Permanent road coating at Shiradi Ghat highway by March: Minister Mahadevappa

January 27, 2014

Mangalore, Jan 27: If everything goes as per plan, Shiradi Ghat stretch of Mangalore-Bangalore highway (NH 75) will get a new coating from March, said Dr H C Mahadevappa, Minister for Public Works Department.

He was speaking to media persons at Gundia after the road inspection work on Shiradi Ghats on Sunday.

He said the Union ministry of road transport and highways has approved the proposal of road coating of 47 kms of road stretch on Shiradi Ghat at an estimated cost of Rs 95.54 crore which will be permanent solution for the road that is battered during the monsoon.

While Rs 49.1 crore will be spent to strengthen and reconstruct 33.3 kms of road, rigid concrete pavement will be laid on 13.6 kms of stretch on middle part of the ghat at an estimated cost of Rs 46.43 crore, the minister said adding that the tender process for the work is in progress.

Since the fourlaning work would take at least 18 -20 months to complete, the existing road has been repaired by filling potholes and asphalting at a cost of Rs 5 crore. Once the fourlaning work is started, vehicles on Mangalore – Bangalore will be diverted via Charmadi ghat. In the meantime, suggestions have been sought from technical expert from Indian Institute of Science Prof Srinivas Murthy, who has given three alternative suggestions for the improvement of Charmadi ghat to facilitate the movement of excessive vehicles. A total of 39 spots have been identified on Charmadi ghat, which will be widened immediately with soil lining method, Mahadevappa said.

Since Shiradi ghat region receives an average of 5,000mm to 7,000mm rain, the road gets damaged very often. Lab analysis pointed out that even the jelly stones used for asphaltation absorb water and leads to road damage. Hence, the state government has decided to convert the road into fourlane with asphalt and concrete, the minister said adding that tenders have been floated for the development of 27 kms road stretch at Sampaje on Mangalore – Kodagu route.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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