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Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
DK records excessive rainfall from Jan to May
Mangaluru: After a week of heavy downpour, Dakshina Kannada's rainfall data increased to 1,093mm against the normal rainfall of 242mm as of date from Jan 1. The district received 132mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours till 8.30 am, with Puttur taluk receiving 167mm of rain. The water level in the Nethravati River at Bantwal touched 7.6m against the danger level of 9m. In Uppinangady, the water level in the Nethravati River was 27m (above mean sea level) against the danger mark of 31.5m(above mean sea level). A few families residing near high-risk zones relocated to the homes of relatives in safer areas. The water level in Thumbe dam touched 6m, and the authorities opened 29 crest gates. The minister visited the houses of two fishermen, who were missing after their boat capsized at Thota Bengre, and promised to release Rs8 lakh each to the families from the Karnataka Fishermen Distress Relief Fund (KFDRF). MLA Ashok Rai's cow dies A mudslide caused by heavy rain late on Friday destroyed the cattle shed near the house of Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, resulting in the death of one of the two cows present there. One cow was buried under the soil and died, while the other cow was injured. The injured cow was rescued from the debris, said Rai. Surfing event postponed Due to adverse weather conditions and pending authorisation from the deputy commissioner, the 6th NMPA Indian Open of Surfing (IOS) could not be held on Saturday too. The organisers said that the event has been postponed and is likely to be held on Sunday.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Govt proposes gym centres at three locations in Puttur
Mangaluru: Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai said that govt gym centres will be established in three locations within the Puttur Assembly constituency. MLA Rai mentioned that he requested the govt to establish these gym centres, and a meeting was also held with the secretary of the department of youth empowerment and sports to seek the release of funds for this purpose. "People, including youth organisations, have made numerous requests to start gym centres in rural areas. During discussions a few months ago, the minister of youth empowerment and sports agreed to this. Proposals for three gym centres submitted by me have reached the commissioner for the department of youth empowerment and sports. Recently, I held a meeting with the commissioner to discuss these demands comprehensively," the MLA said. Currently, there is only a gym centre in Puttur city, making it difficult for rural youth to reach the gym on time. If gym centres are established in rural areas, the youth will utilise them. These centres will be set up in three selected locations within the constituency, he said. For levelling the taluk sports ground to be constructed in Munduru village in Puttur, Rs 8 crore grant is required. The MLA said that he requested the govt secretary of the department of youth empowerment and sports, as well as the commissioner of the department, to release this grant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The first phase of construction for the large sports ground in Munduru village was already completed, and officials have assured that the grant for the second phase levelling work will be released soon, he said. "Govt gym centres will be equipped with all necessary gym equipment. The centres are being opened with a focus on rural youth. As youths are showing increased interest in fitness, we are responding to their requests by providing facilities," said Rai.
