K J Shetty Kadandali award conferred on Steven Rego

October 4, 2011

Mangalore, October 4: The K. J. Shetty Kadandali Award was conferred on young journalist Steven Rego at a special awards ceremony organized by Yugapurusha and Vijaya Kalavidaru on the premises of Yugapurusha in Kinnigoli on last Sunday

Presiding over the event, Harikrishna Punaroor said that K. J. Shetty was a great journalist, social worker, and environmentalist and that this award has been instituted in his honor. Lauding Mr. Rego, he said that the award has become more valuable because it has been conferred on Mr. Rego.

Steven Rego, the sub editor of Vijaya Karnataka, said after receiving the award that awards such as these greatly encourage young journalists, adding that such awards are essential to encourage young journalists to achieve more in their careers.

Laxminarayana Asranna of Kateel delivered the benedictory address.

Rev. Fr. Valerian Mendonca of Sandesh Prathishtana Mangalore conferred the K. J. Shetty Kadandali Award on Mr. Steven Rego. Naresh Kerekadu read out the citation.

Kiran Manjanabailu, the president of the Udupi District Retired Journalists' Association; P. Sathish Rao of Rotary Club; Suragiri Vasu Shetty; Jagadish Shetty Kenchanakere; Salettoor Jairam Shetty; Sainath Shetty; Taranath Shetty Kadandali, the son of late K. J. Shetty; and Sharath Shetty, the president of Vijaya Kalavaidaru organized this programme.

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International Airport in Udupi, Metro to Mangaluru…: Pontiffs present comprehensive Udupi development plan to PM

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November 30,2025

Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district.

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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