Nitish kumar and his cabinet has been actively asked by the Patna Film lovers to set up Patna Film industry for production of Bhojpuri and Hindi films. This demand has been made by people in and around the regions for the past 10 years but the Bihar state government is not showing any active interest into this matter. currently i know there are many film producers in bihar and UP who have to go to other Sates due to lack of infrastructure facilities like Film Studio in Patna. One of my friend a reknowned bhoj puri film makers says "Yeh nitish ji ke bharose rahein to bahut time lag jayega film banane main , isliye hum apni filmein doosre prant jaakar shoot karna padta hai. jisse humara cost of production kafi increase ho jata hai, saaare kalakaron ko doosre jagah le jaana , logistics etc ka cost."
But it seems Nitish is least bothered about any woes of the bihar film fraternity.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Bomb Blast at Varanasi ghat
Again there occurred a bomb blast on Tue 7th Dec 2010 at the ghats of Varanasi.
Especially the area around Godowliya and Dashasumedh ghat attracts a lot of Tourist From India and all over the world, and is very busy in the evening with traffic and people moving at snails pace. UP Govt should really think of modernizing this locality in terms of infrastructure, widening of Godowlia road & security of people i.e citizens as well as tourists. By Widening of Road and proving a flyover in Godowalia area , will help to ease the traffic flow and remove congestion , hence such occurences which can lead to stampede can be avoided.
Several foreign tourists on a religious sojourn in the city were left shocked by the Tuesday evening blast.
"We don't know what actually happened there. We were at the ghat when we heard a massive explosion. The entire place was engulfed in dust and people started running helter skelter. We also left the ghat immediately but didn't know where to go," said Emilie's friend Jodie.
French tourist Rachel too avoided taking treatment at the SPG Hospital where politicians came rushing, more for political mileage than to inquire about the injured. In the name of treatment, the injured were only given first-aid and then referred either to a private hospital or SSL hospital of Banaras Hindu University.
At the explosion site, district and police officials remained busy passing on the blast details to their bosses in Lucknow.
In the wake of Varanasi bomb blast security has been tightened in the State of Uttar Pradesh,Bihar and rest of Indian cities which can also be under threat
Read more: Foreign tourists didn't know where to go - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Foreign-tourists-didnt-know-where-to-go/articleshow/7062430.cms#ixzz17TAeeTrQ
Especially the area around Godowliya and Dashasumedh ghat attracts a lot of Tourist From India and all over the world, and is very busy in the evening with traffic and people moving at snails pace. UP Govt should really think of modernizing this locality in terms of infrastructure, widening of Godowlia road & security of people i.e citizens as well as tourists. By Widening of Road and proving a flyover in Godowalia area , will help to ease the traffic flow and remove congestion , hence such occurences which can lead to stampede can be avoided.
Several foreign tourists on a religious sojourn in the city were left shocked by the Tuesday evening blast.
"We don't know what actually happened there. We were at the ghat when we heard a massive explosion. The entire place was engulfed in dust and people started running helter skelter. We also left the ghat immediately but didn't know where to go," said Emilie's friend Jodie.
French tourist Rachel too avoided taking treatment at the SPG Hospital where politicians came rushing, more for political mileage than to inquire about the injured. In the name of treatment, the injured were only given first-aid and then referred either to a private hospital or SSL hospital of Banaras Hindu University.
At the explosion site, district and police officials remained busy passing on the blast details to their bosses in Lucknow.
In the wake of Varanasi bomb blast security has been tightened in the State of Uttar Pradesh,Bihar and rest of Indian cities which can also be under threat
Read more: Foreign tourists didn't know where to go - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Foreign-tourists-didnt-know-where-to-go/articleshow/7062430.cms#ixzz17TAeeTrQ
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Bihar's improving infrastructurec & bridges
courtesy: press
In the aftermath of the Bihar Assembly elections, where the incumbent chief minister, Nitish Kumar, won an overwhelming majority, Bihar’s road agenda is set to enter a new phase.
The state is set to have its first road construction and maintenance project based on the public private partnership (PPP) model. The project would extend from Bakhtiyarpur to Tajpur, along National Highway 38 (NH-38).
Of the 52.5-km stretch, 5.5 km will be a bridge and 47 km an approach road, requiring an investment of Rs 1,502 crore. Navayug Engineering Corporation Ltd (NECL), the concessionaire, will invest Rs 917.74 crore, while the Centre will invest Rs 277.5 crore and the state government Rs 307 crore.
The project is set to be implemented by the Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC), in partnership with NECL, a Hyderabad-based construction company.
“Construction of mega bridges is essential for connectivity in Bihar. At present, Bihar is equipped with 40 per cent of its overall bridge requirement. Also, given that maintenance is a cash-heavy prospect, we must engage the private sector,” BSRDC Managing Director P Amrit said.
BSRDC is the nodal agency for the implementation of road projects in the state. Constituted by Nitish Kumar in 2009, it is registered under the Companies Act, 1956, with a share capital of Rs 30 crore. For the project, the private partner would construct and maintain it over the next 30 years.
“While most of the work was carried out by the government in the initial phase of road development, we recognise the importance of engaging the private sector. A proposal incorporating PPPs, and Build Operate and Transfer road projects has been drafted and is awaiting cabinet approval,” said Amrit.
BSRDC to get $1,150-mn loan from ADB, Jica
BSRDC is also set to get a loan of $1,150 million from the Asian Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency for road construction in 2010.
The loans to BSRDC are an extension of accolades that the state has received for the construction of 27, 000 km of roads under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who rode the road programme to victory in the Assembly elections last month.
When Nitish became the chief minister for the first time in November 2005, the state had only 384.6 km of roads, compared to 27, 000 km high-quality roads that it currently boasts of. “The plan outlay on roads forms around 30 per cent of the total state plan size, against a meagre 5-6 per cent in past years,” Amrit said.
Of the $1,150-million loan, ADB will lend BSRDC $300 million for the development of State Highways 90, 91 and 81, while Jica will provide a loan of $850 million for the development of National Highway 82.
“In the vision for Bihar roads, the chief minister has made it clear that the target would be to ensure a maximum travel time of 6 hours to Patna from the farthest boundary of the state. We hope to achieve this in the next 5 years,” Amrit added.
The Buddhist circuit that the Jica loan will be used to develop connects Bodh Gaya, which already has an international airport, with Nalanda and Rajgir, ending at Bihar Sharif.
Negative Points :
Along wioth improvement in infrastructure, roads, bridges in Bihar , there has been a surge in Real estate prices , which has also attracted a lot of negative elements of society in terms of goondas , crooks and mafias who would want to make money by illegal means , so one has to be very vigilant while making purchases and deals to find right people in business.
Lakin in sab road development ke beech main ek aur sawaal uthta hain , ki sirf road development se hum Nitish Kumar ko "Vikas purush" (development man )keh sakte hain , jab ki bihar main aur sahuliyaton ki bhari kami hain , jaise education , industries , public transport , international airport , good agriculture etc .
In the aftermath of the Bihar Assembly elections, where the incumbent chief minister, Nitish Kumar, won an overwhelming majority, Bihar’s road agenda is set to enter a new phase.
The state is set to have its first road construction and maintenance project based on the public private partnership (PPP) model. The project would extend from Bakhtiyarpur to Tajpur, along National Highway 38 (NH-38).
Of the 52.5-km stretch, 5.5 km will be a bridge and 47 km an approach road, requiring an investment of Rs 1,502 crore. Navayug Engineering Corporation Ltd (NECL), the concessionaire, will invest Rs 917.74 crore, while the Centre will invest Rs 277.5 crore and the state government Rs 307 crore.
The project is set to be implemented by the Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC), in partnership with NECL, a Hyderabad-based construction company.
“Construction of mega bridges is essential for connectivity in Bihar. At present, Bihar is equipped with 40 per cent of its overall bridge requirement. Also, given that maintenance is a cash-heavy prospect, we must engage the private sector,” BSRDC Managing Director P Amrit said.
BSRDC is the nodal agency for the implementation of road projects in the state. Constituted by Nitish Kumar in 2009, it is registered under the Companies Act, 1956, with a share capital of Rs 30 crore. For the project, the private partner would construct and maintain it over the next 30 years.
“While most of the work was carried out by the government in the initial phase of road development, we recognise the importance of engaging the private sector. A proposal incorporating PPPs, and Build Operate and Transfer road projects has been drafted and is awaiting cabinet approval,” said Amrit.
BSRDC to get $1,150-mn loan from ADB, Jica
BSRDC is also set to get a loan of $1,150 million from the Asian Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency for road construction in 2010.
The loans to BSRDC are an extension of accolades that the state has received for the construction of 27, 000 km of roads under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who rode the road programme to victory in the Assembly elections last month.
When Nitish became the chief minister for the first time in November 2005, the state had only 384.6 km of roads, compared to 27, 000 km high-quality roads that it currently boasts of. “The plan outlay on roads forms around 30 per cent of the total state plan size, against a meagre 5-6 per cent in past years,” Amrit said.
Of the $1,150-million loan, ADB will lend BSRDC $300 million for the development of State Highways 90, 91 and 81, while Jica will provide a loan of $850 million for the development of National Highway 82.
“In the vision for Bihar roads, the chief minister has made it clear that the target would be to ensure a maximum travel time of 6 hours to Patna from the farthest boundary of the state. We hope to achieve this in the next 5 years,” Amrit added.
The Buddhist circuit that the Jica loan will be used to develop connects Bodh Gaya, which already has an international airport, with Nalanda and Rajgir, ending at Bihar Sharif.
Negative Points :
Along wioth improvement in infrastructure, roads, bridges in Bihar , there has been a surge in Real estate prices , which has also attracted a lot of negative elements of society in terms of goondas , crooks and mafias who would want to make money by illegal means , so one has to be very vigilant while making purchases and deals to find right people in business.
Lakin in sab road development ke beech main ek aur sawaal uthta hain , ki sirf road development se hum Nitish Kumar ko "Vikas purush" (development man )keh sakte hain , jab ki bihar main aur sahuliyaton ki bhari kami hain , jaise education , industries , public transport , international airport , good agriculture etc .
Monday, December 06, 2010
Langda Aam of BanaRas and Patna
Langra Aam is a very tasty and sweet mango also known the LANGDA AAM of Banaras Region of UP & Western Bihar ,In Villages one has to be at duty to collect the fallen mangoes and save them from birds and crows..... And kids makes places to climb on this mango trees also some cough kind of bricks to sit there to enjoy the cool wind and beauty of nature.
It has originated as a superior chance seedling near Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India. Mainly langra produces in eastern UP (India) in Banaras , Purvanchal and Patna.The taste of langra varies by places, but Patna langra is believed to be the best of all. Size medium to large, ovate, base round to slightly flatten, shoulders equal. Beak minute but distinct, sinus slight to absence, skin green and thin, flesh fibreless, yellowish brown in color, scented, highly melting, very sweet and very juicy and very tangy. Stone very small, flattened, oval. Weight of an average fruit is about ¼ kg. Fruit quality very good, bearing heavy. Season (Early to mid Season). 1st to 3rd week of July. Heavy yielder. The overall fruit quality is so good that people of eastern states of India believe it to beats other mangoes of the world . Because this fruit is not found in abundance, it has not been marketed much internationally. In Bangladesh, it grows in plenty in the districts of Rajshahi and Nawabganj neighbouring Malda.
In Pakistan, it grows in the district of Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Mirpurkhas, Sindh.
Aam ki itani mithaas to shayad hi duniya meinn kahi aur mile jo is Banarasi Langda
Aam ke mangoes mein hai. Remembering my childhood days I am feeling nostalgic ,how all my cousins and me used to sit and waited there for KOO(n)PAR to fell down and we grab them ha ha Really very sweet experience I have !We also used to climb upon the tree upto some height .And the pump nearby which mainly for irrigation but was the second bath place in summer for all of (badmaash bache log) where we kept on bathing until it be shutdown by any of elders and we got scolded . It used to be real fun bathing at the machine pumps used for irrigating fields , and at times in the nehar or pokhraas near villages to learn swimming and stuff.
There is a famous bhojpuri song on Langda Aam with the lyrics " Balaji Langda AAm chusave Raat ke Barah baje " made just for mauj, mastee or Ras for rural people of Eastern UP , Bihar , which is termed as "benarasi masti" .
There is high demand for Landa Aam and many food items made of langda aam like murrabba , achar by UP Agro n food processing industry etc in international market in Gulf countries , Africa ,Europe and Americas.
Negative Points :-
There is high level of competition for export business of Langda Aam In bihar and UP ,hence sellers and farmers use all tricks in trade to sell their produce like adulteration and using goons , crooks and Mafias to suppress competitions in national and international market of Langda Mangoes. So one has to be be careful these days
It has originated as a superior chance seedling near Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India. Mainly langra produces in eastern UP (India) in Banaras , Purvanchal and Patna.The taste of langra varies by places, but Patna langra is believed to be the best of all. Size medium to large, ovate, base round to slightly flatten, shoulders equal. Beak minute but distinct, sinus slight to absence, skin green and thin, flesh fibreless, yellowish brown in color, scented, highly melting, very sweet and very juicy and very tangy. Stone very small, flattened, oval. Weight of an average fruit is about ¼ kg. Fruit quality very good, bearing heavy. Season (Early to mid Season). 1st to 3rd week of July. Heavy yielder. The overall fruit quality is so good that people of eastern states of India believe it to beats other mangoes of the world . Because this fruit is not found in abundance, it has not been marketed much internationally. In Bangladesh, it grows in plenty in the districts of Rajshahi and Nawabganj neighbouring Malda.
In Pakistan, it grows in the district of Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Mirpurkhas, Sindh.
Aam ki itani mithaas to shayad hi duniya meinn kahi aur mile jo is Banarasi Langda
Aam ke mangoes mein hai. Remembering my childhood days I am feeling nostalgic ,how all my cousins and me used to sit and waited there for KOO(n)PAR to fell down and we grab them ha ha Really very sweet experience I have !We also used to climb upon the tree upto some height .And the pump nearby which mainly for irrigation but was the second bath place in summer for all of (badmaash bache log) where we kept on bathing until it be shutdown by any of elders and we got scolded . It used to be real fun bathing at the machine pumps used for irrigating fields , and at times in the nehar or pokhraas near villages to learn swimming and stuff.
There is a famous bhojpuri song on Langda Aam with the lyrics " Balaji Langda AAm chusave Raat ke Barah baje " made just for mauj, mastee or Ras for rural people of Eastern UP , Bihar , which is termed as "benarasi masti" .
There is high demand for Landa Aam and many food items made of langda aam like murrabba , achar by UP Agro n food processing industry etc in international market in Gulf countries , Africa ,Europe and Americas.
Negative Points :-
There is high level of competition for export business of Langda Aam In bihar and UP ,hence sellers and farmers use all tricks in trade to sell their produce like adulteration and using goons , crooks and Mafias to suppress competitions in national and international market of Langda Mangoes. So one has to be be careful these days
Bhojpuri music piggybacks on popularity of its movie
Bhojpuri music is fast coming out of its cocoon. Earlier relished only in rural areas of North Indian states of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, this genre of music has now struck a chord with music lovers in metro cities too. According to a media survey, Delhi alone boasts of a number of Bhojpuri song listeners.
"Thanks to the increasing popularity of Bhojpuri films, the music too has found a new lease of life," says Prem Sagar, a city-based singer. He also informs that several music companies based in the capital, like Chanda Music, Jayanti Enterprises, Santosh Communications and Wave Music, are frequently releasing Bhojpuri albums. "They also reap huge dividends by marketing them throughout North India. Recently, four lakh copies of an album were sold," he adds. Supporting his claim, a Mumbai-based music analyst says that the listeners of Bhojpuri music have outnumbered those of Punjabi music.
Chandni Chowk, Lajpat Nagar and Paharganj are said to have many music stores that only sell Bhojpuri CDs and cassettes. These store owners also agree that the sales of Bhojpuri albums have soared. Says Sharad Kumar, a store keeper, "The sale of Bhojpuri music has gone up manifolds during the last couple of months. This was after the successful run of Bhojpuri films like Sasura Bada Paise Wala and Punditji Bataina Biyah Kab Hoi in the city theatres, whose music is still in demand." But at the same time, Sharad also admits that the listeners of Bhojpuri music largely include auto and cab drivers and other labour migrants from North India making a living in the capital.
Many leading Bhojpuri singers are Delhi-based. Star singer Manoj Tiwari (also a leading actor of Bhojpuri movies) recently released his album Hai Rama Gori Gori. Besides, other popular singers Guddu Rangeela and Prem Sagar also sing for Delhi-based music companies. The leading lady of Bhojpuri music Devi, whose albums Pardesi and Kudi Biharan have been smashing hits, is currently recording for her next album at Film City, Noida for T-Series.
According to Param Kishor, a new Bhojpuri singer, whose debut albums Kajrare and Holi Ke Tadak Bharak Tere Sang hit the market recently, singers are mostly hired by music companies on a contract basis. He says, "Leading singers like Devi and Vandana Vajpayee charge Rs 1.5 lakhs and Rs 30,000 for eight songs respectively, while the new singers get Rs 1,000 per song."
He is happy that the growing popularity of Bhojpuri music has provided both opportunities and employment to struggling singers.
Sensing the huge fan following, Bollywood singers have also jumped on the bandwagon. The current favourites seem to be more interested in Bhojpuri than Hindi music, while ace singer Asha Bhonsle sang for the film Nehiya Sanehiya recently.
The secret of the success of Bhojpuri music, according to critics, is the depiction of rural life and traditions in full colour with a raunchy mix. And that?s why titles like Jeans Dheeli Karo and Lehenge Mein Laden Ghusgawa fail to surprise anyone.
"Thanks to the increasing popularity of Bhojpuri films, the music too has found a new lease of life," says Prem Sagar, a city-based singer. He also informs that several music companies based in the capital, like Chanda Music, Jayanti Enterprises, Santosh Communications and Wave Music, are frequently releasing Bhojpuri albums. "They also reap huge dividends by marketing them throughout North India. Recently, four lakh copies of an album were sold," he adds. Supporting his claim, a Mumbai-based music analyst says that the listeners of Bhojpuri music have outnumbered those of Punjabi music.
Chandni Chowk, Lajpat Nagar and Paharganj are said to have many music stores that only sell Bhojpuri CDs and cassettes. These store owners also agree that the sales of Bhojpuri albums have soared. Says Sharad Kumar, a store keeper, "The sale of Bhojpuri music has gone up manifolds during the last couple of months. This was after the successful run of Bhojpuri films like Sasura Bada Paise Wala and Punditji Bataina Biyah Kab Hoi in the city theatres, whose music is still in demand." But at the same time, Sharad also admits that the listeners of Bhojpuri music largely include auto and cab drivers and other labour migrants from North India making a living in the capital.
Many leading Bhojpuri singers are Delhi-based. Star singer Manoj Tiwari (also a leading actor of Bhojpuri movies) recently released his album Hai Rama Gori Gori. Besides, other popular singers Guddu Rangeela and Prem Sagar also sing for Delhi-based music companies. The leading lady of Bhojpuri music Devi, whose albums Pardesi and Kudi Biharan have been smashing hits, is currently recording for her next album at Film City, Noida for T-Series.
According to Param Kishor, a new Bhojpuri singer, whose debut albums Kajrare and Holi Ke Tadak Bharak Tere Sang hit the market recently, singers are mostly hired by music companies on a contract basis. He says, "Leading singers like Devi and Vandana Vajpayee charge Rs 1.5 lakhs and Rs 30,000 for eight songs respectively, while the new singers get Rs 1,000 per song."
He is happy that the growing popularity of Bhojpuri music has provided both opportunities and employment to struggling singers.
Sensing the huge fan following, Bollywood singers have also jumped on the bandwagon. The current favourites seem to be more interested in Bhojpuri than Hindi music, while ace singer Asha Bhonsle sang for the film Nehiya Sanehiya recently.
The secret of the success of Bhojpuri music, according to critics, is the depiction of rural life and traditions in full colour with a raunchy mix. And that?s why titles like Jeans Dheeli Karo and Lehenge Mein Laden Ghusgawa fail to surprise anyone.
Bihar - new Power secor
Investors’ confidence in Bihar’s power sector is set to get a further boost, with the Nitish Kumar-led JD (U)-BJP alliance returning to power with an absolute majority in the recent assembly polls. Bihar has attracted the attention of power sector investors during Kumar’s previous term as chief minister.
Central utilities like NTPC, which had turned cautious about investing in Bihar over the deteriorated law and order situation in the state and also because of the weak financial health of the state electricity board, seem to have changed its mind.
Significantly, NTPC’s tripartite agreement with Bihar and the Union finance ministry, which secures payment for power supplied to the state, is valid only till 2016. NTPC then was reluctant to set up more power plants in the state. But now it does not seem to have any such reservations. The central utility is setting up 1,320 MW Barh-II in the state. It is.eveloping another plant, 1,000 MW Nabinagar thermal power project, in partnership with the Indian Railways. NTPC has only recently commissioned its Kahalgaon expansion power project in Bihar.
Meanwhile, NTPC has also partnered the BSEB to revive the latter’s defunct Muzaffarpur thermal plant. The contract for implementing the revival plan has been awarded to Bhel.
Bhel is also implementing BSEB’s renovation and modernization plan for the unit 6 and 7 of the Barauni thermal power plant, for which equipment were earlier supplied by the public sector company.
The Nuclear Power Corporation (NPCIL) has also shown an interest in setting up a 2,800 MW nuclear plant in the state. The state is likely to see more investment from central utilities in power generation as the law and order there further improves and industrial activities pick up.
After assuming office in November 2005, Nitish focused on improving the investment climate in Bihar by tackling the law..and order problem. His efforts have paid rich dividends, with private investors thronging to the state with project proposals. However, law and order is still an issue hampering investment.
Bihar, which had no independent power project earlier, has received proposals from private players for setting up projects worth 20,000 MW after Nitish became chief minister in 2005. Of this, about 10,000 MW capacity is under construction and expected to be commissioned in the 12thPlan. The balance capacity is meant for benefits during the 13thPlan. Besides, NPCIL plans to put up four units of 700-MW pressurised heavy water reactors at Rajauli, Nawada.
Meanwhile, the BSEB is implementing projects worth 2,860 MW. Of this, 500 MW is being added on its own and the rest under a joint venture with NTPC. The entire 2,860 MW capacity is expected to be commissioned during the 12thPl
Central utilities like NTPC, which had turned cautious about investing in Bihar over the deteriorated law and order situation in the state and also because of the weak financial health of the state electricity board, seem to have changed its mind.
Significantly, NTPC’s tripartite agreement with Bihar and the Union finance ministry, which secures payment for power supplied to the state, is valid only till 2016. NTPC then was reluctant to set up more power plants in the state. But now it does not seem to have any such reservations. The central utility is setting up 1,320 MW Barh-II in the state. It is.eveloping another plant, 1,000 MW Nabinagar thermal power project, in partnership with the Indian Railways. NTPC has only recently commissioned its Kahalgaon expansion power project in Bihar.
Meanwhile, NTPC has also partnered the BSEB to revive the latter’s defunct Muzaffarpur thermal plant. The contract for implementing the revival plan has been awarded to Bhel.
Bhel is also implementing BSEB’s renovation and modernization plan for the unit 6 and 7 of the Barauni thermal power plant, for which equipment were earlier supplied by the public sector company.
The Nuclear Power Corporation (NPCIL) has also shown an interest in setting up a 2,800 MW nuclear plant in the state. The state is likely to see more investment from central utilities in power generation as the law and order there further improves and industrial activities pick up.
After assuming office in November 2005, Nitish focused on improving the investment climate in Bihar by tackling the law..and order problem. His efforts have paid rich dividends, with private investors thronging to the state with project proposals. However, law and order is still an issue hampering investment.
Bihar, which had no independent power project earlier, has received proposals from private players for setting up projects worth 20,000 MW after Nitish became chief minister in 2005. Of this, about 10,000 MW capacity is under construction and expected to be commissioned in the 12thPlan. The balance capacity is meant for benefits during the 13thPlan. Besides, NPCIL plans to put up four units of 700-MW pressurised heavy water reactors at Rajauli, Nawada.
Meanwhile, the BSEB is implementing projects worth 2,860 MW. Of this, 500 MW is being added on its own and the rest under a joint venture with NTPC. The entire 2,860 MW capacity is expected to be commissioned during the 12thPl
Bhagalpur Tusser Silk Industry
The silk industry in Bhagalpur city is 200 of years old and a whole clan exist that has been producing silk for generations. Bhagalpur is well known for its sericulture, manufacture of silk yarn and weaving them into lovely products. This silk is of a distinct and special type. It is known as Tussah or Tusser Silk. Silk weaving is an age-old traditional household industry of Bhagalpur. There is a Silk Institute and Agricultural college here as well as a University and Engineering, Medical and Homoeopathy colleges. In Bhagalpur the weavers service centre (GOI) was established in the year 1974. With a view to developing handloom silk industry in the state of Bihar. The Silk sarees produced in Bhagalpur are more popular in the domestic market. The Bhagalpur cluster is the second highest in silk fabric production and exports after the Karnataka state. Bhagalpur silk home furnishing made ups are slowly becoming popular in the Overseas markets.
Noted Bihar-origin designer Samant Chauhan wants to see the silk-town of Bhagalpur in Bihar on the world fashion map.Thirty-year old Samant was born and brought up in a middle class family in the railway workshop township of Jamalpur in Munger district, about 150 km from Patna. He graduated in Physics from Bhagalpur before making a career out of his passion.
Woven craft is an uphill task at a time when fashion stores order sherwanis and dresses in all other colours except natural.
He has a plan to start a factory that produces, what he called, non-violent silk. According to him 1,500 silk worms are killed to get one metre of woven silk.
Chauhan showed at London, Singapore and at Ethical Fashion 2008 in Paris. But he has won more awards than retail orders. His clothes have buyers in Europe, the US and Australia, as his garments created from raw silk are suited to colder climate. But that is not the case in India.
Noted Bihar-origin designer Samant Chauhan wants to see the silk-town of Bhagalpur in Bihar on the world fashion map.Thirty-year old Samant was born and brought up in a middle class family in the railway workshop township of Jamalpur in Munger district, about 150 km from Patna. He graduated in Physics from Bhagalpur before making a career out of his passion.
Woven craft is an uphill task at a time when fashion stores order sherwanis and dresses in all other colours except natural.
He has a plan to start a factory that produces, what he called, non-violent silk. According to him 1,500 silk worms are killed to get one metre of woven silk.
Chauhan showed at London, Singapore and at Ethical Fashion 2008 in Paris. But he has won more awards than retail orders. His clothes have buyers in Europe, the US and Australia, as his garments created from raw silk are suited to colder climate. But that is not the case in India.
BanaRas means always ready juice of life
Courtesy : The times of India
VARANASI: The joie de vivre culture of Banaras-- the city where 'always ready' (bana) is the juice of life (ras)-- makes this millennia-old city unique with its rich heritage. But, it has been realised that the cultural and natural heritage of the city is increasingly threatened not only due to the traditional causes of decay, but also by changing social and economic conditions.
"It is believed that the natural setting, the spirit of place, and the continuity of cultural traditions have all blended together to create and preserve a unique lifestyle known as Banarasi," says professor of cultural geography and heritage studies, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Rana PB Singh, who has been working rigorously for the conservation of city's rich heritage. "The lifestyle of Banaras is distinct in nature and referred to as 'Banarasipana'. It is an art of living, both passionate and carefree, both relaxed and concentrated, both intense and free, both traditional and modern- what the Banaras dwellers call masti (joie de vivre), mauj (delight, festivity) and phakarpan (carefree)," he says.
Singh evaluated the city's heritage extensively on the scale of UNESCO World Heritage List and found that it had all the merits to fit in the frame, though city had not yet been proposed for inclusion. The city is unique in the architectural, artistic and religious expressions of traditional Indian culture. According to him, The city has two main historic remnants of a holy past -the first one being Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon in 528 BC and the second one being the Rajghat Plateau, where the archaeological findings and the C14 dating of some of the wares excavated from the earliest level confirm the existence of urban settlements in the period during 800-500 BC. Both these sites have been included in the heritage zones identified for the nomination to the UNESCO heritage list.
Symbolically, the flow of the Ganga from south to north refers to the life cycle from death (south, the realm of death (Yama) to life (north, the realm of life, Shiva, Kailash). This unique directional change of the river course led to the development of the ancient city Kashi on the west banks of the river, facing the rising of the sun and making thus the ghats of Varanasi sacred for all Hindu rituals.
The Varanasi Development Authority has already drawn out a Master Development Plan of the City (1991-2011) and has identified heritage zones in the city. The architectural heritage of the city is seriously threatened by immense pressures from increasing population, modernisation, economic development and tourism. The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) undertook the task of documentation of the vast architectural and intangible cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding region to protect them.
The Ganga and its riverfront and Old City heritage zone satisfy the UNESCO Cultural Heritage criteria. The riverfront ghats cover a length of 6.8km along the crescent-shaped bank of the Ganga from the confluence of Asi in the south to the confluence of the Varuna in the north. This zone falls mainly into the category of groups of buildings, groups of separate or connected buildings which, because of their architecture, their homogeneity or their place in the landscape are of outstanding universal value from the point of view of history, art or science of UNESCO.
The Ganga with its riverfront ghats also fulfils the criteria of 'cultural landscapes' that specifically suggest that cultural landscape retains an active social role in contemporary society closely associated with the traditional way of life, and in which the evolutionary process is still in progress. Since ancient times, the natural and cultural landscapes of the city have retained an active social role in contemporary society closely associated with the traditional way of life. The city is a place of pilgrimage and a holy site for taking sacred baths in the Ganga, to have a good death, to get relief from transmigration, to learn and receive spiritual merit. The city has still maintained its traditions. Varanasi is a living symbol and an expression of Indian culture and traditions in all its religious rituals, multi-ethnic artistic traditions, architectural treasures, ancient educational forms and multi-ethnic population. People from all parts of India speaking different languages and dialects and carrying their own traits, taboos and traditions have settled in this city for solace and peace.
But, today, the heritage is at risk, says Singh. According to him, the heritage zones and properties are at the risk of being irreversibly modified or even destroyed due to immense pressures from tourism, economic development and population pressures which are now threatening the unity and integrity of the cultural landscape and atmosphere, and the urban skyline in these zones. This increasing population is over burdening the carrying capacity of the urban environment and the river eco-system and unplanned mass tourism could potentially have a hard impact on the cultural carrying capacity of the old city centre. The conservation of most heritage properties faces intense pressure. Even if these properties are presently in the same physical conditions as in the last couple of decades and their architectural characteristics are being maintained without many legal and administrative measures, their architectural integrity is now being threatened. In the name of development, old structures are modified or demolished.
Read more: A city where 'always ready' is juice of life - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/A-city-where-always-ready-is-juice-of-life/articleshow/7038075.cms#ixzz17HIIgUnH
VARANASI: The joie de vivre culture of Banaras-- the city where 'always ready' (bana) is the juice of life (ras)-- makes this millennia-old city unique with its rich heritage. But, it has been realised that the cultural and natural heritage of the city is increasingly threatened not only due to the traditional causes of decay, but also by changing social and economic conditions.
"It is believed that the natural setting, the spirit of place, and the continuity of cultural traditions have all blended together to create and preserve a unique lifestyle known as Banarasi," says professor of cultural geography and heritage studies, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Rana PB Singh, who has been working rigorously for the conservation of city's rich heritage. "The lifestyle of Banaras is distinct in nature and referred to as 'Banarasipana'. It is an art of living, both passionate and carefree, both relaxed and concentrated, both intense and free, both traditional and modern- what the Banaras dwellers call masti (joie de vivre), mauj (delight, festivity) and phakarpan (carefree)," he says.
Singh evaluated the city's heritage extensively on the scale of UNESCO World Heritage List and found that it had all the merits to fit in the frame, though city had not yet been proposed for inclusion. The city is unique in the architectural, artistic and religious expressions of traditional Indian culture. According to him, The city has two main historic remnants of a holy past -the first one being Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon in 528 BC and the second one being the Rajghat Plateau, where the archaeological findings and the C14 dating of some of the wares excavated from the earliest level confirm the existence of urban settlements in the period during 800-500 BC. Both these sites have been included in the heritage zones identified for the nomination to the UNESCO heritage list.
Symbolically, the flow of the Ganga from south to north refers to the life cycle from death (south, the realm of death (Yama) to life (north, the realm of life, Shiva, Kailash). This unique directional change of the river course led to the development of the ancient city Kashi on the west banks of the river, facing the rising of the sun and making thus the ghats of Varanasi sacred for all Hindu rituals.
The Varanasi Development Authority has already drawn out a Master Development Plan of the City (1991-2011) and has identified heritage zones in the city. The architectural heritage of the city is seriously threatened by immense pressures from increasing population, modernisation, economic development and tourism. The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) undertook the task of documentation of the vast architectural and intangible cultural heritage of the city and its surrounding region to protect them.
The Ganga and its riverfront and Old City heritage zone satisfy the UNESCO Cultural Heritage criteria. The riverfront ghats cover a length of 6.8km along the crescent-shaped bank of the Ganga from the confluence of Asi in the south to the confluence of the Varuna in the north. This zone falls mainly into the category of groups of buildings, groups of separate or connected buildings which, because of their architecture, their homogeneity or their place in the landscape are of outstanding universal value from the point of view of history, art or science of UNESCO.
The Ganga with its riverfront ghats also fulfils the criteria of 'cultural landscapes' that specifically suggest that cultural landscape retains an active social role in contemporary society closely associated with the traditional way of life, and in which the evolutionary process is still in progress. Since ancient times, the natural and cultural landscapes of the city have retained an active social role in contemporary society closely associated with the traditional way of life. The city is a place of pilgrimage and a holy site for taking sacred baths in the Ganga, to have a good death, to get relief from transmigration, to learn and receive spiritual merit. The city has still maintained its traditions. Varanasi is a living symbol and an expression of Indian culture and traditions in all its religious rituals, multi-ethnic artistic traditions, architectural treasures, ancient educational forms and multi-ethnic population. People from all parts of India speaking different languages and dialects and carrying their own traits, taboos and traditions have settled in this city for solace and peace.
But, today, the heritage is at risk, says Singh. According to him, the heritage zones and properties are at the risk of being irreversibly modified or even destroyed due to immense pressures from tourism, economic development and population pressures which are now threatening the unity and integrity of the cultural landscape and atmosphere, and the urban skyline in these zones. This increasing population is over burdening the carrying capacity of the urban environment and the river eco-system and unplanned mass tourism could potentially have a hard impact on the cultural carrying capacity of the old city centre. The conservation of most heritage properties faces intense pressure. Even if these properties are presently in the same physical conditions as in the last couple of decades and their architectural characteristics are being maintained without many legal and administrative measures, their architectural integrity is now being threatened. In the name of development, old structures are modified or demolished.
Read more: A city where 'always ready' is juice of life - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/A-city-where-always-ready-is-juice-of-life/articleshow/7038075.cms#ixzz17HIIgUnH
Sunday, November 07, 2010
Nusrat Khan urdu qawalli - Tum Ik Gorak dhandha Ho
this is very nice song by Nustrat fateh Ali Khan , who sings qawalli . Qawalli are sung in Urdu language , which is a sweet langugage developed in Awadh, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar region of India, It has very much similarity to hindi , the urdoo script is written as a mirro image of Hindi , but phonetically both are same.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Naxal Violence Erupts in Bihar
Violence erupted in Gaya district of India's Bihar state on Monday as members of two communities clashed. A dispute arose when a religious procession passed by.
The incident occurred when people from a community objected to the loudspeakers that accompanied the procession.
Angry mobs torched two vehicles and set on fire three huts in Baradih village of the district.Four people received minor injuries .
and on top of that it is Assembly election time in Bihar , hence it is unwise to bring any Leader and personalities for campaigns which can create communal trouble in otherwise Secular State of Bihar.
The 2010 Bihar elections had been marrred by Naxal violence in most of the districts of bihar Rural areas , As Maoists are fighting against the Government of neglecting their regions and keeping them deprived of any development , and led their lives into extreme poverty, thats how Bihar Naxalites justify their themselves . bihar govt led by Nitish Kumar is actively doing development work in bihar by rapid industrialisation and Agriculture & Educational growth , but the development speed is very slow , still 100% Bihar villages dont have electricity .
And giving a second term to current govt can be a harmful for bihar's development as he is less agressive in working and probably can get more lethargic by taking the win in state elections 2010 for granted .
The incident occurred when people from a community objected to the loudspeakers that accompanied the procession.
Angry mobs torched two vehicles and set on fire three huts in Baradih village of the district.Four people received minor injuries .
and on top of that it is Assembly election time in Bihar , hence it is unwise to bring any Leader and personalities for campaigns which can create communal trouble in otherwise Secular State of Bihar.
The 2010 Bihar elections had been marrred by Naxal violence in most of the districts of bihar Rural areas , As Maoists are fighting against the Government of neglecting their regions and keeping them deprived of any development , and led their lives into extreme poverty, thats how Bihar Naxalites justify their themselves . bihar govt led by Nitish Kumar is actively doing development work in bihar by rapid industrialisation and Agriculture & Educational growth , but the development speed is very slow , still 100% Bihar villages dont have electricity .
And giving a second term to current govt can be a harmful for bihar's development as he is less agressive in working and probably can get more lethargic by taking the win in state elections 2010 for granted .
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Manoj Tiwari's new look
Manoj Tiwari the Bhojpuri superstar is known for this moustache.
As in the picture in this post . But recently there has been a news article that he has shaved off hos moutache in the house of Big Boss 4 .
And most of his housemates gave given him 10 on 10 for his new look, which include actresses like shweta tiwari , veena malik , begum nawazish ali .
but with his new look , more will depend on his acting and theatrical abilities.
Anyway one thing is certain now manoj tiwari will vie for romatic bhojpuri movies with actors like Ravi kissan , sikandar Kharbanda etc .
So now pne can expect manoj tiwari's next romantic flick with veena malik and a hot item number by nawazish ali.
Read more and view his new look on here : Bigg Boss: Manoj Tiwari shaves his moustache - The Times of India
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Monday, September 06, 2010
DESWA
DESWA is a movie about 3 migrants from Bihar who move out in search of greener pastures to other city .
Excerpt from media
Neetu Chandra has devised huge plans for her debut production venture DESWA.
Though Bhojpuri films see a limited released in the country, DESWA would be going big.
Not just would it see a pan-India release in early 2011, it would also explore global audience with premiers taking place in different parts of the world.
download NEETU CHANDRA wallpapers
"We are aiming at going global with the film", divulges Neetu whose brother Nitin Chandra is directing the film,
"The film would not just be premiered in Patna, Delhi and Lucknow but also Mauritius.
After all there are so many Biharis out there in Mauritius. DESWA would help them make a connect with their
own soil all over again. We may even go to other countries for a premier."
CHECK OUT: Neetu's learning Tamil
As per Neetu, the film would not just have dialogues in Bhojpuri but also in Hindi, English and - believe it or not - Telugu.
Moreover, the film would be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu as well as Marathi so that it reaches out to the farthest corner of the country.
"The intent here is not just to make a film, make profits and sit back and relax.
This is just a humble beginning and there are miles to go", says Neetu, "With DESWA, we would be redefining the very face of Bhojpuri cinema."
The film sees the launch of three newcomers - Deepak Singh, Kranti Prakash and Ajay Kumar. However,
Neetu would be seen only in a guest appearance and not as the leading lady.
Instead, a girl by the name of Aarti Puri is being seen in the film.
From Bollywood, it is Ashish Vidyarthi who would be seen in a major role.
Currently, DESWA is being sent to film festivals before it sees a theatrical release.
Excerpt from media
Neetu Chandra has devised huge plans for her debut production venture DESWA.
Though Bhojpuri films see a limited released in the country, DESWA would be going big.
Not just would it see a pan-India release in early 2011, it would also explore global audience with premiers taking place in different parts of the world.
download NEETU CHANDRA wallpapers
"We are aiming at going global with the film", divulges Neetu whose brother Nitin Chandra is directing the film,
"The film would not just be premiered in Patna, Delhi and Lucknow but also Mauritius.
After all there are so many Biharis out there in Mauritius. DESWA would help them make a connect with their
own soil all over again. We may even go to other countries for a premier."
CHECK OUT: Neetu's learning Tamil
As per Neetu, the film would not just have dialogues in Bhojpuri but also in Hindi, English and - believe it or not - Telugu.
Moreover, the film would be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu as well as Marathi so that it reaches out to the farthest corner of the country.
"The intent here is not just to make a film, make profits and sit back and relax.
This is just a humble beginning and there are miles to go", says Neetu, "With DESWA, we would be redefining the very face of Bhojpuri cinema."
The film sees the launch of three newcomers - Deepak Singh, Kranti Prakash and Ajay Kumar. However,
Neetu would be seen only in a guest appearance and not as the leading lady.
Instead, a girl by the name of Aarti Puri is being seen in the film.
From Bollywood, it is Ashish Vidyarthi who would be seen in a major role.
Currently, DESWA is being sent to film festivals before it sees a theatrical release.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Bihar in race for Borlaug Institute
Bihar is among the states in the race for the setting up of an internationally-acclaimed Borlaug Institute, famous for Green Revolution. Punjab is another such state.
According to state Minister for Agriculture Renu Kumari the state is in the run for establishment of the Borlaug Institute of international standard for which the state will provide full facilities. In this regard a team of experts from Mexico visited several places in the state early this month. It also went to the Rajendra Agriculture University at Pusa here in Samastipur district.
The Borlaug Institute’s programmes provide researchers, policymakers and university faculty from developing countries the ability to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices through scientific training and collaborative research opportunities.
The Borlaug Institute aims to be the leading international agriculture program among US universities, measured by the quality of its international teaching, science and extension programmes.
It needs to be recalled that Nobel Laureate Norman Ernest Borlaugh is considered as the Father of the Green Revolution. Though a US national he worked extensively in Mexico. He died at the age of 95 on September 12, 2009.
According to state Minister for Agriculture Renu Kumari the state is in the run for establishment of the Borlaug Institute of international standard for which the state will provide full facilities. In this regard a team of experts from Mexico visited several places in the state early this month. It also went to the Rajendra Agriculture University at Pusa here in Samastipur district.
The Borlaug Institute’s programmes provide researchers, policymakers and university faculty from developing countries the ability to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices through scientific training and collaborative research opportunities.
The Borlaug Institute aims to be the leading international agriculture program among US universities, measured by the quality of its international teaching, science and extension programmes.
It needs to be recalled that Nobel Laureate Norman Ernest Borlaugh is considered as the Father of the Green Revolution. Though a US national he worked extensively in Mexico. He died at the age of 95 on September 12, 2009.
Manmohan the leader other leaders love'
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tops Newsweek Magazine's list of 10 world leaders who have won respect and is described as "the leader other leaders love" though India figures at 78th place in the list of 100 best countries.
77-year-old Singh, who is into his seventh year in office, has played a "key role in India's emergence as one of the rising powers of the 21st century."
In an article titled "The Leader Other Leaders Love", the magazine said the economist-turned-politician Singh, engineered the transition "from stagnant socialism to a spectacular takeoff in the global economy."
"But it's Singh's unassuming personal style that really inspires awe among his fellow global luminaries, who praise him for being modest, humble, and incorruptible," the magazine said in the article.
It also quotes former International Atomic Energy Agency director-general and Egyptian presidential challenger Mohamed ElBaradei as saying that "the soft-spoken Singh is the model of what a political leader should be."
Besides Singh, British Premier David Cameron, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz al-Saud also figure in the list.
However, India figures 78 in the list of 100 best countries in the world with a score of 55.70 out of 100.
The rank was based on five categories of national well-being, education, health, quality of life, economic competitiveness, and political environment.
Besides, India is described as the 'Best Place to Fly a Kite'.
"Flying a kite from the roof is part of everyday life in gujarat India. But each year, on January 14, an international kite festival, Makar Sankranti, draws more than 1 million enthusiasts from 36 countries," the magazine said
77-year-old Singh, who is into his seventh year in office, has played a "key role in India's emergence as one of the rising powers of the 21st century."
In an article titled "The Leader Other Leaders Love", the magazine said the economist-turned-politician Singh, engineered the transition "from stagnant socialism to a spectacular takeoff in the global economy."
"But it's Singh's unassuming personal style that really inspires awe among his fellow global luminaries, who praise him for being modest, humble, and incorruptible," the magazine said in the article.
It also quotes former International Atomic Energy Agency director-general and Egyptian presidential challenger Mohamed ElBaradei as saying that "the soft-spoken Singh is the model of what a political leader should be."
Besides Singh, British Premier David Cameron, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz al-Saud also figure in the list.
However, India figures 78 in the list of 100 best countries in the world with a score of 55.70 out of 100.
The rank was based on five categories of national well-being, education, health, quality of life, economic competitiveness, and political environment.
Besides, India is described as the 'Best Place to Fly a Kite'.
"Flying a kite from the roof is part of everyday life in gujarat India. But each year, on January 14, an international kite festival, Makar Sankranti, draws more than 1 million enthusiasts from 36 countries," the magazine said
Thursday, August 19, 2010
MNS and taxi , auto driver , hawkers
the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has returned to take on its old favourites—autorickshaw and taxi drivers , hawkers , just for a few days it tried with Multiplex owners to show marathi movie as prime time shows but due to State govt interventions , and rich multiplex owners connections , MNS couldnt do much so again they have come back on harrassing auto drivers, taxi driver , this time saying that they refuse toferry the commuters. Now why would taxi driver do that purposely , when everyone wants to earn. Actually this MNs and Shiv Sena people are sick idiots.
One press report excerpt:-
“We also want these errant drivers to be penalised but Raj Thackeray’s sole motive is to derive political mileage from the issue,” said Munna Tripathi, president of Uttar Bhartiya Vikas Parishad, an organisation working for the welfare of north Indians
in the state. “There are so many issues but he is deliberately targeting the drivers because they are mostly from North India.”
One press report excerpt:-
“We also want these errant drivers to be penalised but Raj Thackeray’s sole motive is to derive political mileage from the issue,” said Munna Tripathi, president of Uttar Bhartiya Vikas Parishad, an organisation working for the welfare of north Indians
in the state. “There are so many issues but he is deliberately targeting the drivers because they are mostly from North India.”
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Bihari Dandiya
Dandiya and Garba is a folk dance very popular in Western India in Mumbai and Gujarat, Now you may think how is it popular in Bihar. Well since Bihar has been a cradle of hindu civilisation , how would biharis stay away from celebrating dandiya which is festival of dance .There are many shows by Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir who organises Bihari Dandiya for an entry fee of a few 1000 bucks . Many many tourist from western india who have visited the bihari dandiya , have truly loved the flavour of Bihari Dandiya and people from all over india are flocking for "Bihari dnadiya".
One Mr yadav says he likes the Garba so much that he has picked up a few gujju words like “Anhiyan Aao (come here), jami lidhu ? (have you eaten?) , kem cho? (how are you ) ,” he asks in Gujarati laced with a north Indian accent.
Now this craze has doubled the number of Jain and hindu tourists visiting from Gujarat and maharastra to bihar . Such is the craze of bihari dandiya . so make it a point to enjoy the flavour of bihari dandiya
One Mr yadav says he likes the Garba so much that he has picked up a few gujju words like “Anhiyan Aao (come here), jami lidhu ? (have you eaten?) , kem cho? (how are you ) ,” he asks in Gujarati laced with a north Indian accent.
Now this craze has doubled the number of Jain and hindu tourists visiting from Gujarat and maharastra to bihar . Such is the craze of bihari dandiya . so make it a point to enjoy the flavour of bihari dandiya
Monday, August 16, 2010
Bihars Bappa Connection - Gandhiji and Ganeshji
Independence Day quiz! Who is the most popular freedom fighter the state loves to remember by way of renamed organisations, roads, lanes and localities ? As far as government and non-government societies and organisations are concerned, Bihar is in love with ‘Gandhi’. Registration Department’s
data reveals that 112 organisations in the state bear the ‘Gandhi’ name. A majority of them have the name of Mahatma Gandhi, while some bear the names of Kasturba Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Seemant Gandhi. A couple of them are after Rajiv Gandhi, though he was no freedom fighter. The unregistered organisations run into hundreds.
The second place goes to the Nehrus. Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamla Nehru together account for 60 organisations in the state. Subhash Chandra Bose's name has been used by eight organisations while Kuer Singh, the Bihar hero has just one named after him, former president Rajendra Prasad’s name figures in nine, Aungrah Narayan Sinha’s in 20, while Sri Krishna Singh’s name has been used by three organisations.
Bihar potters especially from Champaran and Singhara village, the Place where Gandhi bappa started his stayagrah movement , are very fond of making Ganesh Bappa idols for ganesh utsav which is fervently celebrated in Mumbai , now may be you can call it a Bappa connection .
data reveals that 112 organisations in the state bear the ‘Gandhi’ name. A majority of them have the name of Mahatma Gandhi, while some bear the names of Kasturba Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Seemant Gandhi. A couple of them are after Rajiv Gandhi, though he was no freedom fighter. The unregistered organisations run into hundreds.
The second place goes to the Nehrus. Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamla Nehru together account for 60 organisations in the state. Subhash Chandra Bose's name has been used by eight organisations while Kuer Singh, the Bihar hero has just one named after him, former president Rajendra Prasad’s name figures in nine, Aungrah Narayan Sinha’s in 20, while Sri Krishna Singh’s name has been used by three organisations.
Bihar potters especially from Champaran and Singhara village, the Place where Gandhi bappa started his stayagrah movement , are very fond of making Ganesh Bappa idols for ganesh utsav which is fervently celebrated in Mumbai , now may be you can call it a Bappa connection .
Bihar govt is not serious to expand Patna Airport
It is heart breaking that Bihar Govt has refused to acquire land for Patna airport.
Someone needs to enlighten the state govt the importance of a proper international airport for a landlocked state like Bihar. When I was in Patna recently for my Kanwar Yatra, I saw four 737 / 320 type aircrafts at the tarmac simultaneously. The hall was chock a block with people. Earlier, we had read report by AAI that at 60% growth, Patna was the fastest growing airport in India. Three to four years back, a Mumbai - Patna - Mumbai flight used to cost more than a Mumbai - London - Mumbai flight. Now, with economy flights like IndiGo and Kingfisher Red, the same round trip costs an affordable Rs 7,000. Contrary to what many believe, the people residing outside Bihar are not necessarily indigent people who travel in unreserved bogies of Indian Railways. Why, even blue collared workers working in Dubai (and there are thousands from Siwan) need a flight to travel in comfort. The airport is also needed for trade, commerce and tourism.
Obviously, this 257 acre facility has run out of space to handle more traffic. Comparatively smaller states like Karnataka and AP have huge international airports and are much the richer for those. Even neighboring UP has a fairly large one at Lucknow (1186 acres) and the one at Varanasi at 582 acres is double to Patna. Ranchi in Jharkhand, again though small, at 546 acres is twice the size at Patna. It handles only a fraction of the traffic of Patna.
Land acquisition can be done at market price. As a matter of fact, the land acquisition for an airport can be done at a price higher than market price since the economics of a fast gorwing airport like Patna will definitely be able to afford it.
I dont know how, but we need to create huge pressure on the Govt of Bihar to take up the issue of land for an airport in a major way
why isnt the AAI procuring the land for the Patna int airport , prafful patel and UPA should answer this
Someone needs to enlighten the state govt the importance of a proper international airport for a landlocked state like Bihar. When I was in Patna recently for my Kanwar Yatra, I saw four 737 / 320 type aircrafts at the tarmac simultaneously. The hall was chock a block with people. Earlier, we had read report by AAI that at 60% growth, Patna was the fastest growing airport in India. Three to four years back, a Mumbai - Patna - Mumbai flight used to cost more than a Mumbai - London - Mumbai flight. Now, with economy flights like IndiGo and Kingfisher Red, the same round trip costs an affordable Rs 7,000. Contrary to what many believe, the people residing outside Bihar are not necessarily indigent people who travel in unreserved bogies of Indian Railways. Why, even blue collared workers working in Dubai (and there are thousands from Siwan) need a flight to travel in comfort. The airport is also needed for trade, commerce and tourism.
Obviously, this 257 acre facility has run out of space to handle more traffic. Comparatively smaller states like Karnataka and AP have huge international airports and are much the richer for those. Even neighboring UP has a fairly large one at Lucknow (1186 acres) and the one at Varanasi at 582 acres is double to Patna. Ranchi in Jharkhand, again though small, at 546 acres is twice the size at Patna. It handles only a fraction of the traffic of Patna.
Land acquisition can be done at market price. As a matter of fact, the land acquisition for an airport can be done at a price higher than market price since the economics of a fast gorwing airport like Patna will definitely be able to afford it.
I dont know how, but we need to create huge pressure on the Govt of Bihar to take up the issue of land for an airport in a major way
why isnt the AAI procuring the land for the Patna int airport , prafful patel and UPA should answer this
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