Mangalore: Scarcity of water - J R Lobo inspects Thumbay dam
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (DV)
Pics: Kishore B C Road
Mangalore, May 17: Newly elected MLA J R Lobo visited Thumbay vented dam here on Friday May 17 and conducted an inspection.
He visited the dam in response to complaints by citizens about water scarcity in the city. He inspected the dam and discussed the problems prevailing there with the officials concerned.
Speaking to the media, Lobo said that there is sufficient water in the dam to last until the beginning of monsoon season and that there will no water shortage in the coming days.
"From past three days there was problem of water scarcity in the city due to the failure of a pump and due to shortage of power supply. The pipeline connecting Panambur too has developed some problems, and so also a valve. Repair work has been carried out and water supply will be back to normal by evening. We are also planning to install an additional pump soon," he said.
On the long-pending work on the new vented dam at Thumbay he said, "The work on the second vented dam will be complete by March-April 2014. The contractors are delaying the work and it has been decided to take action against them. Steps will be taken to speed up the work. If they cannot complete their task on time we will find other contractors to continue the work."
When reporters asked about the acquisition of land for the new vented dam and about providing the compensation to farmers who lost their land, Lobo, said, "Land has not been acquired for the project, so there is no question of providing compensation."
Corporator Lancelot Pinto, MCC commissioner Dr Harish Kumar and others were present.
Comment on this article
Roshan, Udupi
Mon, May 20 2013Good Job Mr.J.R LOBO. It is the routine duty by the elected candidates just to impress the voters.. By visiting dams once in a year will not solve the problem of water scarcity.. Instead they have to implement the raining water reservoirs. Government is allotting funds to store & to clean the ponds. so rain water will not run towards the sea. so the underground water level will increase.. but the elected minsters were just interested in visits & asking for more & more funds to fill their pockets...! WHY THEY ARE NOT INTRESTED IN RAIN WATER RESORVOIRS..??? WHY THEY ARE NOT THINKING ABOUT TO CLEAN OLD PONDS??? WHY THEY DO NOT INTRESTED IN BULIDING MORE & MORE DAMS TO STOP FLOWING WATER TOWARDS SEA??
I AM REALLY PITTY ABOUT MLA OR MINISTERS FROM UDUPI AREA..THEY ARE STILL IN DREAM & IN DEEP SLEEP...!!
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Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India
Sat, May 18 2013We are really fortunate to have able, task oriented MLA J R Lobo for Mangalore City.
As I have mentioned earlier, it is the people who are KING MAKERS and they have elected able candidate. JR Lobo, we do know that, u have a passion to serve your constituency. Keep up the good work, deliver the promises and that is what we require from you.
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shaikh MHOd RIzwan, Karkala
Sat, May 18 2013Dear readers,
Mr.J.R.Lobo
Sir,Next time kindly visit the shortage proven areas rather than source.You need to take random stock how much water each consumer is getting the supply and quality.
The twin dist.is getting one the highest rainfall each year. Unfortunately the water management and poor planning are the main cause of the scarcity.Please give the priorities to dredge the ponds,lakes and wells.
All the best.
Jai hinds
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G Bhat, M'Lore
Sat, May 18 2013What happened to the earlier idea of making use of KIOCL iron ore pipeline to bring water from Lakya Dam.I think Mr. Lobo should persue this.
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Naveen Shetty, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013Suggest Daijiworld to create forum where public of Mangalore, Udupi can convey the problems affecting their area to the MLA. This will be a very good move as readers can report the issues directly to the concerned MLA. Thanks Daijiworld for the all election coverage.
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Avinash, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013Dear Daiji,
This is Good suggestion by Naveen. It would be great IF you take lead and collect people's issues through Daiji world and convey the same to Govt. Please Think over it.. Friends what you say????????
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Farooq, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013Controll controll jeevan..." Sdayog dekyare pattare neer und ata"..amasara malpade..maata vyavaste malpuga...
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osawld & Teresa Pais, Bendur parish
Sat, May 18 2013Well Mr. Lobo will be elected Or given any post in the next list of Ministers. But what he is doing at the moment is the right thing to help the people with problems.We are sure that he will take up all the pending jobs one by one & show his supremacy that he is capable of things done in a proper way.Let us all support him irrespective of caste creed or religion.
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Rakesh, Kankanady
Sat, May 18 2013If we are getting water in this summer, it is because of Mr Yogish Bhat's efforts.Vented Dam is Mr Bhat's dream project.I still remember ten years back in the month of march itself we used to face drinking water problem.But now we are getting sufficient water.Thanks to Mr.Bhat..
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C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU
Sat, May 18 2013I am in Mangalore since 1996.
Upto 2005, there used to be some water problem and on such occassions, we were getting water from tanks.
But, since 2005 we are getting plenty of water.
Shri Yogesh Bhat has visited vented dam on many occassions, but people are making hype of Mr.Lobo's visit.
Here people are accusing Shri Yogish Bhat falsely and will realise his value one day.
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abdul sattar habiballah, belapu/Jeddah
Sat, May 18 2013Dinesh poojary /Kundapura , mangalore is a separate district it is not belongs to kundapura, so "jealous is not a option of solution".
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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Sat, May 18 2013There is plenty of water...pump is not working...use Sharan Pumpwell and his gang to pump water. Anyway they are out of business now. At least use them for this noble work and pay them handsomely.
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haya, kc road
Sat, May 18 2013Thanks to the people who have elected the right candidate... !!! "appreciate mangaloreans"
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alwyn sequeira, kulshekar
Sat, May 18 2013good job mr.lobo this is what people expect,ur experience should be a blessing to all of us
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Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai
Sat, May 18 20131. It is evident that Newly
elected, highly qualified MLA
Mr. Lobo, is taking his work
seriously!
2. He is taking note of problems
FACED by people and addressing
the same with concerned
authorities. THAT is precisely
ELECTED PEOPLES REPRESENTATIVE
is supposed to DO!
3. Problems faced by people
bothers him more than
Ministerial aspirations
though he is highly qualified.
4. Dear Mr. Lobo, while on duty,
thank God for honest
appreciation and carry on good
work, appreciate constructive
criticism for they are honest
and IGNORE destructive criticism
for they are DESTRUCTIVE FORCES
ANYWAY for themselves and for
the nation.They will dig their
own grave!
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Abdul Nazir, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013The District administration or City Corporation officials cannot fool Mr. J.R.Lobo.
The work taken up during the BJP rule is very slow with high cost escalation. The money could have been diverted elsewhere. There should be an inquiry.
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umesh, kuwait
Sat, May 18 2013he is satisfied with this MLA post.and to serve the people no need cabinet ministerial post , only need is hard work and away from corruption. may be that's why he didn't go Delhi or Bangalore to lobby upper political seat and stay in mangalore to solve the people's problem.
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Lancy, Manglore
Sat, May 18 2013Our MLA Mr. J.R. Lobo has started his good work...let us all support him.
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Pai, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013Sir well done .God bless you
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Reshmi Salian, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013Haneef..this is not just a visit. Mr. Lobo is man of principles. He is people's man. Definitely he is going to come up with action plan for any problem. Well done Lobo sir. Wish you all the best.
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Sunder Karkera, Mangalore / Dubai
Sat, May 18 2013Mr. Lobo Thank you for your concern and prompt action, I have a question for concerned authority of the dam.
1. The dam water pumping system does not have a standby pump to supply uninterrupted water when the main pump is under repair or maintenance?
2. During monsoon and after, the water is full of mud in it, hence cannot drink or take bath, but most of the people drink and take bath because no other alternative for them and get sickness go to doctors for cure and pay their hard earned money. My question is do the concerned authorities know these things? Is there any water purification system at the dam pumping plant.
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SALEEL, MAN/DXB
Sat, May 18 2013Lobo Sir.. We appreciate your work coz u r behind development and not behind ministership.. People of Mangalore is to say.. Yogish Bhat is best for a decade and more.. and now the people of Mangalore realized that we need ''BETTER THAN THE BEST'' and elected you.. So keep going on.. and this title will be for you..
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Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru
Fri, May 17 2013Ha Ha this is just an eye wash in the initial days.. It is just to fool people that he is doing something. At the end result will be zero.
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Reshmi Salian, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013He is not Yogish Bhat or Palemar. Anyways no need to tell you anything Dinesh as number of "disgarees" will tell everything.
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Ravi Ullal, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013Reshmi Salian, Mangalore during last 5 years there was water problem in mangalore at all when BJP govt was ruling, but it's unfortunate that people want kangress.
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Reshmi Salian, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013As you said Ravi..there was water problem during last 5 years in Mangalore. That is because of Yogish Bhat. He was in deep sleep once got elected. And you don't blame people here. People have right to elect the person they want. If some fanatics want communal people, they are free to vote for communals. Sad to see the jealousy of some people. These people can't see good person doing some good work for society. But truth prevails. You cannot hide truth.
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Ravi Ullal, Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013Reshmi Salian, Mangalore a small correction i wanted to type there was no water problem during BJP govt rule.
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Ronald Aloysius, Bejai,Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013Anna,
Previous MLA before election visiting everywhere by walking and soon after elected going in his 'PRADO'(75 lacs) with 'imported 'REVOLVER' (Rs.75,000/)
I think this is sufficient for you to read between the lines.
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Shameer, UAE
Fri, May 17 2013A good beginning by Mr. J.R.Lobo and we all should appreciate and support him. After many many years I am getting a good feeling and hoping that things will change and for the good.
With respect to water scarcity and vented dam's - think in terms of 10-20 years in future what would be our state and requirements and put in plans.
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Dr Kiran VSA, Udupi
Fri, May 17 2013MLA Lobo is able administrator and will know the dirty secrets of Govt Depts. Power Crisis, Water Shortage, Drainage problems will be tackled. Support him. He is open to suggestions and public must report these issues to him. Unlike useless Bhat, Lobo will get things done.
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jeevan, mangalore
Fri, May 17 2013Stop drama.. act fast.. we need water...sure not cheap liquor..
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Jacobnelson, Bejai,Mangalore
Sat, May 18 2013this you should have told 5years back to Plemar, Bhat
Now too tale for you because all is well planned now, no chance for criticism.....
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ibrahim, ira parladka
Fri, May 17 2013Mr LOBO I hope you break the 4 time MLA's record in one time.
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haneef, falnir
Fri, May 17 2013we want result, not a visit
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raj, mangalore
Fri, May 17 2013Mr.Haneef In order to give results, he has to first visit the place and understand the problem....
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Lawrence, mangalore
Fri, May 17 2013he is at least analyzing the situation. he not pavanputra. appreciate his good work, u know wat the previous MLA s have done
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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Sat, May 18 2013Haneef...result you can see that water is full at the dam....if the pump fails...MLA can not use his own pump....Unfortunately...!!!????
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felix Saldhana, Sagipa
Fri, May 17 2013Good job......keep it up.....
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CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DXB-SHARJAH
Fri, May 17 2013DEAR MR LOBO,ALL MLAS ARE RUNNING BANGALORE AND DELHI..FEW BEHIND SIDDU..BUT WHY YOU ARE STILL IN MANGALORE..?
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LUKAS, malpe
Fri, May 17 2013lot of raining still we facing shortage of water,should be need good storage or more dam to store water for the entire karnataka state.
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Well Wisher, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Fri, May 17 2013Well Mr. Lobo you are doing good work soon after you elected as MLA. As you have started very early the work soon after the tenure of you gain the MLA position keep it up and deserve it Mr. Lobo do lot of good work and serve the general public honestly by approaching to their needy work until you will complete the five years of your MLA tenure. Best of luck. God Bless you.
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Tom Cat , Mangalore/ saudi arabia
Fri, May 17 2013The previous MLA was busy sleeping so many years did nothing to improve the system
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RR, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2013Fault is not with MLA.People of Mangalore constituency blindly voted him since last 4 seaons.
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siddapur abdul raheeman saheb, siddapur/karnataka/saudia
Fri, May 17 2013Very good ready made answer....
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abu_shaimaa, mangalore/DXB
Fri, May 17 2013Congress is in fast track....1st time MLA...good going keep it up..
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Norbert Crasta, Kadri Shivbhag
Fri, May 17 2013Action no 1 by our MLA Mr J.R.Lobo to tackle the water problem,it is not the shortage of water but technical problem,i really appreciate his concern,same way we have to help him to solve many other problems like drainage,footpath,clean markets,garbage disposal,improved bus stops,proper traffic control and management,proper lighting of streets,please bring this to the notice of your corporater and work with them,soon our problems will be within our control please co-op and help our government to last for long long time
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Andrew L D Cunha, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2013Thank you sir for evaluating water problem of Mangalore city. All are expecting Mr. Lobo in Bangalore. But he is here with us.
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Indian, Mangalore
Fri, May 17 2013Good job MR. J R Lobo....We want quick actions to avoid scarcity of water in and around Mangalore.
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