Plans for integrated township near Mangaluru announced by Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Mangaluru: An integrated township is set to be developed near Mangaluru city, aimed at creating sustainable infrastructure and generating employment opportunities in the region. This announcement was made by the district in-charge minister during the district-level Independence Day program held at Nehru Maidan on Thursday, despite the rainy weather.
Addressing the gathering after hoisting the national flag, the minister also spoke about the district's preparedness for the ongoing monsoon season. He noted that the district has received 14% more rainfall than usual this year. Since June 2024, 665 houses have been damaged due to heavy rains, and compensation totaling Rs. 1.21 crore has been distributed to the affected families.
In addition to this, the minister provided updates on the healthcare infrastructure in the district. A new surgical block, comprising 12 modular operating rooms, has been constructed at District Wenlock Hospital at a cost of Rs. 53 crore. Ongoing projects at the hospital include the construction of a 35-bed Dialysis Centre, Geriatric Ward, and Cath Lab, along with a 50-bed critical care block. Moreover, 1,326 guest teachers have been appointed to fill vacant positions in government primary and high schools.
During his speech, the minister also highlighted various developmental and guarantee projects being undertaken in the district. He mentioned that 13 urban local bodies in Dakshina Kannada district have been sanctioned substantial funds for further development.
Earlier, the minister received a guard of honour from 16 teams, including the Police Band, Mobile Police, Excise Department, Home Guard, RSP Boys and Girls Team, Scouts and Guides, and Bharat Seva Dal teams. A vibrant procession was held by students and police teams.
Prominent attendees included Mayor Sudhir Shetty, MP Brijesh Chowta, MLA Vedavyasa Kamath, Legislative Council Member Ivan D'Souza, District Collector Mullai Mugilan, Deputy Collector Dr. Santhosh Kumar, Commissioner of Police Anupam Aggarwal, West Zone IGP Boralingaiah, and GPM CEO Dr. Anand.
The minister also expressed concern over recent events in Bangladesh, urging the central government to take measures to protect minority Hindus in the neighboring country. He stressed on the importance of protecting minorities worldwide, including in India, and called for peace and harmony among all human beings.
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Road crash in UP leaves 10 dead
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP) (PTI): Ten people were killed when a van collided head-on with a truck on the Sisaiya-Lakhimpur national highway on Monday, police said.
The van was going to Sisaiya from Lakhimpur when the accident took place between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages.
Circle Officer of Dhaurahra, Shamsher Bahadur Singh, said all nine passengers travelling in the van and the driver were killed.
District Magistrate of Lakhimpur Kheri Anjani Kumar Singh told reporters that the van collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction, leading to nine casualties on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at the district hospital.
Circle Officer, Dhaurahra, Shamsher Bahadur Singh told PTI, "Efforts are on to establish the identity of other deceased persons."
The seven of the deceased have been identified as Jaideep Singh (25), Pawan (23), Sohan (21), Ram Goyal (42), Sahajram (35), Pappu (18), all residents of Bahraich district and Adnan Khan (15), a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri district, police said.
Condoling the loss of lives in the accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a post on X, said, "The loss of life in the unfortunate road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri district is deeply distressing and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved families."
"I have directed the local administration to provide prompt and adequate assistance to the injured and the victims. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed souls a place at His divine feet and to bestow a speedy recovery upon the injured," Adityanath said on X.
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak too condoled the loss of lives in the accident.
"The loss of lives resulting from the road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri district is deeply tragic and heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families," Maurya said.
