Shiradi Ghat work: PWD to terminate contract with GVR

January 14, 2017

Mangaluru, Jan 14: The National Highways division of the Public Works Department has decided to terminate the contract with Chennai-based GVR?Infra Project Private Limited for executing the second phase of work on Shiradi Ghat development.

The process for selecting the new contractor is expected to commence in a week.

The Rs-118 crore contract for laying a 13-km road from Kempuhole guesthouse to Addahole (near Gundya) and 21-km tar road from Heggadde to Gulagalale was awarded to GVR Infra Project Private Limited. Since the contractor failed to begin the work even 13 months after the award of contract, the PWD decided to terminate the contract. The work order was issued in December 2015 and the company was expected to complete the work by June 2017. The company was paid an advance of Rs 4.5 crore for purchase of material.

Lakshmana Rao Peshwe, chief engineer, National Highways division of PWD, told DH that a high-level committee of the department decided to scrap the contract with GVR, 10 days ago.

Proposal submitted

Movement of vehicles on the ghat stretch is not possible during rainy season if the work is not completed by June-end. Hence, the department has submitted a proposal to the chief minister for inviting short-term tender.

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Good Day.

Better this contract award to OCEN CONSTRUCTION. previous work done by them in Shiradi Ghat was outstanding.

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Mangaluru NRI returning from Saudi Arabia arrested over Instagram post

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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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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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