NRIs’ Karnataka Premier League Trophy unveiled in Dubai

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March 21, 2015

Dubai, Mar 21: The much awaited Indian expatriates’ Karnataka Premier League trophy was unveiled in Dubai recently in the presence of sponsors and respective teams.

The one-day tournament will be held at Hamriya Grass Ground at Ajman, UAE on March 27 under the aegis of Dubai Friends. As many as 12 teams from Middle East will be participating in the event.

The trophy unveiling ceremony was hosted at Majilesh, Qisass, Dubai, by Sheikh Mohammed Sharif, Chairman, Khushi Group of Companies, who is also the main sponsor of the tournament.

In his welcome address, Mr Sharif termed the cricket as the best game to promote harmony, friendship among people.

He formally unveiled the glittering KPL Trophy 2015 amidst applause. On the same occasion he launched the official jersey of the tournament, sponsored by Khushi Medical Centre, Mangaluru.

Haji Abdul Rahman, Chairman, Oxford Marina Cargo was the chief guest.Mohammed Sadik, Kaup, president, Dubai Friends, Abdul Gafoor Farangipete, Vice President, were present in the programme among others. Clevan Mendonca and Vinod Shetty compered the programme.

For the first time, besides United Arab Emirates, teams from Saudi Arabia and Qatar also taking part in expatriates’ KPL.

The teams are: Amaco, Saudi Arabia, Almuzain, Qatar, Al Falah Cricket Club, Saudi Arabia, Khushi Crickets, Dubai, Oxford Marine, Dubai, Shanan Star, Dubai, Chilly Willy, Dubai, Evergreen Sports, Mangaluru, Bluesea Samurais, Dubai, Surathkal Stars, Dubai, Petromann Group Cricket Club, Dubai and Cricket Eleven Warriors, Dubai.

The main sponsor of the tournament is Khushi Medical Centre, Mangaluru, a unit of Khushi Group of Companies, UAE. Golden sponsors are Oxford Marina Cargo. Silver sponsors are Supreme Engineering, Riam Steel, Bluesea Samurais & Multiline, Abu Dhabi.

The organizing committee members are Avil Pinto, Praveen Achary, Clevan Mendonca, Althaf Ganjimut, Ijaz Honnala, Tanver Kazi and Haneef. Coastaldigest.com is the official media sponsor of the event.

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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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