Honest Government babu honored by citizens at Belagavi

It is said, “In bureaucracy, honest officer is an orphan”.

Today, being honest seems to be a challenge in itself and an unwise decision. People prefer those who are diplomatic and not forthright.

Nagappa Talavar who works at the BUDA office was honored today by Mahant Vakkund and his friends for being honest in his work. BUDA commissioner N Ravindra was also present during the felicitation.

Speaking to AAB, Mahant said, “Every one sucks in BUDA. For paying my house tax at his desk just to pay Rs 675/- he directly asked me 3000 extra.

I approached this gentleman Nagappa Talavar and with frustration when I went with documents and a bribe and told him that please don’t delay my work and finish at the earliest.

But this gentleman, returned my money and honestly said “Sir I am not here for this kind of work. Please don’t pay me this and I don’t do my work for such money. The Govt pays for the work I do and I am satisfied.”

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Wine Festival Begins

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Martyr’s day observed

MES observed Martyr’s day today, January 17 in the memory of those who laid their lives on this day in 1956 during the protests against the inclusion of Belagavi and other cities in Mysore state then.

In the police firing that happened 5 MES activists of Belagavi, One from Nippani and one from Khanapur were killed.

Since then each day on January 17, homage is paid to the martyr’s at Hutatma Chowk and Kirloskar road where the firing happened.

The activists put floral garlands on the portraits’ of the martyrs and observed two minutes silence at the Chowk. Business establishments adjoining to the Chowk area were closed down for some time.

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Belagavi Kite Festival inaugurated

The 5th edition of the Abhay Patil presents Belgaum international Kite festival began from today January 17 and will end on 20, 2015 at the Angadi Institute of Technology grounds, Savagaon road, Belagavi.

Kite flyers from various countries which include Ukraine, Poland, UK, Russia, Estonia, Argentina, Indonesia, Belgium and Malaysia are participating.

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Vote for your Belgaumite of the year 2014

AAB’s Belgaumite of the Year 2014, the most credible award of the city is back for the 5th consecutive year. The award recognizes the Belgaumites whose contribution to the city in a calendar year has strengthened the foundation of our society.

Voting ends on 30th January, 2015 

Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 3, 2015
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	Deepak & Dinesh Dhadoti- of Servocontrols India Pvt.Ltd. for taking Belagavi made Sensors for ISRO’s Mangalayaana mission. “Sensors” were specially modified and implemented for the supplied position sensors for Mangalyana India’s Mars mission. They are identified as one of the pioneer partners for developing Light Combat Aircraft. The company was also a vendor for ISRO’s earlier missions. Rashmi Bansal, in her book, ‘Take me Home – The Inspiring Stories Of 20 Entrepreneurs From small- Town India’, has honored Belgaumite Deepak Dhadoti with a chapter devoted to his work.
	Umesh Khade – won 3 Gold Medals at National Games of the Deaf held at SAI, Netaji Subhash Western Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujrat and also won 1 Bronze Medal at All India Open Sea Swimming Competition at Navy Nagar, Mumbai.
	Nagratna Ramgouda – A HIV+ person herself since 17 years has been working with Mahesh Foundation for 4 years now and spreads awareness about HIV and AIDS, and prevention measures for the same.
	Soniya Netalkar – for her achievement in the field of ” Women Empowerment in Industries” training held in Tokyo, Japan. She manages Netalkar power Transmissions

Selection Process

Level – 1: Editorial Board draws the list of Nominees
Level – 2: More nominations are called from the public
Level – 3: ‘The Jury’ ratifies the list of Nominees
The AAB jury will constitute of selected about 50 persons, After receiving nominations, the jury will evaluate and finalize the nominees. The jury consists of people from various backgrounds and included professionals in the field of IT, recruitment, banking, academics, Painters, Photographers, Chartered Accountants, reporters, businessmen and senior citizens.
Level – 4: The Citizens Vote (Voting would be on Allaboutbelgaum.com website)

Nomination Criteria:
Any individual who has contributed significantly to the welfare of Belagavi in the year 2014
Any individual from Belagavi who’s achieved a significant feat in the year 2014.
Any individual from Belagavi who’s brought laurels and fame to Belagavi in the year 2014
Any individual who has made Belagavi proud in the year 2014.
In a special category such Lifetime achievement the person’s contribution to the welfare of Belagavi would be taken into consideration if the Editorial team deems it fit.
Previous years winners dont stand to qualify for the same.

Awardees of previous years:

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St. Joseph’s Convent High School turns 125 !

In 1890, Venugram (also Belgaum or Belagavi), was a small hamlet of just 20,000 odd persons who frowned upon the education of girls. However, since it had been declared a British Cantonment, it was the destination of several British Officers who, arriving with their families, desired to have a secular education, like in England, for their daughters.

St. Joseph’s Convent High School Belagavi

The British officers here, both civilians and military, petitioned the Archbishop of Goa and the Patriarch of the East Indies to establish an English Medium School in Belgaum (now Belagavi) for girls. The Archbishop in turn, requested Mother Stella of the Canossians in Hong Kong to spare a few of her nuns for this proposed School in Belagavi.

Mother Stella sent five sisters by a ship that almost capsized in a storm in the South China Seas. The ship reached Cochin in 1890 and the Sisters made their way to Belagavi, covering some of the distance by bullock cart. On arriving here they purchased an old bungalow and started St. Joseph’s School in 1891.

The Canossian Sisters

In those days, Belagavi used to be ravaged by the plague epidemic regularly. Sacrificing their own lives, and braving many hardships, the intrepid Canossian Sisters worked tirelessly to educate Belgaum’s girl-children.

For one hundred and twenty-five years now, the Canossian Sisters have taught the children of Belgaum the importance of discipline, the values of compassion and kindness, the joy of giving and helping and of trusting God. Along with a quality education they have given the children a moral compass.

The Tamarind tree so synonymous with St. Joseph’s Convent Belagavi

St. Joseph’s Convent High School starts its 125^th year Centenary Celebration with a commemorative rally from the School to Globe Talkies, then towards the Hanuman Statue in Police Lines, up Havelock Road and back to the School Gates via High Street on 22^nd January 2015.

The rally will feature a pageant on the history of the School.

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Pargad Fort

by Abhishek Pandit

PARGAD is situated about 63 kms from Belagavi.

Pargad is a One of the major attractions of this fort is its serene environment and lush green surroundings. Apart from this, it is also known for housing a wonderful bronze statue of Shivaji and a temple of Bhagawati Bhawani.

Road: Goes up to the fort, wonderful road for bike riders and nature lovers.

Common spotting: peacocks, nearly hundreds of them. Tigers and bison’s are also a common in this area but rarely spotted.

Park the bike at the foothills of the fort and commence a steep climb of 100 steps, and there stands a beautiful Hanuman Temple. Another 10 mins climb we see wonderful and well maintained Bhagvati Temple. One can find are many stone monuments and idols which date back to 100 years.

Brief History: Pargad was a basically a fort build by Shivaji maharaj around 1674, believed to be maintained to overlook the activities of the Portuguese in Goa. The height is 738 meters from sea level. First killedar of this fort was Rayaji Malusare, son of Tanaji Malusare. In 1689 Aurangzebs son Sahajada Muaajam and Khavas Khan tried to conquer this fort, but the brave soldiers with their guerrilla warfare tactis defeted the Mughals. But unfortunately in this war the head of the ordinance(tofkhana) department Vithoji Dharatirtha lost his life. The (samadhis) Tombs of Vithoji and his wife Tulsabai still can be found on the fort. As per historic scriptures Khem Savant Bhosle (Kudalkar) in 1690 with the help of Mughals tried to conquer the fort. As per Portuguese evidence this date goes to 1701.

During the British rule in spite of no food and other necessities the fort was inhabited by the people there. Britishers later started pension for the chiefs and people of the fort. This money was paid from the Belgaum mamledar kacheri (Treasury).

The fort and surroundings has many medicinal variety of plant species. There are other numbers of forts surrounding like Kalanidhi gad, Vallabhgad, Mahipalgad, Samangad etc.

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TiE – My Story session an inspiration for entrepreneurs

 ‘My story’ session with the most inspiring entrepreneurs of India organized by IMER in association with TiE (The Indus Entrepreneur), Hubli chapter on 17.01.2015

IMER in association with TiE, Hubli chapter organized ‘My Story” session on 17.01.2015 at IMER, where-in the following most inspiring entrepreneurs of India shared their entrepreneurial story with the entrepreneurs, academicians, aspiring entrepreneurs and students of Belagavi.

Gautam Ostwal, President, TiE, Hubli chapter welcomed the gathering and gave a detailed presentation on the objectives of TiE and the regular flagship events organized by TiE to foster entrepreneurship in the region.

Signing of MoU between IMER and TiE

The event began with a formal ceremony where-in an important MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed between IMER and TiE, Hubli chapter, making IMER an Institutional member of TiE so that regular events, to promote and foster entrepreneurship in Belagavi, can be organized. Sri. Rajendra. K. Belagavikar, Chairman, Governing Council, IMER and Sri. Gautam Ostwal, President, TiE, HUbli chapter exchanged the MoU that was signed during the ceremony.

Story of Sri. Arunachalam Muruganatham, Founder and CEO, Jaishreee Industries, a social entrepreneur from Tamilnadu

Sri. Arunachalam Muruganatham, Founder and CEO, Jaishreee Industries, a social entrepreneur from rural Coimbatore shared his entrepreneurial journey with the audience. Sri. Muruganatham, popularly known as ‘Muruga’ is a son of handloom weaver and was a school dropout. When he saw his wife ‘Shanti’ hiding rag cloth pieces and used papers, which she used during menstruation periods as sanitary napkin pads, he was shakened and started dreaming about ‘How he can address this serious hygiene and health related problem- which in fact was not the problem of Shanti alone but 95% of the women population of India who use rag cloth and used paper as sanitary napkin pad till date’. For nearly two years he kept on designing and developing low cost sanitary napkin pads and conducted experiments and field trials on his wife, sisters and himself (which was amazing) as other women from his neighborhood and city abused and discouraged him. But he was very clear in his thoughts and didn’t lost hope. He persevered and somehow convinced the medical college students to use the same and give the feedback.

After struggling for nearly five years, he developed low cost sanitary napkin pad manufacturing machine costing around Rs. 65,000.00 and gave them to women groups across India so that they can earn livelihood out of the same and simultaneously solving this hygiene and health related problem. The commercial machine used by the leading manufacturers like; Johnson and Johnson, HUL, and Procter and Gamble cost around 3.5 Crores and the total investment required was around 200 Crores. Currently around 3000 women groups across India and 16 other countries are using this machine and earning their livelihood. He has bigger plans laid out in the near future which he call as ‘PINK REVOLUTION’ through which he want to penetrate into 106 developing countries simultaneously and convert the social problem into livelihood opportunity for millions of women.

Considering all this TIME magazine placed him in its list of ‘100 most influential people in the world’ and has honored him.

During his interaction he advised the entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs of Belagavi to have a damn clarity on the problem that they want to solve. Bigger the problem, better will be the opportunity. Ongoing low cost and high speed trial and error experimentation, D-tailing (dwelling into the finer details of the problem without worrying too much on Retailing and Etailing), and thinking beyond marketing are important and crucial for an entrepreneurial success.

Story of Sri. Sachin Kate, Founder and CEO, Clear car Rentals, a young entrepreneur from Maharashtra

Sri. Sachin Kate also shared his entrepreneurial story with the audience. Sachin hails from a small village from Sonpet Taluka of Aurangabad district from Maharashtra. Like “Muruga’ Sachin also made a humble beginning and started his entrepreneurial journey with selling of newspapers, milk and bread when he was in sixth standard. He started earning Rs. 2500 to Rs. 3000 a month while studying through working as a computer instructor. After his formal education (B.Sc in Computer Science and MBA) he worked for a travel agency for nearly six months and quit that job to start his own venture in IT sphere, which in fact was his dream.

With a capital investment of around Rs.25,000 he started his first IT company (Developing websites for companies from travel and hospitality sector) from his home itself with borrowed computers and furniture. His key strengths and expertise was in SEO (search Engine optimization) and clear emphasis and focus on travel and hospitality sector. Later he developed SAS (Software As Service) and Mobile application software for car fleet owners and started a Private Limited Company called ‘Clear Car Rentals’ and formed strategic alliance with the companies like; Makemytrip.com, Cox and Kings, etc. to fulfill the last mile connectivity needs of the travelers across the country. Today the company turnover is 40 Crores and want to reach to 100 crores by next year and his company is valued around Rs. 400 Crores. The company has its presence in more than 300 cities all across India.

During the interaction he advised the entrepreneurial fraternity of Belagavi to have a clear focus and look for genuine problems which are bothering people and try and solve the same in a frugal way, cost effective manner and using a scalable business model. According to him money is not at all an issue. What is paramount for entrepreneurs is Idea and the Team. If these two are in place money will automatically follow.

In total the event was a great success. The entrepreneurial crowd of Belagavi really cherished the interaction to the fullest and gave a standing ovation to the above entrepreneurs. Mr. Parag Sarraya, executive from Bella Vista, introduced the entrepreneurs and moderated the interaction session. Sri. Rajendra. K. Belagavikar, Chairman, GC, IMER, was the master of ceremonies and proposed vote of thanks. Sri. Gautam Samant, Sri. Swapneel Patnekar, Sri. Amit Kalakundri, and Dr. Purushottam Bung honored the entrepreneurs by giving memento.

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Ad boards/Flex are back in all circles where is the Ban?

In November 2013, the city corporation had released a statement saying that no Advertisement hoardings of any nature be put at the following circles: Rani Chennamma Circle, Krishnadevraya Circle, Sangolli Rayana Circle, Dharmveer Sambhaji Circle, Basveshwar Circle. Display of Ad boards in the above mentioned circles is prohibited and anyone who is found not adhering to this will have to face punishment according to law.

In December 2014, before the Assembly session after the Lokayukta order all such boards were removed but now again they re appear to disfigure the public places.

Any disfigurement of public place is an offense under the Karnataka Open places (Prevention of Disfigurement) act 1981, hence the commissioner has been instructed to strictly abide by said rules and see to it that no such unauthorized hoardings/Banners/Flex come up gain at public places.

Even electric poles and transformers have not been spared which is illegal and dangerous as well.

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Kutumb – Home for HIV infected children

HIV is still a stigma in this part of the world. The brunt is borne more by the children as they are discriminated in school and public places. Needless to say the poorest among them suffer the most. 

With an aim to serve these children “SAIUJYAM” an NGO started ‘Kutumb’ where such children are identified with the help of various doctors, counsellors, freelancing social workers etc. Each case is studied by interacting with their parent/guardian and also with the child. Thereafter, their medical papers are scrutinized and then with the consent of all, deserving among them is taken into the care of ‘KUTUMB’.

‘KUTUMB’ currently houses 13 children, 7 Girls and 6 boys. “Kutumb” provides children with decent and hygienic accommodation with all necessary amenities separately for girls and boys. A small play ground in the backyard wherein the children spend their time for recreational activities. Properly ventilated bedrooms have been provided with all necessary amenities including wardrobe to store clothes, books and other amenities.
Being HIV+ they have a weak immune system and are susceptible to life threatening diseases. To overcome this, the children are provided with a balanced nutritious food recommended by dietician as per the need of each child. In view of the fact that most of the children are under ART (Anti Retroviral Treatment) regime, they are also susceptible to immense side effects such as ulcers, frequent diarrhoea, vomiting and giddiness which needs to be subdued with various supplements and antidotes.
The in-house nurse, on the directions of the doctors, takes necessary steps to prevent opportunistic infections, ensures personal hygiene of each child and also maintains their medical reports. Every child who is of schooling age is admitted to a school and given proper education. “KUTUMB” is home for these children and they are treated like any other child in a normal home. They are assisted with homework and school assignments and also made computer literate here. Each child is made aware of his duties and responsibilities towards society, kindness to fellow human beings and respect to elders. In “KUTUMB”, each child is made aware that the other children living with them are their brothers & sisters. This enables them to enjoy love and companionship of a sibling.

The children are given a break from studies at least twice a year for rejuvenation and recreation. They are taken on educational tours to places of importance and provided an opportunity to visit historical places, zoos, museums and important landmarks in different cities.

One could also volunteer his/her time for ‘Kutumb’ for Creating awareness about blood donation / pledging of eyes etc, Teaching children Academic Subjects, Computer Education, Physical Fitness (Yoga / Exercise / Aerobics), Dance, Drama, Singing, Painting, Rangoli etc.

You to could Contribute a bit and make those kids happy.
Account Name: “SAIUJYAM”
Account No: 02541450000078
IFSC Code: HDFC0000254.
(All donations specified at (b), (c) and (d) above are eligible for tax exemptions under Section 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961)

Address: #658, 1st Floor, 6th Cross, Om Shanti Marg, Shahunagar, Belagavi – 590010

Telephone:0831-2478181 E-mail:saiujyam@yahoo.com

http://www.saiujyam.org/

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Lokayukta raid at DC office Belagavi

The Lokayukta raided the DC office Belagavi and caught FDC Santosh Kamble accepting a bribe of Rs.3000 from Bahubali Patil of Khanapur to make a note in the PT sheet about the trees on his land.
He has been suspended.

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125 years of St. Joseph’s

by Swatee Jog

School leaves fond memories once you’ve passed out of its hallowed portals. Till then, many wait for the day they’ll be out of its gate. Not for us, though. School was always a place I’d long to belong. It never fails to make me nostalgic. It has even reunited us, Josephites of the 1991 batch. St. Joseph’s still has that charm, an aura of exclusivity, though I’d apologize for sounding snobbish even while I am not. Everything about it has personality, be it the three playgrounds, the famous Tamarind tree, the huge gulmohars, the cellar, the Chapel, the drawing room on the fourth floor, the nuns or even the teachers. The school itself has a personality, a unique identity very few can boast of. It is so much like a grandmother who is surrounded by children, who keeps smiling and touching these kids with affection. Back in 1980 when my father chose this school, he must have known all of this, for he was a man of vision. I recall Sr. Annie interviewing me and I was just having a jolly time of my own. I still don’t know what made her grant me admission! It remains a feat to this day to get in this school because you get in on merit and nothing else. Mother Pasquinha was the principal then and somehow, inspite of her Italian origin, her tall fair matronly figure, we were never afraid of her. I, all of 5, would frequently enter her cabin to run some errands for my teachers and she’d hand me some chocolates.

The Tamarind tree so synonymous with St. Joseph’s Convent Belagavi

St. Joseph’s has had a lovely run of 125 years all thanks to its selfless nuns, the extraordinary teachers, students who never forgot the sanctity of school and alumni like us, who’ve cherished memories. What started from small tiled buildings is now a huge institution. Back then, apart from our school, there was the Kannada medium school till Std. 7 and the Teacher’s Training Institute. The Kannada school had, behind its building, a much sought after wood rose plant. I have got hold of those lovely flowers many times. A good school has all the infrastructure- the hall, the grounds, the labs, the works, but schools that are fondly cherished also have a distinct feel – one of security, one that fosters growth, teachers who command respect and are not feared, steps, corners, benches that allow friendships to bloom, security for a child who leaves the mother’s hand and enters, opportunities for everyone to learn and develop, exposure to the best knowledge of the world, the desire of those in charge to provide everything that shapes lives. I can recall all of these things in my school. Teachers like Ms. Kamal, Ms. Tawamani, Ms. Shastri, Ms. Gouri, Ms. Kanti, Ms. Farida who made science so easy that even today I remember her dictation, Ms. Benjamin who worked with us till we got that perfect cursive handwriting ( and hence, almost all Josephite’s of my time have identical handwriting) and my favourite, Ms. Philu, whose knowledge and zest for all things beautiful filled young girls’ minds with dreams and the strength to make them possible.

I don’t remember a single episode when we had problems during picnics, school annual days or sports meets. Everything used to be well planned, well executed. My parents rarely had to shell out any money for extracurricular activities, for they’d be managed by school. All we spent on was the craft stuff, the dress for the annual day or the picnic fees. In middle school, we had Sr. Bridgette as our principal and then it was the vivacious Sr. Rose, who was a powerhouse in her frail frame. Many would recall her penchant for a well kept garden when she’d observe the gardener from our XA class and yell a loud ‘Basssuuu’ from two floors above to instruct him. She was instrumental in planning for the centenary celebrations in 1991 when we were in the Xth. We missed our annual picnic for that event, but we enjoyed the two day ceremony. It was Ms. Margaret Alva who was the Chief Guest and we had some performance that day. There was a special commemorative magazine published and a special centenary song as well, written by students.

St. Joseph still has its Social day and Passing out parade. The Social was a special one, and I’d hosted the one for my seniors. ( The IX std. students hosted Social for the Xth ). It was when they wore sarees and came out in all their finery. I still have that photo of mine when I’d worn a saree for the first time. St. Joseph’s was always famous for Volley ball and then when the spanking new basket ball court was built, the girls went on a winning frenzy.

All my memories of my days in school are as vivid as yesterday in my mind. I somehow loved the pink Tincture iodine in the office and forgot the pain when Ms. Julie applied it lovingly to every child who hurt herself with as much affection. I loved to peek into Ms. Tavamani’s room on the third floor whenever it was open, I loved the brilliant Dahlias that crowded the circular garden at the entrance, I loved the three grounds that served different purposes, so did I love the canteen in the corridor besides the tamarind tree where I’d had some great popcorn and rewdis, the piano in the hall, the wooden railings of the main stairs, the many steps, trees, the warm ambience. The school celebrates its post centennial silver jubilee this year. For us Josephites, it’s another milestone, a piece of cherished memory. May the institution flourish, may its students bring glory to it and may it be a harbinger of education for the nation.

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95th All India Marathi Natya Sammelan

The 95th All India Marathi Natya Sammelan-2015 will be held at the C.P. Ed. ground on Club Road from February 6 to February 8. It will be preceded by a five-day special Marathi drama festival from February 1.

Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad president and actor Mohan Joshi said here on Tuesday that the conference would showcase various aspects of Marathi theatre, such as professional plays, sangeet-natak, mono-act plays, comedy show, and children’s theatre.

A ‘Natya Dindee’, a cultural procession would be taken out in which doyens of Marathi theatre would participate.

Parishad Secretary Deepak Karanjikar said the conference was being hosted for the first time here after Independence. Marathi singer and actor Faiyaaz Sheikh would be the president of the sammelan.

At least 200 artistes from Marathi theatre and film and television industry would participate.

At least 25,000 theatre lovers were expected to turn up for the conference in Belagavi.

For details please see
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Now online applications for RTO

Now apply for a learning license, driving license and registration of your vehicle online. The transport department has extended the online services to these districts on experimental basis from Janurary 15. The same will be mandatory from February 15 onwards, as per the order.

The service is available in Mysuru, Kolar, Tumakuru, Mandya, Hassan, Shivamogga, Mangaluru, Belagavi, Bagalkote, Karwar, Bellari and Bidar.
All you need to do is to log on to the department website — www.rto.kar.nic.in

or avail the same services through the Karnataka Mobile app.

Online Method

• Click here to go to the online APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF LEARNER’S LICENCE
• The On-Line registration for Learner’s Licence is only for non-transport vehicles whish are used for personal use. (i.e. Motor Cycle without Gear below 50cc, Motor Cycle Without Gear, Motor Cycle with Gear, Light Motor Vehicle Non-Transport (Car, Jeeps etc.), Light Motor Vehicle Non-Transport Auto (for personal use only), Light Motor Vehicle Tractor/Trailer and Invalid carriage).
  • Please click on the link “Learner’s license online Application” which would then take you to the form.
• Fill out the details requested in the form
• On successful submission of ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM, the applicant will get an automatic display of FORM 2 on the screen in the form WEB PAGE. INTERNET LL REFERNCE NUMBER and the Test Date with timings will be displayed at the top of this page, so that the applicant can note down the date and timings for appearing for the preliminary test. The applicant should take out the printout of the application (hardcopy) must produce this at the RTO Office along with the necessary documents.

How ever if the applicant fails to bring the printout(hardcopy) of application i.e. form-2, He should collect the same at Helpdesk of RTO Office and manually he should fill the form and submit along with the necessary documents. He must mention the INTERNET LL REFERENCE NUMNER that is generated after submitting the ON-LINE registration form.

• The applicant should sign the printed application and should submit the application along with the required documents at the respective R.T.Os office chosen in the ON-LINE APPLICATION.
• If the applicant age is 16 years and less than 18 years of age the Consent Certificate of Parents/Guardians should be filled up in the application and signed by Parents/Guardians before the Licensing Authority. If the applicant’s age is in between 16 years and 18 years he should bring his parents at the respective RTO office.
• The applicant after submitting his application along with documents will be allowed to appear for Preliminary Test. If he passes the application he will be issued a learner’s licence at R.T.Os office.

Required Documents

• Three recent passport size photographs required.
• Proof of address: (to produce any one of the following)
  • Ration Card
  • Passport
  • LIC Policy
  • Electoral Roll
  • Telephone Bill
  • Electricity Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST, Backward Class and Minorities, etc.) and Income Certificate issued by Tahasildar.
  • Pay slip issued by any office of the Central Government or a State Government or a Local body.
  • Ration Card. Self swearing Affidavit by an applicant before an executive Magistrate or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence of age and address.
  • Proof of legal presence in India in addition to proof of residence in case of foreigners.
• Proof of Age: (to produce any one of the following)
  • School Certificate.
  • Birth Certificate.
  • PAN card.
  • Certificate granted by the registered medical practitioner not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon.
  • Self swearing Affidavit by an applicant before an executive Magistrate or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence of age and address.

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Vijay Bakery and Ronnies bar face the axe as part of road widening

On Wednesday morning the Vijay bakery and Ronnies bar building were demolished as part of the road widening of the 40 feet Shukurwar peth to 60 feet.

The work which had commenced a couple of months back is on a slow pace and Corporation authorities say sufficient time was given to the occupants to remove their belongings.

The gutter work in some parts of over and some places will begin soon.

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Leopard kills calf in Jamboti

Forest officials who visited Dukkarhonda vaillge near Jamboti feared that the carcass found of the calf must have been eaten by a leopard.

The forest officials say the incident occurred on Tuesday on the outskirts of the village and they fear it is a leopard.

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Movies as on 23-01-2015

Inox Chandan

Dolly Ki Doli (U/A) – Hindi
09:40 AM 01:00 PM 03:10 PM 06:15 PM 09:40 PM

Baby (U/A) – Hindi
10:00 AM 11:55 AM 03:10 PM 05:20 PM 06:25 PM 08:30 PM

Alone (A) – Hindi
11:40 AM

I (Hindi) (U/A) – Hindi
02:31 PM

Balkadu (U) – Marathi
08:30 PM

Big Cinemas

Baby (U/A) – Hindi
09:30 AM 12:00 PM 02:45 PM 05:30 PM 08:45 PM

Dolly Ki Doli (U/A) – Hindi
10:00 AM 12:30 PM 03:15 PM 09:30 PM

I (Hindi) (U/A) – Hindi
06:00 PM

Swaroop-Nartaki

Baby (U/A) – Hindi

12 PM3 PM 6 PM,8.30 PM

Globe Cinema

Classmates (U) – Marathi
12 PM,

Balkadu (U) – Marathi
3 PM
Baby (U/A) – Hindi
6PM,9 PM

Nirmal
Siddarth- Kannada
12.00. PM, 3.00.PM,6 PM,  9.00.PM.

Chitra

Mr and Mrs Ramchari (Kannada)
1130 Pm 2.30 Pm, 5.30 PM,  PM

Hira

Dolly Ki Doli (U/A) – Hindi
12 PM3 PM 6 PM,8.30 PM

Prakash

I (Hindi)
12 PM

Alone (Hindi)
3 PM, 6PM, 9PM

Santosh

Jackson (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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Germany funded sewage treatment plant

German government agency will fund the sewage treatment plant project in Belagavi city. Agency will invest Rs.356 crores for the plant and Rs 100 crores for Nala Development and Rs 20 crores for surrounding lakes development.

Currently Corporation releases sewage water to Ballary Nala that joins into Markandeya river polluting the drinking water. The Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) will implement be the project implementing agency.
The plant would be set up on the 19 acres and 32 gunta land at Halaga.

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Photography Exhibition

The first ever Photography Exhibition organized by Clickr Kids- The official photography club at the KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences – “Showcase 2015” was inaugurated today.

The function was graced by the presence of Prof (Dr) V.D. Patil, Registrar, KLE University, Belgaum as the Guest of Honour, and two eminent photography enthusiasts as the Chief Guests – Mr Anvith K.S. and Mr. Jaswinder Singh Khurana. Also present were Dr (Mrs) Alka D. Kale – the dynamic Dean of KLEVKIDS and Dr Anjana Bagewadi, Vice-Principal, KLEVKIDS.

It was the brainchild of Dr Anand Patil, s who chose to go beyond dentistry, and introduce this Innovative Practice at the KLE Dental College. Since its inception in September 2012, the club has indeed boasted about teaching young dentists in the offing to find a fine balance between their clinical acumen and the flame of going click-click with the camera. It has conducted a plethora of activities all throughout, some of them being Club Logo Design and Naming Competition, Workshop on Basic Photography skills by Mr. Jaswinder, Photography contest during Annual Week College Celebration and a Webpage on Flickr and Facebook, with a monthly theme based competition. The winner each month gets to choose the theme for the next month’s competition.

The club now comprises a strength of 50 sincere, and avid amateur photographers- staff and students alike, who, apart from being dental technocrats, are extremely passionate about their camera and lenses.

The inauguration event saw the distribution of the official badges to the members of the club by the Chief Guests, and an array of beautifully clicked photographs by the members of the Clickr Kids group.

The exhibition shall continue for 2 days, and the organizers extend a warm invitation to one and all to come and visit the display.

Venue : Recreation Hall, 2^nd Foor,

KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences,

Nehru Nagar, Belgaum-5900101

Timings : Friday (23/1/2015) : 9 am to 4-30 pm

Saturday (24/1/2015) : 9 am to 1:30 pm

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Say OLA to travel in Belagavi – OLA Cabs is operational

Were you fed with the Autos in Belagavi, here is one more option the OLA CABS, the Car rental operator from Mumbai.

http://www.olacabs.com/car-rentals/belagavi

Go there and book a cab or use their App to book one for you.

As soon as you book you get an email and SMS with the name of the driver and Car number.

Fare Details:

Minimum bill Rs 99 for the first 5 Km and 5 wait minutes

After 5 Km Rs 8 per Km

After 5 minutes Rs 2 per minute

*Parking and toll charges extra. Waiting charges applicable for in-trip waiting time also.

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