‘Upgrade district road as State Highway immediately’
The Hindu
Legislator accused of thwarting move to upgrade it on the behest of vested interests
The Udupi Zilla Samajika Mattu Mahiti Hakku Karyakartara Vedike on Monday urged the government to immediately upgrade the Brahmavar-Siddapura major district road (MDR) via Barkur and Bidkalkatte as a State Highway as announced in the 2020 State Budget.
Speaking to reporters in Udupi, vedike president Sadashiva Shetty said that the government should not have rescinded its earlier decision of declaring the road as State Highway in the budget. He said that a legislator was behind this decision of downgrading the road which was taken to protect some vested interests.
The stretch passing through prominent locations in the district witnesses movement of over 10,000 vehicles every day and deserves to be developed as State Highway, he said. Mr. Shetty said that the decision to downgrade the road this year came to light through an RTI application.
Kamal Haasan emphasizes promoting sports culture as essential for India's health and global superpower status at a recent event.
HDK requests Railway Minister to launch Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Madgaon, boosting trade and tourism in coastal Karnataka.
A.P. government's welfare schemes focus on job creation and skill development to enhance livelihoods for the state's youth.
M.K. Stalin highlights DMK's commitment to minority welfare and opposing authoritarianism during a Christmas event in Perambur.
Over 24 lakh voters in Kerala excluded from the draft electoral roll, raising concerns about representation ahead of elections.
Frost in Munnar causes significant tea crop loss, impacting the industry while boosting local tourism amidst sub-zero temperatures.
CUK Kalaburagi urges final-year degree students to apply for CUET (PG)-2026 for postgraduate admissions before January 15, 2026.
Congress selects V.K. Minimol and Shiny Mathew for Kochi's split mayoral term, emphasizing experience and community support.
BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai criticizes Congress' hate speech Bill, calling it draconian and a threat to free expression.
104 MMU employees in Ongole protest for salary hikes and better working conditions, threatening escalation if demands aren't met.
Telangana government conducted its first State-level mock exercise on disaster response on Monday in coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority, focusing on preparedness for floods and industrial accidents.
AINU in Visakhapatnam launches advanced robotic surgery, enhancing precision and patient care for complex urological procedures.