Mangaluru’s Mini?Vidhana Soudha finally inaugurated

November 23, 2015

Mangaluru, Nov 22: More than eight years after its construction began, Mini Vidhana Soudha building was inaugurated by former Union minister M?Veerappa Moily at Hampankatta in the heart of the city on Sunday.

Addressing the gathering after inauguration, Moily expressed hope that the Mini Vidhana Soudha would benefit the public.

“Though the construction of the building was inordinately delayed, the chief minister took steps to complete it,” he said.

Stating that the Port City of Mangaluru has become a prominent destination for business and industries, Moily stressed the need for such type of material infrastructure to attract the entrepreneurs.

The Mini Vidhana Soudha would house all offices related to Mangaluru taluk administration under one roof.

The building will have the taluk office, the office of the Assistant Commissioner, Mangaluru sub-division, offices of sub-registrar and land records, ‘Padasale’ of the Revenue Department – all functioning in the deputy commissioner’s office premises and the office of co-operative audit, at present.

The building covers 3,712 square metre, including basement and ground floor. The work was taken up at a cost of Rs 7.50 crore.

It may be recalled that the old taluk office in Mangaluru was demolished to make way for the Mini Vidhana Soudha. It was on August 27, 2007, the then Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and Deputy Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa laid the foundation stone for the Mini Vidhana Soudha.

Both had assured Mangaloreans to complete the Mini Vidhana Soudha work at the earliest.

When the State government released Rs 200 lakh in 2007, it was decided to construct the basement and the first floor with the available fund. Later, the funds were released for the second floor.

In fact, at present, the taluk office, office of sub registrar and ‘Padasale’ are housed in old dilapidated buildings on the DC’s office premises. According to the office of the deputy commissioner, the new building has been built to strengthen the taluk administration under one roof.

The authorities have also sent an estimated cost to install lift at the Mini Vidhana Soudha to the State government for approval. MLA J R Lobo presided over the programme.

District In-Charge Minister B Ramanath Rai, Health Minister U T Khader, Youth Services and Sports Minister K Abhaychandra Jain, Puttur MLA Shakuntala Shetty, MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik, Mayor Jacintha Vijaya Alfred, MUDA Chairman Ibrahim Kodijal and others were present on the occasion.

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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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Puttur's Healthcare Dream Cleared: State Finance Gives Nod for 300-Bed Hospital

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December 2,2025

Puttur: The long-cherished dream of a government medical college in Puttur has moved a decisive step closer to reality, with the Karnataka State Finance Department granting its official approval for the construction of a new 300-bed hospital.

Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai announced the crucial development to reporters on Monday, confirming that the official communication from the finance department was issued on November 27. This 300-bed facility is intended to be the cornerstone for the establishment of the government medical college, a project announced in the state budget.

Fast-Track Implementation

The MLA outlined an aggressive timeline for the project:

• A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the hospital is expected to be ready within 45 days.

• The tender process for the construction will be completed within two months.

Following the completion of the tender process, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the project.

"Setting up a medical college in Puttur is a historical decision by the Congress government in Karnataka," Rai stated. The project has an estimated budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for the medical college.

Focus on Medical Education Department

The MLA highlighted a key strategic move: requesting the government to implement the hospital construction through the Medical Education Department instead of the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is intended to streamline the entire process of establishing the full medical college, ensuring the facilities—including labs, operation theatres, and other necessary infrastructure—adhere to the strict guidelines set by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The proposed site for the project is in Bannur.

Rai also took the opportunity to address political criticism, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise despite "apprehensions" and "mocking and criticising" from opposition parties who had failed to take similar initiatives when they were in power. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has kept his word," he added.

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