ANF men exchange fire with naxals near Subramanya

September 3, 2012

Mangalore, September 3: The Anti-naxal Force personnel exchanged fire with suspected naxals during combing operations at Palligadde in Kulkunda near Subramanya on Sunday evening.

The ANF team was waiting to ambush the naxals from the past three days after receiving confirmed reports that there was naxal movement in that area and they had visited a house in that area a few days back.

ANF IGP Alok Kumar said that the naxals, about three to four in number, had sensed their presence when they were about 30-40 mts from the ambush point and opened fire on them. The ANF team also returned fire and lobbed grenades.

Kumar said the naxals escaped under the cover of darkness. Regarding injuries, Kumar said ANF team was unhurt, but was not sure about Naxals.

“We will know on Monday when we comb the area. We will get more reinforcements to comb the area tomorrow,'' he said.

Even if they are injured it would not be able to confirm as the area has been receiving heavy rains and blood marks if any, would be washed away, Kumar said.

The ANF?had intensified search operations following reports that the naxals visited a few homes in the forest on Saturday. The people in Kulkunda are terrified and many are fleeing for the homes of relatives.

Those left behind are staying indoors. The naxals oppose the formation of the Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary and demand that those with more than 10 acres of land should share it with the poor.

Their other demands include that Forest department should give forest produce to the locals.

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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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