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Pejawar seer seeks meeting with CM

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March 24, 2011

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Mangalore, March 24: Pejawar seer Vishwesha Tirtha Swami who commenced his `nityopavasa on Saturday demanding closure of Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) till the problems related to fly ash and others is solved, has sought an audience with chief minister B S Yeddyurappa to discuss the issue.

In a letter to the CM on Wednesday, the seer said it was his opinion that the thermal power plant in Udupi district should be shut down till all environment related problems are solved.

The seers wish list includes, UPCL should follow all pollution control norms; use of latest technology to contain pollution and setting up of a permanent monitoring committee to avoid recurrence of environmental problems due to the plant.

The seer said he would end his fast once the problems created by UPCL are sorted out.

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November 22,2025

Udupi, Nov 22: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has officially confirmed Narendra Modi’s visit to Udupi on November 28 and shared his detailed schedule with the Karnataka chief secretary.

According to the itinerary, the Prime Minister will land at Mangaluru International Airport from Delhi at 11:05 am and depart for Udupi by helicopter at 11:10 am. He is expected to arrive at the Adi Udupi helipad at 11:35 am.

The earlier plan for a roadshow has been cancelled. Instead, PM Modi will proceed directly to Sri Krishna Math at 12 pm, where he will have darshan of Sri Krishna and address participants of the Laksha Kanta Geetha Gayana event.

The Prime Minister is scheduled to depart from the Adi Udupi helipad at 1:35 pm, returning to Mangaluru Airport before leaving for Goa at 2 pm.

The state administration has been directed to make all necessary arrangements for the visit.

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