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Dakshina Kannada on high alert as rains continue to pound; 150 families evacuated

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August 16, 2018

Mangaluru, Aug 16: Following to the heavy rainfall in coastal and other parts of Karnataka, 18 relief camps have been established and the over 700 persons have been rescued by the NDRF and SDRF personnel.

In Dakshina Kannada district alone around 150 families, mostly from low-lying areas have been shifted to safe locations as a precaution.

U T Khader, Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister said that many of those families lived on the banks of the Netravathi. Of them, 110 families were in Uppinangady, 25 in Bantwal and 10 families at Kallapu near Thokkottu.

He said that the Netravathi, the Phalguni, the Kumaradhara and the Shambhavi were in spate due to heavy rain in the Western Ghats area covering Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts.

The Minister said that special nodal officers have been appointed to monitor the flood situation in 30 flood-prone places in the district. It included Kottara Chowki, Jeppinamogaru, Alake, Bejai, Aanegundi, Kallapu, Permannur, Malavoor, Adyapady, Panemangaluru, Jakribettu, Sarapady, Mulky, Valpady, Moodukonaje in Mangaluru and Bantwal taluks.

The other places are Shishila, Charmady, Venoor in Belthangady taluk; Uppinangady, Shirady, Baltila, Udane in Puttur taluk; Kukke Subrahmanya, Hosmata, Kunturu, Peraje, Alangaru, Bilinele and Nooji in Kadaba taluk.

In addition, each taluk had a nodal officer to monitor the situation. The Minister said that the district administration would seek a special package of Rs 100 crore from the government to address all damage caused by heavy rain.

Mr. Khader said that 11 persons have died in the district so far due to rain during this monsoon season. The sangama (confluence) of the Netravathi and the Kumaradhara took place at Uppinangady on Tuesday after the last one in 2013.

Meanwhile, Gangaram Baderiya, IAS, Relief Commissioner/Principal Secretary to Govt, Revenue Department (DM, Bhoomi, UPOR, Stamps & Registration) Govt. of Karnataka in his report of August 13, 14 and 15 said that Deputy Commissioners of Coastal and Malnad districts have taken measures by evacuating people residing in low lying area (vulnerable areas) to relief camp and deploying rescue teams at vulnerable areas based on advanced forecast given by KSNDMC and IMD.

According to the report, additional NDRF Teams and Fire Force with equipment from neighbouring districts have been rushed to Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada.

Strict vigil has been maintained in the dams and people residing in downstream area along the river course were warned in advance. Tasildhars and concerned revenue officers are camping in strategic location to swiftly respond to emergency. Proactive actions of Deputy Commissioners have ensured no causalities (as of now). State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) and DEOCs of Coastal and Malnad districts are activated and are functioning 24/7.

There is total coordination between DGP, Fire and Emergency, NDRF Commandanton deploying forces. On short notice, teams are deployed to vulnerable locations. Director, Department of Telecommunication, Govt. of India is constantly apprised on communication disruption, which is acted on and promptly restored, the report said.

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January 27,2020

Mysuru, Jan 27: Chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday refused to field questions on the state’s finances, merely saying his budget on March 5 will do the talking. The question came in the wake of Siddaramaiah, leader of the opposition, claiming recently that the state’s coffers were dry and its finances were in the doldrums.

However, Yediyurappa insisted the state’s finances were sound and it will be better once promises made by the business community during his trip to Davos turn into concrete investment.

“I will present the budget for 2020-21 on March 5. People will then know about the state’s financial position,” Yediyurappa said during a visit to Suttur Mutt on Sunday. “I will answer Siddaramaiah’s comments during the forthcoming budget session of the state legislature. The Davos meet I attended will benefit the state immensely. It will bring huge investments that will promote industry and agriculture growth and various job-generation activities.”

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February 21,2020

Chikkamgaluru, Feb 21: Wazi Noronha, aka, Vojald, the father of Amulya Leona Noronha, who lives in Koppa taluk of Chickmagalur district has said that he was shocked by his daughter’s pro-Pakistan slogans.

“Let her rot in jail. I don’t mind if police break her bones, I don’t support what she said and I will not approach lawyers for her bail. She has committed a grave mistake,” he said.

Amulya, a 19-year-old student activist, was booked for sedition yesterday after she raised ‘Long Live Pakistan’ slogans at a CAA-NRC rally. A visibly embarrassed Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM chief and MP tried to snatch the mic away from her and slammed her. Karnataka Police have registered a case under IPC Section 124A (Offence of sedition) against Amulya.

Mr. Wazi, who owns a two-acre areca plantation and runs a poultry farm, said he would not make any attempts to get her bail. “Let the law take its course. I cannot approve of her statement,” he said.

He said he had cautioned his daughter against getting involved in protests. “I told her to complete studies first and later she could fight for poor people. But what she said yesterday is not acceptable. I don’t know what made her so. I hope a probe would bring out who prompted her to make such statements,” he said.

Mr. Wazi also admitted that he was associated with BJP and had worked for saffronite leaders like Shobha Karandlaje and D N Jeevaraj.

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June 28,2020

Mangaluru, Jun 28: In an attempt to curb fast spreading Coronavirus and to bring discipline among the public to follow the guidelines and also as it was found difficult to control the visitors, the City Corporation Mayor Diwakar has ordered closure of the office for one week with immediate effect from Monday.

Public will be banned from entering the MCC building for a period of one week from Monday, he said.

In a circular the Mayor has requested the public to co-operate and help the administration to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

However, a help desk will be set up outside the MCC building where people can submit their applications and requests.

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