Heavy rains lash Bangalore, traffic snarls due to waterlogging

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November 24, 2013

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Bangalore, Nov 24: Heavy rain lashed the City and surrounding areas on Saturday night, throwing weekend traffic out of gear.

By 11:30 pm, Bangalore received a rainfall of 106.2 mm. It was immediately not known whether it was a record on a single day in November.

Most of the underpasses were flooded with almost four feet of water and several roads had knee-deep water, triggering massive traffic jams in the central business district.

Several places reported flooding and waterlogging. People who were gearing up for weekend celebrations and those who were out shopping were caught unawares as it started pouring in the evening and lasted for a few hours.

Around 20 houses in the Kamakhya area of Banashankari, near the Deve Gowda Petrol Bunk, Banashankari II Stage and at Ganesh Mandir ward were flooded.

Eleven houses at Krishnappa Garden and one each at Malleshwaram Circle, Someshwaranagar and Journalist Colony were also flooded.

Several houses at Kamalanagar, Laggere, Kalyan Nagar at Nagarbhavi, Mahalakshmi Layout, J?P Nagar, Mahadevapura, Byatarayanapura, Wilson Garden and Kanakapura Road were inundated. The drains were choked with garbage at a number of places on MG Road and Church Street .

Officials of Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) said gangmen and lorries were sent to pump out water from the flooded houses soon after complaints were received. Mayor B S Satyanarayana instructed the gangmen and subordinates to take steps to clear the water-clogged areas and flooded zones. BBMP Commissioner M Laxminarayana told Deccan Herald: “We will ensure that the heavy rain does not disrupt the public. I am monitoring the areas affected by the downpour and have alerted the control room as well.”

Vehicular movement came to a standstill for more than two hours in the City's central business district.

Government and private buses were stuck on roads in Okalipuram, K?G?Road, Yeshwanthpur, Bellary Road, Electronics City and Mysore Road,?said the traffic police. Vehicles clogged the area around Anand Rao Circle and near the old Kino theatre for hours. It was a similar story at Shantinagar bus stand. It was a herculean task for the traffic police to manage vehicular flow as signal lights went off at several junctions.?The police deployed additional forces and manually handled the vehicular movement.

The rain partially affected trains' schedule. Some trains left the City and Yeshwanthpur stations late, added the police.

Slow moving traffic was also reported at Mekhri Circle, Seshadripuram Underpass, K R Market Circle, Anil Kumble Circle, Magadi Road, Hebbal among others. On MG Road, there was traffic congestion even around 10:30 pm. The entire stretch of MG Road from the Brigade Road intersection to Chinnaswamy Stadium was clogged with vehicles as well.

A number of vehicles were also seen floating at traffic junctions such as Shivananda Circle, Seshadripuram, Rhenius Street, Shantinagar and Mekhri Circle among others.

At many places, vehicle owners abandoned their vehicles and were seen wading in waist-deep water. Such scenes were witnessed mostly at underpasses, said Laxminarayana.

“Underpasses in various places have up to four feet of water. In some places roads have been flooded with two feet of water. However, most main roads are not flooded. We have not received many calls of houses being flooded as yet. Water will pumped out of flooded subways once the rain stops,” he added.

Vehicles parked in the basement of apartments at J?P?Nagar, Puttenahalli, Marathalli, K?R?Puram, Indiranagar and other places were submerged in the rain water. Two cars, three auto rickshaws and two bikes were submerged at the railway underbridge in Sheshadripuram, said BBMP officers.

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November 14,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday backed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his claim that the BJP had offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs in an attempt to "topple" the state government.

Addressing reporters here, Shivakumar, also the Congress state president, said, “The BJP indeed lured 50 Congress MLAs with Rs 50 crore each.”

He defended Siddaramaiah’s statement and said the Congress MLAs were briefed about the BJP’s alleged 'Operation Lotus', a term used to describe the BJP's attempts to destabilise ruling governments through horse-trading.

“Some of our MLAs informed the Chief Minister about this matter, and he, in turn, shared it with the media,” Shivakumar said.

At an event in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah reiterated the claim that "none of the Congress MLAs had accepted the offer".

He also accused the BJP of filing false cases against him in a bid to "remove him and overthrow his government".

The BJP has yet to respond to the allegations.

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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 19,2024

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The Karnataka Police’s Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) achieved a major breakthrough on Monday night by eliminating Vikram Gowda, one of Karnataka’s most wanted Naxal leaders for over two decades. The encounter occurred in the dense Kabbinale forest of Udupi district, marking a significant victory against Naxal insurgency in the region.

Who Was Vikram Gowda?

Hailing from Hebri in Udupi, Vikram Gowda, 44, was a prominent figure in the Naxal movement. He went underground in 2002, initially serving as a courier and fund collector before rising to lead a breakaway Naxal group. Despite having only a fourth-grade education, he was a staunch advocate for tribal rights and a key player in the movement’s survival in Karnataka.

Bounty: ₹3 lakh from Karnataka and ₹50,000 from Kerala.

Legacy: The last major Naxal leader in Karnataka after the 2021 arrest of B G Krishnamurthy.

The Encounter

Police revealed that Gowda and his team visited Kabbinale village to collect groceries on Monday night. Acting on a tip-off, ANF ambushed the group. When the Naxals opened fire, ANF responded, leading to Gowda's death.

Escapees: Three Naxals fled, including prominent members Latha (aka Mundgaru Latha) and Raju.

Significance: This was the first Naxal casualty in Karnataka in over two decades.

Home Minister G. Parameshwara confirmed the operation, stating, “Gowda was elusive for 20 years, escaping multiple encounters. His death is a critical step in dismantling Naxal operations in the region.”

The Decline of Naxal Activity in Karnataka

Karnataka's Naxal movement has been dwindling, with members seeking refuge in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The group’s strength had reduced to just 19 members by 2018, but recent sightings indicate attempts at revival:

2023 Activity: Reports of Gowda-led movements in the Kodagu and Hassan districts reignited concerns.

Political Heat: The BJP criticised the Congress government, alleging it created a “safe haven” for Naxals.

A Glimpse into Gowda’s Past

Personal Life: Gowda’s ex-wife, Savitri (alias Rajita), was arrested in 2021. She was a senior Naxal commander involved in insurgency since 2004.
Rehabilitation Efforts: Since 2013, Karnataka’s rehabilitation policy has seen 14 Naxals surrender and reintegrate into mainstream society.

A Milestone in Karnataka’s Fight Against Insurgency

The operation signifies a decisive blow to Naxal resurgence in the Western Ghats. While the ANF continues its search for escapees, the Karnataka government reaffirmed its commitment to offering rehabilitation to those willing to surrender.

As Karnataka celebrates this triumph, the message is clear: there is no room for insurgency in the state.

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