Stop dumping boulders into sea; give us new houses: Residents tell UT Khader

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July 1, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 1: A few residents of Uchila, Ullal and Kotepura villages of Mangaluru taluk whose houses have been affected by the sea erosion urged the Food and civil supplies minister U T Khader to provide them new houses in a different location instead of spending huge amount of money to dump boulders into the sea every year.

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When Mr Khader, who is also the local MLA, paid a visit to erosion prone areas on Thursday, the residents poured out their woes and urged him to take necessary steps to solve their problems permanently.

Out of nearly 40 houses on the three km stretch of coast in Someshwar gram panchayat in Ullal, six have been damaged due to sea erosion during this monsoon. Similarly, several houses between Uchila and Kotepura in Mangaluru, the constituency minister represents, have been damaged.

"Give us house at any place away from the shore or protect our property with permanent solution against sea erosion," said Vishwanath Uchila, a resident in Uchila village of Someshwar gram panchayat. Vishwanath's house was partially damaged due to the rough sea waves on Wednesday.

Every year, the government spends crores of rupees to dump boulders promising protection from sea erosion. Let the government provide us land and compensation. We are ready to move from here," said Vishwanath, who suggested dumping boulders is a huge waste of public money.

Mr Khader promised that funds will be sanctioned for immediate relief measures for the residents whose houses have been damaged.

Deputy commissioner A B Ibrahim said that a proposal of Rs 5 crore will be sent to the government for temporary mesures.

On Asian Development Bank project under the sustainable coastal protection and management investment programme, the minister said that a proposal of Rs 16 crore to find a permanent solution for sea erosion in Someshwar village is awaiting ADB nod. Tenders will be invited soon after the project is approved, he added.

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Manohar
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Friday, 1 Jul 2016

i request UT khader to look into the matter very carefully, this s the case of cheating simply contracting the building only to get compansation, please verify their documents and all.

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July 26,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 26: Paying tributes to the martyrs of Kargil war on its 21st anniversary, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said his government always stood by the soldiers and families of those who laid down their lives to protect the borders of the country.

"The government is always committed to the welfare of the soldiers. Karnataka has formed a separate department for the welfare of the soldiers and their families. We always stand with the families of the martyred soldiers," he said. He was addressing soldiers after paying tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil war at an official function organised on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas at the National Military Memorial Park in the city by the Sainik Welfare and Resettlement Department under the state Home Department. 

Yediyurappa described as a symbol of India's valour and sacrifices the Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed to commemorate its victory over Pakistan in the war that ended on July 26, 1999 with recapture of the territory in Kargil. He said the state government has given due compensation to the families of the Kargil martyrs and the soldiers who were injured.

Recalling the conflict, Yediyurappa said Pakistan had set its eyes on grabbing the vast terrains of Kargil and Drass sector in Jammu and Kashmir but the Indian soldiers successfully fought a deadly battle at a height of 17,000 feet where the temperature goes up to minus 30 degrees celsius.

"The sacrifices of our soldiers will remain etched in our memories forever. The tale of the 527 soldiers, who sacrificed their lives to save our country, is a constant source of inspiration for our youth," the Chief Minister said. He also noted Karnataka's contributions to the Indian army and said the state had given two Generals, one Field Marshall, many army officers and innumerable soldiers to protect the country's borders. 

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June 10,2020

Udupli, Jun 10: A promising Kabaddi player and young businessman allegedly committed suicide inside his father’s boat today at Malpe fishing port as he had suffered heavy loss in business due to covid lockdown. 

The deceased has been identified as Bhagyaraj (27), a resident of Pavanjigudde in Badanidiyoor, Bailakere. He was working as writer for two boats owned by his father. He was a well-known Kabaddi player in Udupi district. 

It is said that he had raised a huge loan to build a house and also acquired a fishing boat. However, he suffered heavy losses in business due to lockdown. Fish famine added to his woes. 

Upset by these developments, Bhagyaraj hanged himself inside his boat that was anchored at the port. A case was registered at Malpe police station. Investigations are on.

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May 19,2020

Bengaluru, May 19: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has begun booking of tickets from May 18. Ticket counters have been opened after implementation of new guidelines for the fourth phase of COVID-19 nationwide lockdown.

People seeking to travel can book the tickets through KSRTC booking counters, authorised franchises booking counters and online, mobile booking, according to a release.

The advanced booking has started for Bengaluru-Shivamogga, Bengaluru-Mysuru, Bengaluru-Mangaluru routes, among others.

Bookings can be made upto 30 days in advance, as per the release.

Amid COVID-19, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has restricted the operation services of the bus between 7 AM to 7 PM, said the release.

Passengers are permitted to travel with social distancing measures while the transport corporation will follow the standard operating procedure issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The MHA had issued updated guidelines after the implementation of the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown on May 17th.

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