CRZ rules obstacle to explore tourism potential'

September 28, 2011

Udupi, September 28: ''Coastal districts offer ample avenues to develop tourism sector especially beach tourism,'' said MLA Raghupathy Bhat.

He was speaking after inaugurating the World Tourism Day-2011 celebrations organised with the concept of “Tourism Linking Cultures” by District Administration and District Tourism Department here on Tuesday. He said earlier governments would offer meager amount of funds to develop tourism as compared to the funds allotted these days. As many as Rs 187 crore budget has been envisioned to promote tourism during the current fiscal year. In this backdrop, the most essential issue to be taken into consideration is the relaxation of CRZ rules. It is the major obstacle towards exploiting available beach tourism potentials.

Industrialists are not coming forward owing to the CRZ rules. It has been designed unscientifically, he added.Bhat said at least CRZ norms should be relaxed at State-level. It should be reduced to 200 meters, he opined and added that beach tourism should be developed in the model adopted by the governments of Kerala and Goa.

State government has allotted Rs 2 crore to upgrade the harbours at Malpe and St Mary's island. Experts' reports on plans deciding over setting up of floating harbor or permanent harbor at St Mary's island is expected within a week.

The foundation stone laying ceremony for Madhwacharya statue built at the cost of Rs 3 crore at Malpe beach is performed and the work is expected to get over shortly. The Suralu Palace is renovated at the cost of Rs 1.60 crore.

The actual amount needed to get the palace entirely renovated is around Rs 10 crore.

However, we have managed to repair the palace with available sum of money. A task force committee for developing tourism in the district involving private parties is the need of hour. The DC should head the task force committee, he said.

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Lokayukta to probe Siddaramaiah as special court orders filing of FIR in MUDA case

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September 25,2024

In a significant development, a special court tasked with handling cases against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MP/MLAs) has ordered that a First Information Report (FIR) be filed regarding the Muda case.

Additionally, the Karnataka Lokayukta, which is an anti-corruption body, has been tasked with investigating allegations against Siddaramaiah, who is reportedly involved in the case.

The court instructed the Lokayukta (an anti-corruption authority) to provide a report within three months. It also ordered the relevant authorities to file a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the case.

Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat issued the directive, compelling the Mysuru Lokayukta police to commence an investigation following a formal complaint lodged by Snehamayi Krishna.

The Karnataka Lokayukta in Mysuru is required to carry out the investigation under Section 156 (3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which mandates the registration of a First Information Report (FIR).

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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