Shiradi ghat finally opens up for vehicular movement
Bengaluru: In a major relief for travelers heading to Bengaluru from Mangaluru, the Hassan district administration has allowed all vehicles to travel 24 hours without any restrictions on National Highway 75 through Shiradi Ghat, between Hassan and Mangaluru. The announcement was made by the Dr. Shruti Assistant Commissioner of the Sakleshpur subdivision.
Dr. Shruti informed reporters, "Rain has considerably reduced in the hilly regions over the last two to three days. Consequently, the rate of land subsidence has also decreased. Based on the guidance of the Deputy Commissioner, vehicles have been granted access to ply on the stretch without any restrictions."
“A significant landslide near Doddathappale has been fully cleared, and the road has been slightly widened, allowing for the smooth passage of all vehicles,” she added.
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Dr. Shruthi highlighted that over the past month, heavy rains in the hilly areas led to frequent landslides near Doddathappale, severely disrupting traffic and covering many vehicles with mud. As a precaution, vehicle movement was previously restricted due to the landslip. However, with the recent decrease in rainfall, these restrictions have been lifted.
Additionally, to ensure safety, an evacuation team has been stationed at the site. Police officials have also stated that a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) team will be present 24 hours a day to monitor the situation.
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Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launches free dialysis centre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Aug 22 (PTI): Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday inaugurated a free dialysis centre at the Cottonpet Primary Health Centre, named after the late former chief minister and his father, R Gundu Rao.
The new centre, built at Rs 2.5 crore, is located on the second floor of the PHC and is equipped with 10 dialysis machines.
Speaking at the event, Rao said quality dialysis services are now available across government centres statewide.
“Under the Public-Private Partnership model, 800 new single-use dialyser machines have been installed across all government dialysis centres, ensuring better and infection-free services,” he said.
