Mini Vidhana Soudha, ready for occupation, at End Point Manipal

March 23, 2011

Udupi, March 23: Over 40 district level government offices are all set to come under one roof soon.

`Mini Vidhana Soudha', the District Offices' Complex, under construction at End Point Manipal, is nearing completion and will be ready for occupation in May this year.

The DOC will be spread across 1.34 lakh sq fts, in three blocks. The Block `A' has four floors and will house the DC's offices. Block `B' also has three floors and will house a 500 capacity, air conditioned auditorium and the offices coming under the Deputy Commissioner. Block `C' has under ground floor, ground floor and two more floors. This will house ZP office and other offices coming under it. At the under ground space for a bank branch, treasury office, post office, canteen and petty shops will be provided.

The offices to be brought under one roof include, DC Office, ZP Office, Office of the Handicapped Welfare Department, District Registrar's Office, Employment Exchange, District Information Department, Treasury Office, Women and Child Development Department, District Industries Center, Social Forestry, Horticulture Department, Labour Department, Watershed Development Office, Department of Silk, Handloom and Textile Department, Zilla Panchayath Engineering Sub Division and ZP Engineering Division, Department of Statistics, Urbal Delvelopment Department, Department of Weights and Measures, Social Welfare Department, Department of Ports and Fisheries, Office of the Deputy Director of Public Instructions, DDPU, Agricultural Department, Nirmithi Kendra, Karnataka Village Industries Board, Statewide Area Network Department, Office of Sub Registrar of Co-operative Department etc.

According to District Incharge Minister Dr VS Acharya the Mini Vidhana Soudha will be inaugurated in the first week of May, this year.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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