Modi govt brought India's economy to grinding halt, says AIMC chief

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May 27, 2016

Mangaluru, May 26: India's economy has come to a grinding halt in two years of PM Narendra Modi-led NDA's rule, according to All India Mahila Congress president Shobha Oza.

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Speaking to reporters in the city on Thursday she said that all the poll promises made by Modi and the BJP turned out to be just election 'jumlas' (empty promises).

Shobha said, with prices of essential commodities sky-rocketing, Modi's promised 'Acche Din' are yet to come.

"As per the official figures, country's economy grew at 7.3% in 2014-15 and 7.6% in 2015-16. It is mainly due to the new methodology adopted for calculating the GDP. But, experts believe the actual growth rate is in the region of 5.5%. Even the RBI governor and the government's chief economic advisor have expressed discomfort with the official figures," Shobha said.

Pointing at the increasing oil prices Shoba said, the price of petrol should have been Rs 31.99 per litre and that of the diesel Rs 25.4, if the government had reduced prices in proportionate with the fall in the prices of crude oil in international market. The price of crude oil has come down by 55. 2% since the Modi government took over in May 2014, she said.

She also accused Modi government of failing on its job creation promise. "They had promised to create 2 crore jobs every year, but according to union labour department, just 1.3 lakh jobs have been created in two years,'' she said. But , net FDI inflows have been dropped to a 12-month low to $1.9 billion in March 2016 from average of $ 3.1 billion during the first 11 months of the fiscal, she said.

Referring to the Make in India campaign, she said investors had no confidence in the government and it was evident from the fact that $14 million investment had gone out of the country during the last two years.

Before election, Modi had said he would bring back the black money stashed in outside the country and deposit Rs 15 lakh into the bank account of every Indian. Forget about bringing back black money, Rs 20 lakh is being spent every day to portray the Prime Minister and his government. KPCC women wing president Lakshmi Hebbalkar was present.

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satyameva jayate
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Friday, 27 May 2016

If the ruler is not a fair one....... that country is in trouble..even from nature. as said in all faiths.....
No value for Indian rupees.
No jobs, poor still going below their poverty level.
No rainfall, No water..Drought everywhere.
All business going down, no value or buyers for land..
Even real estate has dropped, people dont have money to own a house.

I know all the above is not in the hand of Modiji, but when people elect a wrong ruler.........the Almighty has to let them suffer...

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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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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•    Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•    Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•    Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•    Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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