D.K. floods: All possible assistance to district administrations- CM
Bengaluru: Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said all possible assistance will be provided to the district administrations to tide over the crisis. The administration will provide suitable assistance to people affected by the rains lashing since Tuesday, he said.
Meanwhile he asserted that the state government is keeping a close watch on the developments in coastal Karnataka in general and Dakshina Kannada in particular that is reeling under heavy rains.
Kumaraswamy who collected the updates from deputy commissioner Sasikanth Senthil about rain damage in DK said he has instructed the DC to take all steps necessary to mitigate sufferings of people affected by the rain. Instructions have been given to ensure there is no loss of life or property, he said. “Senior officials of the state government are in constant touch with the district administration to assist them in any manner whatsoever possible,” the CM added.
Kumaraswamy further said “ the instructions have been given to provide basic amenities to the affected people and additional natural calamity grants will be provided to the district administration. Repair of power and road infrastructure that has taken a beating due to the rains will be attended to on a priority. Already schools and colleges have been declared holidays. If need arise, the holidays can be extended.
The NDRF teams have already reached Mangaluru. One team left for Udupi and reached there this morning for search operations.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
