Implement development work in naxal-affected areas: DGP

Shimoga, May 3: Director-General and Inspector-General of Police A.R. Infant called upon officials of various departments to work with coordination to implement development works in naxal-affected regions.

He was speaking at a programme organised here on Wednesday to handover various facilities under the naxal surrender and rehabilitation policy of the State Government to Krishna, a resident of Koranakote village in Hosanagar taluk, who was once a naxal, but had opted for the surrender and rehabilitation package.

There was no space for violence and lawlessness in a democracy. Concerted efforts were necessary to eradicate the naxal problem, he said. It took one year to extend the facilities to Mr. Krishna owing to the completion of formalities like identification of the land and preparation of the documents, he said.

Later, addressing media persons Mr Infant said there were about 40 active and naxals in the State. “It is true that hand bills with?Tamil text were found during anti-naxal operations. However, there is no authentic information on the activities of ultras from other states in Karnataka or their nexus with those from our State,” he said.

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Demand for Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight gains momentum

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September 13,2024

NRI professionals hailing from the coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, now based in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Australia, have been urging the Indian government and airlines to introduce a direct flight between Mangalore International Airport (MIA) and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

These professionals argue that Singapore’s strategic location as a hub connecting India with East Asia makes this flight essential. They highlight that this route would serve over 12 million people from the coastal and hill regions of southern India, fostering stronger ties with East Asian economies.

The group, consisting of individuals from Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Hassan, is spearheaded by Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore, and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community. Acharya emphasized the significance of the Indian government’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen relationships between India and ASEAN, East Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

“This flight will open new doors for cultural, trade, tourism, and technological exchanges between these regions,” Acharya said.

The Mangalore Chapter of IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) has also proposed positioning the region as the 'Silicon Beach of India.' A direct flight would provide greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors from both Singapore and Mangaluru, boosting business exchanges.

Moreover, Singapore’s Changi Airport could see increased tourism from the Karnataka coast, while Coastal Karnataka would benefit from a surge in visitors from ASEAN countries, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the US West Coast.

While a similar attempt in 2017 did not succeed, Acharya and his team are hopeful that this time their appeal will be taken seriously, tapping into the immense growth potential of the eastern half of the globe.

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