Roshan Baig files Rs 10-cr defamation case against Shobha

Bengaluru, Nov 8: Urban Development Minister Roshan Baig has filed a Rs 10-crore defamation case against former minister Shobha Karandlaje. The case has been filed in the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court, charging her with making abaseless allegation' against him.

Baig, in the petition, said that Karandlaje had unnecessarily dragged his name in the RSS worker R Rudresh's murder case.

Charge has lowered image'He said that the false allegation made by her was being published in the print media and aired in the electronic media. Thebaseless allegation' has lowered his image in the eyes of his supporters, the petition said.

Karandlaje has said that she has documents to substantiate the charges against Baig, however she has failed to produce them till date, the petition says.

Baig has said that Karandlaje is indulging in character assassination and damaging his public image, without ascertaining the facts. Baig, on Monday, personally appeared before the court, which admitted the case and adjourned the hearing to November 14.

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It's better to BSY.. better than others

For our peaceful life and better future of country and children, need to kick out such communal minded politicians. If review history of Shobha, her record is low grade and always trying to ignite communal tension.
She is not only targeting one particular religion, within hindu religion, she side line other caste and always favoring so called upper caste.
It is not a good sign for our future generation and for the country.

Hope and Trust, qualified peace loving Kannadigas will teach good lesson to such communal mind politicians.
Jai Hind ! Jai Karnataka !

Very good now put your shoes in her mouth, she is a street bi**h can bark anything

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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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