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Time of India
27-05-2025
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- Time of India
Early monsoon affects bridge construction across Sharavathi River
Shivamogga: Early monsoon rains have affected the construction of minor and major bridges across Sharavathi River in Hosanagar and Sagar taluks. The authorities did not anticipate that their crucial time at the end of May would be impacted by rainfall. The nearly completed Sigandur Bridge (Ambaragodlu-Kalasavalli) across the Sharavathi River in Sagar taluk awaits inauguration. While civil works are finished, it needs to be asphalted, which the engineers planned to complete before June 1. The early rain and winds hindered progress. A bridge project of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), valued at Rs 423 crore on the newly added NH stretch (369E) connecting Sagar to Byndoor highway at Marakutika, was scheduled to open in late May or early June. Following delays, Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra announced a mid-June inauguration. Current weather conditions might further postpone the event. Speaking to TOI, NH senior engineer Peer Pasha said despite exceeding the stipulated handover time due to various reasons, particularly rain preventing asphalt drying, the authority would ensure completion by the end of June. The NHAI has also undertaken a multi-crore bridge project at Bekkodi village across Sharavathi River's backwater, on the Ranebennur-Byndoor (766C) highway. Rising river levels forced workers to relocate vehicles to the bank. Additionally, the state govt's two major bridge projects on the Sharavathi — one at Hasirumakki Dam near Sigandur and another at Bilsagar in Hosanagara — have been suspended, officials said.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Time of India
Centre to consider devpt of Trasi Maravanthe if state sends holistic plan
Udupi: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union minister of culture and tourism, said on Thursday that the Centre will consider if the state govt submits a holistic plan to develop Trasi-Maravanthe Beach, which has unique geographical features. "I am so glad to be here in this place, which has huge tourism potential. MP BY Raghavendra and other people's representatives requested me to visit this place, which can be developed as a tourist destination with a huge potential. This place, where the backwaters and the beach meet, needs a holistic plan. When the plan comes to us through the state govt, we will certainly consider it," the minister MP BY Raghavendra said that he, along with other elected representatives from Udupi, met Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat a month ago. "We sought overall development of Kollur Sri Mookambika Temple and other tourist destinations. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far Based on the suggestions of the minister, we submitted a proposal under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) to develop Paduvari Someshwara, Maravanthe, and Kollur Temple. Following this, the minister arrived here to visit the temple and other tourist destinations. We made a PowerPoint presentation on the proposal to the minister," Raghavendra minister, who experienced the Sky Dining at Trasi-Maravanthe, said that Mother Nature has given so many gems to the country. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10-Month-old is battling for his life and only you can save him! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo "There are many hidden gems, which have huge tourism potential, in India that can be nurtured and developed as places of interest for tourists. Maravanthe is a unique place, where you can experience the beach, marine drive, as the national highway passes through, river, and jungles of the Western Ghats. Hence, it is really an amazing place, where multiple sorts of experiences are available. Post Covid-19 pandemic, the perspective towards life and the entire spectrum of tourism is changing. People are looking for more and more experiences in tourism rather than monumental tourism," he said, adding that Trasi-Maravanthe has huge tourism potential and can be developed as a tourism cluster considering other nearby attractive places.
