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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Lokayukta traps Mescom engineer while accepting bribe
Udupi: Sleuths of Karnataka Lokayukta (Mangaluru division) caught an assistant executive engineer (AEE) of Mescom office in Brahmavar, Udupi, while allegedly accepting a bribe on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ashok Poojary, Mescom AEE, allegedly harassed a person for about two months for providing an electricity connection to a house. To provide the connection, Poojary demanded a bribe of Rs 20,000 from the complainant. Unwilling to pay a bribe for a govt service, the complainant reported the matter to the Udupi Lokayukta police station, said Kumarachandra, SP (in-charge), Lokayukta. On Friday morning, Poojary was caught by Lokayukta police at the Brahmavar Mescom office while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from the complainant. The officer was taken into custody, and the investigation is going on, he said. Manjunath, in-charge deputy superintendent of police, Lokayukta, Udupi, Rajendra Naik, M, police inspector, Lokayukta, Udupi, and Bharati, G, police inspector, Lokayukta, Mangaluru, along with staff from the Udupi and Mangalore Lokayukta stations were part of the operation.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Procedural delays hinder KSRTC's electric bus plans
Mangaluru: Though the govt has sanctioned 100 electric buses each to the KSRTC's Mangaluru and Puttur divisions, it may take several months for the authorities to make this happen. The KSRTC Mangaluru division was sanctioned 100 electric buses, but officials said they are waiting for approval from Mescom to set up two charging stations in the city. The division can float tenders to build charging stations only after getting approval from Mescom. Further, it will take at least three months for the KSRTC to build charging stations at Bejai and Kuntikana. Rajesh Shetty, senior divisional controller of KSRTC Mangaluru division, said that the proposal to run electric buses is still in its initial stage of implementation. "We have to set up charging stations before commencing the operation of electric buses. For this, we need approval from Mescom. KSRTC's request for permission from Mescom to set up charging stations at the KSRTC bus stand in Bejai and the depot at Kuntikana is in its final stage. Once the approval is given, Mescom will begin the underground cable laying work to both locations. Later, the KSRTC will invite tenders to build charging stations on its premises. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo It may take at least three months to build charging stations at the KSRTC bus stand and depot. In the next phase, the division will finalise the routes on which the new electric buses can be introduced," said Shetty. In fact, all the new 100 electric buses are meant only for operations within the city limits. There are two types of electric buses, including 250 km and 180 km range, respectively. Depending on the type of vehicles the govt sanctions to the division, the division will prepare routes and schedules, he said. There is another demand from the people to introduce round-trip buses that operate within Mangaluru city. The RTO has suggested the division reserve at least two to three buses exclusively to cover major locations within Mangaluru city. Those buses will operate within the city limits, covering major locations like KSRTC, Lalbagh, Bejai, KPT, Kavoor, Padil, and other places. The division will have to appoint additional drivers and conductors to introduce the round-trip buses, the officer said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Monitor vulnerable areas continuously: DC
Mangaluru: With Dakshina Kannada receiving widespread rainfall, deputy commissioner (in-charge) K Anandh directed continuous monitoring in areas prone to flooding and waterlogging. Presiding over a meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority at the Praja Soudha on Wednesday, he said that necessary measures should be taken to prevent water stagnation in low-lying areas that were flooded during previous monsoons. Regular visits must be made to such places to ensure the smooth flow of water without any blockages. He stressed that human negligence must not lead to loss of life. Landslide-prone and flood-prone areas must be identified in advance, and residents evacuated during red alerts. He warned that any negligence in disaster management would not be tolerated and that strict action would be taken under the Disaster Management Act against negligent staff or officials. Village accountants, PDOs, and heads of urban local bodies must be available and respond to public grievances. The control room must function round the clock, he said. "To prevent injuries or casualties caused by trees or electric lines during the rainy season, the forest department and Mescom must take swift action. 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 Trees posing danger and electricity lines must be cleared. The fire department and Mescom should deploy additional vehicles if needed. Drains on both sides of highways must be cleaned to avoid waterlogging. Dilapidated school and anganwadi buildings must be cleared. Teachers must ensure that children do not touch electric switches or cables in schools, and no classes should be conducted in structurally unsafe rooms," he added. During heavy rain, restrictions must be imposed on tourists and the public from visiting waterfalls and the seashore. Fishermen have already been directed not to enter rivers with boats. During the fishing ban period, labourers must not sleep in boats. The minor irrigation department must take steps to desilt dams and small barrages under its jurisdiction. Technical study A technical study, Hydrological and Hydraulic Assessment of Sub-Watersheds around Mangaluru International Airport was conducted in collaboration with the NITK. On allegations that low-lying areas are getting inundated due to runoff from the Mangaluru Airport runway, the DC directed airport authorities to take appropriate action and build public trust. In response, airport representatives clarified that no water was accumulating on the runway. Water testing The DC instructed that drinking water supplied by urban local bodies and gram panchayats be tested in a laboratory every 15 days. "Care should be taken to prevent drinking water pipelines from being connected with sewage pipelines. All local bodies must ensure water is free from contaminants. The health department must raise awareness about boiling drinking water. People should boil even well water before consumption for better health," he advised. Additional DC G Santosh, Mangaluru City Corporation commissioner Ravichandra Naik and ACP Geetha Kulkarni were present.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
₹2,488 crore distributed under guarantee schemes to people of Dakshina Kannada, says MLC Ivan D'Souza
The State government has distributed ₹2,488 crore to the people of Dakshina Kannada through its five guarantee schemes so far, said Ivan D'Souza, MLC, here on Monday. Talking to the media, Mr. D'Souza said ₹1,233 crore was given to 3.77 lakh beneficiaries under the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, which ensured ₹2,000 a month to the woman heads of the families. As many as 8.37 crore women travelled for free, and the government reimbursed the KSRTC a sum of ₹275 crore under the 'Shakthi' scheme, he said. The 'Gruha Jyothi' scheme, which ensured up to 200 units of free power, had 5.61 lakh beneficiaries. The government paid Mescom ₹698 crore under this scheme. Under the 'Anna Bhagya' scheme of providing 10 kg rice free of cost, there were 11.71 lakh beneficiaries, and the government had spent ₹273 crore on it. There were 5,840 beneficiaries of the 'Yuva Nidhi' programme of giving unemployment allowance to students who have passed degree and diploma courses, and the government spent ₹6 crore so far on this, he said. He said the government has set up guarantee implementation committees at the State, district, and taluk levels to ensure the effective implementation of the schemes. Regarding the problems faced by those living in rented accommodations in getting the benefits of the 'Gruha Jyothi' scheme, Mr. D'Souza said the Dakshina Kannada district Guarantee Implementation Committee has helped 300 such persons. Regarding the low number of KSRTC bus services in Dakshina Kannada, Mr. D'Souza said the State government has sanctioned 100 new electric buses each to KSRTC Mangaluru and Puttur divisions, respectively. The buses are likely to be operational in a month, and then the number of Shakthi scheme beneficiaries will increase further. The government implemented the guarantee schemes in two years despite a shortfall in funds devolved from the Central government to the State government. With a GDP of 10.2, Karnataka's financial position is sound, and the government will continue to vigorously pursue the path of development in the remaining three years, he said.
