Friday, September 16, 2005
Forum to hold seminar on NK problems
Newindpress.com
HUBLI: Karnataka Development Forum, Hubli, has decided to conduct a state-level seminar in the first week of October, to discuss the genuine problems faced by all districts of North Karnataka region in Dharwad.
Chief Minister Dharam Singh has given his consent to attend the seminar and to spare time for discussing the long pending demands and problems faced by North Karnataka.
In a press release Dr Patil Puttappa, president of the Forum said main problems faced by Begalum district, Dharwad, Bijapur, Karwar, Gadag, Bagalkot, Haveri, Koppal, Raichur, Gulbarga, Bidar and other districts of North Karntaka region, would be discussed during the seminar, which was expected to be held before Gandhi Jayanti.
Apart from these districts, problems of Davangere and Shimoga districts that were adjacent to North Karnataka would also be discussed in the seminar, he said.
He said apart from discussing various economic problems the participants would suggest remedies and solutions to the problems faced by the region.
He said only limited number of people upto 50 members would be allowed to attend the seminar.
Besides, an expert from each district of the region would be allowed to participate in the meeting, who would submit papers on various issues and genuine problems faced by all the districts of the region.
Main issues including problems of agriculture, industries, weavers, infrastructure facilities, tourism, irrigation projects, railway, employment and other genuine problems would be discussed.
On behalf of the people of this region, forum had already sent letters to the experts and participants requesting them to attend the seminar to give their valuable suggestions for the development of the region, he added.
Newindpress.com
HUBLI: Karnataka Development Forum, Hubli, has decided to conduct a state-level seminar in the first week of October, to discuss the genuine problems faced by all districts of North Karnataka region in Dharwad.
Chief Minister Dharam Singh has given his consent to attend the seminar and to spare time for discussing the long pending demands and problems faced by North Karnataka.
In a press release Dr Patil Puttappa, president of the Forum said main problems faced by Begalum district, Dharwad, Bijapur, Karwar, Gadag, Bagalkot, Haveri, Koppal, Raichur, Gulbarga, Bidar and other districts of North Karntaka region, would be discussed during the seminar, which was expected to be held before Gandhi Jayanti.
Apart from these districts, problems of Davangere and Shimoga districts that were adjacent to North Karnataka would also be discussed in the seminar, he said.
He said apart from discussing various economic problems the participants would suggest remedies and solutions to the problems faced by the region.
He said only limited number of people upto 50 members would be allowed to attend the seminar.
Besides, an expert from each district of the region would be allowed to participate in the meeting, who would submit papers on various issues and genuine problems faced by all the districts of the region.
Main issues including problems of agriculture, industries, weavers, infrastructure facilities, tourism, irrigation projects, railway, employment and other genuine problems would be discussed.
On behalf of the people of this region, forum had already sent letters to the experts and participants requesting them to attend the seminar to give their valuable suggestions for the development of the region, he added.
Companies creating artificial scarcity of fertilizers: MP
Companies creating artificial scarcity of fertilizers: MP
The Hindu
HUBLI: Pralhad Joshi, MP on Wednesday alleged that fertilizer companies and their agents are creating an artificial scarcity of urea, DAP and other complex fertilizers in some districts, including Dharwad, Belgaum, Bellary and Gadag.
Addressing presspersons here, Mr. Joshi accused the Department of Agriculture of sitting on the issue. He said that there has been a slight increase in the cultivated area this monsoon. In Dharwad district, so far 2.03 lakh hectares has been cultivated against the target of 1.75 lakh hectares. This increase of 30,000 hectares is being used to exploit the gullible farmers, Mr. Joshi said.
He accused officials of the Agriculture Department of being negligent towards the plight of farmers and not initiating action to help the farming community. "Under the Essential Commodities Act, cases could have been booked by the Revenue and Police Department, which has not been done so far," he said.
He alleged that farmers are being charged Rs. 40 to Rs. 50 more for each bag of urea and same is the case with complex fertilizers.
Mr. Joshi urged the Deputy Commissioner to convene an emergency meeting and take steps to check the exploitation of farmers. "If no action is taken within three days, then our party would be left with no other option than launching an agitation," he said.
The Hindu
HUBLI: Pralhad Joshi, MP on Wednesday alleged that fertilizer companies and their agents are creating an artificial scarcity of urea, DAP and other complex fertilizers in some districts, including Dharwad, Belgaum, Bellary and Gadag.
Addressing presspersons here, Mr. Joshi accused the Department of Agriculture of sitting on the issue. He said that there has been a slight increase in the cultivated area this monsoon. In Dharwad district, so far 2.03 lakh hectares has been cultivated against the target of 1.75 lakh hectares. This increase of 30,000 hectares is being used to exploit the gullible farmers, Mr. Joshi said.
He accused officials of the Agriculture Department of being negligent towards the plight of farmers and not initiating action to help the farming community. "Under the Essential Commodities Act, cases could have been booked by the Revenue and Police Department, which has not been done so far," he said.
He alleged that farmers are being charged Rs. 40 to Rs. 50 more for each bag of urea and same is the case with complex fertilizers.
Mr. Joshi urged the Deputy Commissioner to convene an emergency meeting and take steps to check the exploitation of farmers. "If no action is taken within three days, then our party would be left with no other option than launching an agitation," he said.
Indiscriminate road cutting to be checked in Hubli, Dharwad
Indiscriminate road cutting to be checked in Hubli, Dharwad
The Hindu
HUBLI: The Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation has decided to put an end to indiscriminate road cutting by user agencies such as the Hubli Electricity Supply Company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board and cable operators.
According to corporation Commissioner P. Manivannan, either the user agencies, which cut the roads, should repair the roads and bring them to their original shape, or pay whatever charges the corporation levies on them for getting the road repaired.
Mr. Manivannan disclosed this on Wednesday at a coordination meeting of the user agencies, corporation officials and non-governmental organisations forming part of the agenda groups to give advice on improving civic amenities.
The Commissioner said that the corporation is levying a nominal sum before giving permission for road cutting, which is insufficient to cover the cost of repairs. The agencies walk away after damaging the roads. He said that it is imperative that whoever wants permission for road cutting, should ensure that the road is brought back to the original shape.
"Put the road back into the original shape. If the road is horrible, put it back in the horrible shape, but do not make it worse," he said. If the agencies do not repair the roads, they will have to pay the fee fixed by the corporation.
For fixing the road repair charges, the roads will be divided into four categories depending on the importance and density. There is no alternative but to pay the charges fixed. It is open for the user agencies also to make a common arrangement by pooling their resources to get the job done on their own. Practically all the user agencies agreed to the proposal, with BSNL having some reservations earlier before falling in line. .
The Hindu
HUBLI: The Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation has decided to put an end to indiscriminate road cutting by user agencies such as the Hubli Electricity Supply Company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board and cable operators.
According to corporation Commissioner P. Manivannan, either the user agencies, which cut the roads, should repair the roads and bring them to their original shape, or pay whatever charges the corporation levies on them for getting the road repaired.
Mr. Manivannan disclosed this on Wednesday at a coordination meeting of the user agencies, corporation officials and non-governmental organisations forming part of the agenda groups to give advice on improving civic amenities.
The Commissioner said that the corporation is levying a nominal sum before giving permission for road cutting, which is insufficient to cover the cost of repairs. The agencies walk away after damaging the roads. He said that it is imperative that whoever wants permission for road cutting, should ensure that the road is brought back to the original shape.
"Put the road back into the original shape. If the road is horrible, put it back in the horrible shape, but do not make it worse," he said. If the agencies do not repair the roads, they will have to pay the fee fixed by the corporation.
For fixing the road repair charges, the roads will be divided into four categories depending on the importance and density. There is no alternative but to pay the charges fixed. It is open for the user agencies also to make a common arrangement by pooling their resources to get the job done on their own. Practically all the user agencies agreed to the proposal, with BSNL having some reservations earlier before falling in line. .
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