Prakash Rai holds political parties responsible for unsolved Cauvery dispute

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April 11, 2018

Belagavi, Apr 11: Holding political parties and their leaders responsible for unsolved Cauvery river water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, multilingual actor Prakash Rai on Wednesday said that will power needed to solve such issues.

"When the Nile River can be shared among five countries, why can't we find a solution to share Cauvery water among two or three states?" questioned Rai.

The issue can be resolved by discussion. But no step is being taken towards finding a solution. On behalf of his 'Just Ask Foundation' documentaries on Cauvery, Mahadayi and various other issues were being made involving subject matter experts. "We need to sensitize people to the issue," he opined.

Rai took exception to film stars issuing statements without a proper understanding of the issue. "They will not benefit from such statements. Only political will of stakeholder states and the central government can lead to a solution," Rai remarked.

The actor who is highly critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the BJP would not come to power in Karnataka, nor retain its power at the centre; post-2019 Parliamentary elections.

He likened BJP to cancer and other political parties to smaller ailments like a cough, cold or fever. He urged people to fight against cancer and save democracy.

While batting for strengthening the federal system, Rai said regional parties should grow stronger as national parties don't fight for regional concerns.

Asserting that he was an apolitical person, he urged people to oppose BJP which does not believe in equality, democracy and was imposing its ideologies.

"Rather than giving good governance, and responding to the concerns of the people, BJP is promoting communalism and speaking of changing the Constitution. People have already realised that the BJP does not walk the talk and diverts from core issues," Rai remarked.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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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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