Sanitation scheme for Dharwad district launched
The Hindu
DHARWAD: Minister for Municipal Administration S.R. Morey on Sunday launched a State-level total sanitation programme at Karadigudda of Dharwad taluk to mark Gandhi Jayanti.
Mr. Morey said the scheme will help put an end to farmers going to open field to answer the nature's call.
For Dharwad District, Rs. 6.32 crores had been sanctioned for the four-year programme. Dharwad Rural MLA (Congress) Vinay Kulkarni, Janata Dal (United) MLC Basavaraj Bommai, and Dharwad Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer K. Umapati spoke.
Various organisations and associations celebrated Gandhi Jayanti in Hubli and Dharwad.
Mayor Hanumanthappa Betageri paid tributes to the Mahatma at his statue in front of the Karntaka Institute of Medical Sciences.
Deputy Mayor Santhosh Hirekerur paid tributes at the Azad Park in Dharwad.
Elocution, essay writing and painting competitions, and blood donation camps were held as part of the celebration.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Chamber identifies site for exhibition
Chamber identifies site for exhibition
The Hindu
Chamber's demands
HUBLI: The Karnatak Chamber of Commerce has identified three locations for setting up a permanent industrial exhibition centre in Hubli-Dharwad on the lines of Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
Chamber president Shankaranna Munavalli, who has been unanimously re-elected to the post, told presspersons on Sunday that the chamber will take up the issue of delay in executing the Hubli-Ankola railway project, Gadag-Bijapur broad gauge conversion work, joining of the Mahadayi and the Malaprabha and other issues related to the region. The chamber has listed 18 demands with respect to the development of North Karnataka, which it will be pursuing with the Government, MLAs and MLCs of the region, he said.
Food park
A dedicated Agri-Export Zone in Hubli-Dharwad, developing "Agro Food Technology Park" in Hubli-Dharwad, Bagalkot, and Belgaum on a hub-and-spoke model, upgrading the State highways and high density traffic corridors in North Karnataka, improving arterial road network, development of Kadadi and Karwar ports, upgrading Hubli and Belgaum airports, establishing an exclusive Special Economic Zone in Hubli-Dharwad and other districts of North Karnataka are some of the issues that the chamber will take up, Mr. Munavalli said. The chamber has started correspondence with Tata group, Kalyani group and Bajaj group to set up an "Automobile Park" in Hubli-Dharwad.
Mr. Munavalli said the chamber will hold talks with the Goa Chamber of Commerce regarding the issue of joining the Mahadayi with the Malaprabha and is thinking of taking a delegation to Goa to meet the Chief Minister after discussing the issue with the Karnataka Government. He said efforts are on to start a one-year diploma course in Business Management at the chamber in association with Karnatak University.
The Hindu
Chamber's demands
- A dedicated Agri-Export Zone in Hubli-Dharwad
- Special Economic Zone in the twin cities
- Setting up of `Automobile Park'
- Improvement of arterial road network
HUBLI: The Karnatak Chamber of Commerce has identified three locations for setting up a permanent industrial exhibition centre in Hubli-Dharwad on the lines of Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
Chamber president Shankaranna Munavalli, who has been unanimously re-elected to the post, told presspersons on Sunday that the chamber will take up the issue of delay in executing the Hubli-Ankola railway project, Gadag-Bijapur broad gauge conversion work, joining of the Mahadayi and the Malaprabha and other issues related to the region. The chamber has listed 18 demands with respect to the development of North Karnataka, which it will be pursuing with the Government, MLAs and MLCs of the region, he said.
Food park
A dedicated Agri-Export Zone in Hubli-Dharwad, developing "Agro Food Technology Park" in Hubli-Dharwad, Bagalkot, and Belgaum on a hub-and-spoke model, upgrading the State highways and high density traffic corridors in North Karnataka, improving arterial road network, development of Kadadi and Karwar ports, upgrading Hubli and Belgaum airports, establishing an exclusive Special Economic Zone in Hubli-Dharwad and other districts of North Karnataka are some of the issues that the chamber will take up, Mr. Munavalli said. The chamber has started correspondence with Tata group, Kalyani group and Bajaj group to set up an "Automobile Park" in Hubli-Dharwad.
Mr. Munavalli said the chamber will hold talks with the Goa Chamber of Commerce regarding the issue of joining the Mahadayi with the Malaprabha and is thinking of taking a delegation to Goa to meet the Chief Minister after discussing the issue with the Karnataka Government. He said efforts are on to start a one-year diploma course in Business Management at the chamber in association with Karnatak University.
CM rules out reshuffle of ministry
CM rules out reshuffle of ministry
Newindpress.com
DHARWAD: Chief Minister Dharam Singh has ruled out dropping or changing of any of ministers from the state cabinet. Speaking to reporters before attending the Krishi mela at KUD helipad here on Sunday, the Chief Minister said all the performance of all the ministers was satisfactory, thus there was no question of dropping or changing any ministers.
He said, ‘‘There has been no opposition from anyone in the state Congress against my leadership. But there is a demand that youths be given an opportunity in the party.’’
He clarifed that the Congress leaders who had submitted a memorandum separately to the AICC general secretary and incharge of state A K Antony, had discussed those matters well in adavance with them. It was true that some leaders led by former ministers R L Jalappa and Kumar Bangarappa had submitted memorandums to A K Antony during his recent visit to the state. ‘‘Before submitting it, they have brought that memorandum to the notice of me and the KPCC president,’’ he said.
When asked about the party’s stand on the Congress leaders participating in Ahind conventions, he said the issue had been discussed with party’s incharge A K Antony. KPCC president Mallikarjun Kharge had also been given direction by A K Antony to take further steps in this regard, he said. He said the issue of Cabinet expansion was also brought to the notice of A K Antony and steps would be taken for Cabinet expansion shortly.
Deputy chief minister M P Prakash, Ministers S R Morey, K Srinivasgouda were present at the press conference.
Newindpress.com
DHARWAD: Chief Minister Dharam Singh has ruled out dropping or changing of any of ministers from the state cabinet. Speaking to reporters before attending the Krishi mela at KUD helipad here on Sunday, the Chief Minister said all the performance of all the ministers was satisfactory, thus there was no question of dropping or changing any ministers.
He said, ‘‘There has been no opposition from anyone in the state Congress against my leadership. But there is a demand that youths be given an opportunity in the party.’’
He clarifed that the Congress leaders who had submitted a memorandum separately to the AICC general secretary and incharge of state A K Antony, had discussed those matters well in adavance with them. It was true that some leaders led by former ministers R L Jalappa and Kumar Bangarappa had submitted memorandums to A K Antony during his recent visit to the state. ‘‘Before submitting it, they have brought that memorandum to the notice of me and the KPCC president,’’ he said.
When asked about the party’s stand on the Congress leaders participating in Ahind conventions, he said the issue had been discussed with party’s incharge A K Antony. KPCC president Mallikarjun Kharge had also been given direction by A K Antony to take further steps in this regard, he said. He said the issue of Cabinet expansion was also brought to the notice of A K Antony and steps would be taken for Cabinet expansion shortly.
Deputy chief minister M P Prakash, Ministers S R Morey, K Srinivasgouda were present at the press conference.
‘Invent methods to cultivate with less water’
‘Invent methods to cultivate with less water’
Newindpress.com
DHARWAD: Agricultural Minister K Srinivasgouda has said that scientists and agricultural universities should concentrate on inventing new methods to reap good benefits in agriculture by utilising less quantity of water.
Speaking at the concluding ceremony of four-day Krishi mela at University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad here on Sunday, he said the need of the hour was that we should focus on growing crops by utilising less water.
He stressed the need for carrying out agricultural activities on scientific way by utilising latest innovations in science and technology and modern equipments.
He said while developing Information Technology and biotechnology, equal importance and focus should be given for the development of agricultural sector.
Scientists should think over growing crops and helping farmers to get good produce utilising less water, he added.
He appealed to the Chief Minister on the dais to take measures to start the think-tank committee of the experts and scientists to help the farmers in carry out their agricultural activities.
Speaking on the occasion, H K Patil, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister said that agricultural colleges should be opened in each district to utilise the service provided by University of Agricultural Sciences.
He asked the government to start chemical residue test laboratory and farmers hostel on the premises UAS.
Participating in the function, M P Prakash, Deputy Chief Minister attributed the achievement of the India in becoming self-reliant in food production to the hard efforts of farmers and the scientists.
S R Morey, District Minister, Dr S A Patil, Vice Chancellor, UAS, Pontiff Dr Sharanbasappa Appa, MLA Vinay Kulkarni, A M Hindasgeri, MLC Basavaraj Bommai and others were present.
Newindpress.com
DHARWAD: Agricultural Minister K Srinivasgouda has said that scientists and agricultural universities should concentrate on inventing new methods to reap good benefits in agriculture by utilising less quantity of water.
Speaking at the concluding ceremony of four-day Krishi mela at University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad here on Sunday, he said the need of the hour was that we should focus on growing crops by utilising less water.
He stressed the need for carrying out agricultural activities on scientific way by utilising latest innovations in science and technology and modern equipments.
He said while developing Information Technology and biotechnology, equal importance and focus should be given for the development of agricultural sector.
Scientists should think over growing crops and helping farmers to get good produce utilising less water, he added.
He appealed to the Chief Minister on the dais to take measures to start the think-tank committee of the experts and scientists to help the farmers in carry out their agricultural activities.
Speaking on the occasion, H K Patil, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister said that agricultural colleges should be opened in each district to utilise the service provided by University of Agricultural Sciences.
He asked the government to start chemical residue test laboratory and farmers hostel on the premises UAS.
Participating in the function, M P Prakash, Deputy Chief Minister attributed the achievement of the India in becoming self-reliant in food production to the hard efforts of farmers and the scientists.
S R Morey, District Minister, Dr S A Patil, Vice Chancellor, UAS, Pontiff Dr Sharanbasappa Appa, MLA Vinay Kulkarni, A M Hindasgeri, MLC Basavaraj Bommai and others were present.
CM announces think-tank for farmers
CM announces think-tank for farmers
Newindpress.com
DHARWAD: Chief Minister Dharam Singh has announced that steps will be taken to start ‘think-tank’ for the benefit of farmers in state.
He was speaking after inaugurating the concluding ceremony of four-day Krishi mela organised by University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad at its premises here on Sunday.
He said in order to provide proper guidance and information about the developments in agriculture sector at national and international level, think-tank consisting of scientists, thinkers and intellectuals would be started soon in the state.
He said the members of the think-tank will guide the farmers to carry out their agricultural activities in right direction to reap good profit and to enable them to overcome their problems. He promised to release Rs 15 crore to the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad to take up various research works and other agricultural activities in the interest of the farmers.
Lauding the UAS for its services, he said to improve the food production, more research on new crop pattern and breeds should be conducted at national and international level.
For conducting such research and other academic activities, state government would provide all necessary facilities to the UAS in future, he said.
Listing out the achievements of the state government and schemes launched for the farmers in state, he said that for the fist time in the state’s history, steps were taken to provide agricultural loan to the farmers at 6 per cent interest through cooperative societies and other cooperative institutions.
In the last 16 months, crop insurance of Rs 270 crore had been released to the farmers by the government, he said.
He said Rs 52 crore had been provided to give subsidy in the form of short term and mid term loan to the farmers, besides, to give special impetus for the development of agricultural sector, Rs 873 crore was kept in the budget.
He said lot of innovative programmes and schemes were implemented with an intention to solve the problems of farming community.
‘‘Our coalition government is the result-oriented government,’’ he added.
Newindpress.com
DHARWAD: Chief Minister Dharam Singh has announced that steps will be taken to start ‘think-tank’ for the benefit of farmers in state.
He was speaking after inaugurating the concluding ceremony of four-day Krishi mela organised by University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad at its premises here on Sunday.
He said in order to provide proper guidance and information about the developments in agriculture sector at national and international level, think-tank consisting of scientists, thinkers and intellectuals would be started soon in the state.
He said the members of the think-tank will guide the farmers to carry out their agricultural activities in right direction to reap good profit and to enable them to overcome their problems. He promised to release Rs 15 crore to the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad to take up various research works and other agricultural activities in the interest of the farmers.
Lauding the UAS for its services, he said to improve the food production, more research on new crop pattern and breeds should be conducted at national and international level.
For conducting such research and other academic activities, state government would provide all necessary facilities to the UAS in future, he said.
Listing out the achievements of the state government and schemes launched for the farmers in state, he said that for the fist time in the state’s history, steps were taken to provide agricultural loan to the farmers at 6 per cent interest through cooperative societies and other cooperative institutions.
In the last 16 months, crop insurance of Rs 270 crore had been released to the farmers by the government, he said.
He said Rs 52 crore had been provided to give subsidy in the form of short term and mid term loan to the farmers, besides, to give special impetus for the development of agricultural sector, Rs 873 crore was kept in the budget.
He said lot of innovative programmes and schemes were implemented with an intention to solve the problems of farming community.
‘‘Our coalition government is the result-oriented government,’’ he added.
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