Belagavi has a unique place in the history of Karnataka as it was here that the Ganesha festival was first celebrated as a public event, and was kick-started by none other than the legendary freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

More than 1 lakh people visit the pandal every day during the 10-day celebrations. Every suburb in the city now has a Ganesh Utsav Mandal and in some lanes, two idols are installed at either end. Even new layouts and lanes have begun installing Ganesha idols, taking the number to 378 in the city limits.
But this time around thanks to the smart city incomplete roads, pothole laden roads, no street lights the citizens is having a hard time seeing their favorite Ganesh.

This time around the rains have added to the misery of the Ganesh Bhakts with water logging and continuous downpour.

On Sunday night we saw traffic jams due to potholes and one family fell down as the rider could not control when he landed his front wheel in a pothole. Luckily no major injuries. Many bikes skidded on the roughened Mahatma Phule road.

The police which barricades everywhere did not barricade potholes and incomplete roads. Above all these people throwing crackers in the air added more to the problems.

In Shahpur only recently an elderly man lost his sight due to crackers but who cares.
The corporation might have installed some lamps on streets where the procession goes by but there are roads and circles in dark and traveling in the night is a huge issue.

Only Lord Ganesh can save his children.

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Belagavi city of late has carved a niche for itself for its grand public celebrations marked by grand immersion processions which attract people from all over the district, adjoining cities and towns and neighboring Goa and Maharashtra.

Images of Various Public Pandals from the city. We will keep adding new images as and when we get it. 

Click here to see the amazing Belagavi Ganesh Darshan 2019

This map will help you identify the 350+ Sarvajanik Ganesh Pandals in the city.

This map originally created by Belagavi City Corporation

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Addressing the media here today Minister for Rural Development and Panchayatraj K S Eshwarappa today said that some offices of his depart will be shifted to Suvarna Vidhana Soudha (SVS) very shortly.

It has been a very long pending demand that govt offices be shifted to the SVS but none of the govt’s have ever shown any interest in the same.

After protests, the Govt in office promises to shift a few offices here but in reality, nothing happens. I last August BSY had joined the protests and then chief minister H D Kumaraswamy, on the same day announced that some offices would be shifted to SVS.
But even after a year, nothing has materialized.

The SVS building is currently gone green with moss all over and the ceiling is also leaking at various places.

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The Institute of Environmental Architecture (IEAR), Mumbai, in collaboration with the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem and VTU Belagavi launched the Fourth international interdisciplinary Indo-Israel certificate program on ‘Sustainable Design – SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL – A study of design as if people mattered’ – SIB 2019.

The program was inaugurated by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Vishweshwaraya University, Dr. Karisidappa in the presence of Dr. Roshni Udyavar Yehuda, President, IEAR, Mr. Shivpur, Regional Director VTU, Asst. Prof. Rohan Gurav, and the chief guest of the program, Prof. Elad Persov, Design Management Faculty at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem, Israel.

Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design is the leading design academy in Israel and Hebrew University is one of the top hundred universities worldwide.

Eleven students from Israel’s Bezalel Academy and the Hebrew University arrived in Belagavi on Sunday to participate in the workshop along with eleven participants from India. The participants are from graduates and undergraduates from varied disciplines such as architecture, engineering, social work, environmental engineering, computer science and fashion design. Over a period of 8 days, they will be exploring and learning from 5 local houses and communities identified in Belgavi. They will develop innovative design concepts that will suggest improvements on different scales of sustainability.

Each team will explore sustainability through interdisciplinary, multi-cultural and human-based perspectives. Some of the houses identified for the study include Kudale residence in Shahpur, Urankar residence in Church street, Bhatkande residence in Piranwadi and Uppin Residence on Swami Vivekanand Marg. The program also includes a heritage walk conducted by Dr. Smita Surebankar, visit Swami Vivekanand Memorial and the Vedic village Gokhuldham near Bhimghad.

The outcome of the study by participants will be presented at the Senate Hall, VTU on 16 September 2019 (between 2 to 5 pm). The program is open for people of Belagavi. For more details, contact Asst Prof. Rohan Gurav, Program coordinator, 9743821810.

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Addiction – WHEN, WHERE, and HOW MUCH is the question to be asked not only for young children or adults but to society.

We often feel we need to have everything in life, but the fact is there are limitations for everyone and we always feel some things are missing. We need to count our blessings and not our worries…

Habits can be addictions in progress… If you are habitual to something, you will slowly be addicted to it. Addiction could be of anything like mobile phones, social media, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, negative thoughts, not maintaining healthy relations, etc., there are many things to list. Addiction can also be described as habits that cannot be controlled.

When addicted, we tend to focus more on our own emotions, own winning, becoming more aggressive and dominating towards every other individual.

How does a person get addicted? They plan to make more time for it, try to make more efforts/attempts towards it, and see that they are closer to their expected goal or target now. (Example, a Video Game). In this phase, the positives are these people show that they know the importance of achieving their targets/goals by giving proper time and putting genuine efforts, but when dealing with Life problems, they get confused, irritated, depressed and perform aggressive behaviors. One needs to understand that LIFE is also a game to be played in a similar way and it is not to be destroyed. Addictions can be stopped, restarted, monitored, and managed, but a LOST LIFE CANNOT.

Therefore, it is important to understand that the most important thing in our lives are the relations we hold dear and not the materialistic things nor any addictions. Losing out on relations and making new ones is today’s trend and criticizing their previous relations is very much seen.

Up to what extent addictions can take people ahead, we may have witnessed. If relaxation and being comfortable are the reasons, then there are many other things where one can find it, but only for the sake of relaxation if one has to exceed their addictions then certainly it is not advisable from any point of view.

Addiction or Habits if monitored with WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW MUCH formula (WHEN is the best time, WHERE is the right place, and How Much to do it), so the addiction rate may come down gradually. Following this surely will keep people out of dangers, be much more devoted, and learn to be more satisfied. With this, you will never get the urge to go for addiction to get relaxed or being comfortable.

Addictions get stronger because people see only the pleasures they get from it so they often do it more, also because they are not exposed to anything else that can make them feel better other than that addiction itself. To overcome these feelings or situations, one must always feel free to talk to their closed ones or professionals about it. They can give you right path, help you relax, make you understand the situation, and in the process you may get the happiness or relaxation you are looking for.

The attitude from the senior members of society should be positive enough to the younger ones saying, THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE and avoid saying “Nowadays, people are a lot mean and they are not interested in others problems.” Children lose hope when they hear such statements and try to indulge in themselves, avoid being social, and then they fail to understand their situation or problems they are facing. They hesitate to open up and tend to make ways on their own, which can be at times disturbing to themselves and the society they live at large.

It would be very important to understand this. As the world today is moving a lot faster, we need to inculcate proper values and build healthy relations to avoid such things in future. Adult or child, personal or professional, start working on the addictions whatever it may be with WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW MUCH..

and we could see the change our society needs, please contribute for the betterment..

About the Author: Tejas Kolekar, Personal Coach, Educator Founder, Sanskruti EduCare

M: 9916835550

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The suburb of Shahpur in Belagavi city which is termed to be sensitive showed the people the day of communal harmony.

Shahapur police succeeded uniting people of all communities as devotees under one mantap to perform special pooja of elephant-headed god `Gajanana’, at Shahapur in Belagavi on Tuesday. And those were the senior leaders of the Muslim community who performed the aarti of Lord Ganesha, which stole the show on the occasion.

Leading the front was  Shahapur Police Inspector Javed Mushapuri and for the first time in the history of Shahapur, senior leaders of Muslim, Christian, Sikh and other communities united for performing special pooja of Ganpati.

All the people supported this infinitive and all as one family gathered for the aarti.

Mohammad Rasulke, Rafiq Dhaewadkar, Nasir Makandar, Diwansab Desai and others performed aarti at Ramlingwadi near Goaves Circle of Shahapur. Senior police officials including Deputy Commissioner of Police Seema Latkar attended the pooja.  

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Jagadish Shettar, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Mega Industries, Govt of Karnataka interacted with Investors of Karnataka and Maharashtra states on 11th Sept, 2019 at Hotel Fairfield Marriott Belagavi.

Belagavi has not had a new industrial estate in last 20-25 years after Honaga. The state of the infrastructure in Udyambag is known to all and not much has been done to upgrade the same.

The growth of industries and Investment in Karnataka is concentrated around the capital of Karnataka. The lack of industrial growth in North Karnataka has many reasons and to name the Major one is the lack of preparedness in every sense. The investor meetings current and past were only Limited to headlines. The investor needs a ready Land, well-supported Infrastructure, Good connectivity, Logistics Transport, Housing, Education Entertainment and a friendly environment with ease of doing business.

The way Forward

The proposal of new Railway line from Belagavi to Dharwar need not be only be looked as the alternate to the existing roundabout root via Ramanagar. This new line has a lot of other benefits which will surely contribute to the peak for the Social and Economical Development of North Karanataka.

The proposed new electric double line Railways not only to be extended to State Boundary Nippani, in fact, it has to Start from Kolhapur. The existing Seven Industrial Estates, Kolhapur MIDC, Kagal MIDC, Five Star Industrial Estate, Aequs, Honaga, Auto Nagar, Kittur and Belur are the added advantage for this corridor. We have to propose new Big Industrial Estate at Nippani, Sankeshwar, Belagavi [ from Aequs to MK Hubli ] Agricultural, IT, Foundry Textiles Hydraulics and many other on this corridor.

This Railway Industrial corridor not only connect the cities and make the Route shorter but immensely contribute to the overall development of North Karnataka.

Cargo and Logistics

The Railways being the cheapest version on mass public and logistic transport will help the people to commute from one Industrial estate to others and at the same time from one city to other.

Belagavi being the centre and the rail connectivity to Sea Ports via existing lines will add huge cargo movement to Goa and Karwar Port. The national highway assures good Road transport.

New Dimensions

The agricultural products, Ethanol movement to other parts of the country and the world will boost the overall economic growth of this region.

Focus

We need to have one or two Big Industries in every industrial estate which will have Commercial Spaces along with Highway, Housing and education at the second level and with an Industrial estate at Third level with a green barrier.

Advantages

The skilled manpower, Educational facilities, Medical Facilities, Three functional Airports in this vicinity and a good Cosmo multi linguistics culture, Belagavi will drive the next level of growth to be the second capital of Karnataka in real sense.

Planning

The overall growth pattern has to be planned for the coming 15 years which are to be divided into three phases. The second phase can be added with new Railway connectivity to Kalyana Karnataka with Belagavi as Hub.

The railway line project will boost the social and economical growth of North Karanataka and I am sure the ROI on this project to Railways with this social and economical development is priceless, said Chaitanya Kulkarni, President-Elect CREDAI Karnataka.

Sachin Sabnis is Managing Director, Belgaum Ferrocast Pvt. Ltd opined that the existing industries in Belagavi are suffering due to lack of infrastructure, unavailability of land for expansions. No proper industrial policy focused towards the manufacturing sector. Highest minimum wages in India.

We need to stress these things as the existing industries will invest more than anyone coming from outside given the opportunity.

Today’s meet is leaving a bad feeling amongst the local industries not because we don’t want investment to come but not when the local industry is starving for proper infra and lack of land for expansion in such a scenario calling industries from outside state and doing investor meet is uncalled for.

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Latécoère Inaugurates Its New Site In India In The Presence Of Its Two Customers Dassault Aviation And Thales at the Aequs Special Economic Zone.

” Latécoère continues to transform itself, in line with the Transformation 2020 plan, and is pursuing its transformation dynamically, which aims to optimize its industrial tool and ensure operational excellence and quality for its customers. “

– Yannick Aswad, CEO of Latécoère

Latécoère inaugurated its new plant in Belagavi in ​​India in the state of Karnataka. This new site completes the Latécoère group harness production system and is expected to reach 300 in 2022.

With a total surface area of ​​4,400 m2, this new site is dedicated to the manufacture of the main navigation harness of the Falcon 2000 and, eventually, the main octopus of the same aircraft as well as the Thales avionics cabling contract for planes such as the Boeing B777, B737 and Airbus A320 and many airlines (Emirates, British Airways or Qatar).

The first delivery took place in August 2019 to the Latécoère site of Liposthey in France for the finalization of the manufacture of the Falcon 2000 radio navigation electrical harness.

This inauguration opens a new chapter in the history of Latécoère in India, alongside two prestigious names in international aeronautics, Dassault Aviation and Thales.

” Dassault Aviation welcomes the installation of Latécoère in India. This new location illustrates the strong commitment of French companies to contribute to the “Make in India” policy by feeding a sustainable ecosystem that will benefit the entire Indian aviation industry. Following the creation of Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited’s (DRAL) production facility in Mihan, Nagpur, this new step opens the way for India’s positioning as a leading international supplier meeting the best standards in the market sector. Global Aeronautics. “

– Benedict Berger, CEO of Dassault Aviation purchases

” Latécoère is a historic partner of Thales and India plays a key role in the Group’s strategy. The fact that Latécoère has chosen to join us here is therefore a key step, in this country where we continue to support the government’s policy to promote “Make in India” through the Foreign Direct Investment of Thales and our partners, and through a transfer of skills and technology to local businesses. India is essential to our global supply chain and we plan to continue to invest in this vital market for us. “

– Gil Michielin, EVP Avionics Thales

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Ganesh Visarjan procession would be held in Belagavi on Thursday and for the same, the police are gearing itself. It has issued traffic advisory for the same –

Procession begins from Nargundkar Bhave Chowk, Maruti Galli, Hutatma Chowk, Ramdev Galli, Samadevi Galli, College road, Dharmveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, Ramlingkhind Galli, Tilak Chowk, Hemu Kalani Chowk, Shani Mandir, Kapileshwar Overbridge and will end at Kapileshwar tank.

Traffic advisory from 2 PM –

Traffic from Chennamma Circle going towards Khanapur Road to go via Club road, Camp and join Khanapur road at Globe circle.

Traffic from Jija Mata chowk will have to take RoB on Old PB road

Traffic from Nath Pai Circle will turn on Bhatkande School cross and reach Old PB road

Goods Shed road traffic towards Kapileshwar diverted via Over Bridge

Traffic from Shri Basvveshwar RoB, Congress road to be diverted via Camp, Club Road

No Parking of any kind of vehicles on Procession route from 2 PM

Parking Facility:

Benyon Smith College ground

open space at Dharmveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk

one side of the road – Islamiya to Fish Market

Marathi Vidya Niketan Ground

Khanjar Galli parking

Mahadwar road Sambhaji Udyan

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An Investor Interaction Meeting was held today with the Investors from Kolhapur, Maharashtra at Belagavi under the chairmanship of Shri. Jagadish Shettar, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries. The Hon’ble Minister was accompanied by Principal Secretary to Government, Commerce and Industries Department, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Sr. officials of Industries and Commerce Department.

Principal Secretary, Shri Gaurav Gupta, in his opening remarks accorded a warm welcome to the investors and made a presentation highlighting the State’s congenial investment environment. He deliberated on the reforms which had made the business environment even more conducive for attracting and absorbing new investments across many sectors.He also highlighted the key strengths and achievements of Karnataka across sectors viz. Auto, Auto components and Electrical Vehicles; Precision Engineering, Machine Tools and Foundry and Textile and Apparels and presented an overview of the industrial infrastructure readiness of Belagavi district. He stated, “Our focus includes bringing our industrial infrastructure, policies and practices to best global standards and to make Karnataka a Global Manufacturing Hub”.

Several Industry Associations such as IchalKaranji Engineering Association; Utkarsh Udyojak Samstha; Kolhapur Engineering Association; Shiroli Manufacturers Association; Manufacturers Association of Kagal – Hatkalangale; Gokul Shirgaon Manufacturers Association and Shri Lakshmi Industrial Manufacturers Association gave their memorandums or representations for establishing industry in Belagavi district.

In the focus group meeting with the investors, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries stated,“A modern New Industrial Policy will be rolled out soon and priority will be given for setting up of guidelines for industrial land allotment and price fixation and improving the functioning of single window system to give clearance to set up industries”.

One to One meeting with investors was conducted was in a total investment of Rs. 570 crores in Belagavi district is committed from viz. M/s. Indo Count Industries Ltd., Mumbai; M/s. Godavari Biorefineries Ltd., Mumbai;. M/s. Jina Special Steel Works Private Limited, Belagavi; M/s. Kwality Animal Feeds Private Limited, Belagavi; M/s. Vijay ShantriAgro Tech Export, Belagavi; M/s. Ashok Iron Works Private Limited, Belagavi and M/s. Shree Anand Life Sciences Limited, Belagavi.

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As per preliminary reports as many as 5 persons from Belagavi have died in an accident involving an SRS bus and a truck near Satara.

In all Six people died and twenty were injured when an SRS bus heading to Belagavi from Mumbai hit a stationary truck from behind early Thursday morning near Satara on Pune-Bengaluru national highway. Satara police control room said 20 people have been admitted to the civil hospital.

Preliminary police inquiry indicates that the truck was parked near a petrol pump as its tyre had burst. The bus driver could not notice the truck and hit the vehicle. Many of passengers were fast asleep at the time of the accident.

Names of the deceased:

Vishwanath Virupakshi of Hukkeri, Abbas Katgi of Angol, Ravindra Karegar of Vadgaon, Ashok Junaghare, Dr Sachin Gowda Patil, Gundu Tukaram Gawde

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Chhichhore (UA) Hindi

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Dream Girl (UA) Hindi

09:25 AM 12:20 PM 03:30 PM 06:10 PM 09:40 PM

Pailwaan (UA) Kannada

10:30 AM 12:10 PM 06:20 PM

Section 375 (UA) Hindi

01:45 PM 07:10 PM

Mission Mangal (U) Hindi

04:20 PM

Gang Leader (UA) Telugu

09:50 PM

Carnival Cinemas

Pailwaan (UA) Kannada

09:15 AM 12:15 PM 09:30 PM

Dream Girl (UA) Hindi

10:15 AM 03:30 PM 09:45 PM

Chhichhore (UA) Hindi

12:45 PM 03:45 PM

Baadshah Pehlwaan (UA) Hindi

06:15 PM

Section 375 (UA) Hindi

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Swaroop-Nartaki

Pailwaan (UA)Kannada

12:00 PM 03:00 PM 06:15 PM 09:30 PM

GLOBE CINEMA

Chhichhore (UA) Hindi
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Section 375 (UA) Hindi
03:30 PM 06:30 PM

Baadshah Pehlwaan (UA) Hindi
09:30 PM

NIRMAL

Muniratna Kurukshetra (Kannada)
12.00 PM  3.00.PM  6 PM, 9.00.PM

CHITRA–

Pailwaan (UA)Kannada

11:30 AM 02:30 PM 05:45 PM 08:45 PM

Dream Girl (UA) Hindi

12.00 PM  3.00.PM  6 PM, 9.00.PM.

Durmargudu – Telugu
12.00 PM  3.00.PM  6 PM, 9.00.PM.

Disclaimer: Though every effort is made to ensure the appropriateness of the movies information, we suggest that you check with the theatre for the exact timings. As the screening of movies and their timings are subject to change.

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The innovative medical technology and startup medical apps must reach to the doorsteps of the common men and to the remotest corners of the community at an affordable cost opined Shri. Vishwajeet Rane, Minister of Health, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa. He was speaking after receiving felicitations at KLE Centenary Convention Centre at Belagavi. Three days International Medical Conference is organized to commemorate 10th Anniversary of successful joint medical collaboration between Universiti Sans Malaysia and KLE Society. Shri. Rane appreciated the efforts of young Indian technocrats who are venturing into the domain of developing diagnostic apps in early detection diseases he quoted one such appliance is created in early detection of breast cancer and is being used in Goa. He appreciated the efforts of Dr. Prabhakar Kore, chairman of the KLE Society for developing KLE Society as global education hub. Dr.Kore’s passion and philosophy is the driving force behind this successful education mission said Shri. Rane. He also announced Super-specialty hospital in Goa will soon be commissioned.

USM-KLE International Medical Program is a dream collaborative project which is gratifying and successfully completed 10 years and over 467 medical graduates have passed out and serving in Malaysia said Dr. Prabhakar Kore. He is also hopeful of collaboration between Malaysian Technological Institution and KLE Institutions of Technology, Hubli. Dr. Kore is impressed with the outcome of the joint venture and said many countries like Maldives, Srilanka are coming forward to collaborate with KLE Society.

The graduated Medical students have received quality medical education and are at par and can compete with any medical graduates of the world said Dr. H B Rajsekhar, Director USM-KLE.  Dr Abdul  Razak Council Member Malaysia spoke on the occasion.

Prof. Tan Sri Dato Dzulkiflibing Abdul Razak, Council Member, Malysia, Prof. Dato Dr. Ahmad Sukari Halim, Director USM Campus, Malysia, Prof. Shaiful Bahari Ismail, Dean USM-KLE and Dr. Kamrudding Jalam, Deputy Dean, USM-KLE were felicitated in the program.

Dr. Sadanand Patil proposed vote of thanks. Dr. A C Pangi, Dr. Vivke Saoji, Vice Chancellor, KAHEr, Dr. V D PAtil, Registrar, KAHER, Dr. N S Mahantshetti, Principal, J N Medical College, Dr. M V Jali, Medical Director, Dr. A S Godhi over 600 Malaysian and Indian delegates are attending 3 days International Medical Conference.

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In a very sad incident a 38 year old atop a Dolby speaker fell down at Dharmveer Sambhaji maharaj chowk at 8.30 am and was been treated in civil hospital. But he has succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Rahul Sadavar and is survived by his wife and two children.After the incident the Mandal did the visarjan at the Jakkeri honda.

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Hailing from a small village of Garlgunji in Khanpur Taluka Vishwambhar Laxman Kolekar has proved his mettle by winning 2 gold and 1 Silver Medal at the USIC (International Railway Sports Association) championship in Athletics, Trutnov, the Czech Republic.

He earned India a gold medal in the 1500 mtrs running and also won a gold medal in the 400m x 4 relay.

He also finished second in the 800m race and earned the nation a silver medal.

He holds the record for 3 medals at the same time in the world athletics competition.

Kolekar is receiving guidance from coach Ayyappa Muralitharan and sports teacher Laxman Kolekar.

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By Praveen Kulkarni

The Ganesh visarjan process which should happen on the day of Anant Chaturdashi overflows into the afternoon/evening of the next day. This happens every year, year after year, perennially, perpetually.

Some Ganesh mandals begin their procession after midnight. Our youngsters, in big numbers, take pride in the indecent and immoral display of music, money, crackers, tobacco, liquor, and God alone knows what other things. Cabaret songs/music, deafening levels of volume, gyrating and sleaze/indecent dance movements. . . all this during Ganesh Chaturthi/Anant Chaturdashi processions?

We see the same scene during Shiv Jayanti processions and many other religious and dharmic occasions. At other times, we say GARV SE KAHO HUM HINDU HAIN!! Should we, as Hindus be proud of such behavior? Is this Hindu tradition? Is this what our ancestors have taught us? Have we ever known of such customs in our history? The world is learning Hinduism from us. Is this what we project as part of Hindu tradition?

Do we realize the repercussions of such celebration on different limbs of the society that we live in? There are children studying in not just someone else’s home, but our own house too. Infants and toddlers are petrified by the sound emanating from the music systems arranged in varying layers atop vehicles. Senior and super seniors are a part of almost every family . . . have we spared a thought for these silent sufferers of our celebrations? Have our sensibilities and sense of humanity and social responsibility divorced us?

We blame the Government machinery for its inaction. Whether it is the Police, the Municipal Corporation, the Electricity Board or whichever arm of the administration, are we not adding to their already unmanageable workload and operational difficulties?

We demand speeding up of smart city projects. It is our absolute constitutional right to demand amenities and facilities and infrastructure as honest taxpayers, no doubt.

Why/how do we conveniently overlook that it is also our duty to be, become and behave as smart people, living in a smart way and grow as a smart society?

In a family function or a social get-together, each one is free to play, dance and enjoy cabarets and any kind of behavior. . . but why do that in God’s name ???

With the kind of religious fervor that is displayed in the society, a few uncomfortable questions come and keep coming to our minds . . . again and again

Are we making our elders, parents, and forefathers happy and proud of this kind of behavior?

Is this how we value the legacies of Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and other religious and social reformers?

Would they endorse and/or be proud of what we are doing under their name

Are we setting a model example for our children and future generations to follow?

If our children were to do the same thing, would we like/endorse such behavior?

Is this the way our society is going to progress?

Where is all this going to take us?

I know very well that I am a minuscule minority in this regard. I know I may be labeled anti-social, ati-shahana, old-fasihoned and outdated. I also know this will not make any difference to those celebrating such occasions. I have just vented out my pain and agony. . . a stupid common man that I am.

The author can be reached on praveen9564@gmail.com

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The Belagavi smart city limited has floated tenders for the development of Kote Kere (Fort Lake) in Phase 1 and 2.

DEVELOPMENT OF KOTE KERE IN BELAGAVI CITY-Phase-I

Rs. 4,50,04,000/-

MS Gate, Guard And Store Room, Gazebo, Kiosk, Ghat, Jetty, Hardscape Works, Under Ground Sump Works, Tubular Truss Works, Benches, Dust Bins, Retroreflective Sign Boards, Irrigation System And External Electrification, Internal Electrification For Kiosks, Store And Guard Room Etc

DEVELOPMENT OF KOTE KERE IN BELAGAVI CITY-Phase-II

Rs. 2,70,26,000/-

Water Fall And Cascade, Toilet Block, Landscape/Horticulture Works, Public Health Engineering Works And Lighting & Electrical Works For Water Fall And Cascade, Lighting & Electrical Works For Toilet Block, Etc

Time Frame: 9 Months from the issue of work order

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The presentation of participants of the Fourth Indo-Israel certificate program on ‘Sustainable Design – Small is Beautiful’ will be held on 16 September 2019 at 14.30 to 17.30 hours at the Senate Hall, VTU. The certificate program organized by the Institute of Environmental Architecture (IEAR) Mumbai was successfully conducted in collaboration with the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, and the Hebrew University, Jerusalem and hosted by VTU Belagavi.

The success of the program is attributed to the collaborations set up during a roadshow in June by the team of IEAR with experts, NGOs and the local people of Belgaum.

Dr. Smitha Surebankar provided an overview of history, culture and tradition of Belgaum to the team and later conducted the heritage walk for the participants. Mrs. Sunita Hanamshet introduced the team to local houses and to the Rotary Club of Belgaum where Mr. Vikrant Kudale, a local from Belgavi offered a visit of his 16- year old house in Shahpur. He also introduced the team to the Ginde family in sonar Galli in Shahpur. Both these houses served as a case study and site visit for the participants.

Mrs. Hanamshet also conducted a tour of the Vivekanand memorial for the team. Here, Ms. Jyoti Kiran explained about the mission, the exhibit and the restoration work of the Vivekanand memorial. This became one of the site visits in the program. Opposite the Vivekanand memorial, the team made contact with the Uppin family thanks to their hospitality.

The key person in this collaboration is VTU’s program coordinator, Asst. Prof. Rohan Gurav from the Land and Water Management Institute. Dr. A. V. Shivpur, Regional Director, VTU, gave his full support for the program. He made it a point to visit the case study houses during the course of the program, a unique gesture for a person of his stature. Rohan Gurav also took the team to Gokhuldham Vedic village, about 25 km from Belagavi. The participants will be taken for a half day tour of this place on Saturday 14 September 2019.

The cultural experience for the Israeli students was enhanced when local students along with Asst. Prof. Rohan Gurav took them to participate in the Ganpati aarti and Ananta Chaturdashi procession on 12 September 2019.

The program would not have been possible without the support of patron Dr. A.S. Deshpande and chief patron, Dr. Karisidappa, Honorable Vice Chancellor of VTU Belagavi. The IEAR Mumbai team, faculty of Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design and Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and participants of the SIB 2019 are grateful to VTU for their generous hospitality and infrastructure support.

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BJP led government has not yet decided on whether to hold the winter session of the Karnataka legislature at the Suvarna Vidhan Soudha Belagavi.

Each year one session, mainly the Winter session is held at the SVS Belagavi.

The decision has to be taken by the cabinet on the next Assembly session. Maybe in the next cabinet meeting, the discussions will take place.

As most of the district administration is involved in the flood relief work, it is thought not to conduct the assembly session at Belagavi.

Also the Govt fears for protests by farmers and the others on the flood relief issue.

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The second edition of ReGenTa Belagavi Half Marathon, a flagship-running event will be held on Sunday, 29th September. Marathon will be flagged off by Maj Gen Alok Kakkar of JL Wing (Commando Training).

Lakeview Foundation and Rotary Club of Venugram Belagavi are organizing this Mega event that attracts a large number of runners from all over India

This year’s Marathon has 21km, 10 km, 5 km and Fun Run Categories. The Run will start and end at CPEd grounds. The route of the run goes through Hanuman Nagar Double Road, Gandhi Chowk, Shourya Chowk and various training areas of MLIRC & JL Wing.

Venkatesh Prasad & Sunil Joshi to participate in Belagavi Half Marathon

Various celebrities like Venkatesh Prasad, Sunil Joshi and Shrinivas Murthy, all ex-cricketers and Brand ambassadors of Canara Bank, are taking part in the Marathon.

Accomplished Marathon Runners from Belagavi such as Mayura Shivalkar, Santosh Shanbhag and Vinayak Jambotkar have been designated as Brand Ambassadors of the event.

Huge Response – Registration to close soon.

More than 2000 runners from all over India and especially from Goa & Maharashtra have already registered for the event. Only 1000 more slots are left and the organizers have urged the interested runners to register early to avoid the disappointment.

Tribute to our Men in Uniform

The unique feature of Belagavi Half Marathon is that the route goes through inspiring and historical features of Camp area such as Sharquat Park, MLIRC Parade ground, Murals of Walk of Valor depicting various wars fought by Marathas, Commando training area etc. Large contingents of various armed forces based in Belagavi such as MLIRC, JL Wing, Airforce, CRPF, ITBP, KSRP and state police are participating in the event. There is a separate run category in 21 km for Defense forces.

SOCIAL THEME

The Social theme of this Marathon is “To Promote Adoption Of Govt School & To Make It A Happy School”. More than 1000 government school children have been given free registration for the event. Rotary Club of Venugram & Lakeview Foundation will utilize the proceeds of the marathon to transform selected government schools into Happy Schools.

Other socially relevant campaign is by City Corporation of Belagavi in promoting Plastic free campaign on this platform.

Attractive Prizes

The Runners will get event T-shirt, Medal, Bib & Timing Chip, Certificate and Breakfast. Total prize money for the event is 8 Lac rupees including Cash Prizes, Trophy and Medals.

SPONSORS

Many organizations and institutions are supporting this event with their generous contributions. Title Sponsor of the event is ReGenTa Resorts Belagavi and Co sponsor is Canara Bank. Other sponsors are Lakeview Hospitals, NKGSB Bank, Tumkur Tatte Idli, Belgaum Blood Bank & Aequs SEZ

EVENT DETAILS

Venue – CPED Ground

Time – 21km – 6 am, 10 km – 6.30 am, 5 km – 7 am and Fun Run – 7.30 am

Prize Distribution – 9 am to 10 am

The Expo to collect T shirts & Bibs is being held at Lakeview Heart & Superspeciality Hospital, Mahatama Phule Road, Near Goaways, Belagavi , on 27th and 28th September from 11 am to 8 pm.

REGISTRATION

Registration can be done through online portals https://youtoocanrun.com/runners-profile/?ee=1737

Offline counters for Registrations are available at Lakeview Hospitals(7022007284, 9902758019), Rohit Medicals at Radio complex(8050426825), DB Patil studio(9448963874), Hitec TVS at Third Railway gate (8453004747)

Registration closes on 28th September and there will be NO SPOT REGISTRATION

Registration Fees

21km – Rs 1000

10 km – Rs 800

5 km – Rs 600

Fun Run – Below 16 yrs – Rs 200 and Above 16 yrs – Rs 300

WOMEN’S HEALTH & FITNESS DAY – 27TH Sep 2019

IF WOMAN IS FIT – WHOLE FAMILY IS FIT

Women’s Health & Fitness day is being Celebrated on Friday, 27th September at Lakeview Heart & Superspeciality Hospital, Mahatma Phule Road. A Free Health check Up camp has been organized, exclusively for women from 2 pm to 4 pm.

A seminar to create awareness about Health & encourage women to work on their Fitness will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Women Running Icons – Mayura Shivalkar, Shweta Suntankar & Sushma Bhat will be giving Motivational speeches. Women’s Fitness Icon Award will be given to inspiring Women Leaders. There will be 10%discount in Registration fee for Belagavi Half Marathon for women participating in this event.

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