Construction work of Pumpwell Bus Stand to commence soon

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, November 16: District-in-charge Minister Krishna J. Palemar has directed DC Subhod Yadav to ensure that the construction work of the Pumpwell Bus Stand starts within the next 6 months. 

 

 

 

 

Speaking about the matter at a press conference held at the DC’s office on Nov 16, Tuesday, the DC said that the district administration has already acquired 7 of the 17 acres of land it intends to acquire in the area. He added that the land is uneven and needs to be leveled. MLA Yogish Bhat was also present for the meeting.

Regarding the rising traffic violation in Mangalore, Palemar said that the traffic police have been instructed to implement camera technology to nab traffic offenders. Admitting that the ongoing construction work is making it difficult for the police to control traffic offence, he said that strict action will be taken against offenders as soon as the road widening project comes to an end.

In response to a query regarding the change of leaders in the BJP, Palemar responded that the BJP has to decide the issue. He also said that arrangements have been made for the chief minister’s Bhagyalakshmi programme at Puttur, which is scheduled to be held on Nov 17. Around 11,987 women and 12,983 children are expected at the event and 232 KSRTC buses have been hired to bring them to the venue and take them back. A bus can accommodate 5 anganvadi workers, 50 beneficiaries, and 50 children, he said. Nikita, the first child from DK to benefit from the Bhagyalakshmi scheme, will also be brought to the venue, he said.