Terming corruption the biggest enemy, Veerappa says action against inefficient and corrupt officers will be very harsh Upalokayukta B. Veerappa sharply attacked inefficient government officers and warned them of initiating action during his three-day visit to Raichur district which concluded on Saturday.

Torrential rainfall in the past 24 hours created havoc in both Yadgir and Raichur districts. Owing to the heavy inflow to the Basavasagar reservoir at Narayanapur in Hunsagi taluk of Yadgir district and the Sannati bridge-cum-barrage at Sannati village in Chittapur taluk of Kalaburagi district, Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Limited (KBJNL) authorities discharged 80,000 cusecs of water at 3 p.m. on Saturday to the Krishna from Basavasagar, while 4 lakh cusecs were discharged to the Bhima.

Raichur Deputy Commissioner Nitish K. has told officials to take action to release compensation to family members of victims of atrocity, as the majority of them don’t even know that they are entitled to compensation according to the rules of the government of Karnataka. Chairing the District Level Awareness and Monitoring Committee for Control of Atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Raichur on October 4, the DC said that the family members of victims who belong to the SC and ST community are entitled to compensation and a government job on proving atrocities. “Officers should approach such families and collect the required documents to complete the necessary legal formalities, and also draw the attention of committee members if there is any delay in submitting the charge sheet by the jurisdictional police for further action,” he added.

The Belthangady police on Thursday made a public announcement about the order passed by Puttur Assistant Commissioner Stella Verghese externing activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarody from Dakshina Kannada to Manvi in Raichur district. The order was based on a report by the police about Thimarody being booked in 24 criminal cases and the need to extern him to maintain law and order.

Raichur:Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology, N.S. Boseraju, inspected the ongoing airport construction works at Yaramaras village on the outskirts of Raichur on Saturday. The inspection was aimed at reviewing the progress of the long-pending project and ensuring that the work is carried out as per the approved plans and timelines. During the visit, officials briefed the Minister on the current status of land development, runway preparation, terminal-related works, and supporting infrastructure. The Minister examined detailed project maps and interacted with engineers and contractors at the site to understand technical aspects and bottlenecks affecting the pace of construction. Mr. Boseraju emphasized the importance of completing the airport project at the earliest, stating that it would play a crucial role in boosting connectivity, trade, investment, and overall development of Raichur district and the surrounding Kalyana Karnataka region. He directed officials to maintain quality standards and ensure transparency in execution while addressing any land acquisition or logistical issues promptly. The Minister also highlighted that improved air connectivity would benefit industries, education, healthcare access, and tourism, besides creating employment opportunities for local youth. He assured that the State government would extend all necessary support to expedite the project. Senior district officials, representatives from the aviation and public works departments, engineers, and local leaders accompanied the Minister during the inspection. The visit concluded with instructions to submit regular progress reports and adhere strictly to the project schedule.

Raichur Mayor Narasamma Narasimhalu has directed officials of the City Municipal Corporation (CMC) to ensure the proper maintenance of the municipal shopping complex and to fix shop rents transparently, without leaving any scope for complaints or discrepancies. She issued these instructions while chairing the general body meeting of the City Municipal Corporation held at the Zilla Panchayat Auditorium in Raichur on Tuesday. Emphasizing accountability, the Mayor said that all decisions related to rent fixation must strictly follow existing rules and government guidelines, and should be clearly communicated to shop owners. The Mayor stressed that the municipal shopping complexes are an important source of revenue for the CMC and, at the same time, provide livelihood opportunities for small traders. Any negligence in maintenance or lack of clarity in rent collection, she said, could lead to public dissatisfaction and allegations of favoritism. Officials were therefore instructed to conduct regular inspections, ensure cleanliness and structural safety, and take up immediate repairs wherever required. She also asked officials to maintain proper records of shop allotments and rent details, and to display the approved rent structure publicly to ensure transparency. Grievance redressal mechanisms should be strengthened so that traders can raise issues without delay, she added. Several corporators participated in the meeting and raised issues related to civic amenities, infrastructure development, sanitation, and revenue generation. Officials assured the Mayor that necessary steps would be taken to implement the directions and improve the overall management of the CMC shopping complexes. The meeting concluded with a call for efficient administration, transparency, and better civic services for the residents of Raichur city.