Street play campaign to create water problem awareness begins in city

November 2, 2012

Mangalore, November 2: A campaign to create awareness on the problem of possible scarcity of water in Mangalore in the coming months, began with a street play in front of the Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) under the banner of Karavali Karnataka Janabhivriddhi Vedike (KKJV) on Friday.

'Tirikita' team performed the first of the various street plays to be held at different venues of the city on the occasion informing people about the need to oppose greater utilization of the city's water resources for industrial purposes.

They also highlighted in their play the fact that of the 160 to 150 mld of water lifted from the Nethravathi River, a key source of drinking water for Mangalore citizens, 110 mld is being actually supplied by the MCC for all purposes and 40 mld of water is getting wasted due to leakages. If people continue to neglect the growing industrial thirst of water, a day will come when there will be no drinking water left for people, they warned.

Vidya Dinker, Coordinator, KKJV, said on the occasion that privatization of water in the city is also being considered by authorities which would mean that only the rich will have access to water. The MCC is aware of the problems and Commissioner Dr. Harish Kumar has assured that he will look into the matter, she said, while stressing that a concrete action by the MCC is needed to ensure that people do not suffer during summer.

Dr.Annayya Kulal of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), was also present.

The team will perform plays at different venues of the city including Panambur beach and in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office and the final performance would be staged on Sunday evening at Kadri Park.

'Drinking water crisis looms over Mangalore'

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Concerns raised over Toll Plaza construction near Sooralpady Masjid

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September 9,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 9: An action committee has voiced concerns about the construction of a new toll plaza near Sooralpady Masjid on the Mangaluru-Moodbidri-Karkala National Highway 169, 17 km from Nanthoor. Amidst ongoing construction, the Action Committee Against Surathkal Toll Gate claims irregularities and poor site selection.

Committee convener Muneer Katipalla noted that only 50% of the Nanthoor-Moodbidri-Karkala highway upgrade is complete after seven to eight years. The Nanthoor-Vamanjoor stretch remains unfinished, causing traffic issues, while dangerous hillside cutting near Kettikal has forced residents to relocate. Additionally, a flyover near Kaikamba threatens a local market.

Katipalla also criticized the construction of a bypass road, alleging it benefits real estate investors and inflates the project cost, which could increase toll fees. The proposed toll plaza, situated 36 km from Talapady toll gate and 35 km from Brahmarakotlu toll gate, violates distance regulations and is too close to local amenities, raising public objections.

There is growing concern that toll collection might begin before the project's completion, with locals frustrated by unaddressed grievances. Social activist Bava Padarangi, DYFI leader Srinath Kulal, and other community leaders attended the site visit.

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19-year-old student from Udupi dies of heat stroke in UAE

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September 16,2024

In a heart-breaking incident, 19-year-old Shaun D'Souza, a native of Vittalwadi in Udupi's Kundapur taluk, tragically lost his life in the UAE due to heat stroke.

Shaun, the beloved son of Elias Cyril D'Souza and Pramila D'Souza, originally from Hosabettu, Moodbidri, had been pursuing his college education in the UAE.

He was admitted to a hospital in Ras Al Khaimah, approximately 115 km from Dubai, after collapsing from heatstroke. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, Shaun breathed his last on Sunday, September 15.

He is deeply mourned by his parents and two siblings. The family, who had been residing near St. Mary's Church in the UAE, are grappling with the profound loss. Shaun’s father, Elias, works as a manager for a private company, while his mother, Pramila, is an accountant.

The local community has come together to offer their support and condolences in this time of sorrow.

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