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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Jeppinamogaru residents demand retaining wall after repeated flooding
Mangaluru: The Jeppinamogaru Congress Ward Committee and local residents have urged the immediate construction of a scientific retaining wall to prevent recurring floods in the area. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, Congress ward president Sudhakar J said that recent heavy rain led to the collapse of a protective embankment, resulting in widespread flooding and property damage in areas such as Thochila, Nagallu, Ganeshnagara, Hoigerashi, Vaidyanathanagara, Bajehithalu, and Angadimaru. Sudhakar noted that continuous rain over the past 20–25 days caused the rajakaluve, which flows through Jeppinamogaru via Kankanady Pumpwell and Ekkur, to overflow. At the Nagallu Urundetota stretch, a 25m-long retaining wall was completely washed away, leaving the area inundated. "In just the last 15 days, the locality flooded at least three to four times, severely disrupting daily life," he said. He recalled that a permanent retaining wall construction was initiated by former ZP member Denis D'Souza and then-MLA K Jayaram Shetty, with funding support from former MP B Janardhana Poojary. Though the Smart City project later earmarked a substantial budget for a fully concretised wall, only one side of the drain was completed. The remaining 75m near Aakash Kattapuni's house was left unfinished, relying on an old mud embankment, which eventually gave way during the floods. Former corporator Nagendra alleged serious lapses in desilting operations, which were meant to be conducted during March-April. Key stretches near the national highway, a private school, Vaidyanatha Dwara, and Kadekar were ignored, he said. After the downpour in late May, local youths placed sandbags to prevent further damage. He accused former corporators and the sitting MLA of failing to act on public concerns and putting lives at risk.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Locals demand scientific retaining wall after repeated floods in Karnataka's Jeppinamogaru; incomplete drain work, poor desilting blamed
MANGALURU: The Jeppinamogaru Congress Ward Committee and local residents have urged the immediate construction of a scientific retaining wall to prevent recurring floods in the area. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, Congress Ward President Sudhakar J said that recent heavy rains led to the collapse of a protective embankment, resulting in widespread flooding and property damage in areas such as Thochila, Nagallu, Ganeshnagara, Hoigerashi, Vaidyanathanagara, Bajehithalu, and Angadimaru. Sudhakar noted that continuous rainfall over the past 20–25 days caused the rajakaluve, which flows through Jeppinamogaru via Kankanady Pumpwell and Ekkur, to overflow. At the Nagallu Urundetota stretch, a 25-metre-long retaining wall was completely washed away, leaving the area inundated. 'In just the last 15 days, the locality flooded at least three to four times, severely disrupting daily life,' he said. He recalled that a permanent retaining wall construction was initiated by former Zilla Panchayat member Denis D'Souza and then-MLA K Jayaram Shetty, with funding support from former MP B Janardhan Poojary. Though the Smart City Project later earmarked a substantial budget for a fully concretised wall, only one side of the drain was completed. The remaining 75 metres near Aakash Kattapuni's house was left unfinished, relying on an old mud embankment, which eventually gave way during the floods. Former corporator Nagendra alleged serious lapses in desilting operations, which were meant to be conducted during March–April. Key stretches near the national highway, a private school, Vaidyanatha Dwara, and Kadekar were ignored, he said. After the downpour in late May, local youths placed sandbags to prevent further damage. He accused former corporators and the sitting MLA of failing to act on public concerns and putting lives at risk .
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
BBMP razes illegal floors of 12 buildings in Yelahanka, Byatarayanapura
BENGALURU: After protests by RWAs and also complaints in court about mushrooming of illegal buildings with setback violations, as well as illegal floors without approvals, the BBMP razed illegal floors of 12 buildings in the Yelahanka and Byatarayanapura Zones on Monday. Sudhakar, Executive Engineer Yelahanka Sub-Division, said owners obtained permission for ground plus stilt, and two floors, however, they added one or two unauthorised floors, which were razed. 'As per the directions from the BBMP chief commissioner, we removed illegal floors, but were cautious not to touch any columns and the roof, to prevent any disturbance to the building. We have been asked to reduce such illegal floors to the shape of skeletons,' said Sudhakar, adding that the action against a building each in Kempegowda, Chowdeshwari, Attur, and Yelahanka New Town wards was initiated. The officials had slapped a notice under Section 313 of the BBMP Act, 2020, asking owners to provide details of the building within seven days. Later, notices under Sections 248 (1), 248 (2), and 248(3) were issued, which confirmed building bylaw violations. Notices under Section 356 of the BBMP Act was also issued, asking owners to remove the unauthorised floors within a specific time. Since they failed, the action followed. 'There are similar complaints in other zones. Action will be taken against them too,' said a BBMP source, adding that the next operation may begin in Mahadevapura Zone.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Ensure MSP for Totapuri mango farmers, Collector directs pulp units
Chittoor: District Collector Sumit Kumar has directed mango pulp industries to strictly adhere to the minimum support price (MSP) announced by the State government for Totapuri mango farmers. He made it clear that the MSP should reach the farmers without fail and that pulp industry managements must cooperate fully with the administration in this regard. The Collector conducted surprise inspections on Wednesday at GCR Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd., MOFPI, and Feel Fresh Foods Pvt. Ltd. located in Thavanampalle mandal of Puthalapattu constituency. During the inspections, he reviewed the implementation of MSP and examined other related aspects. Speaking on the occasion, Sumit Kumar stressed that every mango pulp unit in the district must procure only the locally cultivated Totapuri variety, in accordance with their processing capacity. This, he said, would benefit local farmers and ensure the support price reaches them effectively. He appealed to the pulp industry owners to work proactively towards this goal. The Collector also instructed that industry managements must issue advance tokens to farmers based on their processing capacities, so that only appropriately ripened mangoes are harvested and brought to the units for pulping. He ordered the RSK in-charges to raise awareness among farmers regarding this system. Furthermore, every mango pulp processing unit must display boards showing the MSP declared by the government. Staff assigned to these units should maintain accurate records of the names of Totapuri mango farmers supplying produce. Only then will farmers be eligible for the government-provided incentives and subsidies, he said. Thavanampalle Tahsildar Sudhakar and other concerned officials accompanied the Collector during the inspections.
New Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Last rites of Maoist leader Sudhakar performed in Eluru, rich tributes paid
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: The last rites of top Maoist leader Gautam alias T Sudhakar, who was killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on June 5, were performed on Monday at his native village Satyavolu, 20 km from Eluru district. Acting on the appeal of his brother T Anandarao and sister-in-law, both State and Central authorities handed over Sudhakar's body to the family. Under the instructions given by the police, the relatives brought Sudhakar's body from Bhadrachalam hospital to the village late Sunday night. Several left party leaders and activists, including Communist Party of India (CPI) (Maoist) leader Akkiraju Haragopal (alias Ramakrishna)'s wife Padmakka alias Sireesha, paid their respects. A pall of gloom descended on the village following Sudhakar's death. Police made elaborate security arrangements in Satyavolu during the funeral. Sudhakar, a prominent Maoist figure, was a native of the village and had been active in left-wing extremism for several years before being killed in the recent gunfight.
