MCC to come under CC TV surveillance; e-attendance for staff

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October 20, 2011

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Mangalore, October 20: CC TV cameras and biometric attendance system will be installed in all offices under MCC in a view to bring transparency in working.

All offices will be computerised in phases, announced MCC Mayor Praveen at a press meet organised at MCC on Wednesday.

Speaking on the development of roads, he said that under the Chief Minister's special grant of Rs 100 crore and SFC grant of 2009-10 and 2011-12, 265 works were undertaken in the first phase of which 200 have been completed. A sum of Rs 83.25 crores have already been spent.

In the Rs 100 crores grant in the second phase, 121 works have been proposed. A tender has been called for 70 works.

With the SFC garnt, Rs 4,996 lakhs were released and 265 works were undertaken. A total of 198 work have already been completed and Rs 3832 crores have been spent, he said.

A sum of Rs 6.40 crore has been spent out of the 12.33 crore which was released under the 22.75 per cent fund, he said.

Under the second Rs 100 crore fund granted by the government, Rs 25 lakhs will be spent in every ward to asphalt roads.

The Padil-Bajal road will be developed with Rs 4 crores, he said.

A sum of Rs 1 crore has been released to develop the main road between Kalikamba Junction and Car Street. The Subash Nagar to Mangaladevi road will be developed under the CM's SURE scheme with Rs 2 crore. This will be considered as a model road, he said.

From November 2, the main road near Jyothi will be repaired. All the roads which have been damaged will be asphalted, he said and added the KPT to airport road named as 'Sir M Vishveswarayya road' is considered as a model road.

Gutters and footpaths will be developed near roads which have already been concretised. A sum of Rs 25 lakhs will be spent for this, he said.

The Jeppu Market will be developed with Rs 92.50 lakhs and Bejai market works are under progress. A sum of Rs 100.21 lakhs has been spent for Bejai market. The Alake market will be developed with Rs 63 lakhs, he said.

As many as 100 bus stops will come up in the city on the basis of priority. As many as 27 bus stops have been completed, said the Mayor.

Kalkura advertisers will start constructing the bus stops. They will have the right to advertise here. The bus stops will be categorised in 7 A, 7 B, 13 C class, he said.

For the new bus stand at Pumpwell, 7 acre land has been identified. There is still a need to obtain 5 acres of land. The foundation ceremony will be held soon and a temporary bus stop will come up with Rs 1 crore, he said.

The Ocean Pearl bus stop too will come up soon, he added.

A total of 10 lakes will be developed with Rs 2.24 crores. The tender has been called for this project. The lakes to be developed are Gujjarakere, Jeppu Kottakere, Karmbisnana, Emmekere, Bairaddy, Thekkebettu, Krishnapoora and Sadashiva Temple lake among others, he said.

A sum of Rs 50,000 each was given to special Olympic winners Anil Mendonca, Dhanya S Rao, Royston D'Cunha and Pramila Pinto, he added.

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November 28,2025

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Mangaluru, Nov 28: Karnataka Health Minister and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday handed over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the severe distress faced by farmers due to crashing crop prices.

PM Modi arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport en route to Udupi, where Gundu Rao welcomed him and submitted the letter. The chief minister’s message stressed that farmers are suffering heavy losses because maize and green gram are being bought far below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The state urged the Centre to immediately begin procurement at MSP.

According to the letter, Karnataka has a bumper harvest this year—over 54.74 lakh metric tons of maize and 1.98 lakh metric tons of green gram—yet farmers are unable to secure fair prices. Against the MSP of ₹2,400/MT for maize and ₹8,768/MT for green gram, market rates have plunged to ₹1,600–₹1,800 and ₹5,400 respectively.

The chief minister has requested the Centre to:

• Direct NAFED, FCI and NCCF to start MSP procurement immediately.
• Ensure ethanol units purchase maize directly from farmers or FPOs.
• Increase Karnataka’s ethanol allocation, citing high production capacity.
• Stop maize imports, which have depressed domestic prices.
• Relax quality norms for green gram, allowing up to 10% discoloration due to rains.

The letter stresses that MSP is crucial for farmer dignity and income stability and calls for swift central intervention to prevent a deepening crisis.

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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November 30,2025

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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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