India A thrash West Indies A in Hubli to draw series 1-1

Hubli (Karnataka), Oct 12: Zaheer Khan took four wickets on the final day as India A defeated West Indies A by an innings and 54 runs in the third and final unofficial Test here on Saturday. The three-match series was drawn 1-1. 

The visitors had won the first match in Mysore and the second was a draw in Shimoga. On the fourth and final day, West Indies A resumed at 116/3, still training by 280. Overnight batsman Narsingh Deonarine continued to fight and came very close to a century but fell just 1 run short, bowled by Zaheer for 99. He batted for 180 balls hitting 13 boundaries. Assad Fudadin contributed 49 but the rest of the batsmen failed. 

The visitors were bowled out for 242 in 73.5 overs. Jahmar Hamilton did not bat as he was injured. Abhishek Nayar took two wickets. Zaheer finished with 4/59 in 16.5 overs. 

The hosts' lead was set up by captain Cheteshwar Pujara's triple hundred on Friday. He hit 306 not out.

Pictures Courtesy: Pavan

Hero Motocorp likely to set up mega plant in Dharwad

STAFF CORRESPONDENT - The HinDU

  

Government has already held two rounds of meetings with owners in Delhi: Aravind Bellad

Hero Motocorp, a leading two-wheeler manufacturer in India, is likely to set up a production unit here.

Aravind Bellad, MLA, told presspersons here on Saturday that the government had already held two rounds of meetings, and the project is likely to get the green signal during the winter session of the State Legislature to be held in Belgaum in November.

The high-level meeting with officials and owners of Hero Motorcorp was held in New Delhi, and officials had expressed eagerness to set up a two-wheeler manufacturing unit in Dharwad. This unit will come up in 500 acres in Mummigatti near here. Company officials have stated that Rs. 1,200 crore would be the direct investment, with Rs. 800 crore as ancillaries, bringing the total investment for this mega plant to Rs. 2,000 crore.

They also revealed that this plant would create 5,000 jobs, a number which will be increased to 40,000 jobs in a phased manner. The unit would manufacture 1.5 million two-wheelers and their parts; a testing track will also be set up.

Mr. Bellad said Hero Motocorp would hold meeting with the Chief Secretary in Bangalore to discuss their wishlist.

The company had approached the government last year, however, discussions could not be completed and hence the project had taken a backseat. Now, this project has once again gained momentum, and there are all possibilities of making it a reality during the winter session.

To a query, he said the company had demanded 500 acres, as well as water and power facilities.

The Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board has the land in its possession and the government in principle has assured of providing other facilities. He clarified the company had not asked for the creation of a township, but he would pressure the government to grant other basic facilities.

The area from Belur to Hubli airport is being transformed into a high-economy zone. The establishment of this mega plant would be the first step towards that goal, Mr. Bellad said.

Officials have been asked to give priority to local talent during recruitment. Besides, optimum salary would be given to the local youth, he said.

Bangalore ITE.biz to be held in Hubli on Oct 8

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Bangalore ITE.biz, the flagship event of Karnataka for the promotion of IT/ITeS sector, is planning to hold its maiden one-day conference at Hubli on October 8.

The event is organsied by Karnataka IT, BT and S&T departments and co-hosted by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).

“The event will be addressed by the captains of ITE industry where they are expected to share the insights on the latest trends that will shape the future of IT and Electronics sector,” Sasikumar V, Officer In-charge, STPI Hubli, said.

STPI and the Karnataka Government have been conducting ‘Bangalore ITE.biz’ for the past 15 years at Bangalore. “Now for the first time, we are organising the satellite event in Hubli on October 8 at The Gateway Hotel, Hubli,” Sasikumar said.

S.R. Patil, Karnataka Minister for IT, BT, S&T, Planning & Statistics, will be the chief guest. Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Manipal Global Education, will deliver the keynote address.

Panel discussion

The event will see three panel discussions on ‘Taking IT Beyond Bangalore: Enablers and Challenges; Focus Hubli-Dharwad’.

‘Opportunities in ESDM: Focus Hubli-Dharwad’ by India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA).

‘Fostering a Culture of Innovation in Enterprise’ by Nasscom and followed by Networking Lunch and B2B Meetings on request.

For more details, contact Sasikumar V., STPI Hubli, Tel:0836-2257093 .

Monorail in Bangalore, Hubli-Dharwad?

By Express News Service - BANGALORE | Published: 18th September 2013 08:38 AM

A Malaysian company has evinced interest to start monorail services in Bangalore and Hubli-Dharwad cities  and the government will initiate talks with the company soon, Infrastructure and Information Minister Santosh Lad said.

Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, he said, the company, in the first stage, has agreed to cover 25 km in Hubli-Dharwad and 30-35 km in Bangalore.

It has also been asked to also visit Mangalore and Belgaum to explore possibility of introducing monorail  there, he noted.

The government wants to improve connectivity in tier-II cities by promoting monorail.

Details are being worked out based on which expression of interests will be called.

According to an estimate, the cost per km for elevated monorail may come around Rs 80 crore to Rs 100 crore per km. “We are yet to work out the details, he added.

‘Airport projects not shelved’

The State government’s ambitious plans to develop airports in tier-II cities has ‘grounded’ temporarily as the promoters of airports in Gulbarga, Bijapur, Hassan and Bellary have backed out citing the projects as ‘unviable’, he said,

Lad added that the projects to develop airports in smaller cities are not ‘shelved’.

They have been put on the backburner till the government comes with a a new formula, he clarified.