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The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
500 km network of water pipelines yet to be laid under Jalasiri project in Mangaluru, says KUIDFC official
Approximately 500 km of the 1,260 km-long network of pipelines remain to be laid under the ongoing Jalasiri drinking water supply project in the city, according to an official of the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC). The official told the quarterly Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) Review Committee meeting here on Monday that a 760 km long network of pipelines has been laid under the project. 'We may take a few more days beyond the target month of November 2025 to complete the project,' the official said. Ivan D'Souza, MLC, accused the KUIDFC personnel of irrationally digging roads in the city and causing inconvenience to motorists. A member of the committee, Melwin D'Souza, said that some of the overhead tanks constructed under the project were leaking. When an official pointed out that nearly 40% of the sanctioned posts of land surveyors were lying vacant, and this had affected the ongoing 'Podi' work, the Minister said that Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda was aware of the problem. Mr. Byregowda is keen on completing the survey in Belthangady, Sullia and Puttur taluks and resolving issues related to land records in these taluks, he said. The Minister said that counselling related to the compulsory rural posting of MBBS and postgraduate intern doctors is under way. All vacant posts of MBBS doctors and specialists in the Dakshina Kannada will be filled shortly. When MLAs pointed out the poor condition of some village roads, including the Uppinangady-Kuppetti road and the damage to the bridge on the Kalkuja-Palimaru road, Mr. Rao directed Mr. Darshan to submit a list of village roads where grants need to be released for immediate repair. Deputy Conservator of Forest Anthony S. Mariyappa stated that, according to the department's working plan, Acacia trees have been removed from 3,600 acres of forest land in Dakshina Kannada since 2023. The Acacia trees will be removed in 1,250 acres of forest land this year, he said. Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers Union Managing Director Vivek said the Union is contemplating installing a silage baling unit to provide silage to milk-producing farmers of Dakshina Kannada. Backward Classes Welfare district officer said a hostel each for boys and girls has been sanctioned for the district for BC students studying in Medical, Engineering and other professional courses.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kadri Market Complex opens after six years
Mangaluru: Six years after the closure of an old market at Kadri, the new Kadri Market Complex built by the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) opened on Monday. All the 38 merchants, who were carrying out business in temporary stalls provided by the MCC by the side of the opposite road, have shifted to the new facility. The Kadri Market project was taken up for Rs 12.3 crore jointly through the funds from Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) and MCC. Vijay Kumar, revenue officer of the MCC, said that the temporary stalls will be demolished soon. "We have ensured that all shops functioning in the temporary building are shifted to the new building. Engineers and staff will take initiatives to disconnect the electricity and water supply to the temporary building. Later, the building will be demolished. Meanwhile, all the merchants have commenced business in the new market complex," the officer said. All merchants who were conducting business in the temporary stalls were given preference while auctioning shops, but no concession was given. All of them agreed to pay the rent, which was fixed as per the govt guidance value, in the new market complex. There are separate shops for flowers, vegetables, fish, chicken, and meat in the new complex. Meanwhile, two floors of the complex have been given to individuals on a contract basis through tenders. They may set up an office or any other business on premises, he said, adding that while there are 40 shops in the new market complex, two have been reserved for merchants from SC/ST communities. The MCC availed Rs 8.6 crore from the KUIDFC to build the new market complex. Meanwhile, the city corporation invested Rs 3.6 crore for the project, which began after vacating merchants from the land in 2019. Both the lower and upper basements have been reserved for the parking of two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bhatkal to launch Rs 30 crore project to combat drinking water crisis
Bhatkal: In light of the acute shortage of drinking water during the summer season, a comprehensive master plan is being implemented in Bhatkal to ensure water supply to every household. Under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme, steps are underway at an estimated cost of around Rs 30 part of this project, the town has been divided into six zones to ensure household-level water supply across Bhatkal's 66-km municipal area. To fund the project, the central govt will contribute 50% of the total cost (approximately Rs 1,261.5 lakh), the state govt will cover 40% (around Rs 1,009.2 lakh), and the Bhatkal Municipality will bear 10% (Rs 252.3 lakh). In addition, the municipality will provide Rs 205 lakh for sanitation and Rs 198 lakh for maintenance, bringing its total contribution to Rs 655.3 project received approval following a resolution passed at a Bhatkal Municipal Council meeting last year. The Karnataka Urban Development Department has entrusted execution to the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board (KUWSSB), with the executive engineer of the Karwar zone overseeing the Town Municipal Council (TMC) in-charge president Muhiddin Altaf Kharuri stated that in areas where pipelines were never laid, trenching work is being carried out along roadsides to install new HDPE pipelines. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor He appealed to the public to fully cooperate with municipal authorities during these development activities. Further, previously installed pipelines under the KUIDFC scheme will be reviewed and upgraded as a water supply scheme was initiated in 2007–08 under the KUIDFC, which included the construction of a jackwell and pump house at Kadvinkatta, along with an 8.2 MLD capacity water treatment plant on Anjuman College Hill. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Under the current plan, the existing water tank on Anjuman Hill will be retained and supplemented by a new 10-lakh-litre tank. Similarly, at Makhdoom Colony, the existing 8-lakh-litre tank will remain operational while a new 10-lakh-litre tank is being added. Additional water will also be supplied from existing tanks near Barni Matti, which is located close to Jamia Masjid. The tanks at Nawayath Colony and Sante Market will also remain operational.A city-wide household survey will be conducted to determine the number of homes that require water connections. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
