Rs 1.74 cr to develop tourist spots: DC
The Newindpress.com
Sunday August 6 2006 12:01 IST
DHARWAD: An action plan has been prepared to develop the tourist spots of the district at a cost of Rs 1.74 crore, said Deputy Commissioner M S Srikar.
Chairing a meeting of the Tourism Committee at the deputy commissioner’s office here on Saturday, Srikar told the officers to submit the plan to the State Tourism department for approval. The proposal intended to provide infrastructure needed for attracting tourists to the acclaimed tourist hubs of the district viz Unkal lake, Indira Glass House, Bhavani Shankar temple and Chandra Mouleshwar temple of Hubli, K C Park, Someshwar temple and Nuggikeri Hanumantha temple of Dharwad,
Rajisaheb Durga of Yamanur, Shambhulinga temple of Kundagol, Kalmeshwar temple at Kamadhenu village of Kalaghatagi, Basavanna temple of Tambur and Amrutheshar temple of Annigeri, he added.
He said besides this, the proposal had incorporated plans to construct lavatories, drinking water sheds and lighting arrangements at the said spots.
Kelageri Lake: Srikar said an action plan for a face-lift of the century old Kelageri lake was being prepared and the government had released Rs 10 lakh for the same.
The action plan would include boating facility, construction of resorts and providing other basic amenities, he added.
C M Noor Mansur, HQA, K H Kukanur, joint commissioner, HDMC, K H Channur, Kannada and Cultural department, Krishnaji Chavan of PWD and Hiremath of Tourism department were present.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Bangalore-Hubli flights from August 23
Bangalore-Hubli flights from August 23
The Hindu.com
Special Correspondent
Air Deccan decides to begin flight operations to mark its third anniversary
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# Airline introduces customer initiative
# Free tickets for passengers with PNR ending with 00 or 50
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Bangalore: Air Deccan will introduce a flight to Hubli from Bangalore on August 23, the date it launched its operations in India three years ago. To celebrate its third year of operations, the airline has introduced a customer initiative throughout August wherein any passenger whose PNR number ends with 00 or 50 will get a free ticket, which is transferable.
Air Deccan managing director Capt. Gopinath said, "India, as a country, got its independence on August 15, while the Indian, as an air traveller, truly got his independence on August 23, with the launch of Air Deccan. This is, perhaps, no coincidence, and we at Air Deccan are happy to share and celebrate the true spirit of independence with India's common man with our special offer."
The Hindu.com
Special Correspondent
Air Deccan decides to begin flight operations to mark its third anniversary
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# Airline introduces customer initiative
# Free tickets for passengers with PNR ending with 00 or 50
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Bangalore: Air Deccan will introduce a flight to Hubli from Bangalore on August 23, the date it launched its operations in India three years ago. To celebrate its third year of operations, the airline has introduced a customer initiative throughout August wherein any passenger whose PNR number ends with 00 or 50 will get a free ticket, which is transferable.
Air Deccan managing director Capt. Gopinath said, "India, as a country, got its independence on August 15, while the Indian, as an air traveller, truly got his independence on August 23, with the launch of Air Deccan. This is, perhaps, no coincidence, and we at Air Deccan are happy to share and celebrate the true spirit of independence with India's common man with our special offer."
Officials told to prepare plan for developing tank
Officials told to prepare plan for developing tank
The Hindu.com
Staff Correspondent
Rs. 10 lakh earmarked for tourism development to be spent on Kelageri Tank
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# Rs. 1.74-crore proposal has been prepared for development of infrastructure in tourist places
# National music festival to be organised in Dharwad on September 12
# Programmes to be organised throughout the year
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DHARWAD: Deputy Commissioner M.S. Srikar has said that the development of Kelageri Tank will be taken up out of the funds released for development of tourism in the district.
Chairing a meeting of the Tourism Committee here on Saturday, Mr. Srikar said the State Government had released Rs. 10 lakh for development of tourism and it would be used for developing the Kelageri Tank.
He directed the officials to chalk out an action plan for developing the tank into a tourist attraction.
The Deputy Commissioner informed said a Rs. 1.74-crore proposal had been prepared for the development of infrastructure in the tourist places in the district.
He directed the officials to submit the proposal to the Tourism Department.
Mr. Srikar said the proposal related to development of Unakal lake, Indira Glass House, Bhavani Shankar Temple, Chandramouleshwar Temple, Kittur Channamma Park in Dharwad, Someshwar Temple, Nuggikeri Hanumanth temple and places of tourist importance.
C.M. Noormansur, Headquarters Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner; K.H. Kakanur, Joint Commissioner of Corporation; K.H. Channur, Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture and others were present.
National music festival
Dr. Mallikarjun Mansur Trust will organise a national music festival in Dharwad on September 12 to mark the 14th death anniversary of Mallikarjun Mansur.
A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting chaired by Mr. Srikar, who is also the president of the trust.
t was decided to conduct various programmes throughout the year in association with Srujana Rangamandir and Sitar Ratna Rahimath Khan Committee.
A selection committee was constituted for selecting artistes for youth awards given by the Trust. Gangubai Hangal will be the president of the selection committee and Rajashekhar Mansur, Sadanand Kanavalli and Ustad Bale Khan will be its members.
The meeting decided to nominate Prof. Kanavalli as president of the committee for selecting artistes for the music festival. Mr. Rajashekhar Mansur, Ustad Bale Khan, Neelambika Kodli and M. Venkatesh Kumar will be members and K.H. Chennur will be the member-secretary of the committee.
The Hindu.com
Staff Correspondent
Rs. 10 lakh earmarked for tourism development to be spent on Kelageri Tank
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Rs. 1.74-crore proposal has been prepared for development of infrastructure in tourist places
# National music festival to be organised in Dharwad on September 12
# Programmes to be organised throughout the year
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DHARWAD: Deputy Commissioner M.S. Srikar has said that the development of Kelageri Tank will be taken up out of the funds released for development of tourism in the district.
Chairing a meeting of the Tourism Committee here on Saturday, Mr. Srikar said the State Government had released Rs. 10 lakh for development of tourism and it would be used for developing the Kelageri Tank.
He directed the officials to chalk out an action plan for developing the tank into a tourist attraction.
The Deputy Commissioner informed said a Rs. 1.74-crore proposal had been prepared for the development of infrastructure in the tourist places in the district.
He directed the officials to submit the proposal to the Tourism Department.
Mr. Srikar said the proposal related to development of Unakal lake, Indira Glass House, Bhavani Shankar Temple, Chandramouleshwar Temple, Kittur Channamma Park in Dharwad, Someshwar Temple, Nuggikeri Hanumanth temple and places of tourist importance.
C.M. Noormansur, Headquarters Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner; K.H. Kakanur, Joint Commissioner of Corporation; K.H. Channur, Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture and others were present.
National music festival
Dr. Mallikarjun Mansur Trust will organise a national music festival in Dharwad on September 12 to mark the 14th death anniversary of Mallikarjun Mansur.
A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting chaired by Mr. Srikar, who is also the president of the trust.
t was decided to conduct various programmes throughout the year in association with Srujana Rangamandir and Sitar Ratna Rahimath Khan Committee.
A selection committee was constituted for selecting artistes for youth awards given by the Trust. Gangubai Hangal will be the president of the selection committee and Rajashekhar Mansur, Sadanand Kanavalli and Ustad Bale Khan will be its members.
The meeting decided to nominate Prof. Kanavalli as president of the committee for selecting artistes for the music festival. Mr. Rajashekhar Mansur, Ustad Bale Khan, Neelambika Kodli and M. Venkatesh Kumar will be members and K.H. Chennur will be the member-secretary of the committee.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Construction of building for Dharwad Circuit Bench begins
Construction of building for Dharwad Circuit Bench begins
The Hindu.com
Staff Correspondent
Basavaraj S. Horatti performs groundbreaking ceremony on WALMI premises
AUSPICIOUS BEGINNING: Primary and Secondary Education Minister Basavaraj S. Horatti performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the building to house the Circuit Bench of the High Court on the Water and Land Management Institute ( WALMI) premises near Dharwad on Friday.
DHARWAD: The construction of the building for accommodating the Circuit Bench of the High Court of Karnataka on the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) premises began on Friday.
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Basavaraj S. Horatti performed the groundbreaking ceremony. MLA R.B. Shiriyannavar, Deputy Commissioner M.S. Srikar, Police Commissioner Narayan Nadamani, Superintendent of Police of Dharwad District B. Srikanthappa, Public Works Department Chief Engineer Prabhakar Chini, president of the Dharwad Bar Association B.D. Hiremath and Zilla Panchayat Vice-President B.B. Gangadharmath were present.
In 18 months
Speaking to presspersons, Mr. Horatti said the construction work of the Circuit Bench building had to be completed within 18 months.
Work order
The Minister clarified that the State-owned Karnataka State Construction Corporation would begin work and the contractor would continue it after getting the work order. Expressing happiness over the starting of the work after several years of pursuance and agitation, the Minister said the fulfilling of the demand had made the people of north Karnataka happy.
He clarified that there was no dearth of money for the construction of the Circuit Bench buildings at Dharwad and Gulbarga.
Appeal
To a question, he said the Government would appeal to the Chief Justice of the High Court Cyriac Joseph to make the Circuit Bench functional at the earliest by using the available infrastructure at WALMI. As the Minister performed the groundbreaking ceremony, the Dharwad lawyers, who were in a jubilant mood, celebrated "Vijayotsava". They burst crackers and distributed sweets.
They even carried Mr. Hiremath on their shoulders for some time.
The Hindu.com
Staff Correspondent
Basavaraj S. Horatti performs groundbreaking ceremony on WALMI premises
AUSPICIOUS BEGINNING: Primary and Secondary Education Minister Basavaraj S. Horatti performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the building to house the Circuit Bench of the High Court on the Water and Land Management Institute ( WALMI) premises near Dharwad on Friday.
DHARWAD: The construction of the building for accommodating the Circuit Bench of the High Court of Karnataka on the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) premises began on Friday.
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Basavaraj S. Horatti performed the groundbreaking ceremony. MLA R.B. Shiriyannavar, Deputy Commissioner M.S. Srikar, Police Commissioner Narayan Nadamani, Superintendent of Police of Dharwad District B. Srikanthappa, Public Works Department Chief Engineer Prabhakar Chini, president of the Dharwad Bar Association B.D. Hiremath and Zilla Panchayat Vice-President B.B. Gangadharmath were present.
In 18 months
Speaking to presspersons, Mr. Horatti said the construction work of the Circuit Bench building had to be completed within 18 months.
Work order
The Minister clarified that the State-owned Karnataka State Construction Corporation would begin work and the contractor would continue it after getting the work order. Expressing happiness over the starting of the work after several years of pursuance and agitation, the Minister said the fulfilling of the demand had made the people of north Karnataka happy.
He clarified that there was no dearth of money for the construction of the Circuit Bench buildings at Dharwad and Gulbarga.
Appeal
To a question, he said the Government would appeal to the Chief Justice of the High Court Cyriac Joseph to make the Circuit Bench functional at the earliest by using the available infrastructure at WALMI. As the Minister performed the groundbreaking ceremony, the Dharwad lawyers, who were in a jubilant mood, celebrated "Vijayotsava". They burst crackers and distributed sweets.
They even carried Mr. Hiremath on their shoulders for some time.
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