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10-day cultural extravaganza in Mangaluru to mark Karavali Utsav

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December 19, 2017

Mangaluru, Dec 19: A variety of cultural pragrammes are scheduled between December 22 and 31 on the occasion of Karavali Utsav being organized by the Dakshina Kannada District administration at the stage of exhibition ground and Kadri Park which will be held every day from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The cultural programmes will be presented by the budding local artists of Dakshina Kannada district, other parts of Karnataka and nationally and internationally acclaimed artistes. They include Carnatic Classical Music, Hindustani Classical Music, Light Music, Bharatanatyam, Dance Drama, Magic Show, Yakshagana, Talamaddale and Tulu Drama.

The programme will begin with a cultural procession from Nehru Maidan at 3.30 pm on December 22 followed by inauguration at Karavali Utsav Maidan at 6 p.m. on that day.

The programme details are as follows

Saturday, 23/12/2017 - 6.00 pm-7.00pm there will be a  Saxophone play by Dr.Machchendranath and Team from Mangalore. From 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm ‘Shambhavi Vilasa’ Yakshagana by Satvik Teja Kalakendra ® from Odiyur by women artistes.

Sunday, 24/12/2017 - 6.00 pm-7.30 pm Bhavageeta and folk songs by Swarashree Sangeetha Vidyalaya, Mangalore. From 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm Bharath Natyam by Saurabha Sangeetha Kala Parishath ®, Yeyyadi, Mangalore.

Monday, 25/12/2017-6.00 pm to 7.30 pm Sugama Sangeetha by Sri Chandrashekhara Hedge and Team from Puttur. From 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, Yakshagana by Shree Vinayaka Yakshagana Mandali, Suratkal.

Tuesday, 26/12/2017- 6.00 pm-8.00pm, Talamaddale by Sri Jabbar Samo and team. From 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm, Karavali Samskritika Vaibhava by Media Friends, Mangalore.

Wednesday, 27/12/2017-6.00 pm -7.00pm – Bahubhasha Kavigoshti  by Kannada Balaga. From 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm a Tulu Comedy Drama ‘Kode Budpale’ directed by Sri Devadar Kapikad, Mangalore.

Thursday, 28/12/2017 - 6.00 pm-7.30 pm a Dance Metaphor ‘Nenapadalu Shakunthale’ by Nada Nrutya Institution, Mangalore. From 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm Dakshina Kannada Cultural Variety Entertainment Programme by Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy.

Friday, 29/12/2017 - 6.00pm-7.00pm Cultural Extravaganza  by CARDTS Samvedana Manemakkalu, Mangalore. From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Dakshina Kannada Konkani Cultural Programme by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy.

Saturday, 30/12/2017 - 6.00 pm-7.00 pm, ‘Bharathanatya Sambrama’  by  Vidushi Kumari Annapoorna Shetty and Team, Kinnigoli.  From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Dakshina Kannada Tulu Cultural  Programme by Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.

Sunday,  31/12/2017 - 6.00pm-7.00pm, ‘Sangeetha Saurabha’ by State Awardee Blind Artiste Kumari Kasturi and Team.   From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Kannada Drama ‘Rudrabheema’ by Sri Gururaj Marpalli and Team from Udupi.

Kadri Park Stage programmes:

Friday, 22/12/2017 - 6.00pm-7.15pm Carnatic Classic Singing by Vidushi Shankari Murthy Balila and Team, Puttur. From 7.15 pm to 9.00 pm ‘Vismaya Jadoo’ by Mega Magic Star Kudroli Ganesh and Team, Mangalore.

Saturday, 23/12/2017 - 6.00pm-7.45 pm - Dance Glory - ‘Shivam’  by Sri Vaibhav Arekar and Team, Mumbai. From 7.45 pm to 9.30 pm Sitar Instrumental by Padmashree Awardee Ustad Shahid Parvez, Pune.

Sunday, 24/12/2017 - 6.00am-7.30am ‘Udayaraga’ – Dasa Kirthanegalu by Kumari Yashaswini and Team, Moodbidri From 7.30 am to 8.30 am- Yoga Show and Meditation by Yogaratna Gopalkrishna Delampady and Team, Mangalore. From 6.00 pm to 7.15 pm Violin Jugalbandhi by Sri Tejas Manjunath and Sri Pranav Manjunath, Bangalore. From 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm –‘Raga Ondu, Bhava Halavu’ by Smt. Keerthana Rao and Team,  Mangalore.

Monday, 25/12/2017 - 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm, Devotional Songs by Dr. Vidyabhushana and Team, Bangalore. From 7.45 pm to 9.30 pm Dance Metaphor  by Natyalaya, Urwa, Mangalore.

Tuesday, 26/12/2017 - 6.00 pm–7.15 pm, Hindustani Classical Singing and Dasavani by Sri Dhananjay Hegde and Team, Mumbai.  From 7.15 pm to 9.00 pm Hindustani Classical Singing, Dasavani and Songs by Vidushi Sangeetha Katti and Team, Bangalore.

Wednesday, 27/12/2017 - 6.00pm–7.30 pm  ‘Carnatic Flute Singing’ by Sri Prapancham S. Balachandran and Team, Chennai.  From 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm ‘Carnatic Classical Singing’ by Naiveli Santana Gopalan and Team, Chennai.

Thursday, 28/12/2017 - 5.00 pm–9.00 pm ‘Yuva Utsav’ by the students of various colleges of the district.

Friday, 29/12/2017 - 5.00 pm–9.00 pm ‘Yuva Utsav’ by the students of various colleges of the district.

Saturday, 30/12/2017 - 6.00 pm–7.00 pm ‘Dasavani’ by Sri Uttam Kumar and Team, Mangalore. From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm “Sangeeta Rasamanjari” by Voice of Music, Mangalore.   10am to 6pm-‘Karavali Cartoon Fest’.

Sunday, 31/12/2017 - 6.00 am–8.00 am– Udayaraga-Hindustani Classical Singing by Pt. Balachandra Nakod and Team, Hubli. From 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm ‘Santoor Jugalbandhi’ Padmashree Awardee Pt. Bhajan Sopori, Abhay Rustum Sopori and Team, New Delhi.  From 8.00 pm to 9.15 pm, ‘Gotipuva  Nrutya Vaibhav’ by Abhinna Sundar Gotipuva Nrutya Parishat, Puri, Orissa. 10am to 6pm-‘Karavali Cartoon Fest  ‘

These events are open to all art lovers. You are requested to attend and enjoy these events with friends and family.

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December 7,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

•    Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

•    State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

•    Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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