M’luru: Mukund Realty unveils ‘Rudraksh’ luxury homes at DEN DEN Swim 2026

Vartha Bharati | 29-01-2026 | 23:02:00 IST

Mangaluru: Mukund Realty announced the launch of its new residential project, Rudraksh – High Living Luxury Homes, during DEN DEN Swim 2026, an international open-water swimming championship held at Tannirbhavi Beach on Sunday. The project was unveiled through a symbolic kite launch as part of the event.

The launch was led by Mukund Realty’s Managing Partners — Gurudatta Shenoy, Mahesh Shetty and Mangaldeep AR — in the presence of invited guests, athletes and members of the public. The release of the project brochure marked the formal announcement of the development.

Rudraksh is located near Infosys, Kottara, an area witnessing rapid urban growth in Mangaluru. According to the developers, the project has been planned as a contemporary residential development catering to urban families, with an emphasis on connectivity and lifestyle-oriented design.

Addressing the gathering, Managing Partner Gurudatta Shenoy said the project aims to meet the needs of homebuyers looking for convenience, comfort and long-term value. He added that the development reflects the company’s approach to planned residential spaces in the city.

The project includes amenities such as a high-roof entrance lobby, community spaces, a heated jacuzzi and sauna, and a rooftop infinity pool. It also features a 24/7 cloud kitchen facility within the residential complex.

Mukund Realty stated that the project’s location offers access to IT hubs, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and major roads, making it suitable for professionals and families.

Mukund Realty is engaged in residential real estate development in Mangaluru, focusing on functional planning and long-term value. With the launch of Rudraksh, the firm expands its presence in the city’s premium housing segment.

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Boat carrying 250 people, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, sinks in Andaman Sea

15-04-2026 ¦ 15-04-2026 IST

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Dhaka (AP): At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, were missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently on the way to Malaysia, according to the United Nations' refugee and migration agencies.

When the boat sank and the status of any search Wednesday were unclear.

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organisation for Migration in a joint statement said Tuesday that the trawler departed from Teknaf in the southern Bangladeshi district of Cox's Bazar carrying a large number of passengers to Malaysia.

Overcrowding, strong winds and rough seas caused the vessel to lose control and sink, the agencies said.

UNHCR and IOM said the disappearance reflected the protracted displacement of Rohingya people and the absence of durable solutions.

They said ongoing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state has made the Rohingyas' safe return to Myanmar uncertain, and limited humanitarian assistance, restricted access to education and employment in refugee camps, continue to push vulnerable Rohingya refugees to choose risky sea journeys, often based on false promises of higher wages and better opportunities abroad.

UNHCR and IOM urged the international community to strengthen funding and solidarity to ensure lifesaving assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, which has sheltered more than 1 million Rohingya from Myanmar.