Eid Milad celebrated in Mangaluru

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November 10, 2019

Mangaluru, Nov 10: Hundreds of Muslims participated in processions taken out to mark Eid Milad in different parts of Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, huge processions were taken out in Bunder in Mangaluru. The procession also comprised Daff played by children.

Mangalore South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath has wished the Muslims in Beary language through his posts on Facebook and Instagram.

During the procession in Bunder, members of Tulunada Sanjeevini and Yuvashakthi Friends distributed sweets and cold drinks to the members of Muslim community.

Delivering the message on Eid Milad, Uppinangady Malik Deenar Juma Masjid Khathib Nazeer Bolminar called upon the community members to follow the message of peace propagated by Prophet Mohammed.

“Eid Milad should not be restricted to procession and slogans. We have to follow the simple living and messages taught by Prophet Mohammed,” he said.

Students of Madrasas in Uppinangady, Ilanthila, Kadavinabagilu, Kudlooru, Mata and Halegate took out a procession, which comprised Daff and music. Watermelon, apple, grapes and orange fruits were distributed to people at Uppinangady.

Gandibagilu Kuthubiya Juma Masjid Khathib Hadi Anas Tangal said, ‘’Along with respecting Constitution, let us all welcome the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya dispute. Let peace prevail in the country.’’

Members of Hindu community distributed juice to Muslims, who took out a procession in Gurupura Bandasale.

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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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