Good news coming in couple of days; avoid media till then: BSY tells BJP MLAs

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January 16, 2019

Gurugram, Jan 16: Amidst speculation that the Congress-JD(S) coalition in Karnataka may have challenging times ahead, BJP state chief B S Yeddyurappa, has reportedly promised his party MLAs that he would give them a good news within couple of days.

Yeddyurappa’s off-the-cuff comments came as Karnataka BJP MLAs gathered to celebrate Sankranti at a luxury hotel near Gurugram in Haryana, where they have been staying for the past two days.

Without elaborating, the former chief minister is learnt to have said there will be good news coming in a day or two. He also told the legislators to avoid talking to media.

While most of the MLAs preferred to remain indoors, some were seen playing cricket on the premises after lunch. As it was a sunny day, a few also took time out for a stroll near the golf course. The legislators also took part in the Sankranti celebrations at the hotel and enjoyed a South Indian spread.

The sprawling complex of ITC Grand Bharat Gurugram has a golf course, private villas, warm pools and big spa.

Some of the senior MLAs were accommodated in private villas. Hotel staff are keeping a vigil to ensure non-guests do not venture inside. The legislators and some party leaders were under the direct watch of Yeddyurappa.

Haryana Police are providing tight security to the hotel. Journalists are not allowed entry.

There is buzz that the BJP is seeking to replicate Operation Lotus of 2006 yet again, luring rival MLAs to its fold. The BJP top brass has ensured that none of the around 90 legislators staying at ITC Grand Bharat Gurugram venture out.

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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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