Again it’s a one-man show; Modi overshadows BJP rally

April 4, 2015

Bengaluru, Apr 4: A sea of people turned up at the National College grounds in Basavangudi to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address.

With saffron flags fluttering all over the grounds, thousands braved the humid evening weather to hear Modi’s words. The BJP had organised the public rally with little or no glitches.

The dais had a galaxy of leaders from as many as six states. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis; his Rajasthan counterpart Vasudara Raje, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel; Shivaraj Singh Chauhan and Lakshmikanth Parsekar - chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Goa respectively, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh and Dr Nirmal Singh, the deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir were present on the dais.

Apart from them, BJP patriarch L K?Advani, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, BJP?national president Amit Shah and others were also seen on the stage. However, only Shah delivered a short speech which was followed by Modi’s. Shah was compelled to cut short his speech as the crowd cheered loud demanding to hear Modi. “I can see that Modiji has arrived. I shall not take any time of yours, and shall not stand in the way of you (crowd) and him,” Shah said before concluding his speech. Earlier, the State BJP?leaders used the platform to attack Siddaramaiah government for its ‘non-performance.

’ Terming Siddaramaiah’s sleeping disorder as “Niddhe Bhagya,” Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Ananth Kumar said that the countdown for the Siddaramaiah regime had begun. He said the Congress had shown a lacklustre performance in the State and that it was the beginning of its end.

Leaders Jagadish Shettar and K?S?Eshwarappa also took the opportunity to recall the mysterious death of IAS?officer D?K?Ravi and the ‘failure’ of the Congress regime. Immediately previous MLAs and MPs were invited for the dinner at the party’s National Executive meeting at Hotel Lalit Ashok.

They were greeted by party national president Amit Shah. Former legislators C?M?Udasi, M?P?Kumaraswamy, Murgesh Nirani, M?P?Renukacharaya, C?C?Patil, Yogish Bhat, Sogadu Shivanna, former MP?G?S?Basavaraj among others attended the dinner.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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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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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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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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