M'lore MLA seeks Rs 10 cr natural calamity fund

Mangalore, September 5: A fund of Rs 10 crore should be released by the State Government from the Natural Calamity fund as only Rs 1 crore has been released this year, stressed MLA U T Khader in a press meet on Saturday.

Stating that the district road conditions are pathetic, he said that heavy rains have destroyed roads completely. The road conditions can be greatly improved if the funds are released which is otherwise impossible. As much as Rs 11 crores have to be paid to the contractors who are suffering with the delayed payment, he said.

He also added that former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has done a lot to his district Shimoga and even D V Sadananda Gowda should take similar steps for DK district's development. Commenting on the Chief Minister's support for Jan Lokpal Bill, he said in case he is really against corruption, then immediate action should be taken on the basis of Lokayukta report. It is not right to make BSY the scapegoat of all corruption charges. All members from BJP party who were involved in the scams are equally responsible, he said.

Speaking on the Anna Hazare protest, Khader said that Congress government has proved in action that all have an equal right in democracy and even a seventh standard pass Hazare can question the Prime Minister. It has shown that it is against corruption by passing the Jan Lokpal bill to the standing committee, he said and regretted that BJP made the issue of Anna Hazare protest sentimental and played a political game. The Gujarat government which is ruled by the BJP has not appointed Lokayukta since seven years, he informed and said the BJP is playing double standard.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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