FAKE NEWS – KLE Society organizing A.R. Rahman Live in Concert

KLE Society has issued a press note stating that fake news is being spread in the digital media regarding the KLE Society organizing “A. R. Rahman-Live in Concert” on May 28.

KLE society clarified that the news is untrue and an attempt to malign the reputation of the KLE Society. A complaint in this regard has been lodged with the Police Commissioner, Belagavi City and the matter is being investigated.

KLE Society would like to inform the general public that this news is false and request them not to trust any individuals who might make a representation in the said context for sponsorship or other motives.

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Activists stop wedding after Groom is found to be HIV positive

It is common in Indian families that they check kundali, family background, financial and social status of the boy or girl before marriage. But it is very rare that the bride and groom undergo a complete health check up before they move forward to lead a new life.

Thanks to the timely intervention of the social activists who were able to stop a wedding when they found that the groom is HIV positive but he hadn’t disclosed the same to his parents.

Safala Nagaratna of Ashraya Foundation Belagavi is one such victim who is suffering for no fault of hers. When she first came to know that she was HIV positive she felt like it was end to her life. She has been living with it for the past 20 years now.

On Tuesday, Nagaratna along with spandana network staff and ART center staff rescued a girl who would be suffering like her later. A boy from village who is HIV positive but he did not disclose this to his parents and agreed for marriage.

On getting this information, Nagaratna with the help of district TB officer Shailaja Tippannavar struggled for two days to counseling and convincing the families of bride and groom about the forthcoming dangers to be faced by both.
According to the new bill of government the bride or groom who hide the HIV status during marriage will be jailed for five years. She succeeded in this and saved the innocent girl from spoiling of her life.

Speaking to AAB, Nagaratna said that parents usually checks kundali and family status before fixing marriage but never thinks of conducting health check ups. But this tendency has to be changed and every parent must get the HIV test done before they fix up the marriage as it is better for them only.

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No major hurdles for restoration of Belagavi fort

After many assurances over the past decade, we could say finally the most neglected historic Belagavi fort will be restored in way that it looked in 800 years ago under the Belagavi smart city project(SCP). Apart from restoration of fort, rejuvenation of moat around the fort, boating in the moat, garden in front of fort and other beautification works have been planned. Belagavi smart city (BSCL) Ltd. has prepared an action plan to take up these works in first phase.

BSCL has prepared an action plan with an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore plan giving title ‘fort and moat’ to it in the first phase on priority basis.

Ancient Kamal basadi, centuries old Shivalayas, Ramakrishna mission Ashram, Durgadevi temple, Safa and Jamia Mosque, Military canteen and quarter’s, school, central and state governments various departments are situated in inside the fort.

Provisions have been made to beautify the fort from the inside, the open areas in the fort which is spread over in 1 km radius. The moat surrounded to fort is planned to clean and rejuvenated.

A pipeline will be laid from Fort lake to this moat so that the moat will get filled with water. SCP has Plans to provide boating facility in this moat. Then it has planned to restore the broken walls, bastions, entry gates and other ruin parts of the fort by maintaining its old, rich glory. The existing walking track and the old proposed plan of museum will also be developed under this plan. The inside part of fort will be beautified by installing variety of hitech street lamp, park, laser show and many more things.

Presently, the waste drain water is being released in the moat and the waste unsold vegetable is being dumped by wholesale vegetable vendors as well. Thus the moat has turned filthy and spreading bad odor in the area. The walls and bastions have got many cracks and it also collapsed in some parts. weeds are grown over the walls. It was many years demand that the fort should be restored and make it tourist spot.

Historian Nitin Khot said it is many decades fight to restore this ancient fort. But since it is in cantonment board limits, the army is not allowing for single development. funds were allocated many a times, but lapsed as the army is not giving permission. It is good opportunity this time to authority as the smart city is central government’s program and cantonment board works under central governments guidelines.

Shashidhar Kurer, MD smart city Ltd. said some part of fort comes under purview of archaeological survey of India (ASI) and rest under cantonment board. We have made communication with both the offices and they have no problems with this project. Survey of work has been completed. We will be taking in in writing with both the Offices before starting the work. However the territorial army (TA) has not allowed for any works in the area where they having offices in fort. Hence that part area will be left from this work project presently. The action Plan is ready and we are expecting the work to start in a month he said.

All said and done, but the work has yet to commence and as the monsoon is approaching we hardly feel any work would be commenced. So the wait for the restoration will be definitely more.

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Inox Food court seized for charging bottled water more than MRP 

The district administration in a first major move to curb the over charging of Bottled water has raided Inox Cinemas in Camp and seized the food court as the bottled water with MRP of 20 was being sold for Rs.50.AC Kavita Yogappannavar led her team and seized the food court around 2.45 PM today.

There had been various complaints made to the Administration and recently Advocate Harshavardhan had filed cases and also submitted a memorandum to the DC in this regards.

Only the food court has been seized but the movie screening is in progress.

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Movies as on 19-05-2017

Inox Chandan

Swaroop-Nartaki

Half Girlfriend (UA)

12  PM 03 PM 06:15 PM 09:30 PM

 Big Cinemas – Carnival Cinemas

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (UA) Hindi

03:00 PM 06:15 PM

Half Girlfriend (UA) Hindi

03:30 PM 09:30 PM

Bangara s/o Bangaradha Manushya (UA) Kannada

06:30 PM

Hindi Medium (U) Hindi

09:30 PM

GLOBE CINEMA

Chi Va Chi Sau Ka

12:15 PM 03:15 PM  06:15 PM 09:30 PM

NIRMAL

Maasthi Gudi (UA) Kannada

12.00. PM 3.00.PM,  6 PM,  9.00.PM.

CHITRA–

Raajakumara (UA) Kannada

12.00 PM  3.00.PM  6 PM, 9.00.PM.

HIRA

Bangara s/o Bangaradha Manushya (UA) Kannada

12  PM 03  PM 06  PM 09  PM

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (UA) Hindi

12:15 PM  03:15 PM  06:15 PM 09:30 PM

Karali- Kannada

12.00 PM 3.00.PM  6 PM, 9.00.PM.

Disclaimer: Though every effort is made to ensure the appropriateness of the movies information, we suggest that you check with the theatre for the exact timings. As the screening of movies and their timings are subject to change.

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Talented Smita Kulkarni in Mojo Kannada Movie

Belagavi is a pool of talent, may be it art or theater or performing arts, we have pool full of talent, but most of the times this goes unnoticed.

Smita Kulkarni who is an architect by profession currently settled in Bengaluru but is originally from Belagavi and did her schooling from St. Xavier’s and then her engineering from Gogte institute of Technology. She is very fond of acting and has been acting in plays from a long time.

She is now playing the role of “Koravanji” one of those short, yet powerful and intense roles enacted in the Kannada movie “MOJO” which is a precognitive murder mystery.

This is a psychological, crime, suspense thriller but no dose of horror. The presence of child with rhyme is a different point in the film.

The film is at the final stages to obtain first copy. According to Director Belakawadi the six sense aspect is not touched in Kannada cinema so far.

Smita has also acted in a many theatre plays including one for C. R SIMHA theatre group. Shahpurada Seeningi which has reached more than 25 plays across Karnataka. Other plays include nirase.Com, Loka Shakuntala to name a few.

Smita Kulkarni will be seen next in the movie Hottegagigenubattegagi starring legend Mr. AnantNag and Radhika Chetan. First phase shooting completed in Mysore. The film will release in August 17.

All the best Smita.

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Carnival Cinemas food seized now

After the INOX food court was seized on Thursday, today the food court at Carnival Cinemas at Nucleus mall was seized by the corporation officers in the evening.

The food court was seized as they were charging bottled water and beverages above the MRP which is an offense.

Team led by Health officer Dr. Nadgouda along with Environment engineer Udaykumar inspected the MRP on the bottles and cans and then seized food court.

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Its Raid across theaters in Belagavi

After the action by Assistant commissioner Dr Kavita Yogappnavar on Inox on Thrusdsay, today the city corporation gave surprise visits to the theatres in city to observe the pricing of foods at food courts in theatre, service in theatres.

Commissioner Shashidhar Kurer, Health Officer Dr Shashidhar Nadagouda and Environment Engineer Udaykumar suddenly arrived at Carnival cinemas, then later visited Prakash theatre and Swaroop theatre on Friday.

There are six food courts in Big cinema theater but non of them is having trade License. On order of commissioner, BCC team seized all the eatables from the food court. Commissioner warned the manager of theatre to produce trade license and other all requisite documents including clearance of property and entertainment tax before till tomorrow. 

Later on the team visited to Prakash, Swaroop theatres where they found lack of proper services to the public and sale of cold drinks at high price and not maintaining bill books. Cine-goers complained that  in Prakash theatre but the AC was not working and the parents were compelled to come out of theatre as their kids couldn’t resist the temperature inside the theatre.

In Swaroop the Cold drinks were being sold at Rs.20 when MRP is lower.

Speaking to reporters, commissioner Shashidhar Kurer said that Monday is deadline for all theater owners to clear property and entertainment taxes and get done the trade licenses. Everyone should put the price board of foods at the court. No one can sell the products above MRP and we will ensure the same.

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Post Office Passport Seva Kendras to be operational in a month

The wait for the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra to be opened in Belagavi is getting lesser, and if we go as per our sources it should be operational in a months time before the end of June 2017.

The centres are attached to post offices and a fully functional Passport Seva Kendra will operate from them, where people can submit their passport applications, the biometrics and have it approved. Only the printing of the passports will be done at the Passport Office in Bengaluru.

The centres were expected to be operational by end of March, but have been hampered by delays.

Passport Officer Bharath Kumar Kuthati has said, Once the Department of Posts identifies the location, we will be ready to move in. Setting up our operations will not take long. We expect to set up the whole operations in one month’s time.

The centre in Belagavi which will be housed at the Head Post Office, Camp Near Amba Bhuvan is very centrally located and would be easily accessible for all. The location was seen by Passport officer a week ago. 

The POPSK will be issuing roughly about 120 appointments in a day.

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Shaikh sourced 50 SIM cards for Malbari Gang from Kaktives

Police investigations have revealed that Muzzafar Shaikh (24) who has been arrested already was the sole source of facilitating the mobile SIM cards to the Malbari Gang.

The New Indian Express in its story elaborates, Shaikh who is a resident of Kaktives Belagavi bought more than 50 SIM cards for the gang by producing the required documents of different people without their knowledge.

All the SIM cards were purchased from 4-5 shops all located in the Kaktives area. As many as 10 SIM cards were used by Rashid Malbari Alias Mamu who is an aide of the Chota Shakeel.

The Farm house in Asundi of former ZP president Nadaf was throughly searched for more leads into the case.

Several meetings were organized of the gangsters at the farm house. Police are now planning to impose KOCA, Karnataka Organised Crimes Act on All of the accused and the absconding Malbari.

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Now Go Goa in BharatBenz AC bus by Perista Transline

Going to Goa to see the pristine beaches will be easier from Belagavi as Perista Transline, a Goa based bus operator is starting a new Bus service to Goa (Vasco) via Chorla.

The Perista Transline has bought BharatBenz AC Tourist Luxury Bus 2+2 seater for this service. The fare has been fixed at 250 currently.

LAUNCH postponed, new dates will announced later 

From Belagavi it will depart at 7 AM & 5 PM

The timings from Goa is still unkown as of now.

This will definitely a boost for the commuters who come and go to Goa as earlier one had to reply on Kadamba and NWKRTC only and both operators were only plying NO AC buses. Kadamba had started AC buses but were withdrawn.

If this service can be permanent, the shoppers from Goa come to Belagavi and also those who come for Medical treatment it will be boon as they could finish their work on the same day and head back home.

For the tourists heading to Goa from Belagavi it will be a pleasant AC journey via the beautiful Chorla Ghats.

Booking Office: Belagavi – C/o Manish Tours, Shree Sagar Complex, Near Ramdev. Phone: 4206066

Goa- Atmaram Tour and Travels, Apna Bazar, Vasco. Phone: 9890219773

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Karnataka Invitational Supercross 2017 at Belagavi ends on a grand note

Belgaum Moto Sports Association & Goa Moto Sport Association presents Belagavi’s first Super dirt bike race – “Karnataka Invitational Supercross 2017 – Belagavi” was held on Sunday.

For the first time in the history of North Karnataka, the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) approved event is taking place in Belagavi. Top National level riders from across India participated in the event including a 8 year old.

Some Videos of the event which were shown LIVE on our Facebook Page

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Belagavi Railway station ranks 271 in Cleanliness

Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu released Third Party Audit Report on Station Cleanliness Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Beas in Punjab is the Cleanest Station in A1, A Category Stations Respectively. Khammam station Comes 2nd Rank in Station Cleanliness in A Category from 285 Rank previous Year.

Belagavi Railway station ranks 271

Total Score was 609 out of 1000
Process Audit Score 178
Direct Observation Score 197 – Rank 248
Citizen Feedback score 234 – Rank 229

The parameters adopted for conducting the survey are: Evaluation of Process of cleanliness in Parking, main entry area, main platform, waiting room,(33.33%) direct observation by QCI assessors of cleanliness in these areas (33.33%) and passenger feedback(33.33%). A 24×7 control room was set up and images were geo-tagged to monitor progress.

The survey was conducted through interviews with respondents on the questionnaire on cleanliness indicators, which was done face to face by survey teams by visiting each of the 407 stations across 16 Zonal Railways. Every passenger was asked to rate the cleanliness of stations objectively on 40 different cleanliness parameters.

Purely based on the survey on the cleanliness of stations and the analysis thereof, 407 major stations have been given rankings in this Report submitted by the survey agency to Ministry of Railways for scrutiny and further action.

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JSW steel plans to buy 878 acres of land in Gavali Village Khanapur

There has been a public notice issued in newspapers which have got us amazed; the notice issued by a local advocate here in Belagavi states that,

JSW Steel Ltd., Sandur Bellary intends to purchase property bearing RS 71 & 72 which totally ad-measuring 878.01 acres situated in Gavali village of Gunji Hobli, Khanapur Taluka from in all about 86 joint owners. If anyone has any tittle or right on the aforesaid land they have been informed to state claims.

Sources say Survey no 71&72 are steep slopes covered with thick semi tropical rain forest & forms watershed for Mahadayi river. It’s inside Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary but private land. Starting from Vajara poha waterfalls to BHIMGAD. It forms an important part of wildlife area & Tiger movement trails.

Basavaraj patil, DFO said that this matter has not came into his notice. However he said that JSW company was in search of land for the plantation of trees. According to the central governments regulations, if a company has bought 100 acre lands for industry they again have to buy 100 acre land for tree plantations. So I was aware that they were in search of such land. But I have not come across that they are trying to purchase land in Khanapur taluk he said.

Gavali is one of a dozen villages and hamlets located in what is now the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in north-western Karnataka. Less than 200 people are regular residents, away from the busy world of roads, electricity or doctors. Villagers are often faced with wild animals that eat away crops and even attack humans.

Photo: Akshay Yardi

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About 400 Liquor shops will have to shift elsewhere or shut by June 30

As many as 400 liquor shops, situated near national highways and state highways face closure following Supreme Court ruling which has banned sale of liquor within 500 meters from highways. Other states already implemented the same, in Karnataka the excise licence to most of the liquor shops along highways were issued prior to December 15 last year and they will remain operational till June 30.

According to Excise Department Officials as many as 205 CL2 (retail shops with licensees for vending liquor but not serving liquor on the premises), nine establishments CL4 (Clubs) licenses including four in Belagavi North zone, a star hotel having CL 6A (Star Hotels) license, 47 establishments with CL7 license (Lodging Houses), 99 establishments having CL9 license (Bar & Restaurant) and 17 Mysore Sales International Limited (MSIL) LIQUOR SHOPS FUNCTIONING IN 500 METRE DISTANCE.

A total of 650 authorized bars are having licence from excise department in Belagavi District.

According to sources the shops and Bars from Bachi Raichur Highway (Near Shankam) towards Ashok Circle, Sangolli Rayanna Circle, Chenamma Circle and Club road and ahead which are on the Bachi Raichur Highway could be affected with this ban.

Bars after Fish Market then over bridge, RPD, Khanapur Road, Peeranwadi, uipto Khanapur will also be affected as they are on the NH 4A.

The above are just based one the earlier surveys.

While the state government is worried about loosing heavy revenue due to closure of these alcohol shops, the owners too are also not sure that they will be getting new space at 500 meters away from highways.

A few bar owners have already got alternate sites ready for them while a few are still unable to find a new site which has a lot paper work and permission issues.

If the licence holder has shifted his bar 500 meters away from highway before June 30, his licence will be renewed and if he didn’t, his licence will be canceled according to sources.

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Suresh Hundre-Living the Difference

First published on May 23, 2013

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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Beginup.com to host Startup Meetup at Belagavi on 30 May

A Startup event under banner “Beginup meets” will be conducted for businessmen and startups of this region. The speaker for the conference will be Mr. K.S.Bhatia founder and CEO of pumpkart.com from Chandigarh . Pumpkart came into limelight when Google CEO Mr. Sundar Pichai cited Pumpkarts success story in his speech before P M Narendra Modi.

Pumpkart got best startup company from North by Google India and also Pumpkart was also rated as top 20 upcoming startup by Times group.

This meet up will be conducted at KLS IMER College Belagavi on 30th May 2017 . 200+ beneficiary will be attending this meetup . This meetup will be conducted between 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm followed by networking high tea. Registration fee for the event will be Rs 500/- for startups & businessmen and free for students.

Beginup conducts startup meet across country and this conference on “Brick & Mortar to E-commerce” will bring awareness and networking opportunities to the startups of this region.

You can login to www.beginup.com or call 9880069002 for registration.

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Over 156 varieties of Mangoes at Mango Festival

Horticulture department has organiosed a Mango Festival at Hume park, club road, Belagavi which is open for all upto  29 May, 2017.

One can see as many as 156 varieties of Mangoes on display and can also buy from the shops set up there.

Mango growers from Belagavi, Dharwad, Maharashtra, Goa and Tamil Nadu have participated in the exhibition. Ratnagiri Hapus, Totapuri, Niranjana, Mandapa, Deshhari, Arka Aruna, Malgoa and many more are the variety of mango’s in Expo.

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45000 street lights to be changed to LED

Roshan Baig, Urban Development minister was a on a visit to Belagavi where he reviewed various works and projects to be undertaken by the City corporation.

He approved the proposal of changing the 45000 odd street lights to LED which will make huge savings to the tune of 10 crores in electricity bills.

157 acres in Kanbargi will be developed by BUDA which will be called Kanbargi Layout, which will have 450 plots for the weaker sections. Baig insisted on making the Hawkers zone in the city. 13 acres is reserved for Group housing and 10 cares for Ashraya housing. The proposal is ready and will be sent to the Govt for approval.

However the minister on the issue of encroachments especially by the political stalwarts he preferred to remain silent and said lets see.

The masterplan for the city will be revised and all the stakeholders will be called for a meetign which will include members of Chamber of commerce, CREDAI etc.

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JSW clarifies that Bhimgad land is for Compensatory afforestation

JSW steel plans to buy 878 acres of land in Gavali Village Khanapur, after we broke this story the JSW Steel has issued a statement and as per the New Indian Express it denied that it was proposing to set up a steel plant near Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Belagavi district, and further said the land it was proposing to purchase was for the purpose of compensatory afforestation.

JSW Steel had issued a public notice in some newspapers saying it intends to buy about 878 acres in Gavali village of Khanapur taluk from about 86 joint owners.

“Compensatory afforestation is one of the most important conditions stipulated by the Central Government while approving proposals of diversion of forest land for non-forest uses. The company has got approvals from the Government of Karnataka to conduct iron ore mining operations in 5 of the already cancelled mines of Category ‘C’ in Ballari-Hospet region,” the statement said.

“Accordingly, the company is obligated to identify and purchase lands for compensatory afforestation over equivalent area of non-forest land,” the company said. It said the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest has stipulated that as far as possible the land for compensatory afforestation should be identified contiguous to or in the proximity of reserved forest or protected forest.

“The lands to be procured will actually be added to the area of the Bhimgad Sanctuary. Rather than harming the cause of forests, our land purchase will actually increase the forest cover. There is also no intention of the company to use these lands for industrial purpose at all,” it said.

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