Raichur: Building tilts into adjacent structure in Kot Talar area
Raichur: In an incident reported on Saturday near Moti Masjid in the Kot Talar locality of Raichur city, a multi-storeyed building tilted onto an adjacent structure, resulting in the evacuation of residents.
The four-storeyed building, reportedly weakened due to sewage water seepage following continuous rainfall over the past few days, leaned onto a neighboring house. The affected building, owned by Mohammad Dastagir, a civil engineer currently residing in Bengaluru, was constructed 14 years ago and had been rented out to tenants. The structure leaned onto a house belonging to Mohammad Siraj.
Authorities believe the building’s foundation was compromised due to the inflow of drain water, leading to the structural imbalance. Following the incident, Dastagir was summoned for inquiry.
Municipal Council’s acting president, Sajid Sameer, visited the site and assessed the situation. It was decided to remove the upper floors of the building using a JCB machine and carry out foundation repairs. Municipal engineers were also directed to take the necessary steps to ensure the smooth flow of drainage water in the area.
The building housed three families, and a commercial shop operated on the ground floor. As a precautionary measure, the building was vacated, and police visited the site to gather further information.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
