'Operation Tiger': 30 stalls removed from M'luru's famous food street in crackdown on street vendors
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 29: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has launched 'Operation Tiger,' targeting unauthorised street food vendors in the Mannagudda area and along Airport Road near Karnataka Polytechnic on July 29, officials said.
The crackdown has led to the clearing of Mangaluru’s famous food street in Mannagudda, an area previously bustling with activity. The operation resulted in the removal of approximately 30 illegal stalls, the officials said.
According to officials, the drive focused on vendors selling various fast food items, including fish dishes, chaats and egg preparations.
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The operation was led by Deputy Commissioner Rekha Shetty, Health Officer Dr Manjaiah Shetty, and officials from the revenue department, with the support of Barke and Kadri police stations to ensure security and crowd control.
This enforcement action followed an earlier promise by Mayor Sudheer Shetty Kannur, who vowed to take stringent measures in response to increasing public complaints. Residents had voiced concerns about street vendors obstructing pedestrian movement and also posing potential health risks.
During the operation, four individuals who attempted to protest the clearance were detained by police in an attempt by the MCC to enforce municipal regulations and maintain order.
This sweep is part of a broader campaign aimed at regulating street vending and upholding the city's safety standards, the officials said.
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I-T Department sends notice to actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran over co-produced films
New Delhi: The Income Tax (I-T) Department has sent a notice to actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran asking for more details about the money he earned from some films he co-produced. The notice was reportedly served during the last week of March by the I-T office in Kochi. He has been asked to respond by the end of April.
The department is seeking clarification on the income from a few movies Prithviraj was involved in as a co-producer. This comes at a time when the actor has been receiving criticism from right-wing groups over what seemed to be references to the 2002 Gujarat riots in his latest film L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, which released on March 27.
On April 4, 2025, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches at the offices of Gokulam Gopalan, a Kerala-based businessman and one of the producers of L2: Empuraan, along with a few others. These searches were part of an investigation into alleged violations of foreign exchange rules.
The I-T notice to Prithviraj is believed to be linked to an ongoing investigation that began in December 2022 into suspected tax evasion within the Malayalam film industry.
At the time, tax officials had raided the homes and offices of several producers, including Antony Perumbavoor, Anto Joseph, and Listin Stephen, over concerns about unreported income, cash deals, and overseas investments. Prithviraj’s premises were also searched during that operation.
