PFI holds public meet in Suratkal

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November 21, 2011

Suratkal, November 21: Popular Front of India, Suratkal conducted a rally and public meet at Fiza Ground, Krishnapur near here on Sunday as part of the organization's publicity campaign for Social Justice Conference scheduled to be held at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi, on 26th and 27th November 2011.

Addressing the gathering Anwar Sadath, Chairman, Information and Empowerment Centre, Mangalore, said that though the Indian constitution says that resource of the country should be shared to the every citizen of the nation, the consecutive governments that ruled the country after independence have deceived common people.

“All rulers of our country after the independence hailed from upper caste and upper section”, he pointed out.

He said that distance between rich and poor in the country has been growing day by day. PFI has pledged to remove the handcuffs of slavery put on to the hands of people by national political parties and to free the people of this land. The organisation is urging for the justice before the state what the common people desire, he said.

Mr Sadath said RSS is spreading Brahminism in the country under the guise of development of Hindus. Dalits and backward sections had begun a movement for the implementation of Mandal commission report during V P Singh's tenure as prime minister. But L K Advani changed the direction of the movement by launching ratha yathra.

“Our nation achieved independence because of the struggle of real Hindus and Muslmis. RSS had never participated in freedom struggle. Its second convener M S Golwalker, in his book 'We, Our Nationhood Defined', mentioned that 'Hindus should not participate in freedom struggle. British are not our enemies. Our real enemies are Muslims, and hence Hindus should accumulate strength to fight against them'. This shows the real face of so called patriotic organisation”, he said.

PFI state committee member Haji Abubakkar Siddiq, D.K and Udupi district zonal president A.M.Ataullah, All India Imams Council member Jafar Sadiq Faizy, D.K district president of Karnataka Raitha Sangha Lohithaksha Rai, SDPI state committee member Abdul Azeez, SDPI D.K.district president Jalil K, vice president of SDPI Mangalore Corporation committee Abubakkar Kulai, president of Krishnapura Badriya Jumma Masjid Muhammad Hasan, president of Al Badriya Educational Association Haji.B.M.Mamthaz Ali, president of Masjidul Asthal Jumma Masjid Abdul Rahiman Krishnapura, Popular Front Surathkal president Nurullah Kulai were present at the program.

Popular Front Mangalore district president Muhammad Sharif Bajpe welcomed and delivered introductory speech. Shameer Angaragundi proposed vote of thanks and A K Ashraf compered the programme.

Earlier, there were corner meets at Kinnigoli, Kolnad, Karnad, Haleyangady, Surathkal junction and a rally from Badriya Jumma Masjid, 7th Block, Krishnapura,. The rally ended at Fiza Ground, Krishanapura.

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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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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Assembly Speaker and local MLA U.T. Khader has initiated a high-level push to resolve one of Mangaluru’s longest-standing traffic headaches: the narrow, high-density stretch of National Highway-66 between Nanthoor and Talapady.

He announced on Tuesday that a formal proposal has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) seeking approval to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the widening of this crucial corridor.

The plan specifically aims to expand the existing 45-meter road width to a full 60 meters, coupled with the construction of dedicated service roads. Khader highlighted that land for a 60-meter highway was originally acquired during the initial four-laning project, but only 45 meters were developed, leading to a perpetual bottleneck.

"With vehicle density rising sharply, the expansion has become unavoidable," Khader stated, stressing that the upgrade is essential for ensuring smoother traffic flow and improving safety at the city's main entry and exit points.

The stretch between Nanthoor and Talapady is a vital link on the busy Kochi-Panvel coastal highway and connects to major city junctions. The move to utilize the previously acquired land for the full 60-meter width is seen as a necessary measure to catch up with the region's rapid vehicular growth and prevent further traffic gridlocks.

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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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