KKSV takes exception to 'Ramothsav', calls its violation of code of conduct

April 11, 2013

Mangalore, Apr 11: Contending that the 'Ramothsav' to be organized by few saffron organisations at Nehru Maidan here from April 19 to April 21 was a violation of the election code of conduct, members of Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike (KKSV), Dakshina Kannada have written a letter to the District Commissioner urging him not to allow the event to take place.

In the letter, it has been put forth that a programme 'Souharda Sambhrama' which was to be held on April 7 at Milagres Jubilee Hall in the city with a view of spreading harmony among people, was asked by the authorities to be reschedule to the month of June, as it was looked at as a violation of election code of conduct.

Several litterateurs, cultural leaders and educational scholars were to attend the programme. However, according to news reports, a three-day programme called 'Ramothsav' was scheduled to be held in Mangalore in the coming days. At present, several senior BJP leaders have yet again raised the issue of the construction of a Ram Mandir to attract vote banks in the view of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The letter states that there was a need to look at the three-day programme in this particular backdrop, as it would amount to a violation of the election code of conduct.

As it was customary to set-up shrines and bhajan mandir in private backyards on religious occasions, it was not traditional to organise such an event at a public place for three days. It is also necessary to note that the organisations behind the event were affiliated to the Sangh Parivar, among which most were involved in unconstitutional activities such as moral policing, harassment of minorities and murder, contented the members of the Vedike in the letter, urging the District Commissioner and other authorities to take immediate measures in the matter.

A copy of the letter has been forwarded to Chief Election Commissioner, Karnataka.

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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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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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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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