Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao visits flood-affected Adyapadi, orders survey of River Phalguni
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao visited the flood-affected area of Adyapadi under Kandavara Gram Panchayat administration in Bajpe on Friday morning to assess the situation.
During his visit, locals informed the minister that the annual floods in River Gurupura (Phalguni) have been severely disrupting their lives, with villages in Adyapadi and nearby areas getting inundated every year. The recurring floods have also caused extensive damage to fields and plantations.
In response to the plight of the residents, Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao directed Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan to provide immediate relief to the affected citizens. To address the issue more permanently, he called for a comprehensive survey and study of the area by experts to understand the flood situation better.
The minister emphasized the importance of experts conducting a detailed study of River Phalguni during flood conditions to gain insights into the recurring problem and devise effective solutions for the residents of Adyapadi.
Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan, KPCC General Secretary Inayath Ali, and Congress leader AC Vinay Raj accompanied Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao during the visit to Adyapadi. The minister assured the locals that the government is committed to finding a long-term solution to the flooding problem in the area.
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Bengaluru customs arrest Bangkok flyer with drugs worth 2.8 crores at KIAL
Bengaluru: Customs sleuths on Tuesday arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok at the Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly trafficking drugs.
During routine checking at the airport, customs officials seized a large quantity of hydroponic cannabis from the passenger’s luggage.
Officials said around 8 kg of hydroponic cannabis was recovered, with its estimated market value pegged at approximately Rs 2.8 crore.
In a separate case on the same day, customs officials recovered about 900 grams of ganja, worth around Rs 31.5 lakh, from another passenger who had arrived from Hong Kong.
According to the officials, both passengers had concealed the narcotic substances inside their luggage in an attempt to evade detection.
The customs department has taken both the accused into custody and have initiated questioning.
A probe in connection with the incident is underway, and legal action is being pursued against them under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
