DK Deputy Commissioner inspects deteriorating roads at Nanthoor, KPT Junctions
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan conducted an inspection on Tuesday of the deteriorating roads at the KPT and Nanthoor junctions, alongside officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
During the inspection, Muhilan noted the severe traffic disruptions caused by large potholes in these heavily congested areas, which pose a significant risk to two-wheeler riders. He emphasized the urgency of repairs to ensure the roads are safe for vehicular traffic. The Deputy Commissioner directed that the potholes at Nanthoor Junction be covered with a paver finish and recommended a temporary system to improve conditions at KPT Junction.
In addition to addressing the immediate concerns at these junctions, Muhilan instructed officials to tackle areas where rainwater stagnates on service roads along Surathkal Road and other city highways. He also stressed the importance of filling potholes at Pumpwell and other critical roads to ensure they remain passable.
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Meanwhile, Mangaluru City Council Commissioner Anand announced that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the flyover at KPT, planned by the National Highways Authority, is ready, and construction will commence soon. In the interim, temporary pothole repairs will be carried out to maintain road usability.
The inspection was attended by National Highway Authority Project Director Abdullah Javed Azmi, MCC Deputy Commissioner Girish Nandan, MCC Executive Engineer Narendra Shenoy, and Mangaluru Traffic Department ACP Nazma Farooqui, all of whom were present to assess the situation and coordinate the necessary repair efforts.
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Renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai passes away at 83
New Delhi (PTI): Raghu Rai, one of India's best known photographers whose lens captured India in its many shades, died at a private hospital here in the early hours of Sunday. He was 83.
“Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago but he was cured. Then it spread to the stomach, that too was cured. Recently the cancer spread to his brain and then there were age related issues too,” Nitin Rai, photographer and Rai’s son, told PTI.
He is survived by wife Gurmeet, son Nitin and daughters Lagan, Avani and Purvai.
The last rites will be performed at Lodhi Crematorium at 4pm on Sunday.
