37 km road collapsed: No connection between Madikeri- Mangaluru
Madikeri, August 19: It seems the repair of roads in Kodagu district which was literally devastated by the rain fury may take months. The traffic movement between Madikeri and Mangaluru might take minimum one month to resume for light vehicles and heavy vehicles have to wait at least for another six months.
This would have long term consequences on the people of Kodagu who dependent on Mangaluru for education and healthcare and other activities. Mangaluru highway was damaged up to 37 km from Talattamane to Sampaje. PWD Minister HD Revanna said that the road repair works could be taken up only after the rain completely stopped.
As this road was completely blocked, traffic movement was allowed via alternative route Madikeri-Bhagamandala and Karike to Mangaluru. But it might take months to ply buses on Madikeri and Mangaluru highway, Revanna said.
Because of landslides, the Madikeri- Somwarpet road was also completely damaged and it would take minimum two months to repair it. Without the stoppage of rain completely, no repair works could be taken up in Kodagu district. So, the people have to wait till November to come back to normalcy, he said.
The Mangaluru-Hassan Milk Federation have supplied 30,000 litre milk, 5,000 biscuits, 200 quintal rice and tur dal, one thousand box drinking water to the flood victims. Cooking oil and cloths would also be supplied to the victims, he said.
274 km road damaged
Total 274 km road belonging to PWD was damaged in the district incurring a loss of Rs 139 crore. In the same way, 40 bridges were collapsed causing a damage of Rs 150 crore, said Revanna.
As of now, the department has opened two PWD sub-offices and one special office was opened in Madikeri, he added.
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Dr Boby Chemmanur felicitated at Vidhana Soudha by Speaker UT Khader for world record run
Bengaluru: Dr Boby Chemmanur was felicitated by Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader Fareed at a special function held at Vidhana Soudha.
Dr Chemmanur, popularly known as “BoChe”, was honoured for successfully completing an 812-kilometre run aimed at spreading the message of world peace. The achievement earned him recognition in the Unique World Records and the Guinness World Records.
Dr Chemmanur has also received several prestigious awards and honours, including the Mother Teresa Award, for his contributions to social service.
Speaker U.T. Khader also spoke about Dr Chemmanur’s achievement in the Legislative Assembly and congratulated him for the accomplishment.
Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Lamani, Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy and MLA and Chief Minister’s legal advisor Ponnanna were present on the occasion.
