a member of an unlawful assembly, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six month, or with fine, or with both.

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE: Punishment—Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both—cognizable—Bailable—Triable by any Magistrate—Non-compoundable.

Section 147. Punishment for rioting

Whoever is guilty of rioting, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE: Punishment—Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both—Cognizable—Bailable—Triable by any Magistrate—Non-compoundable.

Section 341. Punishment for wrongful restraint

Whoever wrongfully restrains any person shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term, which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE: Punishment—Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 500 rupees, or both—Cognizable—Bailable—Triable by any Magistrate—Compoundable by the person restrained or confined.

Section 342. Punishment for wrongful Confinement

Whoever wrongfully confines any person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE: Punishment—Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both—Cognizable—Bailable—Triable by any Magistrate—Compoundable by the person restrained or confined.

Section 504. Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace

Whoever intentionally insults, and thereby gives provoca­tion to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE: Punishment—Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both—Non-cognizable—Bailable—Triable by any Magistrate—Compoundable by the person insulted.

Section 506. Punishment for criminal intimidation

Whoever commits, the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprison­ment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both;

If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.—And if the threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or1[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute, unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprison­ment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.