Mangalorean lad makes waves with 'amphibian cycle'

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July 31, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 31: What began as a fun, do-it-yourself experimental project for young Ahmed Rizauddin, the 'Amphibian cycle' is certainly attracting a lot of attention in the city now.

For, the young boy has designed and prepared a bicycle which floats and moves on water! Although the concept may not be entirely novel, it is clearly an example of ingenuity shown by the 15-year-old lad.

Several interested onlookers gathered at Mangala Stadium swimming pool here on Tuesday, to witness the launch of the 'water-bicycle' designed by Rizauddin.

Rizauddin is currently studying in Class 10 at Infant Jesus Joyland English Medium High School where the water-bicycle was designed, produced and fabricated by him, with some help from his friends. The headmistress and teachers of the school were in full praise for the boy, who they said had also designed several small gadgets in the past.

In every annual science exhibition held in the school, Rizauddin bagged the first place for his models. His thinking is innovative and beyond his age, said his primary teacher Vijaya Diwakar Rao.

Residents of Jeppu, the family of Rizauddin feels extremely proud of his contraption. His father Abdul Raheem, who is in the construction business, said that Rizauddin asked him for a bicycle about seven months ago, after which the boy began working on the contraption and perfecting it.

It consists of stainless steel, iron rods and two inflatable lorry tyre tubes which hold the bicycle afloat. While steering of the bicycle in the water may be a problem without a rudder, Rizauddin has provided a covering on one side of the bicycle's front wheel to ease its steering.

Watching Rizauddin ride the bicycle on water for the first time on Tuesday, his mother Asma was overcome with pride and emotion at the accomplishment of her son. He wishes to be a scientist one day, she tells proudly.

The water-bicycle was displayed at the science exhibition held recently at Pilikula Nisarga Dhama, where it was selected to be exhibited at state-level.

It could be noted here that similar amphibious bicycle contraptions modified to ride on both water and land have been designed and used in other parts of the world such as Britain, China and Italy before.

An amphibious bicycle had been invented as early as 1932 by a French inventor in Paris. It had also been created by a Mohammad Saidullah in Bihar in 1975.

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Lokayukta team arrives at disputed plot; CM likely to get ED summons

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October 1,2024

Mysuru, Oct 1: The Karnataka Lokayukta team on Tuesday arrived at the disputed plot in Mysuru and began investigation into the MUDA case against CM Siddaramaiah and his wife, news agency ANI reported. Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the case was also present with the team.

Sources stated that ED sleuths might issue a notice to CM Siddaramaiah at any time and issue summons to him for questioning. The sleuths are also keenly watching the movements of CM Siddaramaiah’s close associates and relatives, including a cabinet minister in connection with the MUDA scam.

Sources further said that there is a possibility of the ED conducting raids across the state on offices and residences of close associates of CM Siddaramaiah. The ED has also gathered information on bank accounts and financial transactions of CM Siddaramaiah and his associates.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by the police, against CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B.M. by the Mysore Urban Development Authority. The ED registered the case taking cognisance of the FIR registered against the Chief Minister by the Lokayukta police on September 27.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Lokayukta probing the MUDA case has also expedited the probe. The sleuths led by Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh have visited the controversial land on the outskirts of Mysuru city. The petitioner, Snehamayi Krishna, also accompanied the team.

The move of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife to return 14 sites allotted by the MUDA to her has triggered a debate. BJP MLA from Mysuru T.S. Srivatsa stated on Tuesday that the move of CM’s wife is not acceptable. "The two commissioners who colluded in the MUDA scam are roaming freely even today," he said.

"CM Siddaramaiah first claimed that there was no scam at all. Later, he formed a commission and now there is an FIR against him. After committing the mistake, you offer to return the sale deed. The time is up. He will have to tender his resignation and I am sure he won’t be in the position until Dasara festivities," MLA T.S. Srivatsa stated.

T.J. Abraham, one of the petitioners in the MUDA case said, “I had demanded the MUDA commissioner to take back the allotted sites. He had written back saying the process would be initiated. They were waiting for the investigation report."

"CM Siddaramaiah has not approached the division bench or the Supreme Court to challenge the order against him because there is nothing to be challenged. Returning sites is not a big sacrifice. The Chief Minister has lost it," Abraham stated.

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