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Rail Roko seeks extension of Bangalore-Kannur train to Karwar

February 15, 2011

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Udupi, February 15: Politicians and activists, under the banner of Railway Yathri Sangha, Udupi, on Tuesday held a Rail Roko demanding the extension of Bangalore-Kannur train till Karwar.


When the Poorna Express reached the Udupi Railway Station at Indrali, at 9.05 am, agitators boarded Railway engine, shouted slogans against the Union government and Railway Minister from the state KH Muniyappa and disrupted the movement of the train.


Udupi MLA K Raghupathi Bhat, Kaup MLA Lalaji R Mendon, former MLA UR Sabhapathi, Udupi Zilla Panchayath President Katapady Shankar Poojary, District JD(S) President Deviprasad Shetty, President of Railway Yathri Sangha RL Dias, Vice President Venkatesh Kini, Udupi CMC Vice President Bharathi Chandrashekhar, Chairman of the Dakshina Kannada Co-operative Fish Marketing Federation Yashpal Suvarna and others participated in the Rail Roko. Police team headed by Circle Inspector of Police Girish arrested the agitators and released on self-bond.


Members of the Udupi District Post and Telecommunication Pensioners' Association also participated in the rail roko.


MLA Raghupathi Bhat demanded the central government to announce the extension of Bangalore-Kannur train to Karwar. `If they fail to announce the extension, we will extend the Rail Roko throughout the district'', Bhat threatened.


Yathri Sangha President RL Dias said that as per the information obtained under the RTI, the Bangalore-Kannur train had been incurring a loss of Rs 2 lakhs per day and that could be overcome by extending the train services till Karwar.

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July 16,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 16: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday hit out at state Health Minister B Sriramulu for stating that "only God can save Karnataka" from COVID-19 and asked him to resign from his post.

Speaking to media here in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah said, "The government cannot say that we are helpless. Why is the government in power? You have power and you have money. It is your primary duty to serve the citizens of the state."

On being asked about Karnataka Health Minister's statement, the Congress leader said: "Let him resign and go out. God will help you only if you will put all your efforts."

Meanwhile, President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee DK Shivakumar tweeted "Karnataka's Health Minister saying 'Only God can save Karnataka' reflects poorly on @BSYBJP govt's ability to handle the Covid crisis. Why do we need such a government if they cannot tackle the pandemic?"

Sriramulu had said on Wednesday that either people should inculcate awareness or only God can save them from COVID-19.

"Who can save us at this time? It's either God or people should inculcate awareness in them. Congress leaders are involved in political mudslinging at this time. This is not fine and it will not help them in any way," the Minister had said.

"It is a crucial time, in the interest of the general public. I request all the Congress leaders not to indulge in loose talk regarding the issue, it leads to more panic situation among the general public. We are ready to adhere to any punishment if we did any wrong thing," he had added.

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August 2,2020

Mangaluru/Udupi, Aug 2: The twin coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi witnessed sporadic movement of vehicles and relatively less commercial activities today in spite of the withdrawal of ‘Sunday lockdown’ by the state government. 

After the central government announced guidelines under Unlock 3.0, the Karnataka government has removed the complete lockdown concept on Sundays and done away with the night curfews too. So from today (August 2), there will be no lockdown on Sundays.

KSRTC operated its buses as usually. However, compared to other days, today the number of private and city buses on the roads in Dakshina Kannada was limited. 

In Udupi, city buses remained off the roads as the number of passengers was less. However, KSRTC and NARM buses were seen transporting passengers.

In containment zones ban on movement of people will continue till August 31 in Udupi. The Santhekatte market used to function on Saturdays, as there was Sunday lockdown on earlier Sundays. Now the market will be open on Sundays only.

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April 16,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 16: Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy had said that his son Nikhil's marriage ceremony will take place at bride Revati's residence in Bengaluru, however, the wedding preparations are also going on in his farmhouse at Ramnagar.

This comes amid the lockdown in the country due to COVID-19 outbreak. The farmhouse is located at Kethaganahally, near Bidadi in Ramnagar.

Kumaraswamy has said the marriage will be simple and only his family members will attend and no one from outside would be invited.

Earlier Kumaraswamy has said that his son's marriage will take place on April 17 at bride house.

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