Funds released for footbridges in DK, Udupi: Nagaraj Shetty

June 28, 2012

Mangalore, June 28: The state government has released Rs. 3 crores and Rs. 2 crores for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts for the construction of footbridges in the coastal districts said B Nagaraj Shetty, Chairman, Coastal Development Authority.

Addressing media persons at Press Club in Mangalore on Thursday, Mr. Shetty said that owing to many places in the coastal district where people struggle to cross the waters and face connectivity problems, the CDA had sent a proposal to the state government for as many as 430 footbridges for an estimated total cost of Rs. 15 crores. The government has now released 5 crores which have been provided to Udupi and Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayats (Rs. 2 crores and Rs. 3 crores respectively) through which work will be carried out for footbridges in the two districts, Mr. Shetty said.

In Dakshina Kannada district, work will be carried out for 142 footbridges while in Udupi, 45 bridges will be concentrated upon.

Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda has assured that the other Rs. 10 crores would also be released soon. He has ordered an immediate release of Rs. 5 crore for Uttara Kannada district, Mr. Shetty said.

The road project between Athradi (Manipal) and Bajpe Airport has also progressed. The project being done on a PPP basis, talks have alreay been held with companies who have come forward to take it up, Mr. Shetty said. A proposal for a two-lane road between Talapady to Majali in Karwar has also been sent to the Chief Minister, he added.

Package for families in Naxal affected areas

Mr. Shetty said that the government has approached the families living in naxal affected areas that lack basic facilities in Kudremukh, Karkala and Belthangady with a rehabilitation scheme.

A Rs. 100 crore package has been created for the purpose. Talks are being held with each family with regard to compensation. No forceful agreements are being made. About 60% of the families have agreed to shift, Mr. Shetty said.

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Model code of conduct enforced in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi for MLC by-election: Key details inside

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September 20,2024

Mangaluru, Sep 20: The bye-election for the MLC seat, vacated by Kota Srinivas Poojary after his election as an MP, will take place on October 21. The election covers 6,037 voters from 392 local bodies across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and election officer Mullai Muhilan provided details at a press conference held at the DC office on Thursday.

Key Election Dates:

Nomination Period: September 26 to October 3
Verification of Nominations: October 4
Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: October 7
Election Day: October 21 (Polling from 8 AM to 4 PM)
Vote Counting: October 24

Code of Conduct:

The model code of conduct came into effect on September 19 and will remain in place until October 28 in both Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. During this period, government development projects cannot be announced, and foundation stone-laying ceremonies are prohibited. Political banners and hoardings are also banned. Government officials are restricted from participating in public programs or meetings. The Election Commission will oversee all political events, and the regulations that apply to MP and MLA elections will also govern this MLC bye-election.

Election Management:

Additional DCs of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will assist as election officers. While no election-related check posts will be set up, flying squads and video surveillance teams will monitor compliance. Political party buntings and hoardings will be removed immediately.

Voter and Polling Information:

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts fall under the Dakshina Kannada local body authority. In this bye-election, eligible voters include members of gram panchayats, city corporations, city municipalities, town municipalities, town panchayats, as well as MLAs, MLCs, and MPs.

Dakshina Kannada: 3,551 voters, 234 polling booths
Udupi: 2,486 voters, 158 polling booths

Officials Present:

The press conference was attended by ZP CEO Dr. Anand, Additional DC Dr. Santhosh Kumar, Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, SP Yatheesh, MCC Commissioner Anand C L, and Assistant Commissioner Girish Nandan.

This election marks a significant political event for both districts, with voters from various local bodies participating in the process.

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