Rafale to showcase its capabilities at Aero India 2019 in Bengaluru

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February 18, 2019

Bengaluru, Feb 18: Rafale International will showcase three Rafale fighters of the French Air Force, one single-seat Rafale C and two two-seat Rafale B to perform a daily flight 'solo' in the Asia’s premier air show Aero India 2019 to be held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Karnataka from February 20 to 24.

On the Rafale International booth and in addition to the static display, a scale 1:5 Rafale mock up with the Indian colors will pay tribute to the arrival of the aircraft in the Indian Air Force at the end of this year and to the commitment of the team to fulfil the requests of the competition for the acquisition of additional 114 combat aircraft.

A scale 1:10 Rafale M mock-up will be as well displayed to present capabilities of the Rafale variant for Navy, as the aircraft is taking part in the tender of 57 aircraft to equip Indian Navy, according to a press release here on Monday.

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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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