Adyar-Harekala vented dam construction within 2 years: Minister Puttaraju
Mangaluru: Vented dam-cum-bridge between Adyar-Harekala will be constructed within two years of the tender process, stated Minor Irrigation Minister C S Puttaraju.
He was speaking to reporters on Friday after inspecting the location near Harekala Pavuru for constructing a bridge between Harekala-Adyar across Netravati River.
“The construction of this bridge is a long-term demand of the people of this area. It will be constructed at the cost of Rs 174 crore. Those who would lose their lands for this bridge construction will be given a suitable compensation,” he said.
“The water collected by the vented dam will be utilized for agriculture and drinking,” Minor Irrigation Minister C S Puttaraju added.
District in-charge minister UT Khader, Mangaluru Taluk Panchayat president Mohammed Monu and others were present.
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Kolkata: Aliah University student found dead in hostel
Kolkata (PTI): A student of the state-run Aliah University in New Town near Kolkata was found dead in his hostel room, police said on Tuesday.
The body of Abdul Rahman (24), a resident of Malda, was found hanging from the ceiling in his hostel room around 7 pm on Monday, they said.
Rahman's classmates found the body when they entered his room after getting no response to repeated knocks on the doors. They then informed the police.
Officers of the Techno City police station went to the spot and sent the body to hospital for post-mortem examination, an official said.
An investigation has been started, they said, adding that the exact cause of the death will be known after the post-morterm examination.
