Auto manufacturers showcase their latest products at Auto Expo-2012

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February 18, 2012

Mangalore, February 18: 'The Mangalore Auto Expo 2012' organized by Manipal Ace Event Management Co. (P) Ltd got underway at Karavali Grounds, here on Saturday morning.

The two day event was inaugurated by Deputy Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly N Yogish Bhat.

Speaking on the occasion, CEO and Managing Director of Manipal Ace Event Management Co. (P) Ltd. Kumble Narasimha Prabhu said that the Expo aimed at bringing all auto manufacturers under one single location showcasing their latest products and offering the best deals.

The expo features special events and entertainment event like competition for kids, singing competition, Food court and lucky customer prize Mr. Prabhu said.

Senior traffic inspector Keshava Dharani was the chief guest. Former General Manager Corporation Bank H.O, Mangalore SR Bhat and Regional Manager (RBO) State Bank of India were the guests of honour. Event Manager Yashwanth Bhat was also present.

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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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