Bishop leads special prayer and adoration at Kodialbail Chapel

March 10, 2011

Mangalore, March 10: 21 days fasting and adoration of the Holy Sacrament began today at 9am at the Chapel of Our Lady of Dolours, Bishop's House Kodialbail, Mangalore.

Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza Bishop of Mangalore along with 40 other priests, concelebrated the Holy Eucharist. In his message he said that penance, fasting and prayer is essential in every one's life but it is important for every individual to experience a total turn around in the spiritual life. He said that 42 churches and institutions will take part in these 21 days spiritual events, which will be led by Holy Cross Church, Cordel, Kulshekar. He thanked in particular the Parish Priest and the Parishioners of Kulshekar church for a huge gathering at the Chapel.

The Bishop asked people to pray that the Holy Spirit grant the divine grace for each one, to form a true Christian leadership in the Diocese and for unity among the Christians, For the special intentions of the Bishop, that all may be granted Constitutional rights and justice in this society and that there be peace and harmony in every family and community, and to develop spirituality among the youth in this year of “International Year of Youth” and the vocations for the Priesthood may increase in this Diocese.

Immediately after the Holy mass, the faithful of Kulshekar Parish started “Praise and worship to the Holy Sacrament” which will continue till 5pm everyday.

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Roadblock to Relief: Speaker Khader’s Push to Expand Key NH-66 Stretch from Nanthoor to Talapady

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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Assembly Speaker and local MLA U.T. Khader has initiated a high-level push to resolve one of Mangaluru’s longest-standing traffic headaches: the narrow, high-density stretch of National Highway-66 between Nanthoor and Talapady.

He announced on Tuesday that a formal proposal has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) seeking approval to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the widening of this crucial corridor.

The plan specifically aims to expand the existing 45-meter road width to a full 60 meters, coupled with the construction of dedicated service roads. Khader highlighted that land for a 60-meter highway was originally acquired during the initial four-laning project, but only 45 meters were developed, leading to a perpetual bottleneck.

"With vehicle density rising sharply, the expansion has become unavoidable," Khader stated, stressing that the upgrade is essential for ensuring smoother traffic flow and improving safety at the city's main entry and exit points.

The stretch between Nanthoor and Talapady is a vital link on the busy Kochi-Panvel coastal highway and connects to major city junctions. The move to utilize the previously acquired land for the full 60-meter width is seen as a necessary measure to catch up with the region's rapid vehicular growth and prevent further traffic gridlocks.

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