Unyielding Siddu govt to celebrate Tipu Jayanti on Nov. 10 this year too

October 7, 2016

Bengaluru, Oct 7: The Karnataka state government led by Siddaramiah has decided to officially celebrate Tipu Sultan Jayanti across the state on November 10 this year too, in spite of the controversies surrounding the maiden event last year.

Having faced flak from various quarters, the government however this time has shifted the responsibility of organizing the event from the minorities department to the department of Kannada and culture. Instead of Vidhana Soudha, the event will organized at Ravindra Kalakshetra. The aim is to make the event a low-key affair and free of controversies, officials said.

SR Umashankar, incharge secretary, Kannada and culture department, said: "A sum of Rs 60 lakh has been earmarked for organizing Tipu Jayanti celebrations in all districts. The date was fixed after consulting historians and academics as there was confusion over his birthday."

The 18th century Mysore ruler was in the midst of a storm last year after the Congress government decided to celebrate his 266th birth anniversary for the first time. There was outrage in Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada and parts of Kerala where a section of people these days consider Tipu a tyrant, leading to violence which cost three lives.

The BJP and saffron outfits had alleged that the government's move was politically motivated to appease minorities.

The previous BJP government also did something similar when it introduced Basava, Valmiki and Kanakadasa Jayantis and declared some as public holidays. While taking part in the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations held last year for the first time, Siddaramaiah had declared Vishwakarma Jayanti would also be celebrated from this year.

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It is a Govt. decision. Why r people fighting? Plz dont make mess of the celebration.

Most of my Karelia friends say that they \honour\" tipu by naming
Their dogs \"Tips\""

@Jinu

Where is the Question of pleasing muslims, To Celebrate any jayanthi is totally Forbidden in islam.

They are making joke of Tipu, Buy Celebrating his dead body

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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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