Passengers in trouble in Shiradi Ghat
More than 300 buses, lorries, cars stranded
Mangaluru, August 14: Passengers landed in trouble as more than 300 vehicles have been stranded following rockslide and falling of trees due to heavy rain at Doddatoppe near Marenahalli on Shiradi Ghat.
While the clearing operations are under process since Monday night, more than 300 vehicles have queued up by today morning.
The vehicles stranded when rockslide occurred at three places due to which many trees have been uprooted near Gundya Gadi temple on Shiradi Ghat.
The passengers who have been stranded there are in great trouble as they are unable to find the network. They are walking around 5-6 km to reach Gundya and Nelyadi to fulfill their basic needs.
The district administration and the concerned departments need to take necessary measures on the urgent basis to help the hundreds of in-trouble passengers.
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Coast Guard seizes Rs 80 lakh worth sea cucumbers in TN
Chennai (PTI): The Indian Coast Guard on Monday seized an "illegal consignment" of sea cucumbers worth Rs 80 Lakh near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.
According to an official release here, the Coast Guard action was based on intelligence input about the likely transshipment of contraband off the South Uchipuli seashore near Rameswaram.
"The Indian Coast Guard's nearby unit at Mandapam swiftly launched an anti-smuggling operation. The intelligence team of the ICGS Mandapam promptly diverted the Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) H-197 to conduct extensive surveillance in the area."
"During the operation, it sighted and recovered five drums containing sea cucumbers, weighing approximately 200 kg (wet weight). The estimated market value of the seized consignment is approximately Rs 80 lakh," the release said.
This successful interception underscores the Coast Guard's unwavering commitment to anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and preserving marine biodiversity, the release said, adding that the force remains vigilant and proactive in safeguarding marine ecology and protecting illegal exploitation.
