Farmer protests in Chamrajnagar intensifies, highway blocked, police detain protesters
Chamrajnagar: In the backdrop of the Supreme court’s order to release Kaveri water to Tamil Nadu, the members of the Sugarcane Growers Association launched a protest in the city condemning the order. The protest which escalated led to the blockade of the highway near Somwarpet and leading to several detentions.
The protestors who gathered near the city’s tourist home, proceeded towards Somwarpet blocking the highway. Expressing agitation, they set fire to tires and shouted slogans against Tamil Nadu and state governments, leading the Police to detain the protesters.
Sugarcane growers association President Halkerehundi Bhagyaraj criticized the Supreme Court's verdict and termed it as condemnable, he further stated that, “There are even instances where former Chief Minister Bangarappa opposed the Supreme Court verdict. On this basis currently Karnataka should not discharge even one liter of water to Tamil Nadu even if the United Nations (UN) orders the state to release water.”
“Is it appropriate to order Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu when the state is grappling with drinking water scarcity? The state government must consider halting the water discharge to Tamil Nadu in any manner. If water is released, there will be disruptions such as blocking Tamil Nadu cinemas and vehicles from entering Karnataka. Water should not have been released to Tamil Nadu as per the all party policy. Failing which,” Bhagyaraj warned of violent protests in future.
Hali Nagaraju, Mahendra, Praveen, Doddaguru, Gurumallappa, Harisuthana Raju, Siddharaju, Basavarajappa, Nandish, Ravi, and several others joined the protest.
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Mangaluru airport issues advisory to passengers, heightens security measures
Mangaluru: In response to recent cross-border attacks by Pakistan and rising tensions along the international boundary, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has directed airports across India to enhance security protocols. As part of this nationwide alert, Mangaluru International Airport has intensified surveillance, and introduced secondary ladder point checks (LPSC).
Explaining about the new protocol, Jaideep Shenoy, Public Relations Officer at Mangaluru International Airport, said that the secondary ladder point security check involves a second round of frisking. Passengers will first undergo standard checks by the CISF at the security checkpoint. Before boarding the aircraft, either via a boarding bridge or a bus, they will be subjected to an additional frisking by airline staff at the gate. Shenoy emphasized that the LPSC is a standard security measure implemented at all airports.
He also urged travelers to stay updated by checking the airport’s official social media channels for accurate and timely information.
In light of circulating reports regarding restrictions on visitor entry, Shenoy clarified that the entry of visitors into the terminal has always been restricted. Visitors may accompany passengers up to the departure gates or receive them at the arrival gates, as per existing rules.
In an advisory issued on Friday, Mangaluru International Airport urged passengers to arrive well in advance of their scheduled departures to accommodate extended security checks, and to cooperate with airport and security personnel.
The airport authorities also urged people not to share any unverified information.
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