K’taka govt plans to establish water metro, water transport museum, experience center in Mangaluru
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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the presentation of the 16th budget on Friday announced that the state government is planning to establish a water transport museum and experience center in Mangaluru under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Alongside this initiative, efforts are underway to boost maritime infrastructure with projects that include an international cruise terminal, a water metro, and a coastal berth in Mangaluru, said the CM.
Similar developments are planned in Manki port, Uttara Kannada district, while Honnavar is set to become a hub for shipbuilding.
Additionally, river cruise tourism projects are being considered to enhance the region’s water-based transport and tourism potential.
Meanwhile, the CM also clarified land acquisition process for the Karwar Naval Base Airport is in progress, with construction expected to begin within the year, supported by allocated grants.
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Agra man arrested for harassing, touching inappropriately Czech tourist visiting Taj Mahal
Agra, Apr 6 (PTI): A man was arrested for allegedly harassing and touching inappropriately a tourist from the Czech Republic visiting the Taj Mahal, police said on Sunday.
The alleged incident occurred on April 3 and the arrest was made after a thorough investigation, they said.
In a written complaint at the Tourist police station, the woman alleged that she was "touched inappropriately and harassed" while walking along the Shamshan Ghat Road around 1 pm, they added.
The police registered a case and began a probe, deploying multiple teams to nab the accused.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Taj Security) Syed Areeb Ahmed said, "A case was registered on the complaint of the foreign woman. Several teams were deployed to search for the accused. (Footage from) several CCTV cameras covering the area was scanned. After investigation, the accused Karan Rathore was arrested on Sunday."
The woman has identified Rathore as the accused and he has been taken into custody, the officer said.
