Mangaluru Diocese holds mega vehicle rally ahead of Christmas

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December 21, 2016

Mangaluru, Dec 21: Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D'souza, Bishop of Mangalore addressed the people who participated in a mega vehicle rally held on 21-12-2016 on the occasion of Christmas and assembled at Milagres Church grounds and asked them to emulate the values taught and practiced by Jesus.

The Bishop said that Jesus came into this world two thousand years ago and planted the seed of Kingdom of God through love and forgiveness. And today this seed has grown into a huge tree which has spread throughout the world giving shelter to the last and least of the society. Millions benefit from the service of the Church founded by Jesus in the form of medical service, education, charity work, social service etc. He asked the people gathered at the programme to carry on the good work of Jesus and reach out to people in their difficulties. He said as part of this celebration he will be distributing Kuswar and clothing to the destitute at St Anthony's Jeppu on 23rd and also distribute grocery items to HIV/Aids affected families and construction material to a poor family to build house for them.

The vehicle rally was held in four routes i.e. a)Thokottu-Pump well- Falnir-Milagres; b)Urwa-Lalbagh-P.V.S.-Bunts hostel-Jyothi-Milagres; c)Kulshekar-Nanthoor-Bendur-Balmatta-Jyothi-Milagres d) Rosrio-Milagres. People from four deaneries of Mangalore diocese came in two wheelers and four wheelers and assembled at Milagres Church grounds. People came wearing Santa Claus cap and held lighted candles in hand while singing Christmas carols. There were floats and tableaus in the rally depicting the teaching of Jesus.

Fr Onil D'Souza, Director of St Anthony Ashram, Convener of the Social Concern Committee and the organizer of the rally gave an introduction, Mr Ivan D'souza Vice President of Milagres Chruch welcomed the gathering. Mr M.P. Noronha Secretary, Diocesan Pastoral Parishad proposed the vote of thanks. Mr Aloysius compeered the programme.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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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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