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Development of tourism sector vital for progress of DK, Udupi'

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April 5, 2016

Udupi, Apr 5: The development of the tourism sector not only has a huge potential but is also best suited for the progress of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts, according to Udupi Deputy Commissioner R Vishal.

tourimsSpeaking after inaugurating the workshop on “Development and Human Development in Coastal districts” organized by the Justice K.S. Hegde Institute of Management, here, he Dr Vishal said tourism generated employment and posed minimum harm to environment.

“It is essential to improve connectivity in both these districts (DK and Udupi) to promote tourism. This means the Shiradi Ghat road has to be developed properly and the national highways have to be improved. The existing relaxations in the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms should be leveraged without any harm to the environment. The CRZ norms have to be scientifically implemented.

It is necessary to work on tourism packages as these districts have pristine beaches and famous temples. A tourist wants not only to visit temples but also to have some enjoyment. Hence, beaches such as Marvanthe, Trasi, Malpe, Kaup, Padubidri, were being developed in Udupi district.

Good beaches are real revenue generators. The district administration has taken various steps to keep Malpe beach clean. As a result, the revenue generated at the Malpe beach has gone up from Rs. 7 lakh to 10 lakh annualy to Rs. 1.12 crore annually in just a year. “Giving people better economic opportunities is essential,” he said.

Giving importance to tourism is essential as both Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts are a remittance economy. The credit-deposit ratio of the banks is one of the lowest in the State because of remittance economy. The administration is making all efforts to bring senior citizens and children under the Aadhaar cover. This will help in providing direct cash benefits to the beneficiaries of various social welfare schemes, Dr. Vishal said.

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KhasaiKhaane
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Tuesday, 5 Apr 2016

Tourism is one of those sectors that needs attention from not only the Government, but also the citizens of the nation.
Lack of civic sense is prevalent among our masses. Although some responsible citizens are doing a good job cleaning places, the Government should also be strict and impose heavy penalties for littering.

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July 7,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 7: The residents of Bangle Gudde, Mathadagudde area in Gurupura Gram Panchayat in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, where two teen aged children were buried alive, were shifted to safer places.

District officials said on Tuesday that the residents have been provided temporary shelter in Gurpur school, PU college, and hostels, while few others were shifted to Ashraya centers. Total 40 houses out of 180 houses in this area located in the red zone were damaged due to heavy rain.

If the residents want to stay in the rented house, the revenue department is ready to pay a sum of Rs 2,500 towards rent, official sources said.

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May 2,2020

Udupi, May 2: All the 18 people who were advised self-quarantine in connection with the Thekkatte petrol bunk incident have been tested negative, however, they were asked to continue the 14-day quarantine, said DHO Sudhirchandra Suda on Saturday.

the petrol bunk at Thekkatte was sealed after a Covid infected person had food and took bath at the petrol bunk, while he was travelling from Mumbai to Mandya.

The employees and the owner of the petrol bunk along with the six employees at Sasthana toll gate were asked to quarantine themselves for 14 days.

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April 18,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 18: Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deposit at least Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of people belonging to the unorganised sector.

"The unorganised sector comprises barbers, dhobi, cooks, carpenters, sweepers, drivers and autorickshaw drivers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not mention anything about giving subsistence to these people," Shivakumar, told ANI, referring to the Prime Minister's address earlier this week.

Modi had announced the extension of the ongoing nationwide lockdown till May 3 in order to curb the spread of coronavirus.

"I appeal to Prime Minister Modi to register the members of the unregistered sector under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) or deposit at least Rs 10,000 to the bank accounts of each of the members of unorganised sector to help them survive the lockdown," he added.

Though the Congress party will continue the central government and state government's fight against coronavirus, he said, both the governments need to help people who are part of the unorganised sector.

"The farmers have told me that due to the lockdown they are ready to sell the vegetables, which once used to be sold at Rs 100 per kg, at even Rs 5 per kg," he said.

Speaking on the suggestions he made to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, Shivakumar said, "I requested the Chief Minister to send a team to do a videograph and make an assessment of the on-ground situation. However, till now, no one has gone."

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