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Citing an unsuccessful life Vijay Kanbargi(34), his wife Komal(26) and their one-year-old child committed suicide by jumping into a well. The incident occurred at Vijay Nagar.

The letter which was found in the house which states that he is committing suicide as he was not successful in life and he could not keep anyone happy.

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Prakash Babanna Hukkeri who is also minister for Small scale industries/Sugar has been appointed as the district incharge minister for Belgaum.

He has been elected from (Chikkodi-Sadalga) by a huge margin of votes.
His brief profile

* Age: 66 years

* Family: Married, 1 son, 4 daughters

* Education: SSLC

Prakash Hukkeri is a KPCC executive committee member and senior Congress leader. Hukkeri won by 76,588 votes which is the biggest margin recorded in the recent Assembly elections. A grassroot level worker, Hukkeri won the Chikkodi-Sadalga seat for the second time. He was an MLC from 1988 to 1994 and also served as Congress Chief Whip. He was Agriculture Marketing minister earlier. He also runs educational institutions and owns a sugar factory.

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by Swatee Jog

The first thing that struck you when you entered Polyhydron was the board that said ‘Keep your ego and footwear outside’. Seeing the Managing Director donning the company uniform,  sitting on a simple table and chair, his workstation strewn with neatly arranged Knick knacks amidst Swami Vivekanand quotes, came as a surprise for the first time. One could never stray in conversation with him. He valued your times more than his own, perhaps. Meeting him on multiple occasions was a revelation of sorts. His chamber had an enviable collection of books and the ‘Music of Business’ that he gifted me stands a place of pride in my collection. He deftly handled his large screen computers, poring into details, excusing himself till the work at hand was done. Our conversation would always be focused. As part of a B-school, we could visit Business Ashram multiple times and still recall one occasion when rains loomed in the skies and he still managed to reach the Ashram in time just so that he could interact with our students. ‘Keep your footwear in that room, or they will get wet’ he advised them.

Our institute, Bharatesh Global Business School, felicitated him last year during The HR Conclave which had the theme ‘Employee first, Customer next’. He was felicitated at the hands of Mr. Rajeev Kapoor, President and CEO of Fiat Automobiles. Polyhydron’s Wealth Distribution System is worth emulating by all business houses. He shared a part of the company’s profits with the employees, never encouraged over time ( Work hard for 8 hours and then go and enjoy life was his simple ‘work-life balance’ mantra!) Hearing him speak about his Reva was another experience. Why he chose to buy the Reva over an SUV, how it saved him thousands, was not just about speaking, he flaunted the savings proudly on his car as well! How many of us would do that?

He was always all ears for any new thing that you’d want to share. Sharing Clayton Christensen’s ‘How would you measure your life’ , he showed his new book that he was reading, by a relatively new author in Marathi, on the same subject. Then for the next few minutes, you could witness his thoughts on life. Then he shared his formula for a happy life. He said happiness in life was inversely proportional to expectations. The more you expect from life, the less happy you are and vice Versa. There’s a difference between ‘ not being happy’ and ‘being sad’, he clarified, wheeling happily from his chair on which he  lay confined while he had fractured his leg. One could see the pain, not of the fracture, but of the built up nervous energy of not being able to move freely.  The passion with which he spoke about his company, his work ethics, employee policies, was akin to a parent speaking about his child. To him, business and ethics were synonymous and he stayed true to his beliefs, even sounding eccentric at times. There were many who may have  wanted to live life the way he did, but for sure, few will be able to.

It was a proud moment for us when he invited us to come for a special Sunday morning gathering with a select few who would share the best of books and experiences. This meet was timed at 6.30 on Sundays, so that only those who passionately felt, would come.  He said he’d let us know when. We’re left waiting.

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by Sameer Majali

Walking up to the call of the clock meant embracing another hot, clear summer day. As I gathered my senses, the eyes sought the familiar sight of daybreak. Something was amiss. The chill was apparent and so was the shroud as clouds lay their dark carpet over the heavens. A telephone call shattered the silence and a family friend broke the news much dreaded. There was an emergency and the industrial stalwart Mr. Suresh Hundre had been rushed to hospital. Anxious thoughts prevailed over the morning walk and the return saw worst fears come true. Mr. Hundre was no more.

What was he to me is a question of a thousand thoughts. A familiar person who waved a smile on the street as he drove by, a person of repute who touched a myriad of aspects of private and public life in town, an industrialist who gave new sense and standards to business, the founder of the ‘Temple of Business Ethics aka Business Ashram’, a leader who took up the cause of Ekal foundation for education in rural areas, an advisor and inspiration to many, the list seems endless.

What was he to me is something that I would take time to sort out but one thing is true, he left behind a vacuum that will be felt in multiple domains of life in town.

Do the elements of nature really mourn the passing of the great? Superstition or coincidence, my guess is as good as that of anyone in town.

Rest in peace Sir, I am quite sure that you will be silent witness to the efforts of others as they attempt to carry forward you baton of ethics and the greater good.
You symbolize what I call “The Power of One”!

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Suresh Hundre noted industrialist from Belgaum Expired this morning due to a massive heart attack.
The last rites would be performed at 3 pm at Shahpur crematorium.

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A 7th grade student who studied in “Jail School” said, don’t worry this is no school for children in jail or for the siblings of the ones in jail. This is Government Kannada Medium School No. 14 at Vadagaon, which is also called as Jail school by the locals for the only reason being it was a jail earlier in the pre independence era.

There are many structures in Belgaum built during the British Era, and are still utilized by the government for various purposes.

According to the locals we spoke to, the School (Jail earlier) was built in somewhere in early 1900′s as a Jail.

The area of the school is also very large with a huge playground now in front of it and a very big old well built with stone and also has many fruit bearing trees.

Vadgaon was part of Princely state of Kurundwad state ruled by Royal Patwardhan family and it was a jail of Kurundwad Sarkar. If one goes a little further the same alley one can find the palace of Kurundwad Raja Junior.

Sindhur Laxman revolutionary who fought against British rule like Sangolli Rayanna was held captive in this prison. His heroic life and valor still praised and sung in folk songs in rural North Karnataka.

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U.S. Consul-General, Chennai, Jennifer McIntyre has said the U.S. Consulate is focusing on tier-II cities in south India with the objective of strengthening trade ties between the U.S. and India. She further said next time she would visit Belgaum.

Source: The Hindu

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SRS Belgaum Departure terminal behind Pai Foods

Citing this issue SRS travels which operates a large number of buses has now opened its own departure terminal just behind Pai foods Nehru Nagar.
All SRS buses will depart from the said terminal and will not be parked on the main road. This departure terminal is on the same lines that of a similar terminal which is in Anandrao Circle Bangalore.
All the major private bus operators have their offices at Hotel Sukhsagar and nearby and all the buses have a similar time of departure of 7pm to 10pm and during this time the said road is blocked.
This seems to be a welcome step taken by SRS Travels, and the local authorities should also look into this and allot a land for departure of the buses which will avoid traffic chaos.
Photos: Biswajith 

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Two chain snatchers Chetan alias Chetya Khade (22) of Bhagya Nagar and Amit alias Balu Kadam of

Gokulanand Colony were arrested today by the Udyambg police station and also recovered gold ornaments worth Rs.1.68 lakhs from the duo.

The accused have confessed that they snatched the chain from two women in Channamma Nagar. 

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