National conference on supply chain management from Monday

October 9, 2011

Mangalore, October 9: S D M College of Business Management, Mangalore in association with Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mangalore will be organising two day UGC sponsored National Conference on “Challenges of Supply Chain Management In 21^st Century” which will be held on October 10 and 11.

Prof. Dr. B R Ananthan, Vice Chancellor, Rani Channamma University, Vidyasangama, Belgaum will inaugurate the Conference at 9:30 a.m. on October 10 in the College Conference Hall; Sri K.S. Koppalkar, Chairman-Indian institute of Materials Management CGM (Mtls & IS), MRPL & Mrs. Deepti Shetty, Faculty, Department of Business Administration, Jain College of Engineering Belgaum and Alumni of SDMPG Centre for Management Studies and Research will be the guests of honor; Dr. R. Jagadeesh, Professor, SDMIMD, Mysore will deliver the keynote address and the function will be presided by Smt. Latha Kini, President, Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mangalore.

Two days long deliberation includes various sessions on – “Network Design in Supply Chain Management” by Sri Ramachandra Mijar, Associate Vice President, Manipal Media Network (P) Ltd., Manipal, Chaired by Dr. Cynthia Menezes, Associate Professor, Canara Bank Institute of Management, Bangalore; “Information Technology & Supply Chain Management” by Dr. H.N. Shivaprasad Nayak, Director, Reva Institute of Management, Bangalore, Mr. Lokesha, Faculty, Sahyadri Institute of Management, Mangalore; “Supplier Selection & Strategic Alliance” by Sri Radhakrishna L.,Sr. Manager, Faively, Department of Business Administration, Jain College of Engineering, Belgaum. Academicians, Research Scholars and Professionals from various fields will also be presenting papers.

In the Valedictory function to be held on 11^th October 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Prof. Dr. B.S. Sherigara, Former Vice Chancellor, Kuvempu University; Dr. Cynthia Menezes, Associate Professor, Canara Bank Institute of Management, Bangalore & Alumni of SDMCBM will be the guest of honor. The objective of the Conference is to provide an overview of the relevant issues in Supply Chain management and Service Operations Management. Large number of delegates from all over the country will be participating in this national level conference said Dr. Devraj K., Chairman of Organizing Committee and Mrs. Smitha, Convenor in the press release.

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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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Saudi-Kerala AIE flight diverted to Mangaluru for medical emergency

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December 2,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport responded to a medical emergency late on Monday night. Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late 30s experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs.

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said.

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