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Karnataka News Archive: July 2005
National Combined athletic meet on August 1 & 2
Sunday, July 31, 2005 | JJ
National Combined athletic meet sponsored by Indian Oil will be held on August 1 & 2. Tamil Nadu Athletic Association president, W I Davaram, told reporters "In future National championship for these events would be held separately and Decathlon and Heptathlon will not be part of the National circuit meets."
B K Das replaces Mishra as Chief Secretary
Sunday, July 31, 2005 | JJ
B K Das will replace K K Mishra as Chief Secretary. B K Das is an IAS official of 1969. Das is left with another 14 months of service and scheduled to retire on September 30. 2006.
Traffic blocked by AITUC rally in Bangalore
Sunday, July 31, 2005 | JJ
Traffic was blocked at the central part of the city by All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) rally in Bangalore. The rally was to protest against the "anti-labour" policies of the State Government. Police said the protesters pelted stones during a procession, which culminated in a dharna. Buses were damaged and several buses were also not allowed to move out of depots for some time.
Bachan to act in Kannada film
Sunday, July 31, 2005 | MP
Indian film industry’s legendary actor Amitabh Bachan to make his appearance in a Kannada film in writer-director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar’s forthcoming movie ‘Amruthadhare’. This will mark Big B’s presence in a South Indian film for the first time. The director feels that Bachan should make a special appearance as it is an integral part of the script. It is told that the Big B himself had agreed to act in the Kannada movie out of his gratitude to the people of Karnataka. The film features Dhyan in the leading role along with the charming Kannadiga girl, Ramya, who is in turn a big fan of Bachan.
VTU bans usage of Cell-phones
Sunday, July 31, 2005 | MP
Visveshvaraya Technological University (VTU) on Saturday passed an order prohibiting students and their teachers across the State from using mobile phones in the “academic areas”- which includes classrooms, labs, libraries, seminar halls, and even valuation centers. This applies to university centers and affiliated colleges including both teachers and students, starting from this academic year, Sept 1st. VTU Registrar Prof M. S. Shivakumar explained that this action was prompted to stop students from malpractice and also added that Principals of colleges have been authorized to take action if anyone is found violating this norm.
Flood alert on Krishna, Cauvery banks
Saturday, July 30, 2005 | MP
A flood alert has been warned in the villages on the banks of Krishna and Cauvery rivers in Gulbarga and Mysore respectively. Red alert has also been sounded in the villages on the banks of down stream Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir and the nearby low lying areas of Belgaum District. Belgaum has been reported to be worst rain hit with at least 4000 cases of house collapse in the last 1 month.
'Bangalore Walks' set to begin
Saturday, July 30, 2005 | MP
Bangalore Walks, a walking tour similar to the lines of London Walks is set to begin next weekend. A look into the city’s almost 200 years old rich history and heritage is what most people would cherish on these walks that would take you back to the great Victorian era; the stretch that starts from one end of MG Road at the marvelous Trinity church, through the Cauvery Emporium junction and then into Brigade Road before turning into Rest House Road and back to MG Road. The other walks include Brunton Road, Primrose Road, Museum Road, St.Patrick’s Church area, Crescent Road and such. They are truly ‘History, culture and discovery’ says Arun Pai the mastermind behind this new initiative. The walk is certainly expected to draw a lot of tourists.
Express postal cargo service launched
Friday, July 29, 2005 | MP
India Post, run by the Department of Posts, launched the express cargo segment Logistics Post between Bangalore and Chennai on Thursday. Hosur,Vellore,Ranipet,Amur and Kanchipuram are marked as the intermediary junctions on the Bangalore Chennai route. Charges are to be based on weight as well as volume of goods. Chief Postal General Karnataka Postal Circle Meera Datta noted that the tariff will vary depending on distance and location as octroi, toll tax, service tax and demurrage charged extra. The Dept. of Posts also noted that insurance is compulsory for every consignment in Logistics Post.
Karnataka to be developed state by 2010: CM
Friday, July 29, 2005 | MP
Chief Minister Dharam Singh stated that Karnataka will be projected as one of the most developed state of the nation by the year 2010, going by the pace of development and the record inflow of investment into the state in the last 14 months of the coalition government in the state. “We have rolled out the red carpet for the investors and Karnataka has emerged as the top investment destination” said Mr. Singh who was in Hyderabad on the launch of Suminfra 2005, the summit on sustainable public –private partnerships(PPP), jointly organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Govt. of Andhra. The ONGC’s investment in mega petrochemical project would be a “big shot in the arm” for the government’s effort to industrialise Karnataka, he said. The project implementation is expected to start shortly and the other projects like LNG based power project, re-gasification plant, Mangalore-Bangalore gas pipeline would be operational in 3-4 years. The summit also showcased Karnataka and its potential for PPAs in various sectors.
Deputy CM Siddaramiah to be replaced
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | JJ
Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramiah will be replaced and dropped from the Cabinet. It is understood that the replacement comes due to his participation in the recent backward classes, dalits and minorities convention at Hubli. Rural Development Minister H C Mahadevappa and Minister of State for Textile Satish Jarkihole will also be dropped from the cabinet. Revenue Minister M P Prakash, is coming up as the next Deputy Chief Minister.
Deputy CM Siddaramiah to be replaced
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | JJ
Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramiah will be replaced and dropped from the Cabinet. It is understood that the replacement comes due to his participation in the recent backward classes, dalits and minorities convention at Hubli. Rural Development Minister H C Mahadevappa and Minister of State for Textile Satish Jarkihole will also be dropped from the cabinet. Revenue Minister M P Prakash, is coming up as the next Deputy Chief Minister.
Water requirements of farmers to be ensure
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | JJ
Central official team would ensure that the water requirements of farmers in the delta region are met. PM gave the assurance to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Ms. Jayalalithaa on her visit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. TM CM said that immediate action is required as the kuruvai crop sowing is to be started soon. She said "Water should be released from the Krishna Sagar and Kabini reservoirs immediately to make up the deficit. The storage in the Karnataka reservoirs on July 25 was 70.25 tmcft, and they are getting more and more water every day."
Ranji Trophy fixtures announced
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | JJ
Karnataka which comes in eight-team Elite Group A will start this year’s Ranji Trophy Championship against Railways the two-time winners and reigning champions. Terams in Elite Group A are: Mumbai, Railways, Bengal, Karnataka, Gujarat, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Elite Group Bare: Haryana, Hyderabad, UP, AP, Baroda, Services, Punjab. The fixtures are
Nov 23-26: Karnataka vs Railways (at Karnail Singh Stadium)
Dec 1-4: Karnataka vs Mumbai (at Bangalore)
Dec 9-12: Karnataka vs Tamil Nadu (at Chennai)
Dec 17-20: Karnataka vs West Bengal (at Bangalore)
Dec 25-28: Karnataka vs Maharastra (at Bangalore)
Jan 3-6: Karnataka vs Delhi (at Bangalore).
Jan 10-13: Karnataka vs Gujarat (at Ahemdabad)
Agreement on supply of power to rural areas
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | JJ
Minister for Power H D Revanna signed an MoU agreement in the presence of Chief Minister N Dharam Singh with Electrification Corporation (REC) and Electricity Supply Companies for supply of unified and standardised electricity to rural areas. Under the agreement the state will receive Rs 977-crore assistance from the Centre and REC for providing access to easy electrification to villages in a phased manner in the next five years under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyuthikaran Yojana (RGGVY).
Bangalore palace will be opened for tourists
Sunday, July 24, 2005 | JJ
Bangalore palace belonging to Wadiyars will be opened for tourists. Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, ex-MP announced the same and said all wooden furniture, paintings and cast iron and ornamental fittings were being done up to restore the palace's pristine glory. Tickets would be a little on the higher side at Rs 100 for adults and Rs 50 for children. School children would receive concession he said, adding that spastic and underprivileged children would be given free entrance on a particular day in a year.
Government to go ahead with Bangalore.IN
Sunday, July 24, 2005 | JJ
State Government has decided to go ahead with its Bangalore.IN. IT&BT Secretary Shakaralinge Gowda said “What can we do about it. Last year also they did not participate in Bangalore IT.Com and the show went on. This year also it will be the same.” comprising 20 IT companies, including HP Global, Texas Instruments, SAP, Siemens, Phillips software, Sun Microsystems, Sasken and vMoksha have threatened to boycott Bangalore.IN He added “Moreover, the Government has constituted an empowered committee, which has representatives from this consortium also. Most of these issues can be sorted out in the committee, instead of going public over the issue.”
ONGC's Mangalore Project gets PM’s approval
Sunday, July 24, 2005 | JJ
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s proposed LNG, a power and petrochemicals project at Mangalore gets Prime Minister's approval. A announcement from Prime Minister's Office, dated July 15, said: "After due consideration of all aspects of the matter, the Prime Minister has approved the various projects at Mangalore under the MoU between ONGC and Karnataka. ONGC plans to set up a Rs 7,475 crore petrochemical and aromatic plant, Rs 8594 crore LNG based power project, Rs 3590 crore C2/C3 recovery plant and LNG terminal and Rs 945 crore gas transportation pipelines. Officials said the state-owned firm had last year signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Karanataka government for projects worth Rs 25,000 crore but could not proceed due to objections from Petroleum Ministry. Petroleum Ministry on May 19, a day after Prime Minister reviewed ONGC's plans, contended that ONGC made the investment plan "without approval of the government and company board."
Cabinet expansion after legislative session
Saturday, July 23, 2005 | JJ
Cabinet expansion will be done after the ongoing legislative session. Chief Minister informed this in reply to a question. CM said that two Congress members would be inducted into the cabinet. He added that portfolios of the existing ministers will remain the same without any change.
Chamundi Hill ropeway construction soon
Saturday, July 23, 2005 | JJ
Chamundi Hill ropeway connecting the foot of the Chamundi Hill to its peak will be constructed soon. Tourism Commissioner Mahendra Jain said that the contract for the Rs. 6.5 cr. project was awarded to a Bangalore-based agency 'SIKKA' eight years ago but due to various reasons and non-availability of some machinery, the work was held up. He further said that the agency had been asked to commence the work before Aug. 15, failing which, the contract would be cancelled. He said a deadline of 18 months had been given to complete the project. By all likelihood, the foundation stone laying ceremony will be held either on Aug. 10 or 12, he said.
Tara proud to get an award for Kannada films
Saturday, July 23, 2005 | JJ
Kannada actress Tara who won the 52nd National Film Awards for best Actress said that she feels proud to get an award for Kannada films. “I feel proud of myself that after 31 years I got an award for Kannada films. Though there have been many wonderful talents before, it’s through me that I have got an award for the Kannada screen. It’s exciting news for me, and I am very happy.” Tara got the best Actress for her role in Hassina.
Samajwadi Party Opens Office in Mangalore
Friday, July 22, 2005 | JJ
Samajwadi Party Opened Office in Mangalore. Sarekoppa Bangarappa newly-elected MP from Shimoga on Samajwadi Party ticket inaugurate the party's office on the the old Kankanady road opposite the New Cochin Bakery. District party president Mohan and general secretary S P Chengappa and others were present on the occasion. Samajwadi Party was born on October 4, 1992, in the historic Begum Hazrat Mahal Park in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Party workers elected Mulayam Singh president the same day.
Mangalore-Subramanya train from July 22
Friday, July 22, 2005 | JJ
Mangalore-Subramanya passenger train will start its inaugural service on Friday, July 22. Union minister of state for railways R Velu will commission and flag off the newly converted broad gauge line between Kabakaputtur-Subramanya road of the Hassan-Mangalore section for passenger traffic, on July 22 at 1 pm. Mangalore-Subramanya passenger train will halt at Kankanady, Farangipet, Bantwal, Kalladka, Neralakatte, Kabakaputtur, Narimogaru Kaniyuru, Yedamangala, Kodimbala, Bajakere and Subramanya road.
SRIT bags Somalian e-governance contracts
Friday, July 22, 2005 | JJ
Sobha Renaissance Information Technology (SRIT) bagged 25 million USD Somalian e-governance contracts. Contract is for ePassport and eAuthentication systems for Somalian government. The contract worth 25 million USD was awarded to SRIT among 15 bids of companies based in Asia, Europe and the United States. SRIT CEO Madhu Nambiar, said that the company would work closely with the Somalian Government in implementing and deploying a successful national passport programme solution.
Mysore IT unit SPI tops IT exports
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | JJ
Award for the year 2004-05 in the field of excellence in IT exports from the secondary city goes to Mysore-based IT unit Software Paradigms (India)- SPI an offshore centre of Software Paradigms International, USA. This is the second year Mysore-based IT unit has won the award. Software Paradigms (India) is a 100 per cent export-oriented unit. Chief minister Dharam Singh presented the award to SPI CEO Siddhartha Mookerji in Bangalore in the presence of Union minister for communication & IT Dayanidhi Maran.
Cauvery water from Kabini still flowing to TN
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | JJ
Cauvery water from Kabini is still flowing into the neighbouring state Tamil Nadu but stopped out release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir now.. Water Resources Minister Mallikarjun Kharge informed in the Assembly that "The question of release of water from the KRS dam does not arise now." At present reservoir level is 56 feet now as compared to above 104 feet during the corresponding period last year.
Senior national badminton in State
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | JJ
Senior national badminton championships will be held in the state after a gap of 43 years. Prakash Padukone revealed this at a press conference and said “The Badminton Association of India has allotted the senior nationals to Karnataka. The Karnataka Badminton Association has seized the opportunity with both hands and the same will be conducted by the end of this year.” KBA president Chandrasekhar, who was present, said that the KBA has “in turn asked the Prakash Sports Management company to organise the same.”
MBA admissions started at five places
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 | JJ
MBA admissions started at five places according to the 9090 MBA ranks that have been announced on the basis of the PG entrance merit list. First 400 candidates will be allowed to select their seats. Tuition fee for MBA course is Rs 45,000 and the candidates are required to bring DDs in appropriate denominations to suit the fee charged by different colleges. They should be drawn in favour of the member secretary, CPAC, payable at Belgaum. For the rank list and admission schedule, visit, www.vtu.ac.in. Revised rank list for MCA will be announced on July 25.
Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academy center
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 | JJ
Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academy (MBTA) center is coming up in Bangalore. In the first phase the centers will come up at Mumbai and Dehradun. MBTA's Director (Operations) Sunil Yajaman said "Three more are in the pipeline -- one each in Hyderabad, Bangalore and probably in Salem." MBTA will tie up with existing tennis courts in these places and would have a pool of 15 coaches ranging from assistant level to head level.
Release of Cauvery water stopped
Monday, July 18, 2005 | JJ
Release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu has been stopped as the storage level at the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir continues to be a low 98 feet. Tamil Nadu Saturday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to convene a meeting of the Cauvery River Authority (CRA) to persuade Karnataka to release water to its farmers. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said "we have received only 13.70 TMC ft as against the prescribed quantity of 31.54 TMC ft leaving a shortfall of 17.84 TMC ft of water."
Subbanna theatre legendary passes away
Monday, July 18, 2005 | JJ
K V Subbanna a legendary figure in the field of Kannada theatre passes away following a cardiac arrest. Born in 1932 is survived by his wife and son. K V Subbanna received Magsaysay and Padmashree awards. He was the founder of "NeeNaaSam" (Nelanakanteshwara Nataka Samsthe). Chief Minister said "Subanna was the inspiring force behind the NeeNaaSam, which enriched the Kannada stage and 'Heggodu Prakshanna,' which enriched Kannada publication field. In his death, the literary and cultural fields have suffered a great loss."
Guinness Book selected Shanti for honors.
Monday, July 18, 2005 | JJ
Guinness Book selected Shanti, for honors. Directed by the noted writer, Baragur Ramachandrappa, Shanti is the second Indian film to enter the Guinness Book of World Records. Dutt's Hindi film Yaadein in 1964 was the first Indian film to earn the distinction. Dr. Ramachandrappa told presspersons "I have given more importance to explore the creative aspects of the theme than to conceptualise it." He added "The reference to the UN is vital in this context as the world body is the creation of two contradictory state of affairs — war and peace. I have selected the female character in the film as peace is generally considered feminine whereas war is masculine," Shanti is produced by Ramesh Yadav. Bhavana is the only one in the cast. Music is by Hamsalekha and editing is by Suresh Urs while Nagaraja Adavani has handled the camera. Shanti has also been awarded the second best film in the State.
SC approve joint memo for 2005 admission
Sunday, July 17, 2005 | JJ
Supreme Court approved the joint agreement of State government and the Karnataka Private Medical and Dental Colleges for the admission for the year 2005 - 2006. As per the joint agreement government, management seat-sharing ratio would be 50:50 for medical and dental courses and 65:35 for engineering. Approving the joint memo the bench said ‘‘we deem it appropriate to permit the state government and the association to regulate the admission in medical and dental colleges on the basis of the joint memo for the academic year 2005-2006’’.
Agricultural implements exempted from VAT
Sunday, July 17, 2005 | JJ
Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Siddaramaiah announced that government is in process to exempt all agricultural implements from VAT. Replying to question in the assembly Minister said that several agricultural implements listed under the VAT schedule enjoyed zero percent tax now and those unlisted attracted 12.5 per cent tax. He added oilseeds used for sowing operations have been exempted from tax, the seeds used for extraction of oil is charged four per cent tax.
Film artist to be honored by Government
Sunday, July 17, 2005 | JJ
Film artist, directors, producers, technicians who had bagged national film awards to be honored by Government. Information Minister B Shivaram announced this through a press release. He also said that national film awards winners from state will be felicitate them at the state film award function and announced cash awards to them.
Bangalore IT.com renamed to IT.in
Sunday, July 17, 2005 | JJ
Bangalore IT.com has been renamed to IT.in at a program for the launch of IT.com, now, IT.in – 2005 held at the Hotel Grand Ashok on Friday. Karnataka Best IT Exports Awards was also conferred during the program. Union Minister for Communications and IT Dayanidhi Maran said “putting IT next to India” as being “so close to my heart”. He added Chief Minister N Dharam Singh wish of STPI in Gulbarga will be done.
Metro Rail networks construction soon
Thursday, July 14, 2005 | JJ
Proposed Bangalore Metro Rail networks construction is likely to commence within this financial year. Speaking at a national conference on ‘Delhi Metro: The Story of Success’, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Managing Director E Sreedharan disclosed metro rail networks in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad is likely to commence within this financial year. Mr Sreedharan said DMRC has also prepared detailed reports for metro networks in Chennai and Kochi and a new line in Kolkata which will pass under the Hooghly river.
Union home ministry alert terrorist threat
Thursday, July 14, 2005 | JJ
Union home ministry has alert terrorist threat in the state to target installations like Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat, irrigation projects and centers of commercial and economic importance. Security has been stepped up in different parts of the state in response to the terrorist threat by Union home ministry. Chief Minister N Dharam Singh informed terrorist threat by Union home ministry to questions raised by opposition BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in this regard during zero hour.
Mallikarjun Kharge becomes PCC chief
Thursday, July 14, 2005 | JJ
Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Revenue Minister has been appointed as Pradesh Congress President replacing Janardhan Poojary. Mallikarjun, a dalit, is a Senior Congress leader is from Gulbarga district. Leader from Lingayat community was being favored by a section for the post of Pradesh Congress President.
Pan African delegates visit ISRO & DSERT
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | JJ
Pan African delegates visited ISRO satellite centre, Directorate of State Education Research and Training (DSERT), Karnataka State Remote Sensing Application Centre and Narayana Hrudalaya super specialty hospitals to study the space technology and its applications which African Union is planning for African Development and connecting all the 53 nations of the African Union by satellite and fibre optic links. On arrival at ISRO Satellite centre the delegates were briefed about the latest communication satellite, INSAT-4A, which is in its final stages of readiness to be transported to Kourou, French Guyana, for its launch on board Ariane. At DSERT the delegates were briefed about the various educational program and demonstration of the remote sensing applications for resources and monitoring. Later the delegate visited Narayana Hrudalaya, super specialty hospitals where they were briefed about space-based telemedicine, which is being utilsed, by the hospital to network with all other hospitals in various rural and remote areas by ISRO for telemedicine.
Power tariff hike to affect Textile Mills
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | JJ
Proposed hike in power tariff from Rs 4.50 per unit to Rs 5.10 per unit will affect the textile mills. Chairman of KTMA told reporters "The proposal to hike the current power tariff from Rs 4.50 per unit to Rs 5.10 per unit would force many to shift mills to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, given the relatively lower tariffs in these neighboring states." Power tariff neighboring states are AP (Rs 3.41 unit), Maharashtra (Rs 3.30 unit) and Kerala (Rs 3.20). Shifting of mills neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra will create unemployment among the textile industry workers.
Anniyan to create a box-office record
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | JJ
Rs. 26-crore budget Tamil film – Anniyan is all set to create a box-office record in Karnataka, which is running in 10 theatres in Bangalore alone. Anniyan" is the first Indian cinema to be dubbed in French language. Paramount Pictures, the largest Hollywood filmmakers have decided to make the French version of "Anniyan". Distributor S. Narayan has bought the rights for a whopping Rs. 1 crore (excluding Rs. 25 lakh publicity expenses). Narayan has sold the distribution rights for Mysore and Hubli regions for Rs. 20 lakh. Narayan said “We are very confident of making a profit if it is screened for 10 weeks.”
State Youth Chess Festival -2005
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | JJ
State Youth Chess Festival-2005, which saw keen fight between Mangalore and Shimoga players came to an end on Sunday. 186 players from different parts of the state took part in the tournament. Closing ceremony was presided over by Bhamy Vittaldas Shenoy. Gururaj M S, President, Kings’ Academy, Mangalore, and Srinivas Nayak gave prizes.
BJP calls off agitation in Assembly
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | JJ
BJP called off their agitation in the State Assembly after Information Minister Shivaram from the Congress expressed regret over charges of corruption on PWD and energy departments which is headed by Minister H D Revanna son of former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H D Devegowda. Revanna said “The allegations that corruption prevailed in the PWD and energy departments are baseless. There is no laxity or illegality in my departments. Pending bills are being cleared in accordance with the guidelines.”
MoU with RBI to strengthen UCBs
Monday, July 11, 2005 | JJ
Chairman of National Federation of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) & Credit Societies Ltd, Vijaykumar told reporters "Close on the heels of Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat signing MoUs with RBI, Kerala and Karnataka are expected to sign a similar pact in a week's time." RBI would assess training and computerisation needs of the UCBs in Kerala and Karnataka. He added "The MoU makes it obligatory for RBI to create a task force in each state (TAFCUB) for time bound rehabilitation of weak banks and for non-disruptive exit of unviable banks."
Medical team prevent epidemic in Gujarat
Monday, July 11, 2005 | JJ
Karnataka 15-member medical team of epidemiologists has started its work to prevent epidemic in Vadodara and nearby villages where flood waters is receding. Dr Vidya Pravin of the team said ‘‘Mosquito larvae mature within fifteen days. If we can focus on controlling their growth now, we can prevent the spread of malaria and filarial.’’ He added ‘‘already we have detected a positive case of Malaria in Abhra village of Karjan taluka. The village was cleaned up in a matter of five hours, after we guided the villagers on what to do about stopping the malaria spread.’’
Microsoft opens IT Academy in Karnataka
Saturday, July 9, 2005 | APA
Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd has launched its first IT Academy in the state of Karnataka in Gulbarga. The IT Academy, which will serve as a pivotal point for imparting IT training to teachers across the state, is a key deliverable of the MoU signed between Microsoft and the Government of Karnataka, for implementation of Microsoft's Partners-in-Learning program. Under the MoU with the government of Karnataka, Microsoft has agreed to set up three IT Academy Centers in the state at Gulbarga, Bangalore and Dharwad respectively for training over 20,000 teachers and 400,000 students (From class III to class XII) over a five-year period. Karnataka chief minister Dharam Singh inaugurated the center. The facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art IT lab complete with latest hardware and software, a comprehensive IT curriculum and well-trained staff for effective delivery of IT training for school teachers, noted the press release.
Additionally the IT training courseware has been translated in Kannada for ensuring improved understanding of content by teachers. Apart from setting up of the IT Academy Centers in the state, the MoU between Microsoft and the Government of Karnataka for Microsoft's Partners-in-Learning program entails creation of a localized IT curriculum for students, rolling-out of teacher and student scholarship programs and setting up of a teachers' portal.
Release of water to TN increased
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Release of water to Tamil Nadu has been increased as water inflowing and storage levels of Kabini and Krishnarajasagar reservoirs have increased. At present 21,000 cusecs of water has been released from Kabini and Krishnarajasagar reservoirs. Since the river course from Kabini to Mettur which is 214 km is dry, it will take some days for the released water to reach the Mettur dam. Parameter for calculating the water release by Karnataka as per the interim order of the tribunal is the level at Billigundlu on its border.
Release of water to TN increased
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Release of water to Tamil Nadu has been increased as water inflowing and storage levels of Kabini and Krishnarajasagar reservoirs have increased. At present 21,000 cusecs of water has been released from Kabini and Krishnarajasagar reservoirs. Since the river course from Kabini to Mettur which is 214 km is dry, it will take some days for the released water to reach the Mettur dam. Parameter for calculating the water release by Karnataka as per the interim order of the tribunal is the level at Billigundlu on its border.
Karnataka draining Cauvery water
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Speaking at a demonstration organised by the MDMK in front of the Tiruchy Collectorate, MP L Ganesan blamed Karnataka Government for “draining” 500 million liters of Cauvery water to meet the drinking water needs of Bangalore City residents. He requested Central Government to study the situation in the interests of the farmers in Tamil Nadu. Ganesan said “If 500 million litres of water is drained daily, Tamil Nadu will not get adequate water and the delta districts will become a desert in due course.” He added “The Central Government and the Karnataka Government are responsible for the Cauvery water sharing row. The approach of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister too complicated the issue much to the chagrin of the farmers in the State.”
Karnataka emerge overwhelming champions
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Karnataka emerged as the overwhelming champions in the 32nd Junior National aquatics held at Subhas Sarovar swimming complex in Kolkata. Three swimmers who excelled in their respective categories helped Karnataka with eleven gold on the final day with. Performances from Rohit R. Havaldar in Group I and Aaron D' Souza in Group II were remarkable. Havaldar created three meet records and won five gold in each events he participated. D'Souza created two meet records and won five.
BJP strike passed off peacefully
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-sponsored strike to protest the terror attack at Ayodhya passed off peacefully. BJP took out a rally here to condemn the terror attack and submitted a memorandum to Governor T.N. Chaturvedi on the terror attack at Ayodhya. BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa blamed the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and said "Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists and the government should be wary of holding peace talks with it." Chief Minister N. Dharam Singh told reporters after a meeting with home ministry officials "There are some places where communal forces are strong. We will keep a close watch in such areas."
Rajkumar celebrate the golden jubilee
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Kannada mega star Rajkumar will celebrate the golden jubilee of his film career on 9 July. The main celebration will be held at palace grounds here when the Karnataka government will facilitate him for his achievements. Minister for Information B Shivaramu, told reporters The Kannada icon will be felicitated in recognition of his multi-faceted contribution to the State's heritage, culture, theatre and film industry in the presence of a galaxy of dignitaries from all walks of life. To mark the occasion a 200-page book "Bangaraada Manushya" (Golden man) would be released which traces the contribution of Rajkumar to the theatre and Kannada film industry over the last 50 years. Rajkumar has acted in 205 films and won him Dada Phalke award in 1996 and nine State awards.
Bosch plans new JV in Tumkur
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Bosch Group a major Auto component manufacturer is planning to set up a plant to produce fuel filter systems as well as oil, fuel, air and cabin filters at Tumkur in joint venture with Germany’s MANN+HUMMEL GmbH worth six-million Euro (Rs 35 crore) with both the partners hold 50 per cent stake each. The plant will manufacturer Auto component for the Indian as well as export markets. New plant will be operational by mid-2006 with around 350 employees. A company statement said “The Company will focus primarily on the Indian market to provide optimum support with applications and supply of original equipment to the rapidly growing local automotive industry.”
Bangalore to get Toyota Plant for Small Cars
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Bangalore is to get Toyota plant to manufacture small cars with subsidiary Daihatsu Motors. Japan’s leading automaker Toyota Motor is planning to start production by 2007. As per the company’s strategy to expand its market beyond North America, Europe and to emerging markets, Toyota is planning to invest 12 billion yen (more than $100 million) in India to produce about 100,000 small cars. Toyota, which is the second largest carmaker in US, is planning to capture Indian market which is controlled by Maruti Udyog market which owns up to 50 per cent of the market share in India. Toyota’s share in Indian market is just 5 percent.
Mangalore Univ. BBM results announced
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Results for the BBM course of Mangalore University was announced on Thursday. 82 per cent girls and 63 per cent boys passed aggregating the total pass percentage to 70 per cent. Udupi secured 80 per cent (324 passed out of 406) results, Dakshina Kannada secured 67 per cent (436 passed out of 652) and Coorg secured 46 per cent (30 passed out of 65) as the first, second and third top district.
Corruption Study shows Karnataka fourth
Friday, July 8, 2005 | JJ
Study titled “India Corruption Study, 2005” carried out by the Indian Chapter of Transparency International in association with the Centre for Media Studies in the field of public services such as police, lower courts, land administration and municipal services showed that Karnataka is fourth most corrupt states. Kerala ranked the lowest in the corruption index and Bihar is the most corrupt state followed by and Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh. Police, judiciary and municipalities are the top corrupt services in the country.
National Inter-state athletics meet started
Monday, July 4, 2005 | JJ
45th National Inter-state senior athletics championship started at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on third July. MetLife India Insurance Co. Pvt. Ltd and Karnataka Athletic Association sponsor three-day inter-state athletics championships. MetLife marketing director Gaurav Suri said, "The objective of supporting this event is also to encourage people to take up other sports and we believe that this is a significant way of tapping the athletic potential the country is endowed with. Also as an organization we believe that sports should be effectively utilized as a tool for promoting good health." Doordarshan (DD) will telecast events live. President of the KAA Dr. G. Parameshwar – MLA said “In the inter-state meet, more than 600 athletes will be seen in action and the championship, to be sponsored by Metlife, will also serve as the selection trials for the World athletics meet to be held in Finland from August 13 to 17.”
Syndicate Bank entering the capital market
Monday, July 4, 2005 | JJ
Syndicate Bank is entering the capital market with its 50 million equity shares of Rs 10 each for cash at a premium on seventh July 2005. Issue is made through a 100 per cent book-built process. Price Band will be opened one day prior to opening of the issue. Five million equity shares will be offered to its eligible employees. 22.50 million equity shares, namely 50 per cent of the net offer were reserved for allotment to qualified institutional buyers on a discretionary basis and 6.75 million shares (15 per cent of net offer) were reserved for allotment to non-institutional buyers. The balance 15.75 million shares (35 per cent of the net offer) would be allotted to retail investors on a proportionate basis. ''The issue is being made to augment the capital requirements in keeping with Basel II norms as also to meet our future growth objectives'', Bank General Manager Chandrasekhar told the media.
Admission to ME/M Tech through PG CET
Monday, July 4, 2005 | JJ
Admission to ME/M Tech courses for 2005-06 shall be conducted by Central Post Graduate Admission Committee (CPAC) through Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2005. ME/M Tech courses are offered at University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), Bangalore (Bangalore University), University BDT College of Engineering, Davanagere (Kuvempu University), Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Mathematics and Computer Science (Kuvempu University), Department of Studies in Computer Science (University of Mysore), post graduate departments, regional centres and extension centres of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and institutions affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. Applications forms with brochures can be downloaded from www.vtu.ac.in. or obtained from Visvesvaraya Technological University regional office, Shri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Campus, Visvesvaraya Technological University regional office and PDA College of Engineering Campus, Gulbarga by a DD of Rs 600 (Rs 300 in case of Karnataka SC/ST candidates) drawn in favour of Member Secretary, CPAC, payable at Belgaum.
Karnataka spares water to TN
Monday, July 4, 2005 | JJ
Karnataka spared 1,000 cusecs of water from the Kabini reservoir to Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu due to the good inflow of water into the reservoirs from Kerala in recent days. Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh said"There has been a good inflow from Kerala in recent days and the storage position has improved in Kabini, Hemavathi, and Arangi reservoirs across the Cauvery in the State. I will discuss with the Irrigation Minister and Irrigation Department officials the issue of releasing water to Tamil Nadu." Water level in Kabini receded to 57 feet as from total capacity of 65 feet after release of water.
Uttar Pradesh defeats Karnataka
Saturday, July 2, 2005 | JJ
Uttar Pradesh last year’s quarter finalists defeated Karnataka by 6-0 in a Pool A match in the 53rd National Women's hockey tournament. Uttar Pradesh dominated the game from start, as they were 2-0 in just four minutes after the start of the game and by half-time Uttar Pradesh were 4-0 up. Former international Meenakshi struck three goals in the second minute, 51st and 57th minutes.
B'lore-Chennai summer special extended
Saturday, July 2, 2005 | JJ
Southern Railway release says Minister of State for Railways R Velu had ordered the extension of Bangalore-Chennai weekly summer special train has been extended by a month from tomorrow to clear the extra rush of passengers. Train would run from Bangalore-Chennai on Fridays and return back on Sundays.
Columbia Asia hospital in Bangalore
Saturday, July 2, 2005 | JJ
CEO, Colombia Asia Hospital, Tufan Ghosh, said, 'We have chosen locations in Bangalore keeping in mind the accessibility to our target group the middle class. Our future geographical spread will be in both Metro A and B class cities throughout India, where we see the presence of emerging middle class.' Columbia Asia is an international hospital chain promoted by US-based investors. Dr Nanda Kumar Jairam, group medical director, Columbia Asia, said, 'Our practices and processes compare with the best in the world, both in terms of service delivery and medical ethics. We have tapped the local pool of medical talent, as we believe it is as good as the best in the world. Despite being world class, we will be less expensive than other large private hospitals in the country, because of our unique format.' The 75-bedded hospital with multi-specialties and efficient internationally proven healthcare systems would be opened at Hebbal here on July 11.
Panaji-M'lore 4-lane Highway approved
Saturday, July 2, 2005 | JJ
Chief executive engineer of National Highway Authority said "The union government has given an approval in principle to the much-talked-about and awaited construction of Panaji-Mangalore four lane road." Primary assessment report ahs been submitted to the government. Construction of the four-lane road between Panaji-Mangalore has already been started at Kundapur. Sharavati Bridge construction is also started on build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) agreement.
Airport work of Bangalore to begin
Saturday, July 2, 2005 | JJ
Chief Minister N Dharam Singh speaking at the inaugural of semiconductor test facility of Tessolve Services Pvt Ltd at the Electronic City on the outskirts of Bangalore said Work on the Bangalore International Airport would begin on Saturday. International Airport at Devanahally is expected to be operational in 30 months as per Bangalore International Airport Limited officials.
KSRTC's new volvo services
Friday, July 1, 2005 | AY
In a bid to add value to its services, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced luxury Volvo (Iravatha) services to Hospet from Bangalore (via Chitradurga), in addition to the existing services from Bangalore to Chikmagalore and Ernakulam (via Mysore). The new buses will leave Bangalore at 11 p.m. and arrive at Hospet at 5.30 a.m. In the return journey, they will leave Hospet at 11 p.m. and arrive in Bangalore at 5 am. KSRTC has also been operating Volvo Executive and Mayura Executive services to Ernakulam via Mysore.
Bangarappa alleges state coalition govt
Friday, July 1, 2005 | AY
Former chief minister and president of state unit of Karnataka Pradesh Samajwadi Party S Bangarappa has alleged that the state coalition government has failed on all fronts due to internal clashes between Congress and its partner JD (S) leaders. He alleged that leaders in both the parties were busy in allegations since they came to the power neglecting the problems faced by the people adding that people were fed up with the working of the government. He criticised the anti-people policies of the UPA government and there would soon be a Third Front in the national politics.
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