Mangalore gets Rs. 100 cr. for roadworks

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March 30, 2011

Mangalore, March 30: More roads in the city are set to be improved as the State Government has approved the action plan prepared by Mangalore City Corporation to take up development works under the second instalment of Rs. 100 crore special grant sanctioned to the corporation.

The Department of Urban Development had issued an order approving the action plan on February 23, Corporation commissioner K.N. Vijayaprakash said.

The action plan had listed 60 prominent link roads and 12 main roads in the jurisdiction of the corporation for improvement among other development works which include building storm-water drains, paving footpaths, installing streetlights, improving parks and improving graveyards.

The Government Order said that the civic body would have to take up these works in three years from 2011-12 to 2013-14. In the first financial year, the civic body should invite bids to take up works to the tune of Rs. 30 crore to Rs. 35 crore.

Linking two highways

A prominent proposal in the action plan approved is to widen the Padil-Bajal-Jeppinamogaru Main Road at an estimated cost of Rs. 2 crore. This 5-km road connects national highway 48 at Padil with the national highway 17 at Jeppinamogaru. The corporation had concreted a small stretch measuring about 500-metre from Padil to Kankanady Junction railway line. The balance of about 4.5-km road via Bajal to Jeppinamogaru would be widened and asphalted, Mr. Vijayaprakash said.

Another important proposal in the plan was to widen the Falnir Main Road between Avery Junction and Kankanady Circle as a four-lane stretch. Now, the two lanes of the stretch have been concreted. The civic body has reserved Rs. 2.32 crore for widening the stretch further.

The other main roads listed in the action plan for improving are Kodical Main Road to a length of half km. at an estimated cost of Rs. 2 crore; the stretch between Mahakali Katte at Konchady and Kavoor Junction on Kuntikana Kavoor Main Road (600 m., Rs. 3 crore); the stretch between Shanthinagar and Kavoor Junction on Kuloor Junction-Kavoor Junction Main Road (415 m., Rs. 4 crore); and the stretch between Durga Mahal to Kalikamba Junction on Mannagudda-Car Street Main Road (1 km, Rs. 5.80 crore).

In addition, the plan has listed Chitrapura Main Road (one km, Rs. 3 crore), Derebail-Konchady Land Links Main Road (800 m., Rs. 50 lakh), Malemar Main Road (400 m., Rs. 2 crore), Shivagiri Main Road in Surathkal (700 m., Rs. 2 crore); Kadekar Mallikarjuna Temple Main Road in Jeppinamogaru (400 m., Rs. 2 crore); and Malady Court Main Road (700 mts., Rs. 2 crore) for improvement.

Link roads

Some of the 60 main link roads listed in the action plan for improvement are as follows: Hosabettu Main Road; Kulai Main Road; Baikampady Main Road; Panambur-Bengre Main Road; Panjimogaru Main Road; Kunjathbail North and South Main roads; Marakada Main Road; Bangra Kuloor Main Road; Derebail North Main Road; Panchchanady Main Road; Tiruvail Main Road; Kadri Padavu Main Road; Boloor Main Road; Mannagudda Main Road; Kambla Main Road; Kodialbail Main Road; Bejai Main Road, Kadri North and South Main Roads; Shivabagh Main Road; Padavu Central and East Main Roads; Maroli Main Road; Bendoor Main Road; Court Main Road; Central Market Main Road; Dongarakery Main Road; Kudroli Main Road; Bunder Main Road; Cantonment Main Road; Milagres Road; Alape South Main Road; Kannur Main Road; Attavara Main Road; Mangaladevi Main Road, Hoige Bazar Main Road, Jeppu Main Road and so on.

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Thousands of Mumbaikars flock to Marine Drive; Twitterati call it ‘marne waalon ka drive'

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June 7,2020

Mumbai, June 7: As the Maharashtra government has given green signal for outdoor physical activities under 'Mission Begin Again' despite amidst growing cases of covid-19, thousands of Mumbaikars flocked to Marine Drive for 'morning walks' on Sunday.

People were seen wearing masks as a precaution from the novel coronavirus pandemic, however, from the viral photo, it seems that no social distancing norms were followed what so ever.

"Better call it marne waalon ka drive," said a Twitter user. "Still people have no sense of responsibility," said another Twitter user.

After nearly 80 days of lockdown, Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra revved back to life on Friday.

Most markets, market areas, commercial and trading areas - barring malls or market complexes - reopened for business even as Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reiterated that "people should tread cautiously while beginning a 'new life' from today".

Meanwhile, of the total 82,968 cases in Maharashtra, Mumbai now accounts for 47,354 cases and 1,577 deaths.

On Saturday, Maharashtra reported 120 deaths, including 58 in Mumbai, due to COVID-19, taking the overall number of fatalities to 2,969, state Health department said.

The recovery rate in the state stands at 45.06 per cent and the fatality rate at 3.57 per cent, an official statement said.

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Tabassum wins Mangaluru Press Club Award for service to HIV affected children

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February 19,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 19: Social worker Tabassum who has been rendering selfless service to HIV/AIDS affected children through her shelter home 'Snehadeep' at Bejai has been selected for the Annual Award of Mangaluru Press Club for the year 2019.

Tabassum, a resident of Konaje was chosen by a team of judges comprising Prof Balakrishna Gatti, Dr Vasanth Kumar Perla and Dr Nagaveni Manchi.

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The passion of young Ms Tabassum and Social Working of today, particularly, gives me lot of hope. It almost feels like the political class wants to bring down India while the people are so hard working and committed to nation building.

Congratulation Miss. Way to go.

PS: Media has been compromised and fake news factories churn out crap daily. Thanks CD for bringing this news to readers.

CONGRATULATIONS.

Mrs.Tabassum's service for humanity is highly commendable.She looks after HIV & AIDS effected children with compassion like mother without expecting anything in returns.

She is the alumni of JF managed Green View PU womens college at Derealakette.

She deserve for more prestigious awards even like "Padma Shri" for her selfless and sincere services for the society and the nation.

All the best.

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Tight Security in Place for PM Modi's Visit to Karnataka

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January 1,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 1: Elaborate security arrangements have been made in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Karnataka on January 2 and 3, officials said.

The Special Protection Group officials had a meeting with state government officials, especially the police regarding the security arrangements.

During his stay in Tumakuru, drones will not be allowed and anybody violating the direction will face stringent action, said a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner of the district Dr Rakesh Kumar.

According to the tour itinerary, the Prime Minister will reach Bengaluru on January 2 and fly to Tumakuru by a helicopter to visit Sri Siddaganga Math.

PM Modi will later take part in the Krishi Karman Awards function at the Junior College grounds where he will address a gathering and distribute fishing equipment, a government press release said.

The same evening he will return to Bengaluru to visit the Defence Research and Development Organisation. He will stay at the Raj Bhavan.

The next day, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the 107th Indian Science Congress at the Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra Campus at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru, before flying to New Delhi in the afternoon.

To oversee the arrangements, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa visited Tumakuru on Tuesday and held a meeting with officials.

Speaking to reporters later, Mr Yediyurappa said PM Modi will reach Siddaganga Math at 2.15 p.m where he will pay his obeisance to the seer there.

He will be in the town till 5.30 p.m on January 2, he added.

"Later, he will take part in the Krishi Karman and Krishi Samman Awards function which about 1.5 lakh people are likely to attend. He is going to give awards to 28 progressive farmers from 21 states," said the Chief Minister.

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