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Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts commences construction of its engine plant and expansion of its transmission plant at Bidadi

Ramanagaram, 24th Feb 2011: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced today that Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts PVT. LTD. (TKAP) held a ceremony to mark the commencement of construction of its new engine plant and the expansion of its existing transmission plant at Bidadi in Ramanagaram Taluk. This development is a part of the unit localization project.

Mr. Hisashi Suzuki, Managing Director,TKAP unveiled the foundation stone under the august presence of Mr. V P Baligar, Principal Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industry and Mr. Takahiro Iwase, Senior Managing Director, TMC and Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, MD, TKM.

The unit localization project for Etios involves setting up a new engine plant and expanding the existing transmission plant, also an Export Orient Unit. The new production at the plant, representing an investment of approximately Rs. 5 billion. The project was cleared by the State High Level Clearance Committee, Government of Karnataka, in Jan 2011. The production will commence from third quarter of present year and approximately 100,000 engines will be producedper year. From early 2013 the capacity will be increased to 2.40 lakh transmissions.

TKAP currently produces manual transmissions for the “Fortuner” manufactured in India, Thailand and Argentina. It also produces axles and propeller shafts for the “Innova”, manufactured in India.

Talking on the occasion Mr. Vikram Kirloskar said Indian operations play a very important role in Toyota’s global strategy. Making of Etios exclusively for the Indian market and the localization of engine and transmission marks an important milestone in the growth of Toyota in India. Production of engines and transmissions for the Etios will further localize parts production. With the production of these critical parts, the localization ratio for Etios, currently around 70%, is expected to cross 90% he said.

Mr.Hisashi Suzuki in his address said “This project will help generate additional employment for more than 500 members at TKAP. It will also additionally, create opportunities for indirect employment in our supplier fraternity. TKAP, an EOU will now contribute towards localization and will get an opportunity to serve customers in India.”

Ramangaram gets new pin code

Ramanagaram the district head quarters of the three year old Ramanagara District has got a new Postal Index Number (PIN). The new Pin Code is 562159. The earlier number was 571511. Since the old number was creating confusion among other districts whose pin code begins with 571, we have changed the PIN to 562159, the postal authories have said.

Navaratri Sambrama in Ramanagaram

It is during Navaratri, we invoke the energy aspect of God in the form of the universal mother, commonly referred to as "Durga," which literally means the remover of miseries of life. She is also referred to as "Devi" (goddess) or "Shakti" (energy or power). It is this energy, which helps God to proceed with the work of creation, preservation and destruction. In other words, you can say that God is motionless, absolutely changeless, and the Divine Mother Durga, does everything. Truly speaking, our worship of Shakti re-confirms the scientific theory that energy is imperishable. It cannot be created or destroyed. It is always there.

Navaratri celebration is on full swing in Ramanagaram. Almost all temples especially "Devi" temples have maximum crowd. The prime diety of Ramanagaram "Sri Bannimahakali", the second most preferred diety "Sri Chamundeshwari" temples are centres of attraction. Every day the dieties are decorated, pooja’s are performed and prasadam distributed. On this context Sri Kannikaparameshwari Temple in M.G.Road, Ramanagaram is no exception. On second day of Navaratri, the goddess Sri Vasavi was decorated as "Boodevi" which was a feat for the eyes. Famous artist brothers Mr. Anantasatyam and Mr. Radhakrishna put out their creativity to the full extent as they do every year.

On Vijayadashami, the last day of the season, deities (utsava moorthys) from various temples are taken to “Bannimantapa” performed special poojas and are taken back to the temples. HAPPY NAVARATRI!

Successful Sri Vasavi Ratha Yatra in Ramanagara District

Prior to the scheduled Karnataka Arya Vysya's Conference in Bangalore on December 24,25 & 26th the Sri Vasavi Sankalpa Ratha Yatre is being carried thru out the state Karnataka. The ratha (chariot) yatre passed thru Ramanagaram District on September 7th and 8th. The Vasavi Ratha arrived from Bangalore Rural District. The Ratha was carried out in the procession in all the taluks of Ramanagaram District ( Magadi, Ramanagaram, Channapatna and Kanakapura). Karnataka Arya Vysya Mahasabha District Directors B.V.Surya Prakash, S.G.Ramesh Guptha and Ramanath lead the procession thru out the district.

Queens Baton passes thru Ramanagaram District

When Common Wealth Games Queens Baton arrived today (2nd September 2010) at 12.55 noon from Mysore at Ramanagaram District Office, Ramanagaram, the elected representatives, govt. officials, press persons, student community and general public were elated. They heartily welcomed the baton, wished the common wealth games all success and let the baton to continue its journey to Bangalore the capitol city of Karnataka.

MLA K.Raju, Z.P.President Nagaraj, CMC president Saban Saab, Deputy Commissioner G.L.Chandra Shekaraiah, Asst.Commissioner Vijay Kumar, Tahsildhar D.B.Natesh, Circle Inspector Krishna Murthy on behalf of the district citizens wished all success for the games. Before the baton was sent off the accompanying officials were served with tender coconuts.

Ramanagara Bundh success

To oppose the recent price rise in diesel, petrol and LPG, the Bharath Bundh call given by BJP, JDS and many other organizations was a grand success in Ramanagaram. All merchant establishments were closed. KSRTC and private buses did not ply. The Bangalore Mysore highway traffic was not as usual. The main streets in the town wore a desert look as people too decided to stay in their homes. Petrol bunks, cinema theaters were also closed. How ever Government offices functioned but without the general public.