Kasaragod: PM Modi to inaugurate Talapady-Chengala section of NH-66 on March 11
Kasaragod: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Kerala and Tamil Nadu visit on March 11 is set to inaugurate the six-lane Talapady-Chengala section of NH-66, constructed at a cost of over Rs 2,650 crore, a release from the PMO said on Monday.
He will arrive in Ernakulam in the afternoon and virtually inaugrate, dedicate to the nation and launch several projects in the state.
This section is part of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari Economic Corridor and is expected to significantly improve connectivity in the region.
The upgraded highway connects northern most districts of Kerala, Kasaragod and Kannur districts with Mangaluru in Karnataka.
Key towns along the route include Kasaragod, Bekal, Payyannur, Kumbla, Bandiyod, Uppala, Manjeshwar.
Alongside, Prime Minister Modi will also dedicate several other projects in the state and Tamil Nadu.
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Yadagiri court dismisses self-styled godman Mallikarjun Mutya bail plea in POCSO case
Yadagiri: The District Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by Mallikarjun Muthya of Mahal Roja in Shahapur taluk.
Muthya, a self-styled godman is facing charges in a POCSO case lodged at Gogi Police Station, for alleged inappropriate behavior with a minor girl.
A video of the incident allegedly went viral over social media prompting the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights to register a suo motu complaint against him.
Muthya had filed anticipatory bail plea in the district court.
The District Sessions Court Judge Marula Siddharadhya, who heard the plea on Monday, rejected it.
According to reports, the godman is likely to approach the high court on Tuesday seeking a bail.
Mutya, who is believed to be around 26–27 years old, has gained popularity in recent years through social media platforms, on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
He is widely known as “Appaji” among his followers. According to local reports, he is revered by many devotees in North Karnataka and surrounding districts, who regard him as a “walking god” or a local deity.
He has become widely known over the past four years due to his active presence on social media and has drawn attention for his sometimes controversial “miracles.”
