Mangaluru: Car goes on rampage causing serial mishap; biker killed

July 29, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 29: One person was killed on the spot and several others injured when a speeding car went on a rampage here on Friday at Kotekar in Mangaluru taluk.

The deceased has been identified as Naveen Udaya Kumar (53), a resident of Haribadavana near Madoor. He was a swimming instructor at Prestige School, here.

The reckless car caused a traffic pileup wherein three vehicles were damaged and it also led to congestion on the busy highway.

The car was reportedly heading towards Kasaragod from Mangaluru. According to eye-witnesses, the speeding Innova car first hit the road divider at Adka near Kotekar and jumped to other side of the road.

The driver of the car completely lost control over his vehicle and rammed into a motorbike throwing its rider, Naveen on to the road.

In the melee, a route 42 bus which was also at high speed rammed into the Naveen and his motorbike killing him on the spot.

The injured passengers of the car were shifted to a nearby hospital. The dead body was sent for post mortem. A case has been registered at Ullal police station.

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deepest condolence...........RIP Sir.....
Cancel the DL of both drivers Innova and Bus.....
Sell those vehicles after Insurance claim and repair and give the amount to the victim.......

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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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