Plans for integrated township near Mangaluru announced by Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Mangaluru: An integrated township is set to be developed near Mangaluru city, aimed at creating sustainable infrastructure and generating employment opportunities in the region. This announcement was made by the district in-charge minister during the district-level Independence Day program held at Nehru Maidan on Thursday, despite the rainy weather.
Addressing the gathering after hoisting the national flag, the minister also spoke about the district's preparedness for the ongoing monsoon season. He noted that the district has received 14% more rainfall than usual this year. Since June 2024, 665 houses have been damaged due to heavy rains, and compensation totaling Rs. 1.21 crore has been distributed to the affected families.
In addition to this, the minister provided updates on the healthcare infrastructure in the district. A new surgical block, comprising 12 modular operating rooms, has been constructed at District Wenlock Hospital at a cost of Rs. 53 crore. Ongoing projects at the hospital include the construction of a 35-bed Dialysis Centre, Geriatric Ward, and Cath Lab, along with a 50-bed critical care block. Moreover, 1,326 guest teachers have been appointed to fill vacant positions in government primary and high schools.
During his speech, the minister also highlighted various developmental and guarantee projects being undertaken in the district. He mentioned that 13 urban local bodies in Dakshina Kannada district have been sanctioned substantial funds for further development.
Earlier, the minister received a guard of honour from 16 teams, including the Police Band, Mobile Police, Excise Department, Home Guard, RSP Boys and Girls Team, Scouts and Guides, and Bharat Seva Dal teams. A vibrant procession was held by students and police teams.
Prominent attendees included Mayor Sudhir Shetty, MP Brijesh Chowta, MLA Vedavyasa Kamath, Legislative Council Member Ivan D'Souza, District Collector Mullai Mugilan, Deputy Collector Dr. Santhosh Kumar, Commissioner of Police Anupam Aggarwal, West Zone IGP Boralingaiah, and GPM CEO Dr. Anand.
The minister also expressed concern over recent events in Bangladesh, urging the central government to take measures to protect minority Hindus in the neighboring country. He stressed on the importance of protecting minorities worldwide, including in India, and called for peace and harmony among all human beings.
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Snowfall blocks two key roads providing alternative connectivity to Kashmir
Rajouri/Jammu (PTI): Traffic on the Mughal and Sinthan Top roads, which provide alternate connectivity to Kashmir, was temporarily suspended on Sunday due to light to moderate snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
However, traffic on the 270-kilometre Jammu-Srinagar national highway -- the only all weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country -- was plying as usual despite intermittent rains that ended the over one-and-a-half months long dry spell, they said.
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The Mughal road, which connects the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri with south Kashmir's Shopian, was closed for traffic as a precautionary measure after more than three inches of snow was recorded at Peer Ki Gali on Sunday afternoon.
A group of three tea vendors are left stranded on the road and efforts are on to evacuate them to safety, officials said.
After they were trapped in the snow, the vendors made passionate appeals through video messages urging the authorities to rescue them. The Border Roads Organisation has taken up snow clearance work and is trying to reach the stranded persons, officials said.
The Sinthan Top road, which connects Kishtwar and Doda districts in Jammu with south Kashmir's Anantnag, was also closed after moderate snowfall in the higher reaches.
Both the mountainous roads usually remain closed for several months due to heavy snowfall during winter.
