Luxury vessel with over 1,500 people on board arrives at Mangaluru port

December 9, 2015

Mangaluru, Dec 9: MV Aida Aura, one of the luxury vessels of Aida Cruises called at the New Mangaluru Port on Wednesday with 1145 cruise passengers and 411 crew members on board the vessel.

This is the 10th voyage of the vessel at New Mangalore Port and is scheduled for 6 more calls during the current financial year. 749 passengers opted for ground tour and visited places in and around Mangalore like, 1000 pillar temple at Moodbidri, Soans farm, cashew factories, St. Aloysius chapel, Gokarnanatha temple, Kadri Manjunatha temple, St. Aloysius Chapel, City Market shopping etc. and returned to the vessel and sailed off to Goa.

The itinerary of the vessel is Dubai-Mumbai-Mangalore-Goa-Muscat. Majority of the passengers are from Germany. This is the 11th cruise vessel calling at the Port during the current financial year 2015-16(as on date) M/s J.M. Baxi are the agents of the vessel & M/s Globe Travels are the ground tour operator

The port is witnessing the arrival of more number of cruise vessels due to the availability of infrastructure like state of the art cruise lounge accommodated with immigration counter, foreign exchange facility, duty free shops, handicraft boutique, and above all the clean and green environment inside the port area. It is expected to handle more cruise vessels in the months to come.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Fusion-2K25: Melkar Women’s College Celebrates 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony

News Network

December 17,2025

Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

Comments