Poojary demands sacking of 2 more ministers, 3 MLAs over sex allegation

December 15, 2016

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Unsatisfied with chief minister Siddaramiah's decision to handover the alleged sexual escapade of former excise minister MY Meti, veteran Congress leader B Janardhana Poojary has demanded a CBI inquiry into the case.

Speaking to media persons in Mangaluru, the former union minister, who has been constantly criticising the Siddu govt's way of functioning in recent months, said that Meti's resignation is not sufficient to cleanse the ruling party.

“CM should drop two more ministers and three MLAs supposedly involved in sex allegations similar to that of Meti,” said Poojary while responding to the claim of Ballari based RTI activist Rajashekar that there are CDs of similar nature involving ministers and MLAs.

Asserting that the CM knew about the Meti tapes and was buying time for his confidant, Poojary said it is height of foolishness to assume Siddaramaiah had no information about the same. It is also amusing to think that CM has no information about ministers and MLAs that Rajashekar has talked about, Poojary said adding it is imperative that CM drop them from the cabinet and party chief and home minister G Parameshwara expel such party MLAs forthwith.

Reminding Siddaramaiah that the party high command has given him a long rope, Poojary advised the CM to ensure that it does not twine around his own neck. Noting that he has a lurking feeling that CM will get caught in a trap of his own making, Poojary exhorted him to not let this happen. "Show your power and commitment to people of the state by living up to party's pre-poll promise of giving clean and transparent administration and drop the tainted ministers," he said.

On reports that some ministers close to CM were also being probed by the Enforcement Directorate for possible money laundering, Poojary said Siddaramaiah must act against them now rather than later.

Reminding CM that it was Congress that took out padayatra to Ballari on issue of corruption, Poojary said the time has come to live up to this assurance given to the electorate. "We must clean up the system and assure people that the honest have a place in society," he noted.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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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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