Ajanta Cafe-50 & Going Strong

by Sameer Majli

Some places are synonymous with the memories associated with them. When the memory is a taste, it takes the pleasure right to the heart. Almost like “Mom’s Cooking” till its replaced with the alter ego of “Wife’s Cooking”, in life.

Today is a day to remember for a super tasty reason. It’s a day to commemorate the special occasion of what is one of the most popular eateries in town, “Ajanta Cafe”. The place today celebrates 50 years of service to the appetites of the citizens of Belgaum. While many others have come and gone or shifted to other ventures, the culinary journey of this wonderful place continues. Generations of Belgaumites have indulged in the wonderful offerings of Ajanta Cafe at Huns Talkies road and with another branch that’s come up at Tilakwadi, the pleasure has been extended to suit the convenience and palates of a greater number of citizens who seek a quick dip into some wonderful offerings dished out by the trusted old name that has become synonymous with quality food.

We at All About Belgaum and on behalf of the citizens of Belgaum would like to congratulate the Sherigar Family on the proud accomplishment. We hope that the magical cooking continues for ages to come as we seek our own share of the wonderful “Puri Bhaji”, “Misal”, “Idli”, “Dahi Wada” and “Masala Dosa”.

What began as a simple venture, a brain child and commitment of one person, has today extended down to another generation as the committed family continues their tasty service to the citizens of Belgaum.

The best way to celebrate, we guess, would be to just drop in and taste the stuff all over again. The trusted old joint guarantees the same taste, hygiene and quality that have been symbolic of its presence in town over the ages. It’s a place and experience that we all could be happy about and proud of. It symbolizes the wonderful things that are representatives of “All About Belgaum”.

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Belgaum Movies list as on 19-07-2013

Inox Chandan  –  Contact: 2436905

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Hindi)
12PM,  3.40 PM, 7.20 PM.

RamaiyaVastavaiya (Hindi) 
10 AM, 3.25 PM,6.15 Pm 9.05 PM..

White House Down(English)
10 AM, 12.50PM, 6.30 PM.

D-Day (Hindi)
12.35 PM, 9.10 PM.

Sixteen (Hindi)
3.40 PM.

Big Cinemas  - Contact: 3989404
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Hindi)
3 PM, 6.30 PM.

White House Down (Hindi)
12 PM, 6.45 PM.

RamaiyaVastavaiya (Hindi)
12.45, 3.45 PM, 9.45 PM.

D-Day (Hindi)
12 PM, 6.45 PM.

Swaroop-Nartaki
RamaiyaVastavaiya (Hindi)
3.30 Pm, 6.30 PM, 9.30 PM.

Ranjhanna(Hindi)
12.15 PM

Globe Cinema
D-Day
3.30 Pm, 6.15 PM.

White House Down (Hindi)
9.30 PM

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Hindi)
12 PM

Nirmal –  Contact: 2420493

Bulbul (Kannada)
12.00. PM, 3.00.PM, 6 PM,  9.00.PM.

Balkrishna –  Contact: 4200634

Policegiri (Hindi)
12.00. PM, 3.00.PM, 6 PM,  9.00.PM.

Chitra –  Contact: 2462511

Googly (Kannada)
12.00.AM, 3.00.PM, 6 PM, 9.00.PM.

Hira –  Contact: 2405812

Om (Telugu)
12.00.AM, 3.00.PM, 6 PM, 9.00.PM.

Prakash  –  Contact: 2467025

Singham 2 (Telugu)
12.00.AM, 3.00.PM, 6 PM, 9.00.PM.

Santosh –Contact: 2460617

Vijal (Kannada)
12.00.AM, 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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Royceton Gomes memorial football Day 2

The first match at 3pm today was played between st. Paul’s High School Belgaum and St. Britto’s High School Mapusa Goa. It was a fast paced match though entertaining ended in a draw 1 – 1. Atif Mujawar took St. Paul’s in the lead at the 28th minute that was swiftly equalized by Lloyd Mascarenhas from St. Britto’s in the 31st minute. Both teams fought hard to win but ran out of time.

The second match started at 4:30 PM and was played between St. Stanislaus Mumbai and Islamiya High School Belgaum. Even though the match was slower paced, there was some excellent flashes of brilliance demonstrated by the young footballers. David Cason scored a goal in the 30th minute to take St. Stanislaus Mumbai in the lead which they retained till the end of the match. St. Stanislaus Mumbai won the match 1 – 0.

Tomorrow, at 3PM, Don Bosco’s Goa take on St. Britto’s Goa and at 4 PM, Loyola’s Goa play St. Stanislaus Mumbai.

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Belgaum mein Auto ka meter August 1 se Down Hoga?

DC N Jayaram and RTO today announced that “All Autos will have to take FARE by Meter only” from August 1, 2013 and there will be no postponement of the same. 

The Fare have been revised and the new fares would be as follows:
Minimum Fare: Rs. 20 for 2 kms and then Rs.10 per km. 

Night: 10 PM till 5 AM charges would be 1.5 times of normal fare

Maximum 50 kg baggage allowed
Not more than 3 passengers allowed
Waiting charges: First 5 mins free Later Rs.2.50 every 15 mins

Luggage is free from first 2 kms later Rs.2 additional

All illegal without permit autos will be seized.

MLA Feroz Sait said that, Though there is a ban for public transport vehicles in the surroundings of KSRTC bus stand, many illegally running buses and tempos are parked and operate from there, that should be banned.

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No power in city area on Sunday

HESCOM in a release stated that there will be no power on Sunday 21-07-2013 from 11 AM to 3PM in the following areas:
Khanapur Road, Sanchayni Circle, Kirloskar road, Ramdev galli, Kadolkar Galli, Bapat Galli, Kelkar Bagh, Huns Talkies road, Maruti Galli, RamlingKhind Galli, Nargundkar Bhave Chowk and Ganpat Galli.

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Citizens for Society Belgaum

By Sameer Majli
It has been a while since I started writing for All About Belgaum and have covered a variety of issues that merit attention. Some have been liked and maybe some ignored but the truth remains. This wonderful part of the world, along with its pleasantries, also has a lot of issues that merit attention. Since attention on part of the duly designated and least concerned authorities seems far from being a reality and since most of the issues remain mere publications, it is time that we find a way out and try and do our bit. It’s time for an initiative, something that we all must do together.
It is with this thought in mind that “Citizens for Society” was born. We are a group of individuals from various backgrounds and professions who got together, courtesy “All About Belgaum” and “Facebook”, to try and form a communion of sorts. The objective is to draw attention to and do something for the burning issues and needs of people and places in and around town.
Citizens for Society which commences operations in August 2013 will commence proceedings by making noteworthy contributions to education in town. The task is to improve the infrastructure, facilities and educational interventions in small vernacular medium schools in town. One of the primary objectives is to prepare the students for collegiate education through perspective development and training in the use of English as a medium of communication. The task would also involve activities aimed at providing a better exposure and training to the faculty at the various schools. The organization seeks to go beyond mere monetary contributions and aspires to make a more holistic change in the way education is imparted in the vernacular medium schools. We invite followers of AAB to share their ideas and concerns regarding issues pertaining to specific schools if they know of any.
The members of the organization would conduct awareness campaigns to highlight other issues pertaining to sanitation, healthcare, pollution and the development of civic sense and social concern.
Citizens for Society seeks to reach out to every individual who is committed and concerned about the happenings in society and we aspire to include a large number of individuals from various backgrounds and professions on a platform characterized by equality of individuals and transparency of operations.
Future plans of the organization include making contributions to healthcare, geriatric care and the all-important task of instilling the philosophy of social concern and civic sense.
We are proud to be associated with All About Belgaum as our media partner as we seek to reach out to Belgaumites and non-Belgaumites across the globe to muster enough numbers and strength to make our bit of difference in this sweet part of the blue planet.
People who are interested in joining hands for a cause are requested to get in touch with
Sameer Majli: 09611313919

CITIZENS FOR SOCIETY-Together, we can make “The Difference”.

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St. Britto’s Goa and Loyola’s High School Margao win their matches

In the first match at 3 PM, Don Bosco’s Goa played against St. Britto’s Goa. Both teams spent the first half battling out against each other . However both teams fought harder to take it up a notch thereafter and St Britto’s Goa took the lead in the 46th minute through a penalty which was converted by Lloyd Mascarenhas. St. Britto’s Goa won the match 1 – 0.

In the second match of the day, Loyola’s High School Margao played against St. Stanislaus Mumbai. It was a very fast paced and exciting match with both teams having several shots on goals that they could convert during the first half .Johan Gracias opened the scoring for Loyola’s with a perfect header off a corner-kick in the 30th minute and Altroy Rodrigues scored an elegant field goal in the 41st minute. However, David Cason of St. Britto’s pulled one back in the 48th minute. Loyola’s High School Margao won the match 2 – 1.

Tomorrow, 20th July, at 3 PM St. Britto’s Mapusa will play St. Stanislaus Mumbai and at 4 PM Loyola’s Margao will play Don Bosco’s Panjim.

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Two youths from Belgaum held for theft

Manjeet Manohar Lohar and Sujeet Kiran Pawar both who are 19 years old were arrested by Malmaruti Police station today for cases of theft and also recovered valuables worth Rs.45 lakhs from them.

The two young boys landed in jail as they desired to have high end gadgets and lead a luxurious life.
550 gm of gold ornaments, 10 kg of silver articles/ornaments, two diamond studded ornaments, two LCD TVs, three Laptops, 18 wrist watches, a Maruti Zen Estilo, two TVS motorbikes, one handicam and two Sony cameras were seized.

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Belgaum Trivia 21

Scratch your brains a bit for a new Trivia.

Who is the New Superintendent of Police of Belgaum?

Sandeep Patil
Dr.Chandragupta
Sonia Narang

Which sport is associated with Royceton Gomes Memorial Tournament?

Cricket
Baseball
Kabaddi
Football

Irleand had to change its Abortion law after the death of

Malvika Hallappannvar
Savita Hallappannvar
Kavita Hallappannvar

Identify this place?

DCC Bank
Airport Terminal Sambra
Railway Station
City Corporation Office

Identify the Person

Dr.Ajay Deshpande
Dr.Makrand Deshpande
Dr.Jayant Deshpande

Which is this place?

Fatima Cathedral
Holy Cross Nandgad
St. Xavier's Church

Kendriya Vidyalaya No.3 has currently been shifted to

Ganpat Galli
KV No.2
KV No.1

Where is the KLE's School of Music?

KLE Engineering College Campus
KLE Lingraj College Campus
KLE University Campus Near JNMC

Where is the only Generic Drug store in Belgaum?

Maruti Galli
Deshpande Galli
KLE Hospital Campus
BIMS Hospital Campus

Identify this place?

Nandgad
Kahanpur
Belgaum
Athani

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Limbo skater Rohan Kokane to perform his Skating Skills at Istanbul – Turkey

Belgaum’s wonder boy Master Rohan Kokane has been invited to perform for the Third time at Guinness World Record in Limbo Skating in the T.V. Show organized by Sinerji Film Yapim Chihangir, Istanbul. Rohan is the only skater invited from India for this event. He will perform Limbo Skating, Limbo Spinning, Bottle Juggling and Stick Balancing.

Rohan and his father Ajit Kokane are flying from Mumbai to Istanbul on 22nd of July 2013. Prior to this Rohan has successfully performed his skills at Germany, Italy and Hong Kong.

Rohan’s earlier performances:

At Mumbai February 2011 1st Guinness World Record.

At Germany November 2011 performed in T.V. Show.

At Italy April 2012 performed 2nd Guinness World Record.

At Hong Kong July 2012 performed to inspire the team of Hong Kong participating at London Olympics 2012

Master Rohan is the member of Belgaum Roller Skating Academy and Student of St. Xavier’s High School, Belgaum. He is practicing hard from last 8 yrs. He was also participated at various Skating Rallies and competitions. In the future Rohan wants to be a good sportsman and wishes to take the name of Belgaum forward.

Currently Rohan is practicing hard at KLE Society’s Skating Rink, College Road, Belgaum under the watchful eyes of Skating Coach Suryakant Hindalgekar.
Rohan stays in Bhoi Galli a small street and his father who runs an electrical shop in market told this blog, “We are blessed to have Rohan as our child, he has made us proud and he has brought so many honors to us that it feels like we had some good deeds in our last lives that we have Rohan today as our son.”

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Belgaum cops gear up for tobacco control

Hundreds of police personnel belonging Belgaum district of Northern range of state police wing underwent training for implementation of smoking ban in public places and other guidelines regarding tobacco control here on Saturday at a work shop organized in the Police Bhavan Auditorium, Belgaum. Cops were told to get serious about implementation of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) in other ranges as well.

Belgaum SP Dr Chandra Gupta addressed the gathering and said recently police have incorporated COTPA violations in the monthly crime review following the instructions from the Union government. Police have taken a novel and crucial role as protectors of health in reducing tobacco consumption with this step, he added.

Cancer surgeon Dr US Vishal Rao hailed the enthusiasm of cops in other districts while implementing COTPA and said requested the cops in Belgaum District to set a new bench mark in this regard. “COTPA rules, which go a long way in enriching public health, can be better executed with the active involvement of cops at the police station level. Then only implementation of smoking ban in public places and other rules under COTPA can be seen on ground, he added.

It can be noted here that in order to effectively implement the COTPA laws across the state, government has instructed the police department to conduct training programs in different parts of the state.

Why Tobacco control?

Tobacco is one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability, killing more than 1 million people in India annually. As per the report released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as well as recent studies, one tobacco related death happening every eight second in the country! Karnataka presently has around Two Crore consumers, one third of who may die a premature death. Taking cognizance of this matter and in order to reduce consumption across the country, the state government has taken serious steps to implement COTPA.

The work shop was organized in association with Cancer Prevention Project, Institute of Public Health and Karnataka Police Department.

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St. Britto’s mapusa and loyola high school margao to clash in Royceton Gomes memorial tournament

the first match today at 3 pm was played between st. Stanislaus Mumbai and St. Britto’s Mapusa. Ryan Pereira of St. Britto’s scored the first goal of the match in the 13th minute to put St. Britto’s in the lead. Even though St. Stanislaus of Mumbai fought hard to push back the Goan onslaught it was not sufficient to prevent Warren Fernandes of St. Britto’s to score the second goal in the 41st minutes. St. Britto’s won the match 2 – 0.

At 4 PM, Loyola High School Margao played against Don Bosco High School Panjim. It was a very exciting match and both teams fought hard to score through pouring Belgaum Monsoon rain. Loyola’s took a lead towards the end of the first half with Samward Pereira displaying some excellent football skills by scoring two goals in the 17th and 23rd minutes. Don Bosco’s fought back hard but it was not enough to equalize the mighty Loyola’s who won the match 2 – 0.

Tomorrow, the FINALS will be played between St. Britto’s High School Mapusa and Loyola High School Margao at 4 PM on the ‘A’ of St. Paul’s High School, Belgaum. The Chief Guest of the Finals match tomorrow will be Col. Melville D’souza of the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre Belgaum.

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VTU says recruitment procedure is fair

The VTU in a release issued today says that, “Dr. D. H. Rao, Principal Jain Engineering College, Belgaum has been co-ordinating the recruitment process, in the capacity of Dean, Engineering Faculty of VTU. Dr. D. H. Rao is a reputed senior educationist having international reputation and also others named in the newspapers are sincere employees of the University. The corruption allegations against these persons are highly baseless, undesirable and unfair”. 

This release was issued after a story in the News Paper reported that “agents are employed in the University to collect the bribes from the candidates. It is far from truth”.
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum is the only University in the state of Karnataka which has no permanent Teaching and Non-teaching staff. The Government of Karnataka has sanctioned the Teaching and Non-teaching posts as per the requirements of the University.

As per the statutes approved by the His Excellency, the Governor of Karnataka and Chancellor of VTU, University published an advertisement for appointment of various Teaching and Non-teaching posts in leading newspapers in the month of March 2013.

As per the statutes, Screening Committees and appointment boards were constituted for the recruitment of various Teaching and Non-teaching positions. The whole process of recruitment such as Screening, Seminars and Interviews are conducted transparently involving very senior academicians across state of Karnataka.

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Loyola’s High School Margao win Royceton Gomes Memorial invitation cup

The Finals match of the Invitation Cup 2013 between Loyola High School Margao and St. Britto’s High School Mapusa began by the Chief Guest, Col. Melville D’souza, arriving at 4 PM. The Chief Guest personally met the two Finalist teams and then hoisted the Royceton Gomes Memorial Sports flag. The flag was then lowered to half-mast by Mr. Joe Gomes in memory of his son Royceton Gomes. The game kicked-off at 4:30 PM.

St. Britto’s began with a great offensive against Loyola’s. There were many tense moments with each team attempting to score against the other, but neither team could convert any goals. The first half completed in a draw 0 – 0.

In the second half St. Britto’s stepped up the pace even more and kept the Loyola goal-keeper busy with sharp shot attempts. However, against the run of play, Loyola scored a clever goal through Johan Gracias in the 40th minute. Taking advantage of the lead and stepping up their game, Samward Pereira of Loyola’s scored a great goal in the 53rd minute tackling three defenders and the goal-keeper.

Loyola’s High School Margao won the Finals match 2 – 0.

The Cheif Guest said a few words after the match and presented the Runners-up and Winners trophies to the young footballers from Goa. It was an exciting and fantastic finish to the Invitation Cup 2013 at Belgaum.

The Royceton Gomes Memorial Football Tournament continues with the Qualifying Round of the Memorial Cup 2013 which is played by local Belgaum school teams. The Qualifying Round will decide two Qualifiers who will play the Main Draw of the Memorial Cup 2013 against the top ten teams from last year. The Qualifying Round matches begin on 25th July, 2013 on the grounds of Islamiya High School, Camp, Belg

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Atul Kulkarni gets Filmfare for Kannada movie

Atul Kulkarni, Belgaum born actor won the Filmfare (South)award for Best actor in supporting role (male) for Edegarike. This is his first Filmfare award for a Kannada film. Atul made his acting debut with a Kannada film, Bhoomi Geetha in 1997. 

Thank you so much all!My first Filmfare after quite a few nominations!My birth state film gave it to me! Kanada pic.twitter.com/i0IkdXIsFO

— atul kulkarni (@atul_kulkarni) July 21, 2013

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Dancing to the tunes of Girish Kamanuris Zero G dance academy Belgaum

Girish Kamanuri is an enthusiastic young dancer from Belgaum and has performed all over the country and specifically remembers his performance infront of President Smt.Prathiba Patil under the All India Contemporary Dance tour.

Girish did his schooling from B K Model School later pursued his PUC at Phoenix college and then his diploma in pharmacy. Girish has done numerous productions, workshops, courses on contemporary dance country wide and trained many in this dance form.

It was his dream to start a dance school in Belgaum and started the same named “Zero G” with a workshop in 2011 incontemporary and b-boying.

“Zero G” situated in Shahpur now has regular classes on different dance forms like contemporary, hip hop, b-boying.

He has choreographed many events in Belgaum itself like the trinity 2011 (JNMC), Nasa-GIT, Belgaum Rotary club conference doing wit a one hour dance show at cped grounds with 40 professional artists, 7 dance forms.

He has performed at various places in the country and also abroad.
Girish spoke to AAB about his academy and his future plans: 

Girish Kamanuri

When did you start your dance career and how did you think of this field?

Girish Kamanuri ——> Dance career started in Bangalore in 2003, when I reached Bangalore to study diploma in pharmacy, with the studies I started participating in inter college dance competitions, after attending many competitions I met Mr. Rojor Manathor (on 8 dance company choreographer) in a competition itself. Later he trained me with contemporary, hip hop new school dancing and b-boying.
The First opportunity to perform was given by Nupur Gandhekar and Sagar Girme(on8 dance company proprietor)

Who inspired you to get into dancing? And how was the support from the family?

Girish Kamanuri ——> My Dancing inspiration from the moment I met Mr. Rojor Manathor (guru) has been him only to lead me in dance with including studies. My family was supportive but similar middle class attitude, first complete your studies and then dancing etc.

Do you have any unfulfilled ambition-many,one of them?
Girish Kamanuri ——> I continued dancing along with studies for six years, I then completed even degree in pharmacy. But my love for Dance was my passion.

Modern westernized dances are enjoying an unprecedented popularity. They have a mass hysteria. Your thoughts?

Girish Kamanuri ——> Modern dancing is having huge impact on everyone in India, but I learnt in a dance company where ancient things will be thought first and then the present generation dance forms…. so I believe all the dance forms have the equal priority.

What are the future plans of your dance studio?
Girish Kamanuri ——> Future plans with my Zero G dance company Belgaum is to create a movie with all the students whom I thought dancing, so that people from Belgaum understand the way of working with the dance education.

 Any memorable performance

Girish Kamanuri ——> All India contemporary dance tour with on8 dance company in the year 2011 for two month performance in 28 major cities in India  was my memorable performance for the social cause STOP FEMALE FOETICIDe and then in 2012 May 22nd performed in London at Dominion theatre representing India for the cause SAVE HUMANITY.

Your thoughts on the upcoming talent in Belgaum how can one groom oneself being here.

Girish Kamanuri ——> In Belgaum there are lots of potential to build a dance company in an international way, example is – there are students who are learning from me from past one year and now they are ready to participate in all India championships.

Performance at JNMC

Dance forms you teach are not so very common, then why did you choose them?

Girish Kamanuri ——> I chose contemporary dance to learn because it can enact a story very well when compared to western other dance forms. Hence I decided that even new generation style is also important to learn and one needs to be versatile and hence I chose hip hop new school dancing and b-boying as well which goes well with Contemporary style.

What is the best thing about Belgaum you like?

Girish Kamanuri ——> The best thing of Belgaum I like is the strength and the capacity to adopt fast when compared to metro city urban people.

What are your thoughts on this website?

Girish Kamanuri ——> My thoughts on this website is a great. Where people are gathered at one place and announcing a great inspirational things can bring someone upfront and can create a big thing in a small place.

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Shame of potholed roads

This is an annual, unfailing occurrence, and there didn’t seem to be a solution in sight. Roads filled with potholes and the reason why they are there now seems to be different. 

May be its is natures saying ‘Slow down’ in this fast paced life which can have adverse affects on the human soul, so put on your brakes first.
If one tries to count the potholes on a road, we found about 100+ potholes in a 100 mtrs road on Congress road.
In this era of branding and making use of any such opportunity this is a great place to give the citizens and free roller coaster ride and dancing practice for free.

Congress road Same Congress road Military Mahadev Junction over the years

We have already accepted these potholes to be a part of our society and an inherent portion of life in Belgaum. Take any road in the city, all have potholes, a few have more and few less, but their existence is inevitable.
The best part is the authorities dont even want to fill the same with stones and give some first aid treatment, infact they feel may be the citizens must enjoy the rains and also the potholes and the roller coaster ride. Maybe we can have a Super dancer from Belgaum the next season and again thanks to the potholes.
A lady died in Mumbai after she tried to avoid a pothole, but the Police have filed a FIR against the deceased lady for negligence and not wearing a helmet.
And I hope the contractor who built the road will be awarded later by the elected representatives who are in reality the representatives of the citizens but they normally represent the other side.
What has happened in Mumbai can happen here as well and the thing that we are all used to live with potholes is a reality. 

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Heavy rains lash city Rakskop is brimful

For the past 3 days Belgaum has seen some heavy rainfall.Kankumbi section in Khanapur taluk has recorded 170 mm rainfall, which is highest in the district.

Rakskop reservior is almost upto its brim and could overflow any moment.

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Yarmal road residents’ nightmare of water logging

Since half a decade the residents’ of Yarmal Road, Vadagaon are facing this issue of water logging and water entering their houses but all their demands have fallen on a deaf ear. 

Contaminated water from the drains gets clogged and then enters the homes and each house has its additional duty of storing their valuables on a height when the monsoon starts.

With the drainage water seeping into the houses is also causing health issues for the residents.

Residents there allege this is the same story each year and no one is bothered to find a permanent solution to this problem.

The day begins for a few with the removal of drainage water from the house. Due to the water logging health related issues and breeding of mosquitoes is very high.

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Shops in basement are illegal

The shop owners of the various shops in the basements from the city met DC Jayram yesterday to ask him to stop the eviction process of their shops initiated by the Corporation.

Most of the shop owners said that they were forced to take shops in basement after their shops were demolished in the road widening in Khade Bazar, Maruti Galli etc.

However the DC said that rules are rules and due to shops in basement there is a severe parking problem in the city and termed these shops as illegal.

MLA Sambhaji Patil who also accompanied the delegation assured of a solution.

What the building bylaws say:

Basement floor

a) Basement floors shall not be used for purposes other than parking and for locating

machines used for service and utilities of buildings.

b) Strong rooms only in case of bank buildings. The area to be used for this purpose

shall be reckoned for FAR purposes.

c) Installation of Radiology and X ray equipment only in case of Hospital buildings

having a capacity of more than 50 beds without office. The area to be used for this

purpose shall be reckoned for FAR purposes.

As per the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act 1976, Section 32 (1), a provisional order is issued asking building owners to vacate the basement area. Seven days later, if the basement is not free for parking, a confirmatory order is issued and authorities can start demolition or eviction of the shops.

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