Udupi CMC approves Rs. 81.09 lakh surplus budget

April 1, 2012

Udupi, April 1: The Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) on Saturday approved a surplus budget of Rs. 81.09 lakh for 2012-13 at its general body meeting here.

The budget presented by CMC president Kiran Kumar showed receipts at Rs. 136.66 crore while the expenditure had been projected at Rs. 135.84 crore.

Mr. Kumar said that a bridge would be built from Malpe to Padukere at a cost of Rs. 7.5 crore and the tender process was in the final stage. The bridge has been a long-pending demand of the people of Padukere.

A sum of Rs. 1 crore has been earmarked for improving the traffic system and facilitating smooth movement of vehicles in the city. The circles at various road junctions will be modernised.

The CMC, which has listed houses which have no toilets, will construct toilets at a cost of Rs. 20,000 each. The Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme for the members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will be extended for 2012-13.

The land acquisition process for widening of Kanakadasa Road is in the final stage. The Main Fish Market in the city will be modernised using a grant of Rs. 2 crore from the National Fisheries Development Board.

The CMC has spent Rs. 13 crore for land acquisition to widen the road from Tangadagadi to Kalsanka. A 60-foot road will be built here at a cost of Rs. 7.5 crore. The land acquisition process for widening the Diana Circle has been completed, and the work will be completed in 2012-13.

Road widening will also be taken up at Taluk Office-Korangarapady stretch.

To have spacious office, the CMC has urged the government to hand over the old Deputy Commissioner's office so that some CMC offices could be shifted there.

The renovation of the Town Hall, at a cost of Rs. 4 crore, is in the final stages. The CMC office will be computerised at a cost of Rs. 50 lakh.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

• Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

• The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

• Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.