Inter-caste couple enter wedlock at graveyard to mark ‘anti-superstition day’

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December 6, 2018

Belagavi, Dec 6: 'Marriages are made in Heaven' and for this young bride and groom the graveyard became heaven as they entered wedlock at Sadashivanagar graveyard here on Thursday.

Former Minister Satish Jarkiholi had organized a programme of graveyard stay under the banner of 'Manav Bandhutva Vedike' on death anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar as ‘anti-superstition day’.

The inter-caste marriage took place with Rekha from Hirebagewadi and Balakrishna Sopan of Khanapur taluk in the District exchanging the garlands on the main stage at the graveyard.

Hundreds of people witnessed the rare event. Prominent personalities like retired High Court Judge Justice H N Nagmohan Das, noted writer Baraguru Ramachandrappa and many progressive seers were also present.

Mr Jarkiholi said it’s a historical moment in Manav Bandhutva Vedike’s campaign against superstitions. He presented a cheque for Rs 50,000 to the couple.

Mr Jarkiholi urged Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to double the amount given for inter-caste marriages.

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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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