Agumbe Ghat road opens for vehicles from May 16
Shimogga: K.A. Dayanand, Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner, has ordered to open the Agumbe Ghat for the movement of mini-buses, two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and light commercial vehicles from May 16.
Landslides were reported along this stretch in June and July 2018 following heavy rainfall. Vehicular movement had been barred from April 1 to May 15 for repair and restoration work.
The work on reconstruction of parapet and retaining walls has been completed. The surface of the road has been relaid with dense bitumen concrete.
"A decision on allowing heavy commercial vehicles and cargo container trucks would be taken later," the DC added.
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CT Ravi booked for promoting hatred and enmity via social media post: EC
Bengaluru, Apr 26: BJP leader CT Ravi was on Friday booked for allegedly promoting hatred and enmity between citizens through his social media post, the Election Commission said.
The action was initiated by the election officials of Chikkamagaluru, they said.
Taking to 'X', the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer said Chikkamagaluru election Officials have booked an FIR against CT Ravi for his post on X for violation under the Representation of the People Act and 505(2) (Statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes) of the Indian Penal Code in Basavanahalli police station for allegedly promoting hatred and enmity between different classes of citizens.
