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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
KRV protests for Kannada on nameboards
Belagavi: In response to a memorandum submitted by MES activists opposing mandatory Kannada signage, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) protested in front of Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) on Thursday, demanding the enforcement of Kannada in all name boards and hoardings. The protesters later submitted a memorandum to Mayor Mangesh Pawar. KRV activists entered the premises of the corporation and later met mayor Mangesh Pawar and deputy mayor Vani Vilas Joshi. A memorandum was submitted to the mayor demanding that Kannada be made mandatory on nameplates as per the govt order and that the anti-state activities of MES be curbed. The corporation activities and administration should be conducted through Kannada. Steps should be taken to replace nameplates in other languages installed in the city, they demanded. Raju Nashipudi, district coordinator of KRV, said while renewing the shop's licence, photographs of their shop nameplate should be taken. If Kannada is not used in 60% of the nameplate, the licence of such shops should be cancelled. The chairman of the Kannada Development Authority recently visited the corporation and instructed that a mandatory Kannada implementation process should be carried out in all sectors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo He suggested that steps should be taken to start a Kannada learning centre in the corporation. Accordingly, the Kannada implementation process should continue, he urged. The Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) is again preparing to demonstrate its rabies. The corporation should not allow this to happen under any circumstances. If anti-Kannada activities are done in the corporation, the govt will be forced to supersede the BCC, the activists warned.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
KRV urges State govt. to implement Kannada compulsory rule
Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) members have urged the State government to properly implement the rule of compulsory Kannada usage in official communication. A delegation of KRV activists met Mayor Mangesh Pawar and Deputy Mayor Vani Vilas Joshi and submitted a memorandum urging them to complete Kannada implementation in city governance. They have also sent letters to the district administration and the State government. They condemned the opposition made to the rule by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES). They alleged that the city-based party is resorting to blackmail and is using divisive tactics. The MES has announced that it will organise a protest against this policy in October. It has claimed that it will invite some leaders from Maharashtra for the protest rally, the KRV leaders said. But the State government and the district administration should not succumb to any such tactics, the KRV leaders said. The KRV leaders warned of an intensive agitation if the State government fails to implement the official language policy due to pressure from MES. District KRV president Deepak Gudaganatti and other leaders like Raju Nashipudi, Vinayak Bovi, Arjun Kamble, Ismail Mulla, Abhishek Agasagi, Manjunath Rathod, Shanta Hanabar, Roopali Barigaddi and others were present.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BCC adapts robotic solution to UGD problems
Belagavi: The border town of Belagavi took a significant step forward today. In a bid to find immediate solutions to the frequent underground drainage (UGD) issues in the city, the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) turned to technology by conducting a trial demonstration of a robotic inspection machine .The demonstration took place near Hanuman Nagar in the presence of mayor Mangesh Pawar, deputy mayor Vani Vilas Joshi, ruling party Hanamant Kongali, along with several corporators and municipal officials. During the event, technical experts from the company explained the machine's functionality, efficiency, and technological features in robotic device enters underground drainage lines and accurately detects problems such as e blockages, leakages, and water contamination, using cameras and sensors. It provides live visuals from inside the pipeline and serves as an effective tool for assessing UGD conditions. The robot can detect issues even before the pipes robotic machine costs around Rs 27 lakh. The company agreed to offer one month of free training. Additionally, for Rs 5.5 crore, the company will handle operations and maintenance for three years under a service Mangesh Pawar clarified that the project will not affect the employment of civic workers. "The robot is only for detection purposes—manual labour will still be necessary," he assured. He further added that all members will discuss the pros and cons of the purchase before making a final decision. Deputy mayor Vani Joshi stated that a decision will be taken based on necessity and performance the perspective of public health and urban cleanliness, this technology could be crucial. The shift from manual labour to machine power, precise management, and quick detection will help prevent accidents and delays caused by drainage blockages. This innovation could mark the beginning of a new chapter in the city's cleanliness and sanitation efforts.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Robots soon to dig out faults in Belagavi drainage system
If all goes well, robots will soon be detecting faults in the underground drainage system in Belagavi and repairing them. Mayor Mangesh Pawar, Deputy Mayor Vani Vilas Joshi and senior Belagavi City Corporation officers witnessed a demonstration of the robots here on Friday. Mr. Pawar said that he is happy with the demonstration. 'A final decision on procuring the machine systems will be taken after discussing it with officers and corporation members,' he said. Ms Joshi maintained that a decision will be taken based on necessity and performance results. The demonstration took place near Hanuman Nagar. City Corporation ruling party leader Hanumant Kongali, Deputy Commissioner in the corporation Laxmi Nippanikar and others were present. Technical experts from the company described the machine's functionality, efficiency and technological features in detail. They said that the city corporation of Sangli in neighbouring Maharashtra has employed them already. They said that the robots enter the underground drainage lines and accurately detect problems like blockages, leakages and water contamination using cameras and sensors. They provide live visuals from inside the pipeline. 'They have the skills to detect issues even before the pipes are damaged,' a representative of Solinas Integrity Systems M.R. Patil said. This machine costs ₹27 lakh. The company has agreed to offer a one-month free training. Additionally, for ₹5.5 crore, the company will handle operations and maintenance for three years under a service contract, the Mayor said. He clarified that the project will not replace civic workers. The intelligent machines, the Solinas Integrity Systems and Endobot Sewer Bots, have been launched by Swasth AI, a start-up incubated by IIT Madras. These bots and the machine learning system help urban local body officials to check for leaks in sewer, water pipes and even pollution in water supply.
