Heavy rain lashes Mangalore; five injured

naeem@coastaldigest.com (CD Network, Photos by Ahmed Anwar)

April 18, 2012

Mangalore, April 18: Heavy rains coupled with strong winds lashed Mangalore on Wednesday evening, inundating low-lying areas of the city and throwing normal life out of gear.

Though the pre-monsoon showers had begun in Mangalore and other parts of Dakshina Kannada district a couple of weeks ago, Mangaloreans experienced the real vigour of rainy season for the first time in this year on Wednesday.

The rainfall was marked by occasional lightning and gale snapping power and cable lines and uprooting trees in some areas of the city disrupting vehicular movement.

Five persons were injured when a pendal collapsed on the premises of a temple in Shakti Nagar on Wednesday owing to gusty wind. They were treated at a private hospital.

The high winds also brought down many giant cut-outs and banners in many parts of the city indirectly helping the Mangalore City Corporation's on going clean-up drive.

A stationary motorbike was damaged when a huge banner suddenly fell on it in front of Mangalore Gate building in Kankanady. A tree fell on the road near Mangalore Central Railway Station, affecting traffic for sometime.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain or thunderstorm in Mangalore on Thursday and Friday.

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DC urges faster land acquisition for industrial growth in Udupi

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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