River Kumaradhara overflows as rains continue

August 6, 2011

Kumaradara

Mangalore, August 6: As the rains continued to lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Friday, the river Kumaradhara overflowed in Subrahmanya.

The bathing ghat in Kumaradhra in Subrahmanya was inundated, causing severe inconvenince to the devotees. The water was seen flowing on Subrahmanya road, thus disrupting the movement of vehicles and padestrians as well. Cholugulu jodi bridge on Harihara-Kollamogra road was also submerged thus disrupting the movement of vehicles.

Flood water also overflowed on Uppinangady-Subrahmanya road at Nettana. If rain continues to lash with the same pace, then the bridge across Kaikamba hole too is likely to be submerged.

A house belonging to Manjaiah Shetty has been completely damaged at Talapady. The cowshed belonging to Dechamma has been partially damaged in Kilpady in Mulki. The kutcha house belonging to Geetha Nayak has been totally damaged at Bajal. A house belonging to Koragappa Madivala was damaged at Kolnadu.

However, none sustained injuries. A hillock caved in at Attavar and a tree was uprooted at Kodailbail disrupting the movement of vehicles for some time.

In the last 24 hours, the district received an average of 56.6 mm with Sullia receiving highest of 74.2 mm rains followed by Puttur—74 mm, Mangalore —57.6 mm, Belthangady—40.8 mm and Bantwal—36.4 mm.

Warning

The matereological department has warned that heavy to very heavy rain would occur at isolated places over coastal Karnataka when rainfall shall exceed 65 mm in the next 48 hours.

The fishermen have been asked not to venture into sea during the next 24 hours.

Udupi

Heavy rains which lashed the district for the last few days receded in Udupi on Friday. The wall of a house belonging to Seetha Bai of Irodi village collapsed.

No damages have been reported from any parts of Karkala and Kundapur taluks.

In the last 24 hours, Udupi district has received an average of 29.3 mm rain. This includes Karkala—38.4 mm, Kundapura—31.4 mm and Udupi—18.2 mm.

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November 25,2024

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Hindu Religious Endowment Department to submit a proposal for constructing a gold chariot for the presiding deity of the state, Chamundeshwari, official sources said on Monday.

The directive follows a request from Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Dinesh Gooligowda, who highlighted the historical and cultural significance of the Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, which dates back to the 12th century AD.

Gooligowda noted that the existing wooden chariot, donated by devotees from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has deteriorated over time.

“Devotees have expressed their desire to organise a ‘rathotsava’ using a gold chariot for Goddess Chamundeshwari. This proposal has been under consideration for some time, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore,” the MLC said.

He emphasised that the government’s financial involvement would not be required, as devotees are willing to contribute towards making the chariot a reality.

Gooligowda proposed a deadline for the 2025 Dasara festival for the completion of the chariot, ensuring it is ready for the grand procession featuring the idol of Chamundeshwari.

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November 14,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday backed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his claim that the BJP had offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs in an attempt to "topple" the state government.

Addressing reporters here, Shivakumar, also the Congress state president, said, “The BJP indeed lured 50 Congress MLAs with Rs 50 crore each.”

He defended Siddaramaiah’s statement and said the Congress MLAs were briefed about the BJP’s alleged 'Operation Lotus', a term used to describe the BJP's attempts to destabilise ruling governments through horse-trading.

“Some of our MLAs informed the Chief Minister about this matter, and he, in turn, shared it with the media,” Shivakumar said.

At an event in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah reiterated the claim that "none of the Congress MLAs had accepted the offer".

He also accused the BJP of filing false cases against him in a bid to "remove him and overthrow his government".

The BJP has yet to respond to the allegations.

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November 12,2024

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Mysuru, Nov 12: Zameer Ahmad Khan, the Tourism and Waqf minister of Karnataka, who stirred a controversy by addressing the Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy as ‘Kaala Kumaraswamy’ has tendered apologies for his remarks.

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Tuesday, Minister Zameer stated that he will apologise if remarks have hurt JD-S workers.

“We both are very close. Then, in a total of 24 hours, we were together for 14 hours. He used to fondly address me as “kulla” (shorty) and I used to address him as “kariyanna” (blacky, kaalia),” Minister Zameer stated.

“I am not addressing him as ‘kaalia’ for the first time. I have not said something highly derogatory. It is being made as big in the backdrop of elections. With love, he used to call me a shorty and I called him a blacky. If I had caused pain to anyone by my words I apologise,” he said.

He further stated: “Kumaraswamy had said that he didn’t want the votes of the Muslim community. But now they are attempting to purchase Muslim votes. Against this backdrop, I have made the remark.”

Minister for Home G. Parameshwara stated on Tuesday, “Minister Zameer and Kumaraswamy are close friends. Their comments against each other are not significant.”

Zameer Ahmad Khan, the Tourism and Waqf minister of Karnataka stirred a controversy on Monday as he addressed the Union Minister as ‘Kaala Kumaraswamy’.

JD-S on Tuesday demanded a public apology and resignation of Minister for Waqf and Tourism Zameer Ahmad Khan over his ‘racist’ remarks.

“Remember, there is no place here for your divisive policies. You have insulted the people by making ethnic, racist and discriminatory statements. You should apologize to the people of the state and resign,” the JD (S) demanded in the post.

Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju reacted sternly to the racist jibe and stated, “I strongly deplore Congress Minister Zameer Ahmed calling Union Minister and former Chief Minister of Karnataka Kumaraswamy as 'Kaalia Kumaraswamy'.

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