Special issue on New Mangalore port released

August 27, 2012

Mangalore, August 27: A Special Issue on NMPT by Johnwill Marine Information titled, '3 decades of NMPT service to the Nation' was released by Dr. P. Tamilvanan, Chairman, NMPT, at the NMPT auditorium here on Sunday.

Mr Tamilvanan appreciated the efforts of John, the managing director of Johnwill Marine Information, for publishing an informative issue on the history, growth and the present development activities at the port.

He called on the shipping fraternity to patronize such publications. He assured the publication that the special issue will be circulated widely so that people become aware of the history of NMPT.

Addressing the gathering, T.S.N. Murthy, IRS, Dy. Chairman, NMPT has praised Mr. John for publishing such an informative publication. Other dignitaries like Parameshwaran, IRS, Commissioner of customs, Shekhar Poojary, President of Stevedores Agents Association, Praveen Kumar Bangera, President of Steamer Agents Association also emphasized the hard work of Editor John, in publishing such an informative reference Issue.

Welcoming the gathering by Editor John expressed his gratitude and co-operation from the port management, port users, customs and chamber for bringing out this special issue.

D. Puroshotham IRS, Commissioner of Customs Mangalore and other officials from NMPT, Customs, Port Users etc were present.

For copies of the book, call: 0824-2458440, 9886933942. Email: [email protected].

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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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