Those who were close to my son when he was CM now being targeted by I-T: Deve Gowda

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October 14, 2019

Benglauru, Oct 14: The recent I-T raids in the state on properties owned by Congress leaders raise questions about the intent of the raids, according to JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.

While the I-T sleuths recently raided the properties linked to former Deputy CM G Parameshwara, Congress party’s troubleshooter D K Shivakumar was also raided by I-T sleuths, and was subsequently arrested on charges of money laundering.

“It appears that those who were close to the chief minister (H D Kumaraswamy) during the previous Congress-JD(S) coalition government are being targeted,” the senior leader told media persons here.

The Siddhartha Group of Institutions run by Parameshwara’s family has been brought under scanner by I-T officials for irregularities.
Expressing misgivings about the intent of it, Gowda also raised concerns about the functioning of medical institutions across the country.

“There are several medical colleges in the country. Of these, 80% are not running as per government regulations. By that logic, all these colleges will have to be shut down. I have my doubts about why these raids are being conducted. I am unable to say anything conclusively,” he said.

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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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