'Ahaar 2012': Delicacies await foodies at Kadri Park from Friday

March 27, 2012

Mangalore, March 27: The Dakshina Kannada Hotel and Restaurants Association will be organizing an International Food Festival called 'Ahaar- 2012' at the Kadri Park from March 30 to April 1.

The fest will be open from 4.30 pm to 9 pm on all three days. The inaugural ceremony will be held on Friday at 5.30 pm.

This was announced at a press meet here on Tuesday by President of Hotel and Restaurants Association Kudpi Jagadeesh Shenoy. Vice-president Swarna Sunder and secretary Deviprasad Rao and Manjunath D of Nisarga Publicity were present.

Many well known hotels will be participate in the fest offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Italian, Russian cuisine will be offered along with Ice cream, fresh juice, chats, sweets and bakery items. On this occasion the Horticulture department- DKDistrict, DK Zilla Panchayath, Mangalore City Corporation will be showcasing a fruits and flower exhibition.

The Simon Exhibitors from Bangalore will be conducting an exhibition of household items called 'Gruhashobhe'. A cooking competition for ladies will also be held. An artistic sculpting competition of fruits and vegetables will be held for the general public. The Bharath Gas will provide information on safe cooking.

The entry to the festival which is jointly sponsored by Karnataka Bank and Bharath Gas will be free.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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