Daff singing contest on Saturday

April 20, 2012

Mangalore, April 19: An inter-State floodlight Daff singing and playing competition will be held on the premises of Government High School at Kukkaje in Bantwal Taluk on April 21 at 9 p.m.

Announcing this at a press meet Abdul Latheef Neralakatte, President, Daff Association of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, said, as many as, 13 Daff trainers from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi would be felicitated prior to the commencement of the competition at 7 p.m.

The former Minister B. Janardhana Poojary, MLAs U.T. Khader, B. Ramanatha Rai, and Abhayachandra Jain, and MP Jayaprakash Hegde will be the guests.

As many as 28 troupes have registered for the competition. Each troupe would be given Rs. 1,000 as honorarium.

The best performing troupes would be given mementoes and 15 members from each troupe would get individual prizes.

In addition, there prizes for best and second best singers would be given. Each troupe would be allowed to sing up to 11 minutes. A “souhardotsava” will also be held.

The competition is being organised under the joint association of the Daff Association of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi and Friends Association of Kukkaje.

Abdul Razzak Kukkaje, President, Friends Association of Kukkaje and P M Ashraf, General Secretary, Daff Association, were also present in press meet.

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International Airport in Udupi, Metro to Mangaluru…: Pontiffs present comprehensive Udupi development plan to PM

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November 30,2025

Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district.

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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