Ullala: State Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader has announced the allocation of funds for various development projects in Ullal. A total of 8 crores has been sanctioned for the construction of Abbakka Bhavan, while 6 crores has been allocated for Beary Bhavan. Khader confirmed that a tender has already been issued for these projects.

Speaking at a press conference at Kotekar, he revealed that land has been earmarked for the construction of Abbakka Bhavan in Thokkottu. Due to objections, Beary Bhavan will now be constructed on government land at Tiplepadavu, Natekal-Asaigoli.

Additionally, 70 crores has been granted for road development in Someshwar municipality, with 25 crores already utilised for development work. Khader mentioned that discussions will be held with local representatives to decide on further development plans.

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To address the electricity issues in Ullal Taluk, a separate subdivision has been established, including the initiation of a Mescom sub-division in Konaje and the completion of foundation stone laying in Kotekar. Khader assured the appointment of additional linemen and officers for the new section office.

Khader stressed on the importance of water, roads, and electricity in people's lives, stating that 80 crores has been spent on water supply arrangements from Tumbe Dam to Ullala, Someshwar, Kotekar through Sajipa, Konaje. Further, 360 crores has been allocated for pipeline work in each village, with plans to extend water connections to Ullal through ADB.

Other allocations include 1.80 crores for school development in Ullal Taluk and 25 crores for the Thokkotu-Chembugudde road. Khader also announced plans for road development in various areas through CRZ.

Finally, a free dialysis center has been inaugurated at Ullal Community Health Centre with 10 beds. Priority for dialysis will be given to residents of Mangaluru Constituency, followed by economically backward individuals and senior citizens. Khader assured that residents of neighbouring constituencies will also be given the opportunity to avail these services.

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Mumbai (PTI): Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing "absolutely fine", his family said Wednesday after media reports said he was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack.

The family did not confirm or refer to the heart attack, but said he had gone to the hospital for a routine medical check up.

"Mr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing absolutely fine. He has gone in for a routine medical check-up and there is no cause for concern. We sincerely appreciate the love, care, and concern shown by everyone. Thank you for your continued support and warm wishes."

A segment of the media said Bhansali suffered a heart attack on his 63rd birthday on Tuesday and was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital.

The filmmaker, known for big scale dramas such as "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Devdas", "Bajirao Mastani" and OTT series "Heeramandi", is currently working on his next theatrical, "Love and War".

It is a period romance starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.