Tiruvailu ward residents protest against bad roads

September 20, 2011

Mangalore, September 20: Fed up with the despicable condition of roads in Tiruvailu ward of Mangalore City Corporation, dozens of residents on Monday staged a protest in front of MCC building under the banner of Communist Party of India (Marxist).

The protesters alleged that the administration has neglected its duties towards the citizens by not undertaking repair works since long time.

Addressing the gathering leftist activist Sunil Kumar Bajal lamented that Tiruvailu ward has never witnessed any development work, even though it was under the jurisdiction of MCC since last nine years.

“Commuting in Tiruwailu ward has become a nightmare as the road is full of potholes and there is not even a footpath for pedestrians. Some roads have become drainages,” he said.

Despite increasing taxes, the administration has not paid attention to the needs of the residents of the ward, he added.

CPI (M) City Unit secretary Honnayya Amin accused the MCC of pursuing policy of bias and partiality while distributing fund to various wards.

He also said that the BJP led government has done nothing for the development of the city.

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Mangaluru Tees Off Big: Golf Excellence Academy to Open at Pilikula

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February 1,2026

The coastal city of Mangaluru is gearing up for a major sporting milestone with the launch of a Golf Excellence Academy at the Pilikula Golf Club (PGC), scheduled to open on May 31. The initiative aims to position Mangaluru firmly on India’s national golfing map.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday during PGC’s first-ever floodlit Pro-Am tournament, club captain Manoj Kumar Shetty said the project is being funded by UAE-based philanthropist Michael D’Souza and is currently in the design phase. Experts from leading golf academies across the country are expected to visit Mangaluru to help shape the training programme and infrastructure.

The academy will train 20 young golfers at a time, with a long-term vision of producing national-level players from the region. Until now, PGC relied on an in-house coach, but the recent renovation of the course and the introduction of floodlights have opened new possibilities for expanding the sport.

Shetty said discussions are underway with two reputed coaching academies, whose heads are expected to visit PGC shortly. “A dormitory for trainers is already under construction. We are inviting academies to assess the facilities and suggest changes so we can build a truly world-class Golf Excellence Academy,” he said.

Professional golfer Aryan Roopa Anand noted that the floodlit course would be a game-changer for young players. “Students can now practise after school hours, even up to 8 or 9 pm, without compromising on academics,” he said.

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