Over 2,400 cyclists pedal through streets of Mangaluru

[email protected] (CD Network | Photos by Suresh)

December 6, 2015

Mangaluru, Dec 6: The ninth annual Hercules RxLife Cycle Rally was conducted by Svasti Rxlife Trust in Mangalore today.

More than 2,400 participants in the Age group of 10-85 pedalled 21Kms, passing through Bejai, Malemar, Kuloor,Panambur, Kottara – Urvastore – Ashoknagar – Hoigebail –Batteri. The rally was flagged of at 6.30 AM from Ladyhill and concluded at 10.30 AM at Amrita Vidyalayam School grounds, Bolooru.

The Rally was inaugurated by Sri Gopinath P. A. retired lecturer from Canara PU college, It was Flagged off by S. Murugan IPS, Commissioner of Police, Sri S. Mukund Kamath of Ideal Group, Mr Badrinath Nayak form Jyothi Cycles Co., Sri Benesh and Sri Sandeep from TI cycles, Chennai and Mr Amrith Kini, Advocate from Mangalore.

Eight cycles were handed over to Lucky riders; Namely,
1. The most elderly rider Mr Walter D’Mello Resident of Matadakhani, Mangalore
2. Lady Rider, Anusha From Ladyhill school
3. Prasad Hande, an IT Professional
4. Dhanush from Canara High School,
5. Dhanaraj from Sarojini Madhusudan Kushe School,
6. Chinthan Shetty fom Sharada Vidyalaya
7. Narendra Kudva from SLMP School, Panemangaluru

Three postmen of Mangalore Namely, Sri Ganesh from Urwa Post office, Sri Ganesh Bhat from Kodialbail Post office and Sri Ravindra from Maroli Post office were presented with Cycles.

Prashal, student from SDM Mangala jyothi School was presented with a Cycle. He is deaf and mute and has been participating in the rally from past couple of years.
A practical hands on Basic lifesaving Skills (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) was demonstrated by the doctors of Indian Society of Anesthesiology (ISA) and Indian Medical Association (IMA) in association with KSHEMA and Tech2people Healthcare.
The event was sponsored by Hercules, Ideal Ice cream, K Ullas Kamath, MRPL, Nitte Group, Jyoti Cycle Co. and Karnataka Bank.

Members of Team Managlore, YHAI, Sahyadri Sanchaya, SICASA, Rx Family, S Cube, Mangalore Bicycle Club, and many other organizations joined hands with Mangalore Police in smooth functioning of this rally.

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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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