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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Matang water main repairs halted due to technical issues, completion expected by early morning
The burst 750mm pumping main along Jalan Batu Kawa-Matang near Emart Moyan. KUCHING (Aug 7): Ongoing repair works on a major 1100mm Mild Steel Cement Lined (MSCL) pumping main along Jalan Matang, near Taman Heng Guan here were temporarily halted today due to unforeseen technical challenges. In a statement, Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (formerly Laku Management Sdn Bhd) said the repair operation was suspended around 3.30am due to complications involving dewatering, poor site conditions, and other technical issues. 'Inspection revealed that the pipe had been dislocated. Although three-quarters of the circumference had already been welded, a leak was still detected at the bottom section,' the company read. The company said repair works will resume once the site is stabilised and all necessary safety measures, especially around nearby Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) cables, are in place to ensure the safety of workers and surrounding infrastructure. In a separate incident, Sarawak Water reported a second incident involving a burst 750mm MSCL pumping main near Emart Moyan along Jalan Matang–Batu Kawa stretch at about 11pm on Wednesday. 'The affected pipeline was immediately isolated to prevent further road damage and flooding in the vicinity. Repair works commenced at 12pm this afternoon and are expected to be completed by 4am (Aug 8),' the company added. As a result, residents in the following areas may experience low water pressure or temporary supply disruptions throughout the repair period: Jalan Matang–Batu Kawa (from Tondong traffic light to Malihah Methodist Church) Jalan Sungai Moyan Jalan Batu Kawa Bazaar Jalan Batu Kawa Tondong-Bau Jalan Sin San Tu A & B Jalan Moyan Indah, Jalan Min Chung Jalan Kim Pang Jalan Kim Cho Sin Jalan Rantau Panjang Jalan Batu Kawa Chong Jin Chong Jalan Pei Yuan Selatan Jalan Genesis Industrial Park Other surrounding areas Sarawak Water assured that it is actively monitoring the situation and working to restore full water service as safely and quickly as possible. 'We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation during this period. All personnel involved are reminded to exercise extreme caution, particularly when working near SEB cables,' it added. Jalan Matang repairs water main
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delay in RUB work causes traffic bottlenecks in city
1 2 Mangaluru: The long delay in opening the twin railway underbridges (RUB) at Mahakalipadpu in the city is causing severe traffic snarls on the Pumpwell bypass road, the main entry point to Mangaluru city. The Palakkad division of the Southern Railway has already completed the pushing of all the four concrete boxes. However, the Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) could not complete the concrete roads on either side of the RUBs. The MSCL authorities say that the work can be started only if the Railways complete the laying of the pipeline to clear the water at the site. A series of protests were held seeking the authorities to complete the RUB work at Mahakalipadpu ever since the road from Jeppu to Jappinamogaru was closed to facilitate the RUB work. The Rs 50 crore 4-lane RUB project was initiated on March 29, 2021, by the then MP of Dakshina Kannada Nalin Kumar Kateel and Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath. Currently, all vehicles from Kerala, Ullal, Konaje, Mudipu, and other places enter Mangaluru city via Pumpwell bypass road, leading to traffic snarls during peak hours. Once the RUB at Mahakalipadpu is commissioned, the traffic density on the Pumpwell bypass stretch will reduce considerably. DYFI Dakshina Kannada district secretary Santhosh Bajal said that a lack of willpower among elected representatives is a major hindrance that leads to delays in development works. He said an action committee formed to demand completion of the RUB at Mahakalipadpu has held several protests and submitted memorandums to the authorities. "We will hold a dharna in front of the office of MSCL or Railways if the work gets delayed further," he added. Tulunada Rakshana Vedike founder president Yogish Shetty Jeppu, who has been at the forefront of protests for the cause, called upon the public to, "Join hands and seek authorities concerned to expedite the work." MSCL general manager (technical) Arun Prabha KS said that water accumulates at the RUB site, making it difficult to take up the development of the road. "Railways will have to lay a 300m pipeline, but they have laid only about 120m so far. We have been working at the site and will expedite the work once the pipeline laying work is completed," he added.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Bejai centre to be developed into a smart anganwadi
Mangaluru: Under the area-based development of Smart City project, the Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) developed 54 schools across eight wards of the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC), said Arun Prabha KS, the general manager (technical) of MSCL. He was speaking after handing over two food safety boxes to Bejai anganwadi centre on Saturday. He said that in the coming days, the Bejai anganwadi centre will also be developed into a smart anganwadi. With the support of chief minister's media advisor KV Prabhakar and DK district working journalists' association, the Bejai anganwadi centre has seen significant development. He added that it will be transformed into a model anganwadi centre by providing additional facilities. The headmistress of Kapikad-Bejai govt higher primary school, Leena Irene Govias, requested cooperation for the development of the school under the smart city project.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Mangaluru smart city project: 54 schools upgraded; Bejai anganwadi to become model centre
MANGALURU: As part of the area-based development under the Smart City project, Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) has developed 54 schools across eight wards of the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC), said Arun Prabha K.S. , General Manager (Technical) of MSCL. He made the statement while handing over two food safety boxes to the Bejai Anganwadi Centre on Saturday. He added that the Bejai Anganwadi Centre will soon be developed into a Smart Anganwadi. With the support of the Chief Minister's media advisor K.V. Prabhakar and the Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists' Association, the centre has already seen significant improvement. Arun Prabha said it would be transformed into a model Anganwadi by providing additional facilities. Leena Irene Govias, Headmistress of the Kapikad-Bejai Government Higher Primary School, requested support for the school's development under the Smart City project.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
200 smart AI powered cameras start to detect traffic violations
Mangaluru: Nearly 200 smart cameras installed on Mangaluru city roads by the Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) have started capturing images of traffic violators. Once implemented fully, the intelligent traffic management system will send auto-generated traffic slips to the mobile phones of vehicle owners. Mangaluru City traffic police have already commenced the trial run, and violators have been receiving alert messages on their phones. However, the system will be officially launched in July, and thereafter, violators will have to pay penalties as per the Motor Vehicles Rules. The high-resolution cameras installed at prominent locations in the city started detecting various violations, including two-wheeler riding without a helmet, car driving without a seat belt, wrong-side driving, and signal jumping. The MSCL installed nearly 200 artificial intelligence cameras at various locations on the main roads of the city. High-resolution cameras equipped with AI tools are monitoring traffic flow and effectively detecting violations. The cameras provide real-time visuals, while the AI tools analyse the captured footage to identify and track traffic offences. DCP (crime & traffic) K Ravi Shankar told TOI that the entire system is under a trial run and it will be made fully functional from July 1. "Those who violate traffic rules will receive messages on their mobile phones during the trial run. However, we are not framing charges based on the camera inputs for the time being. We are planning to launch the system from next month with the help of the National Informatics Centre (NIC). All cameras are linked to the NIC. After completing all necessary procedures, the system will be in place to check traffic violations in the city. In the next 10 days, we will be able to rectify all technical issues," he said. Smart cameras have been installed on MG Road, Bendoorwell, Mangaladevi, Pandeshwar, Mallikatta, Bejai, and several other locations. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
