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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Veiled warning to Raja Singh; Telangana BJP leaders asked to toe party line
HYDERABAD: BJP Telangana in-charge (organisation) Abhay Patil reportedly warned leaders not to speak to the media against the party line. According to sources, Patil is believed to have made it amply clear that all the leaders should abide by the party's decisions on various issues. Patil, according to sources, was indirectly referring to MLA Raja Singh's recent statements. 'Claiming to be a senior leader or having won elections three-four times doesn't give anyone the right to speak as they wish. The statements of a few leaders are damaging the party. We have suspended a legislator in Karnataka because of such attitude,' he reportedly told the state leaders during a meeting. Stating that a few leaders have been criticising the other leaders on social media, Patil revealed that the party was in the process of finding out who is behind such YouTube channels. 'We will take serious action against individuals who are spreading lies about our own party leaders,' he warned. Meanwhile, an argument reportedly ensued between the leaders when Abhay Patil praised the Telangana unit for organising a successful Tiranga Yatra but criticised the yatra organised by their Karnataka counterparts. Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy, who was a co-incharge of the event in Karnataka, took objection to this and started arguing with the party in-charge. However, the other leaders countered Sudhakar Reddy while asking him to let Patil continue with his speech.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Belagavi City Corporation to celebrate 175th anniversary
Belagavi: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) announced plans to mark its 175th year of formation with grand celebrations next year. At a recent council meeting, members resolved to seek financial support from both the state and central govts for the Mangesh Pawar directed civic officials to submit proposals requesting Rs 250 crore each from the Karnataka and Union govts to fund the commemorative activities. Belagavi (South) MLA Abhay Patil voiced his full support for the initiative, stating, "I will extend all possible cooperation to ensure that this historic occasion is celebrated grandly." Originally known as the Belgaum Municipal Committee, BCC was established on Dec 1, 1851, well before the formation of the Bombay Municipal Corporation in 1872. It holds the distinction of being the first municipal body set up in the then Bombay Karnataka region. At its inception, it governed a population of 23,115 with an annual income of Rs 35,460.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BCC decides to blacklist contractors violating rules of advertisement displays
Belagavi: In a general meeting held at the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) on Saturday, various issues were discussed. These included losses incurred by the BCC in the contract of cantilevers carrying advertising boards, the stealing of files in the BCC office, property tax evasion by the Vega Funmobile Pvt Ltd, the controversy over the creation of 14 PIDs for a single layout near Godsewadi, and violations of rules in property tax collection. At the beginning of the meeting, BJP member Hanumant Kongali was unanimously elected as the leader of the ruling party. The decision to blacklist contractors who violated the rules regarding the display of advertisements was taken. The meeting directed BCC officials to take possession of all the cantilevers installed in Belagavi by May 6. MLA Abhay Patil stated that a cantilever contract was given to Ravi Kabadagi , a native of Hubballi. However, even after the contract period expired, they were not removed. Due to this, the revenue of the BCC was lost. However, the officials are hesitating to take action against those who committed the mistake. Action should be taken against the officer for stealing the files. MLA Asif Raju Sait said to provide information after getting the file and to write a letter to the urban development department secretary in this regard. Members of the ruling party demanded that there is no need to write a letter to the urban development department secretary. They suggested handing over this case to the Lokayukta for investigation. A resolution was passed that all the cantilevers leased by Ravi should be taken into the possession of the corporation before May 6. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neurologist: 9 Out of 10 People with Neuropathy Overlook This Key Insight Nerve Relief Read More Undo Ramesh Sontakki, a Congress member, said that the unveiling of the statue of Devara Dasimayya and naming the main road of the city after Dasimayya were on the agenda list of the previous meeting. Mayor Mangesh Pawar announced a resolution regarding the unveiling of the statue and naming the main road of the city after Dasimayya. The ruling BJP members demanded that the harassment of agents has increased in e-property registration. The malpractice and the harassment of agents should be stopped. Revenue department commissioner Reshma Talikote said that the BCC imposed a fine of Rs 7,08,66,578 on Vega Funmobile Private Limited for violating building construction rules. When the company's properties were re-inspected, it came to light that the company did not pay taxes. Shubha B, BCC commissioner, said that legal action has been taken in this regard. A notice was issued to the company on April 25, and it was asked to pay the full tax dues. Corporators Hanumant Kongali, Girish Dhongadi, Ramesh Sontakki, MLA Abhay Patil, MLA Raju Sait, and others participated in the discussion.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Biomining begins at old garbage depot in Belagavi
Belagavi: The biomining work at the old garbage depot of the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) in Khasbag has officially begun. The work was awarded to Gujarat-based National Enviro Projects Pvt. Ltd. for Rs 15.5 crore. The company is supposed to complete the project and hand over the cleaned site within 18 months. The garbage depot is spread over 11 acres, and once the area is cleaned, there is a plan to construct a state-of-the-art sports complex. Belagavi (South) MLA Abhay Patil, mayor Mangesh Pawar, and deputy mayor Vani Vilas Joshi, along with the officials, visited the site on Saturday and inspected the work. According to BCC sources, the garbage depot commenced operations around 1955 and closed in 2009. Around three lakh tonnes of waste lying in the area for decades need to be disposed of scientifically. The existing waste was sold for Rs 518 per tonne to the cement factories. The work is being undertaken under the Swachh Bharat Mission of the central govt. The centre contributes 90% of the cost under the Swachh Bharat Mission, while the remaining amount is contributed by the state govt. The initiative was taken following strict instructions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo According to Hanumant Kaladagi, technical assistant (environment) in the BCC, biomining of the waste is a tricky process and takes time. "There is a need for scientific disposal of the waste that has piled up over five decades. Since the said land is close to the Old PB Road, it is now in great demand," the officer said. Local MLA Abhay Patil has planned a state-of-the-art sports complex on the same land, along with gardens and other recreational facilities. However, the process will start only once the biomining project is completed.
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Basava Jayanti celebrations begin with bike rally in Belagavi
Members of various Lingayat and Veerashaiva organisations joined hands together to celebrate Basava Jayanti in Belagavi on Sunday. A bike rally was taken out as part of Basava Jayanti celebrations on Sunday. A public function will be held on Wednesday, while a rally will be taken around the city on May 4. Leaders inaugurated the event by garlanding the statue of Sri Basaveshwara in Goaves and hoisted the Shatsthala flag. Young men and women took out a bike rally from the Basaveshwara Circle to Mahant Bhavan. Lingaraj Jagajampi and others led the bike rally. Sri Gurusiddha Mahaswamiji of Karanji Math and Allama Prabhu Mahaswamiji of Naganur Rudrakshi Math were present. Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar, MLA Abhay Patil, the former Rajya Sabha member Prabhakar Kore, the former MLC Mahantesh Kavatagimath and leaders Ratnaprabha Bellada and Basavaraj Rotti and others were present. Members of Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha, Akhil Bharatiya Veerashaiva Mahasabha, Rashtriya Basava Dal and other associations were present. Later, leaders attended a function to rename the flyover near the Railway Station as Vishwaguru Jagajyoti Basaveshwara Railway Flyover. Mr. Jagadish Shettar, Mr. Abhay Patil, Belagavi City Corporation members Rajshekar Doni and Hanumant Kongali and others were present.
