Work on footpath, drains delayed in Hubli-Dharwad
The Hindu
HUBLI: The construction of footpaths and drains, which the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation had begun immediately after the demolition drive, is being delayed because of an alleged nexus among some contractors.
The corporation, after the demolition drive, chalked out an action plan involving an expenditure of Rs. 5 crores for the construction of footpaths, drains and widening of roads.
It even had mobilised funds for the work covering 24 roads in the twin cities.
The action plan included footpath and other related works which were taken up by some contractors on request by the corporation immediately after the demolition drive.
But now except the works that started immediately after the demolition drive, most of which have been completed, no other beautification work has been taken up so far because of the alleged nexus among some contractors.
As works worth Rs. 1.5 crores have begun, the corporation has called for tenders for the remaining works under the action plan and the tendering process is to have been completed by the end of this month.
Immediately after the tenders were finalised, the corporation planned to issue work orders with a condition that it should be completed within one and half month. But that has been ruled out with the corporation officials smelling a rat in the tendering process. Although the contractors submitted their bids in time, the high rates quoted by some and the lack of requisite documents and other related issues have made the officials suspect foul play.
Under the circumstances, the corporation either has to finalise the bids with high rates or call for fresh tenders.
"Going by what has happened it seems that there is some sort of secret understanding between the contractors. The corporation will not give any scope for anybody to indulge in unfair practices in the works involving public money. If it is found that there has been foul play, we will call for fresh tenders," said P. Manivannan, corporation Commissioner.
Now it appears that the corporation may call for fresh tenders in connection with the remaining works under the action plan. And, in that case the process of the roads getting a facelift will be delayed. But there are not many who are complaining.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Security beefed up
Security beefed up
Tuesday November 1 2005 14:03 IST
HUBLI: In the wake of serial bomb blasts in Delhi, Hubli-Dharwad Police Commissionarate has beefed up security in the twin cities.
In a press release Narayan Nadumani, Police Commissioner, Hubli-Dharwad the police had left no stone unturned in stepping up the security.
As people of twin cities were busy in festive shopping, red alert has been sounded in all markets, shopping mals, multi-storeyed buildings, bus and railway stations and areas that are considered to be sensitive.
In view of Deepavali and Ramzan festivals, police personnel have been patrolling in and around the cities. To ensure safety, police are inspecting the vehicles entering the city and commuters carrying the suspicious luggage. Police personnel were directed to keep a strict vigil on the movements of certain organisations.
Tuesday November 1 2005 14:03 IST
HUBLI: In the wake of serial bomb blasts in Delhi, Hubli-Dharwad Police Commissionarate has beefed up security in the twin cities.
In a press release Narayan Nadumani, Police Commissioner, Hubli-Dharwad the police had left no stone unturned in stepping up the security.
As people of twin cities were busy in festive shopping, red alert has been sounded in all markets, shopping mals, multi-storeyed buildings, bus and railway stations and areas that are considered to be sensitive.
In view of Deepavali and Ramzan festivals, police personnel have been patrolling in and around the cities. To ensure safety, police are inspecting the vehicles entering the city and commuters carrying the suspicious luggage. Police personnel were directed to keep a strict vigil on the movements of certain organisations.
K`taka to implement report on imbalances
K`taka to implement report on imbalances
Press Trust Of India / Gadag November 01, 2005
The Karnataka government would ‘sincerely’ implement the Dr Nanjundappa report on regional imbalances to ensure overall development of the state, chief minister Dharam Singh said.
The government had initiated relief works in the flood-ravaged areas of Belgaum, Bijapur and Bagalkote at a cost of Rs 400 crore, Singh, who declared open the new North Western Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus terminus here, said.
Singh said he had requested the centre to release Rs 1,167 crore as tsunami-type assistance in view of the rain havoc in south Karnataka.
He would be calling on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in two-three days to seek more central assistance.
He said the state government had already release rs 46 crores for laying of broad guage line between bagalkote and gadag and another rs 20 crores would be released.
Singh instructed the dcs of dharwad and gadag to intervene and arrest the fall in prices of onions and chillies to help farmers.
On the demand for a bench of state high court bench at hubli-dharwad, the chief minister said he and the law minister would meet chief justice of karnataka high court and discuss with him commencement of the circuit bench and gulbarga.
Press Trust Of India / Gadag November 01, 2005
The Karnataka government would ‘sincerely’ implement the Dr Nanjundappa report on regional imbalances to ensure overall development of the state, chief minister Dharam Singh said.
The government had initiated relief works in the flood-ravaged areas of Belgaum, Bijapur and Bagalkote at a cost of Rs 400 crore, Singh, who declared open the new North Western Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus terminus here, said.
Singh said he had requested the centre to release Rs 1,167 crore as tsunami-type assistance in view of the rain havoc in south Karnataka.
He would be calling on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in two-three days to seek more central assistance.
He said the state government had already release rs 46 crores for laying of broad guage line between bagalkote and gadag and another rs 20 crores would be released.
Singh instructed the dcs of dharwad and gadag to intervene and arrest the fall in prices of onions and chillies to help farmers.
On the demand for a bench of state high court bench at hubli-dharwad, the chief minister said he and the law minister would meet chief justice of karnataka high court and discuss with him commencement of the circuit bench and gulbarga.
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