Udupi: It was Udupi minister Dr.V.S. Acharya’s turn to offer gifts (Bagina) to Swarna River in spate, after Gowda offered it to Cauvery. The Swarna caters to Udupi requirements.
Speaking on the occasion, he reiterated the development of Sheembra on Swarna banks as a tourist spot, with bathing steps, toilets, rooms to change and other facilities. MLA S.R Bhat and S.Poojary, ZP chief office G.Nayak and Yahpal had accompanied the senior minister to the spot.