Mangaluru: Thimmayya Kodandaram on Saturday took charge as the new Assistant Commissioner of Police (Mangaluru South Division). Kondandaram was serving in Bengaluru before taking charge in Mangaluru today.

Mangaluru South Division ACP Ramarao has now been transferred as the Dy.SP of Bellary city.

New ACP Kodandaram has earlier worked in Bengaluru Rural, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) before taking the charge of Mangaluru South Division as the ACP.

Under Mangaluru South Division, Kodandaram will oversee operations of police stations including Kadri, Urwa, Panambur, Kavoor and Bajpe.

Kodandaram is also recipient of Chief Minister’s medal and President’s Medal during his service so far.

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Gangtok (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim while attending the closing ceremony of the state's 50 years of statehood celebrations.

The projects span a wide range of sectors such as infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture, the officials said.

These projects are aimed at accelerating holistic and inclusive development in Sikkim.

The PM's visit marks an important milestone in the golden jubilee year of Sikkim's statehood and reflects the government's "continued commitment to the rapid and sustainable development of the Himalayan state", the officials said.