Aus backed cricket coaching in city from Sep 16

September 8, 2012

Mangalore, September 8: Cricket coaching camps will begin on September 16 at St Aloysius Centenary Grounds, Mangalore, under the joint auspices of Cricket India Academy and Cricket Australia.

Coaching will be given in three categories i.e. 'Cricket Kids' (for children between 5-8 years of age), 'Cricket Education Programme' (CEP for children between 9-14 years of age), and 'Emerging Players' (15 plus). Besides, an 'Elite Camp' will be held exclusively for Cricket Education Programme and Cricket India Acdemy participants providing specialist coaches and high performance skill development techniques. 'Summer camps' would also be held for children during their vacations.

Cricket Education Programme has been developed exclusively by Cricket Australia. A Diploma of Cricket certificate is also awarded by Cricket Australia for participants satisfying the requirements of the final level of the programme. Popular Aussie pacer Brett Lee is the Programme's Brand Ambassador along. Mike Hussey and Ellyse Perry are 'Role Models' of the programme. Pravin Amre, renowned Indian cricketer, is the Coach Director. Local coaches are trained by Cricket Australia Coach Educators and the monitoring of coach performance is done by Cricket Australia accredited Coach Assessors.

Mangala Sports Pvt Ltd is accepting registration applications for the coaching camps (9343564936/ 9448300304/ 8762114660).

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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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