'Give IT firms what they want'
The Times of India
[27 Jul,2006 0026hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
HUBLI: In a bid to arrest the brewing controversy over the allotment of land to the IT sector, ignited by opposition leader H K Patil, a high-level meeting on Wednesday decided not to make any move that will deter the interest of IT entrepreneurs from investing in Hubli-Dharwad.
"We are definitely not against the law university. Like IT, we do understand that the university will also play a big role in the growth of Hubli-Dharwad. But let us not make it an issue and spoil the broth, revenue minister Jagadish Shettar said. Presiding over a development review meeting here, Shettar directed Dharwad DC M S Srikar and HDMC commissioner P Manivannan to identify separate and suitable land for the proposed law university.
"Make sure that the land is vast and in the vicinity of the twin-cities, he told them. Primary education minister Basavaraj Horatti also endorsed this decision, though he initially supported the views of H K Patil that the 44 acres of land identified at Rayapur and surrounding areas should be reserved for the law university.
"I have no objection if the law university is given appropriate land, he asserted, when told that the land at Rayapur is inadequate. Dharwad North MP Prahlad Joshi and JD(U) MLC Basavaraj Bommai earlier told the meeting that the controversy raised by H K Patil is unnecessary, since a university would require land not less that 100 acres.
"I am definitely not against IT companies. Their coming here will definitely boost business and economic prospects of the twin-cities and help enhance purchasing power of the people, Bommai explained. Citing the example of VTU in Belgaum, the MP said the new VTU campus in Belgaum is nearly 120 acres. But the proposed land at Rayapur is just about 44 acres, besides, it is dotted with some residential layouts, he said. Considering this, Joshi and Bommai suggested that the campus be identified on Airport Road or anywhere between Hubli and Dharwad. MLC Veeranna Mathikatti also expressed similar views.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Shoot-at-sight orders against pigs again
Shoot-at-sight orders against pigs again
The Times of India
[27 Jul,2006 0027hrs IST TIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
HUBLI: After a gap of more than three years, the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation will recommence its drive against stray pigs, in an attempt to remove that infamous tag of 'Pig City'.
Stray pigs were ordered to be shot at sight at a high level meeting held under district in-charge minister Jagadish Shettar on Wednesday.
Sharpshooters attached to the police department will shoot down pigs if their owners fail to shift after a given deadline.
The police will soon issue a notification clearly identifying the area where the exercise is to be undertaken.
Interestingly, the issue was discussed following a complaint from Minister Basavaraj Horatti on the pig menace near his house.
Earlier, Manivannan said the corporation does not have permission to shoot the animals, as clearance has to come from the city police.
However, he said the police were reluctant due to some untoward incidents in 2004. The drive had also been stalled due to shortage of bullets.
There was also some difficulty in bringing in pig-catchers. Police commissioner Narayan Nadamani said the police were worried about the safety of residents.
"We are apprehensive because during the last drive a bullet accidentally hit a schoolboy. If you still feel such a move is inevitable, I can arrange it with suitable precautions.
The Times of India
[27 Jul,2006 0027hrs IST TIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
HUBLI: After a gap of more than three years, the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation will recommence its drive against stray pigs, in an attempt to remove that infamous tag of 'Pig City'.
Stray pigs were ordered to be shot at sight at a high level meeting held under district in-charge minister Jagadish Shettar on Wednesday.
Sharpshooters attached to the police department will shoot down pigs if their owners fail to shift after a given deadline.
The police will soon issue a notification clearly identifying the area where the exercise is to be undertaken.
Interestingly, the issue was discussed following a complaint from Minister Basavaraj Horatti on the pig menace near his house.
Earlier, Manivannan said the corporation does not have permission to shoot the animals, as clearance has to come from the city police.
However, he said the police were reluctant due to some untoward incidents in 2004. The drive had also been stalled due to shortage of bullets.
There was also some difficulty in bringing in pig-catchers. Police commissioner Narayan Nadamani said the police were worried about the safety of residents.
"We are apprehensive because during the last drive a bullet accidentally hit a schoolboy. If you still feel such a move is inevitable, I can arrange it with suitable precautions.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Super Market to get facelift
Super Market to get facelift
Deccan Herald.com
DH News Service Dharwad:
Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation has started ground work to give a facelift to Super Market in Dharwad.
HDMC Commissioner P Manivannan along with officers of departments concerned personally inspected the Super Market as part of the ground work.
The commissioner told traders in the Super Market that there was a need to give new shape to the existing market and build a sophisticated market. While fruits/vegetables and retail traders should be given preference, wholesale traders must shift to the new market in Dharwad APMC. The cooperation of traders was essential to transform Super Market into a hi-speciality market.
Accordingly, they had to vacate one portion of the market so that renovation work could be taken up. For the time being, auctioning of fruits/vegetables should be held in APMC market, he explained.
Later, he also visited new shops in APMC, constructed behind Murugha Math. The secretary of APMC was asked to hasten the process of allotment of shops. He told traders that the corporation was ready to provide shops to whole sale traders.
Earlier, he inspected Subhas Road and expressed his ire over the encroachment of footpaths by some shop keepers. The officials concerned were instructed to take necessary action in that regard. The commissioner also announced of convening a meeting of traders of Subhas Market in a couple of days to elicit their views. Officers of various departments would participate in that meeting, he noted.
Deccan Herald.com
DH News Service Dharwad:
Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation has started ground work to give a facelift to Super Market in Dharwad.
HDMC Commissioner P Manivannan along with officers of departments concerned personally inspected the Super Market as part of the ground work.
The commissioner told traders in the Super Market that there was a need to give new shape to the existing market and build a sophisticated market. While fruits/vegetables and retail traders should be given preference, wholesale traders must shift to the new market in Dharwad APMC. The cooperation of traders was essential to transform Super Market into a hi-speciality market.
Accordingly, they had to vacate one portion of the market so that renovation work could be taken up. For the time being, auctioning of fruits/vegetables should be held in APMC market, he explained.
Later, he also visited new shops in APMC, constructed behind Murugha Math. The secretary of APMC was asked to hasten the process of allotment of shops. He told traders that the corporation was ready to provide shops to whole sale traders.
Earlier, he inspected Subhas Road and expressed his ire over the encroachment of footpaths by some shop keepers. The officials concerned were instructed to take necessary action in that regard. The commissioner also announced of convening a meeting of traders of Subhas Market in a couple of days to elicit their views. Officers of various departments would participate in that meeting, he noted.
HDMC allots land for IT firms TCS, Quest
HDMC allots land for IT firms TCS, Quest
Deccan Herald.com
From Shyam Sundar Vattam DH News Service
Hubli: As the first step towards development of Information Technology industry in this region, Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has allotted 25 acres each to Mumbai-based TCS Company and Bangalore-based Quest Company at Rayapur on Hubli-Dharwad Road.
According to highly placed sources, a decision to this effect was taken at a meeting held in Hubli on Wednesday. Senior HDMC officials including HDMC Commissioner P Manivannan participated in it. An advisory committee comprising Mr Madan B Desai, industrialist; Mr S I Munavalli, president, Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Dr Ashok S Shettar, principal, BVB College of Engineering and Technology; the general manager of District Industries Centre; Mr Devanand from KEONICS and Mr Melmalagi, deputy general manager, BSNL, was formed at the meeting. The committee will process applications seeking land allotment.
Fallout of IT meet
After IT Investors’ Meet in Hubli on May 20, both TCS and Quest had shown interest in setting up their units at Rayapur on Hubli-Dharwad road. The HDMC owns 55 acres at Rayapur, out of which 50 acres has been allotted to these two companies at a cost of Rs 8 lakh per acre. This price is very less compared to Rs 10.60 lakh per acre - the price fixed by Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board in that area. Both companies have agreed to HDMC’s price. The HDMC has put a condition that the companies must set up IT units in the allotted land, within two years.
The purpose of allotting such a big tract of land is to create IT jobs for graduates of twin cities.
The sources pointed out that allotment letters were forwarded to the state government, which would take necessary action in this regard. As per the KMC Act, government permission was required for leasing land for more than five years or outright sale of land owned by local bodies. In all probability, the state government would approve the proposal at the earliest. “This will definitely go a long way in attracting major IT companies to north Karnataka in general and Hubli-Dharwad in particular,” said sources.
Meanwhile, the district administration is in constant touch with all IT companies that participated in Hubli IT Investors’ Meet and is convincing them to set up their units in this region. Low land cost and state-of-the-art facilities would be added advantages for the administration to convince these companies.
Deccan Herald.com
From Shyam Sundar Vattam DH News Service
Hubli: As the first step towards development of Information Technology industry in this region, Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has allotted 25 acres each to Mumbai-based TCS Company and Bangalore-based Quest Company at Rayapur on Hubli-Dharwad Road.
According to highly placed sources, a decision to this effect was taken at a meeting held in Hubli on Wednesday. Senior HDMC officials including HDMC Commissioner P Manivannan participated in it. An advisory committee comprising Mr Madan B Desai, industrialist; Mr S I Munavalli, president, Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Dr Ashok S Shettar, principal, BVB College of Engineering and Technology; the general manager of District Industries Centre; Mr Devanand from KEONICS and Mr Melmalagi, deputy general manager, BSNL, was formed at the meeting. The committee will process applications seeking land allotment.
Fallout of IT meet
After IT Investors’ Meet in Hubli on May 20, both TCS and Quest had shown interest in setting up their units at Rayapur on Hubli-Dharwad road. The HDMC owns 55 acres at Rayapur, out of which 50 acres has been allotted to these two companies at a cost of Rs 8 lakh per acre. This price is very less compared to Rs 10.60 lakh per acre - the price fixed by Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board in that area. Both companies have agreed to HDMC’s price. The HDMC has put a condition that the companies must set up IT units in the allotted land, within two years.
The purpose of allotting such a big tract of land is to create IT jobs for graduates of twin cities.
The sources pointed out that allotment letters were forwarded to the state government, which would take necessary action in this regard. As per the KMC Act, government permission was required for leasing land for more than five years or outright sale of land owned by local bodies. In all probability, the state government would approve the proposal at the earliest. “This will definitely go a long way in attracting major IT companies to north Karnataka in general and Hubli-Dharwad in particular,” said sources.
Meanwhile, the district administration is in constant touch with all IT companies that participated in Hubli IT Investors’ Meet and is convincing them to set up their units in this region. Low land cost and state-of-the-art facilities would be added advantages for the administration to convince these companies.
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