Ibrahim Kodichal takes over as MUDA chairman

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March 6, 2015

Mangaluru, Mar 6: In a festive ceremony, senior district Congress leader Ibrahim Kodichal officially took charge as the chairman of Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) which had remained vacant for several months.

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Two days after the appointment was made by the state government, he took official charge as MUDA chairman from MUDA Commissioner Nazeer at his office in the city on Friday, in the presence of MLC Ivan D’Souza, MLAs J R Lobo and B A Moidin Bava, Mayor of Mangaluru City Corporation Mahabala Marla and others.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Kodichal said he will continue to serve the citizens of Mangaluru. Priority will be given to listen to the woes of those who are in distress.

He said that he will render his duty with dedication. “With the support of MUDA Commissioner and staff at the MUDA, all the works will be discharged effectively. I am confident of discharging my responsibility effectively.”

He appealed to the citizens of Mangaluru not to have distrust on MUDA. “People can contact me at any time,” he added. He has been serving the Congress for the last 45 years. While thanking KPCC president, Dr G Parameshwara, and ministers, MLAs and MLCs from the district for reposing confidence on him, he said he work for the overall development of Mangaluru.

He has served as the Mandala Panchayat Pradhan, Ullal Block Congress President, DCC Vice President and DCC Secretary. He was serving as the DCC in charge President for the last two years.

Speaking on the occasion, Ivan D’Souza said that sincere efforts should be made by the urban development authority to continue the developmental projects in the MCC limits by taking all the members and public into confidence. After working for the strengthening of Congress party in the district for 45 years, Ibrhaim Kodichal should work in favour of the development of the city. He should become recognized by the members and public as a hard-working and active chairman, while also being known as a leader of the people, he said, wishing him success.

Mahabala Marla said that the issue of approving single-site had been hindering the process of development in city corporation limits, and this issue should be resolved by the MUDA committee under the leadership of the newly-appointed chairman. There should be a convenient process for people to obtain single-site title deeds along with the implementation of several schemes and programmes for the people in the taluk which will be beneficial to them, he said.

MLA Moidin Bava requested the new chairman to take steps to resolve traffic woes in his constituency and clear the hurdles to implement ring-road project in Suratkal limits. The elected representatives along with MCC and MUDA officials should work together as a team for the benefit of the people and the development of the city, he said.

MLA J R Lobo also spoke on the occasion and assured the support of elected representatives in the efforts of the MUDA chairman in the urban development of the city. Several Congress leaders and members were present on the occasion.

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October 29,2024

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Kasargod, Oct 29: At least 154 people have been injured in a fireworks accident at the Anjootambalam Veererkavu Temple in Kerala's Kasaragod district. Among the injured, eight individuals are reported to be in serious condition, with one person in extremely critical condition. The tragic incident occurred just after midnight on Monday during the traditional Theyyam festival, which drew over 1,500 attendees to the temple.

Eyewitnesses stated that the accident was triggered when sparks from firecrackers ignited additional fireworks stored in a nearby room. As panic ensued, a stampede followed, leading to further injuries. Local authorities confirmed that 97 individuals have been admitted to various hospitals in Kasargod, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Mangalore for treatment.

A young girl present during the incident recounted, "The accident took place after sparks from crackers fell into a room where other fireworks were stored. Soon, we were all running away, and I fell down and got injured. My sister escaped unhurt."

Safety Protocols Ignored: Police Detain Temple Officials

Authorities have attributed the cause of the fire to negligence on the part of the temple officials. The police have taken two members of the temple committee into custody for questioning. According to local officials, the temple had stored low-intensity fireworks worth around Rs 25,000 for the festival, which concludes on Tuesday night.

Kasargod district Superintendent of Police (SP) D. Shilpa emphasized that the temple authorities failed to comply with safety protocols, noting that they did not secure the mandatory licenses required for the bursting of firecrackers. District Collector K. Inbasekar confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway, with forensic samples collected from the accident site.

Local CPI(M) MLA M. Rajagopal expressed his condolences, calling the incident "very unfortunate" and reinforcing that safety measures must be strictly adhered to during such celebrations. Kasargod MP Rajmohan Unnithan echoed these sentiments, pointing out the serious lapses on the part of officials responsible for ensuring safety during the festival.

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October 29,2024

Bengaluru: Following allegations by a section of farmers from Vijayapura district that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, Karnataka Chief Minister Sidddaramaiah on Tuesday said none of them will be evicted, and notices issued to them will be withdrawn.

"No farmer will be evicted from their land. Yesterday Revenue Minister (Krishna Byre Gowda), M B Patil (Industries and Vijayapura district in-charge Minister) and Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan have jointly said that no farmer from Vijayapura will be evicted from their land," Siddaramaiah said.

Speaking to reporters here, he said in case notices have been issued to farmers, they will be withdrawn.

Responding to a question that similar notices have been issued to farmers in Yadgir and Dharwad districts too, the CM said: "I will ask the Revenue Minister to look into it, nowhere farmers will be evicted."

Seeking to clarify "confusion" over 1,200 acres in Honavada of Tikota taluk being marked as Waqf property, M B Patil had recently said it was due to an “error” in the gazette notification.

He also had said only 11 acres out of the 1,200 acres are Waqf properties, and a task force headed by the Deputy Commissioner will be formed to resolve the issues.

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October 28,2024

Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday undertook fresh searches in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) linked money laundering case in which it has booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, official sources said.

About seven-eight premises in Bengaluru and Mysuru are being covered, the sources said.

The federal agency had conducted the first round of raids in this case on October 18 when it searched the MUDA office in Mysuru and some other locations.

It also questioned some lower-rank officials of the MUDA at its Bengaluru zonal office last week.

The ED has filed a enforcement case information report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to book the CM and others taking cognisance of a Lokayukta FIR.

Siddaramaiah is facing Lokayukta and ED probes into alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the MUDA.

Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy, Devaraju -- from whom Mallikarjuna Swamy purchased land and gifted it to Parvathi -- and others are named as other accused in the case by the two probe agencies.

Parvathi was recently questioned by the Lokayukta.

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