MCC officials raid shops, seize illegal plastic bags

April 2, 2011

Mangalore, April 2: Officials of Mangalore City Corporation led by Commissioner Dr K N Vijayaprakash on Saturday raided many shops in Central Market area and seized large quantity of plastic bags below 40 microns in thickness.

Environment officer Manjunath and Assistant Health Officer Krishnappa Gowda, Health Inspectors Basavaraj and Babu Mallan and Revenue Officer Meghan also accompanied him in the raid.

As per the rules set by district administration, those business establishments which use banned plastic bags will have to pay a spot fine of Rs 250 for the first time. If they continue to use even after paying the fine, then the trade license will be cancelled, he warned.

“We had already declared the polythene bags below 40 microns as illegal packing material and those shopkeepers and consumers have been warned of using them for packing purpose could attract fines. However, it seems that nobody will consider this order seriously unless they were subjected to hefty penalties and disciplinary actions,” the Commissioner told media persons during the raid.

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Will end Karnataka leadership confusion after talks with top leaders: Kharge

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November 27,2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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