4 senior ministers may have to quit soon over graft: BSY

December 13, 2016

Shivamogga, Dec 13: State BJP president B S Yeddyurappa said on Monday that three to four senior ministers might have to resign over the next 15 days for their involvement in the steel bridge, Yettinahole project and money laundering scams, totally worth Rs around 5,000 crore.

Yeddyurappa

Speaking to journalists at the party office here, he said S C Jayachandra, chief project officer of State Highways Project, now in the custody of Enforcement Directorate, had revealed that he had given crores of rupees to a senior minister, who is a close aide of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Public Works Minister H C Mahadevappa is preparing to seek anticipatory bail on December 13, the former chief minister said.

“It is the duty of the chief minister to inform people about the money received by the minister. But, Siddaramaiah is trying to shield the corrupt ministers,” he said.

Referring to the steel flyover project in Bengaluru, Yeddyurappa said that the L&T company contractor had admitted during investigation that he had given a kickback of Rs 500 crore to a close aide of the chief minister.

“Who is the minster? Siddaramaiah should clarify this,” Yeddyurappa said.

He said the government had released Rs 14,000 crore for the implementation of the controversial Yettinahole project. “Even before the commencement of the work, pipes have been purchased in a haste.

“The contractor concerned has admitted that he had given a huge sum of money to a
senior minister. The chief minister may also have received his share in the kickback. If Siddaramaiah is honest, he should reveal the names of the corrupt ministers,” he said.

Asked about BJP leader

K S Eshwarappa's participation in the Sangolli Rayanna Brigade convention, he said the party's central leaders would take action against him.

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Wonder Kotian
 - 
Tuesday, 13 Dec 2016

What a Statement from Former Looter, In his Tenure of 5 Years the Criminal Goonda Looters, Chief Ministers came.. for What, one gone another came another gone third came (Yaddi Chaddi, Chaddi Gowda, Jangli Swarappana) all looted their party... given chance to loot, Now Chadii Yeddi understand all about how to loot!!!!!!!! now he is pointing out some one in his one Finger, but his 3 Fingers are showing him directly that Philosophy he forgot.
Chaddianna do not think again that time will come
'Every Dog has its own time\
Jai hoo Siddanna."

Fairman
 - 
Tuesday, 13 Dec 2016

This Yeddi was corrupt even during his investigation.
Lokayukta caught and arrested. The whole Shimoga belongs to him if not fully,
This shameless preacher is now wants to be very clean & honest.
According to Yeddi, HC Jayachandra has given money to a minister.
Then let Yeddi ask Jayachandra who is that minister who took bribe

It means Yeddi knows better than the government, let Yeddi reveal the names of all corrupt ministers.
Yeddi even does not know how to lie.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

•    Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

•    STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

•    Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

•    Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

•    Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

•    Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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