Siddaramaiah blames PM Modi for Mahadayi row

September 27, 2015

Bengaluru, Sep 27: With the Kalasa-Banduri related protests becoming the order of the day, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has begun to blame Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the crisis.

Siddaramaiah, on Saturday once again found fault with Modi on the grounds that he was not taking “interest” in resolving the Mahadayi water dispute that could pave way for implementation of the Kalasa-Banduri project.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah said there could be only two solutions to the dispute - intervention of the prime minister for an “out of the court” settlement or wait for the final award of the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal. “Why is the prime minister hesitating to convene a meeting of chief ministers of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa and find a solution for the dispute ?”,?Siddaramaiah sought to know.

Interestingly, recently Law Minister T?B?Jayachandra had said the tribunal is expected to give its verdict soon. Hence, the government would seek leal advice whether to file an application seeking interim relief at this juncture.

The project seeks to improve drinking water supply to Belagavi, Dharwad and Gadag districts. It entails building barrages across Kalasa and Banduri, two tributaries of the Mahadayi river to divert 7.56 tmc to the Malaprabha river. However, Goa has raised objection, resulting the project not taking of.

Several organisations and seers, especially in Belagavi and Dharwad, have been protesting for the last several weeks demanding for the early execution of the project.

Siddaramaiah said that Modi’s suggestion to a recent all-party delegation that the State Congress and BJP?leaders talk to their respective counterparts in Maharashtra and Goa before the chief ministerial level talks was not practical. The state will also be filing a interim application before the tribunal seeking speedy disposal of the case.

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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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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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