Boat capsized at Koderi: Body of one fisherman found
Mangaluru: The body of one of the four fishermen who went missing after their boat hit a breakwater and capsized at Koderi in Udupi district, was recovered Monday morning, coastal security police sources said.
The body is identified to be that of Nagaraj (55), the sources said.
Four fishermen had gone missing after their boat 'Sagara Shri' hit the mouth of the breakwater at Koderi after losing control in rough waves and gusty winds on Sunday.
Of the 11 fishermen on board, the remaining people could swim to the breakwater and managed to escape.
The fishermen, who had set out from Uppunda near Byndoor Sunday morning, were returning to the shore due to the rough weather when the accident occurred. The search operations by coastal security police with the help of local people are continuing.
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Koppal: Municipal JE suspended over alleged Rs 10 crore works irregularities
Koppal: The Directorate of Municipal Administration has suspended a Municipal Council Junior Engineer, Somalingappa, following allegations of causing a loss of nearly Rs 10 crore through irregularities in municipal works.
The suspension order was issued on March 16, though it became public nearly 10 days later.
According to preliminary investigation, irregularities were detected in 336 works carried out between 2023 and 2025. Officials said several works were either poorly executed or existed only on paper, with bills allegedly generated for incomplete or non-existent projects.
Officials further indicated that the role of other individuals, including a former Municipal Commissioner, an Assistant Executive Engineer, and a consulting firm responsible for quality inspection, is also under scrutiny in connection with the case.
The matter had earlier been brought to attention through a complaint filed with the Lokayukta in September 2025, prompting further investigation.
