MPL 2016: Coastaldigest.com XI snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

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December 19, 2016

Mangaluru, Dec 18: Coastaldigest.com XI stunned Surathkal Strikers to win a thrilling match on the Day 1 of Mangalore Premiere League under floodlights at Dr B R Ambedkar Stadium, Panambur on Sunday night.

The men in blue looked dead and buried when top order batsmen of Surthkal Strikers began to punish the opponent bowlers after they posted a not-so-difficult 154 for eight in 20 overs.

Fast bowler Arif Mukka, known as Mukka express, gave a lesson in how to take a grip on T20 match that was completely in the control of opponents. In fact Arif had given a clear hint that he would prove deadly by claiming opener Zaheer's wicket when the team's score was zero.

However, Ashish D (54 off 41 balls) and Zeeshan Ali (47 off 32 balls) changed the course of the game and showed the signs of giving coastaldigest.com XI a bloody nose.

After Aditya Somanna claimed the above two wickets, Arif stole the show and dismissed the middle and lower order batsmen of Surthkal Strikers one after the other. Arif swallowed almost half of the Surtahkal Strikers team (5/12) to bag the man of the match title.

It was Ritesh Bhatkal, the captain of coastaldigest.com XI who won the toss and opted for batting. The team was in trouble when star batsman Mohammed Taha (10 off 14) lost his wicket.

However, another opener Rishab GM slammed a much-needed half century (53 off 50 balls) and saved the team from disaster. Thanks to a couple of sixes by lower order batsmen the team's score crossed 150.

Coastaldigest.com XI notched up a 13-run win as Surthkal Strikers were bowled out for 141. Ironically, the result was repetition of history as the Coastaldigest.com XI had defeated Surathkal Strikers in the opening match of MPL 2015 on the same ground.

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i like coastal digest .
mpl match ur post coastal digest match only .
why not updated other mpl matches

Congrats CD, what a nail biting finish, bowled very well in death over, team work is the key of success. continue the same spirit.
insha allah this year you deserve MPL title.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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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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