MCC to come under CC TV surveillance; e-attendance for staff

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October 20, 2011

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Mangalore, October 20: CC TV cameras and biometric attendance system will be installed in all offices under MCC in a view to bring transparency in working.

All offices will be computerised in phases, announced MCC Mayor Praveen at a press meet organised at MCC on Wednesday.

Speaking on the development of roads, he said that under the Chief Minister's special grant of Rs 100 crore and SFC grant of 2009-10 and 2011-12, 265 works were undertaken in the first phase of which 200 have been completed. A sum of Rs 83.25 crores have already been spent.

In the Rs 100 crores grant in the second phase, 121 works have been proposed. A tender has been called for 70 works.

With the SFC garnt, Rs 4,996 lakhs were released and 265 works were undertaken. A total of 198 work have already been completed and Rs 3832 crores have been spent, he said.

A sum of Rs 6.40 crore has been spent out of the 12.33 crore which was released under the 22.75 per cent fund, he said.

Under the second Rs 100 crore fund granted by the government, Rs 25 lakhs will be spent in every ward to asphalt roads.

The Padil-Bajal road will be developed with Rs 4 crores, he said.

A sum of Rs 1 crore has been released to develop the main road between Kalikamba Junction and Car Street. The Subash Nagar to Mangaladevi road will be developed under the CM's SURE scheme with Rs 2 crore. This will be considered as a model road, he said.

From November 2, the main road near Jyothi will be repaired. All the roads which have been damaged will be asphalted, he said and added the KPT to airport road named as 'Sir M Vishveswarayya road' is considered as a model road.

Gutters and footpaths will be developed near roads which have already been concretised. A sum of Rs 25 lakhs will be spent for this, he said.

The Jeppu Market will be developed with Rs 92.50 lakhs and Bejai market works are under progress. A sum of Rs 100.21 lakhs has been spent for Bejai market. The Alake market will be developed with Rs 63 lakhs, he said.

As many as 100 bus stops will come up in the city on the basis of priority. As many as 27 bus stops have been completed, said the Mayor.

Kalkura advertisers will start constructing the bus stops. They will have the right to advertise here. The bus stops will be categorised in 7 A, 7 B, 13 C class, he said.

For the new bus stand at Pumpwell, 7 acre land has been identified. There is still a need to obtain 5 acres of land. The foundation ceremony will be held soon and a temporary bus stop will come up with Rs 1 crore, he said.

The Ocean Pearl bus stop too will come up soon, he added.

A total of 10 lakes will be developed with Rs 2.24 crores. The tender has been called for this project. The lakes to be developed are Gujjarakere, Jeppu Kottakere, Karmbisnana, Emmekere, Bairaddy, Thekkebettu, Krishnapoora and Sadashiva Temple lake among others, he said.

A sum of Rs 50,000 each was given to special Olympic winners Anil Mendonca, Dhanya S Rao, Royston D'Cunha and Pramila Pinto, he added.

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November 28,2024

Udupi: A 53-year-old woman fell victim to a sophisticated online fraud, losing ₹19.7 lakh to scammers posing as officials from telecom companies and the police.

According to the complaint filed by Vidya, the incident began on October 4 when she received a call from an individual claiming to be from Airtel. The caller alleged that a SIM card linked to her Aadhaar was being misused in Mumbai for spam and fraudulent activities. They warned her that all her mobile numbers could be blocked and connected her to a supposed "Sahara police station."

A man identifying himself as Mohan Kumar, an "investigation officer" from the Sahara police station, then contacted Vidya. He alleged that a fraudulent bank account had been opened in her name at an SBI branch in Mumbai. This account, he claimed, was being used for human trafficking and money laundering activities by someone named Vivek Das. He insisted that all her bank accounts needed to be reviewed.

On October 5, the scam escalated when Kumar, posing as a police officer, threatened Vidya with arrest and warned her not to leave her location without his permission. He demanded that she transfer funds from her accounts to specific UPI IDs and bank accounts under the pretext of "reviewing" her finances. Fearing legal consequences, Vidya complied and transferred ₹19.7 lakh in installments between October 16 and November 7.

The fraud came to light only after she realized she had been deceived. A case has been registered at the CEN (Cyber, Economic, and Narcotics) police station, and an investigation is underway.

Public Warning:

  • Beware of unsolicited calls claiming to be from telecom companies, banks, or police stations.
  • Never share sensitive personal or banking details over the phone.
  • Always verify the identity of callers through official channels before taking any action.
  • If in doubt, contact your local police or cybercrime cell immediately.
  • Stay vigilant to avoid falling prey to such scams!

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November 17,2024

Mangaluru: District-in-Charge Minister and Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dinesh Gundu Rao, announced that a day-care chemotherapy centre will soon be established at District Wenlock Hospital. Speaking to mediapersons after reviewing the activities at Wenlock and Government Lady Goschen Hospital, he shared the government’s plans to enhance healthcare services in the region.

Key Initiatives Announced

•    Day-Care Chemotherapy Centre:

  • Ten beds will be reserved for cancer patients.
  • The government will collaborate with Yenepoya Hospital to provide chemotherapy treatments.
  • All required facilities for the centre are already in place, awaiting inauguration by the Chief Minister.

•    Wenlock Hospital Facelift:

  • Critical Care Block: To be built at a cost of ₹24 crore.
  • Integrated Public Health (IPH) Lab: Planned with a budget of ₹1 crore.
  • New OPD Block: As per a 2017 agreement, KMC Hospital will take up construction. Discussions with KMC management are underway.

•    Additional Requirements:

  • A new mortuary and post-mortem building.
  • Paramedical college building.
  • Modern kitchen.
  • Bridge connecting two buildings within the hospital.

•    Total facelift cost: ₹6 crore to ₹10 crore, utilizing funds from the Department of Health and Family Welfare and CSR contributions.

•    Timeline:
By December or January, priority works will be finalized. The superintendents of Wenlock and Lady Goschen Hospitals are scheduled to visit Bengaluru next week to discuss these projects.

•    MRI Fee Allegations:
The minister assured that allegations of patients being charged for MRI scans at Wenlock Hospital will be resolved at the earliest.
These measures aim to improve healthcare accessibility and infrastructure, positioning Wenlock Hospital as a state-of-the-art facility in the region.

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November 27,2024

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Chandrashekaranatha Swami (left) with chief minister

Bengaluru: Amidst the ongoing Waqf controversy in the state, a Vokkaliga seer has sparked controversy by suggesting the disenfranchisement of Muslims, claiming it would end vote bank politics in India.

The provocative remarks were made by Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami during a protest organized by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, a farmers’ organization with links to the RSS. The protest focused on farmers' lands being marked as Waqf properties.

"Politicians are exploiting this issue for votes. Muslims should be deprived of voting rights. This step is necessary to eliminate vote bank politics and allow India to prosper," the seer stated. He is the head of the Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt, which was founded with support from JD(S) leader and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.

The seer also made misleading claims about Pakistan, stating, “In Pakistan, minorities don’t have the right to vote. If we implement the same in India, Muslims would be isolated, and peace would prevail.” However, minorities in Pakistan have voting rights. 

Chandrashekaranatha Swami continued his criticism of the Waqf Board, accusing it of unlawfully seizing properties. “It is unjust to take someone’s property. We must ensure that the Waqf Board is abolished,” he said. He further emphasized the need for farmers' land to remain protected, even at the cost of political fallout.

Minister Condemns Remarks

Minister for Social Welfare, H.C. Mahadevappa, swiftly condemned the seer’s comments, stating, “After years of struggle, Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar established the principle of ‘one vote, one value.’ It is crucial for Dalits, backward communities, and minorities to understand its significance.”

He continued, "Those who spread hatred for political gain under the guise of religion must end their harmful rhetoric."

Earlier, Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami had stirred controversy by suggesting that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah step down to allow Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to assume the role of Chief Minister for the remainder of the term. The statement created a fresh political debate, raising questions about the power dynamics in Karnataka's ruling party.

The seer remarked, “Everyone has had the opportunity to hold the Chief Minister’s position, except D.K. Shivakumar. I request our experienced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to vacate the post and bless Shivakumar with the opportunity.”

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