Lokayukta raids conducted in Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Koppal, Dharwad
Bengaluru: Lokayukta officers on Thursday, August 17, conducted raids across several districts, including Bengaluru, Kodagu, Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Koppal, and Dharwad. The operations targeted the offices and residences of government officials suspected of engaging in illicit activities.
In Tumakuru, a notable raid took place where Lokayukta officers inspected the office and homes of Nagaraju, the Joint Director of Tumakuru Urban Development Authority's Planning Division. The officers reportedly uncovered evidence suggesting the possession of disproportionate property relative to Nagaraju's known income.
Santhosh Anisettar, recently transferred as the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation officer, also came under scrutiny. Lokayukta officers conducted a raid on Anisettar's residence, examining documents pertaining to his tenure.
In Koppal, the focus shifted to Nirmithi Kendra manager Manjunath Bannikoppa, whose office and residence were subject to raids. Additionally, Lokayukta teams targeted the Mark Inn lodge in Huligi, Koppal taluk, an establishment in which Bannikoppa had investments. Records pertinent to the property were thoroughly examined during these operations.
Further demonstrating the extent of these investigations, a predawn raid was conducted at the residence of Nanjundegowda, Kodagu Additional Deputy Commissioner. The search at his residence near Cariappa Circle in Madikeri yielded a substantial amount of cash and gold jewelry. The operation was led by Lokayukta SP Suresh Babu, alongside DySP Pavan Kumar, Inspector Lokesh, and other Lokayukta personnel.
Simultaneously, raids were carried out at Nanjundegowda's father-in-law's residence in Periyapatna, and his relatives' homes in Mysuru.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
State will send ₹850 crore proposal to Centre for development of Malpe harbour: Min Mankal Vaidya
Udupi: The State will submit a Rs 850 crore proposal to the Union government for the overall development of the Malpe fishing harbour, Karnataka Minister Mankal S. Vaidya announced while laying the foundation stone for a Rs 12.52 crore modernisation project of the harbour under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
“If the Union government does not consider the proposal, the State government will finance the proposed project,” The Hindu quoted Vaidya, state's Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport, as saying.
Vaidya noted that Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules continue to hinder coastal development in Karnataka, preventing the implementation of projects worth Rs 2,034 crore. He stressed the need for CRZ norms in the state to be aligned with those in other states, where such regulations do not pose a barrier to coastal infrastructure and development initiatives.
Speaking at the event, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary said the PMMSY has revitalised the fisheries sector, enabling the implementation of several projects that benefit fishing communities nationwide. He urged the state government to prioritise dredging of estuaries and upgrading fisheries jetties to ensure year-round navigability and the safety of fishing vessels.
The Rs 12.52 crore modernisation project will focus on enhancing sanitation and water supply at the harbour, upgrading fish handling capacity, and strengthening security at the port, The Hindu quoted fisheries and ports officials as saying.
A reliable water supply and improved handling facilities are expected to speed up auctions and vessel turnarounds, while upgraded wastewater systems will help tackle long-standing issues of odour and contamination at the harbour.
_vb_39.jpeg)