Sluggish roadwork angers MP

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June 14, 2011

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Mangalore, June 14: Member of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel vented his ire at the officials of the Public Works Department for failing to carry out road repairs before the onset of the monsoon during a review meeting here on Monday.

Mr. Kateel demanded to know why the officials did not complete the repairs on the Mani-Kabaka and Sullia-Sampaje roads before the monsoon. He told the officials to set themselves a realistic deadline for the completion of the work and stick it to it.

After nodding his assent, the official extended the June 17 deadline he gave the MP earlier and revised it to June 21. There appeared to be some confusion about the four-laning of the National Highway No. 66 (formerly NH 17). According to the present design, two by-passes were to be constructed at Mulky and Padubidri, but the elected representatives were opposed to the construction of a by-pass which would come up near Bappanadu temple.

P.N. Gawasane, Project Director, National Highways Authority of India, said that 41 buildings would have to be demolished and that it was not possible to complete the project without acquiring land. After initial disagreement, Chairman of the Coastal Development Authority B. Nagaraja Shetty, MLA K. Abhayachandra Jain, and Mr, Kateel agreed to carry out a spot inspection on June 20 and discuss the project.

Mr. Shetty said the national highway passing through Brahmarakutlu near B.C. Road should be made four-lane as it was an accident zone. Work on the project was halted last year because of a religious structure that was near the highway. He maintained that the four-lane could be done on either side of the structure. However, Mr. Gawasane said the issue was not cost, but safety. It would be dangerous to execute such a design as it would pose a risk to devotees, road users as well as the structure itself, he said.

Commissioner of Mangalore City Corporation K.N. Vijayaprakash said if pipe culverts were converted into box culverts , flooding could be controlled. Mr. Gawasane said that permission for five such projects had been received and that the NHAI had no objection for more such conversions. Mr. Shetty directed Mr. Gawasane to look into the problem of flooding at B.C. Road as a result of the fly-over construction.

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November 11,2024

Udupi, Nov 11: A traveller reportedly lost ₹4.1 lakh after attempting to book a cab online in Udupi. 

At around 1:30 PM on November 7, the man from West Bengal searched for car rentals on Google and selected a website named "Shakti Car Rentals." Shortly after, he was contacted by someone claiming to be "Rohit Sharma," who directed him to pay a registration fee of ₹150 on the site.

After unsuccessful payment attempts via both his Canara Bank debit card and SBI credit card (without receiving an OTP), "Rohit Sharma" instructed him to pay the driver directly. But at 1:47 PM, he received messages showing deductions of ₹3.3 lakh from his SBI credit card and ₹80,056 from his Canara Bank debit card, totaling ₹4.1 lakh.

The complainant alleges fraud through a deceptive link disguised as a booking token fee. A case has been registered at Udupi Town Police Station.

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November 3,2024

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta has called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged embezzlement of Waqf properties. This demand follows findings from the Anwar Manippady committee's report, which reveals that while 54,000 acres of land are registered with the Waqf Board, approximately 29,000 acres have been misappropriated.

Capt. Chowta emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, stating, “A comprehensive probe should be conducted based on this report. Those who have illegally encroached on these properties must be held accountable.”

He challenged the Congress party, suggesting that if they genuinely care for the Muslim community and underprivileged women, their members should actively participate in the Joint Parliamentary Committee discussing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024. This participation is essential to ensure that Waqf properties are used effectively for community welfare.

The MP criticized the notices served to farmers in Honvada village, Vijayapura, which stated that nearly 1,200 acres of their ancestral land was being reassigned to the Waqf Board. He expressed that this issue arose while the NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working on amendments to the Waqf Act. He accused the Congress-led state government, particularly Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, of trying to enforce outdated 50-year-old notifications about Waqf properties. After the farmers raised concerns, Minister M. B. Patil clarified that the confusion was due to an error in the gazette.

Chowta alleged that Congress members in the Joint Parliamentary Committee are obstructing proceedings and causing disruptions. He expressed suspicion that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah might have instructed Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan to implement these outdated notifications regarding Waqf properties. As a result, he demanded the Minister's resignation.

He accused the Congress party of exploiting Muslim voters for the past 75 years without making substantial efforts for their welfare. Furthermore, he highlighted that the BJP is launching a campaign against land jihad, pointing out that the Waqf Board controls one of the largest land banks after the Defence and Railways sectors. Finally, he urged citizens to check the revenue records (RTC) of their land ownership to verify its status.

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November 7,2024

Udupi, Nov 7: In a tragic turn of events, a young woman, Prasanna, aged 29, allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday, struggling to cope with the demands of work and motherhood after the birth of her daughter, according to police reports.

Prasanna had married on December 2, 2022, and was the mother of a 10-month-old baby girl. Her husband works in Bengaluru, while she lived with her in-laws, who, according to her family, treated her kindly.

In a complaint, Prasanna's mother revealed that her daughter often called her, expressing deep concerns over her readiness for motherhood. Despite receiving supportive care from her family, Prasanna felt unprepared and overwhelmed by the balance of work and home life that early motherhood required.

Her family shared that she had been undergoing treatment, but between 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, she allegedly took her own life at her husband’s residence. The Karkala Rural Police Station has registered a case and is conducting further investigations.

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