Udupi: Pramod Madhwaraj inaugurates Malpe - Padukere bridge

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March 18, 2017

Udupi, Mar 18: Fulfilling a long pending demand of the residents of Malpe-Padukere, Pramod Madhwaraj, Udupi district in-charge minister on Saturday dedicated the bridge connecting Malpe with Padukere for public.

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Built at a cost of Rs 16.91 crore, the bridge not only gives people easy access to beach at Padukere but also opens up tourism potential of the region.

Asserting that Padukere beach will be developed on lines of Malpe beach as one of the most attractive beaches in India, the minister said its development and maintenance will be handed over to the Malpe Beach Development Committee.

To aid locals and tourists reach the place, three JnNurm buses will be deployed between Padukere and Malpe, he said, exhorting the locals and the beach development committee to exploit its potential to the hilt.

The district has received Rs 77.50 crore for construction of bridges since I became a minister, Pramod said. A sum of Rs 320 crore has been sanctioned for setting up UGD network in Malpe and providing it with 24-hours water supply.

The government has also allocated Rs 4.60 crore for the construction of a hi-tech bus station at Malpe, he said, adding the state government is committed to ensuring the overall development of all parts of the district.

Referring to the fisheries department that he heads in the Siddaramaiah government, Pramod said the government has allocated Rs 157 crore to provide subsidy on diesel used by fishermen in this year's budget.

The government will take steps to provide subsidy to even those fishermen who do not have a bank account from April 1, he said adding the department has been allocated Rs 337 crore in the budget. Meenakshi Madhav Bannaje, Udupi CMC president, was present.

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March 16,2024

Mangaluru: In the wake of complaints regarding middlemen menace, sleuths of Lokayukta on Friday, March 15, conducted a raid at the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority. 

The Lokayukta team found unaccounted money and several files, which were not disposed of for a long period.

Lokayukta SP CA Simon said that the Lokayukta has received complaints that middlemen have been interfering in the MUDA office, and files pertaining to the public are not being cleared on time.

A raid that commenced in the evening on March 13, lasted for 18 hours. During the raid, Lokayukta officials found cash in a bag in MUDA office, and also with officials and others. MUDA officials could not inform the source of money found in their office, the SP said.

Further, he said that many people gathered at the MUDA office during the Lokayukta raid, and have raised complaints about the harassment at the urban development authority. “We have gathered evidence for MUDA officials carrying out file disposal processes through brokers on phone calls. The investigation on the MUDA network will be continued,” he said.

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March 14,2024

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Udupi: In a freak mishap, a 65-year-old man lost his life after being hit by his own bus which was being repaired at a garage at Athrady in Udupi district on Wednesday, March 13.

The deceased has been identified as Dayanand Shetty, the owner of a private bus.

It is learnt that the bus had been kept for repairs at the garage and Dayanand had gone there to inspect the repair works.

At this time, the mechanic started the engine and the bus moved ahead. Dayanand, who was standing in front of the bus, came under its wheels.

He was immediately rushed to a hospital where he died without responding to the treatment. A case is registered at jurisdictional Manipal police station.

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March 19,2024

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Bengaluru, Mar 19: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that the Congress will split in three months after the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and its impact will be visible on the Siddaramaiah-led state government.

"Due to internal squabbles, the state government will not last long," the BJP leader said.

Talking to reporters on Monday, he said the sitting MP from the Gadag-Haveri constituency, Shivakumar Udasi, has done a lot of development work and implemented the Central government's schemes effectively.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will surely become the PM for the third time. The overall response has been good in the Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency," the former Karnataka chief minister said.

Asked if he was contesting the election in a half-hearted manner in the Gadag-Haveri seat, Bommai said "such a question does not arise when the party's high command gives instructions".

He said he would respect his opponent and not take anyone lightly. 

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