After Smart road, it’ll become zero traffic: Minister Khader
‘Kadri Park road to be developed at Rs 12 cr’
Mangaluru, October 03: District Minister UT Khader said that after developing the Kadri Park road in the city at a cost of Rs 12 crore, it would become a zero traffic road.
Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, the Minister said that the decision to this effect was taken. To help the Tourism, Smart Pole, Petty Shops to be built like thatched huts and free movement of tourists would be allowed. The construction of a new bus stand near Pumpwell and the central market would be taken up in PPP model. In view of this, application was invited for public investment. A sum of Rs 10 crore was reserved for Kabaddi and Shuttle badminton courts near Urwa market. The work of constructing a bridge near Kuluru would start shortly, he said.
Mangaluru Taluk Panchayat President Muhammad Monu, Congress leader Santosh Hegde and others were present.
Rs 30 cr for Mahakali Padpu railway under-bridge
A sum of Rs 30 crore was reserved for the construction of the Mahakali Padpu railway under-bridge. In which, Rs 10 crore would be given to Railway department for the work and remaining Rs 20 crore would be utilized for acquiring the land and developing the road, he said.
Meeting on Oct 10
A meeting to discuss on taking up development works under Smart City Project would be held on October 10. Smart City Project officials, elected representatives and others would be participating in the meeting, the Minister said.
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Puttur: Four arrested for alleged negligent disposal of Dalit labourer’s body
Puttur (Karnataka), Nov 26: Four people have been arrested for allegedly disposing of a Dalit labourer’s body negligently in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Tuesday.
The deceased, Shivappa (70), a resident of Keremoole near Sullia, worked as an assistant mason at Tauro Cement Fabrication Unit in Salmara village. He reportedly collapsed and died during work hours on November 16.
Instead of providing medical assistance or notifying his family, the factory owner, Henry Tauro, allegedly loaded Shivappa’s body onto a pickup truck and dumped it near his home, placing it on wooden logs by the roadside, according to police.
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The incident sparked outrage among Dalit organisations in Puttur, including the Adi Dravida Samaja Seva Sangha, who demanded a thorough investigation.
Protests over delays in apprehending the accused intensified public pressure, leading to the arrests of Tauro, his son Kiran, their assistant Prakash, and a mason named Stany.
According to a complaint lodged by Shivappa's son-in-law, the accused brought Shivappa home unresponsive on the evening of November 16. He was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Atrocities Against Dalits Act, and investigations are underway to establish the cause of death and examine allegations of mishandling the victim’s body, police added.
