‘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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Indian Defence forces committed to adapting to changing environment: CDS General Chauhan
Hyderabad (PTI): Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant.
Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course held at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal near here, General Chauhan said India's strength rests on robust institutions, democratic stability, and unwavering professionalism of our Armed Forces.
He said the intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindoor continues.
"You (new officers) also join the Air Force at a moment when a new normal has firmly taken shape. An era defined by a high degree of operational preparedness, 24-7, 365 days. The intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindhur continues," he said.
He further said the newly trained officers are entering the Indian Air Force during a phase of deep transformation of the Indian Armed Forces.
Integrated structures, joint operations, and national pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence are shaping the future of India's military strength, he said.
"Your journey ahead will be accordingly guided by Jai, the first word of Jai Hind, that's victory. 'J' stands for jointness, fighting as one nation, one force. 'A' stands for Atmanirbhar Bharat, trusted platforms and systems made not just for India but for the world. And finally, 'I' for innovation, daring to think ahead and to be ahead of the curve," he explained.
General Chauhan further said battles in the older domains will always remain contested, often brutal. But in the new domains, they will be smart, swift, and shaped by intellect, innovation, and initiative. The force that masters new frontiers is more likely to prevail in future conflicts.
