‘NH 66 widening in Uttara Kannada district is a scam’: Nagarik Vedike demands CBI probe
Bhatkal: Bhatkal Nagarik Vedike, Bhatkal has submitted a memorandum alleging involvement of several state-level officers and ministers are involved in a multi-crore scam pertaining to NH 66 widening in Uttara Kannada district.
In a memorandum submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of the district through Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner, the organisation has demanded a CBI probe into the matter.
The organisation alleges that the state government and authorities have amended the Gazette Notification which they are not authorized to and are carrying out the NH widening work according to their needs.
“At few places they are widening it upto 45 meters, at some places they have altered it to 30 meters and at some places they are making it 20 meters, according to their need or due to the pressure from local businessmen” the memorandum added.
The memorandum stressed upon unearthing the scam immediately in the interest of local residents and to avoid further loss to the state, and hence it demanded a probe by CBI.
Official at Bhatkal AC office accepted the memorandum in the absence of AC and assured the members of the organisation to forward it to the office of Deputy Commissioner.
Shivkumar Naik, Ishwar Naik, Manjunath Naik were also present along with other members of the organisation at the AC office.
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Dubai Airport hit by missile strike: Reports
Dubai: Reports have emerged claiming that Dubai International Airport has been hit by a missile amid rising tensions in the region.
Several videos claiming to be that from the Dubai Airport were being circulated online.
The claims surfaced shortly after emergency alerts were issued across the UAE warning residents and visitors of a potential missile threat and advising them to seek shelter.
However, there has been no official confirmation from UAE authorities regarding any strike on Dubai airport.
Details about possible damage or casualties remain unclear. Authorities are yet to release a formal statement on the reported incident.
