No power for others but Shobha's house gets constant electricity

Puttur, May 5: While other houses in Charvaka, the native village of Shobha Karandlaje, State Energy Minister, are reeling under the problem of power cuts, the Minister's house has been getting constant power supply, it is reported.

Electricity to Charvaka and Kaniyur areas is supplied by Savanoor Power Sub-centre. The villagers of these areas have alleged that they have been leading their lives without power for most of the time with the irregular power supply but the Minister's house has been receiving constant power supply.

Many villagers in the region depend on agriculture. “Power cuts have been creating problems for them in terms of carrying out agricultural activity. MESCOM officials too do not give any clear explanation. When they can give full power supply to her house, why can't they give to us as well? She too is a part of the village. She might have become a Minister now and as someone who is holding a responsible position, she must ensure that everyone in her village gets power. But to light one's own house and keep others in the dark is unjust”, villagers have alleged.

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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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