Prof. MB Puranik inaugurates Shakthi Coaching Academy in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Feb 11: Prof. MB Puranik, President of Sharada Educational Institutions, on Monday inaugurated Shakthi Coaching Academy, located at Bikarnakatte, near Jayashree gate here in Mangaluru.
Addressing the event here, Prof. Puranik, congratulated the the academy for coming up with such a project in the city, which is now growing as a hub of educational institutions in the state. He further stressed upon rendering quality education, as it is the only way, through which we can secure better and developmental future for the country and the state, as the students of today are the one who will lead the country in the coming years.
He further hoped that the academy in future also turns into a coaching and training centre for Indian Military Services’ selections.
Mangaluru Mayor Bhaskar K , MCC Corporator Sabitha Misquith , President of DK PU College Principal's Association KK Upadhyaya were present as Chief guests .Managing Director of the academy, KC Naik presided over the function.
Sanghana Naik, Muralidhar Naik and others were also present during the inauguration event of the academy.
Academy’s Trustee Sanjith Naik welcomed the gathering, Administrator Baikadi Janardhan Achar introduced the guests while Dr. Darshan Raj proposed vote of thanks.
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Dinesh Gundu Rao seeks more Vande Bharat trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru; Writes to Centre
Says Mangaluru has potential to emerge as strong alternative to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the Centre to introduce additional Vande Bharat train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru to improve daily connectivity.
In his letter, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the Karnataka government is focusing on developing tier-2 cities into modern work and industry destinations to ensure balanced growth across the state and generate employment opportunities. He noted that Mangaluru has the potential to emerge as a strong alternative to Bengaluru, citing its strengths in education, commerce and culture, but pointed out that inadequate fast transport links have limited the city’s growth.
The minister said that the absence of quick daily travel options forces professionals and businesspersons to spend nights travelling for short-duration work, resulting in loss of productive time. He described this as unfair to the people of Dakshina Kannada, many of whom regularly commute between the two cities.
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To address this, Dinesh Gundu Rao requested the introduction of Vande Bharat trains from Mangaluru to Bengaluru at 4 am, 10 am and 6 pm, with return services on the same day on all weekdays. He said such services would significantly benefit working professionals and business communities and provide a major boost to economic activity in coastal Karnataka.
The minister added that improved high-speed rail connectivity would facilitate exchanges in healthcare, banking, commerce and industry, as both cities complement each other. He also said better connectivity would attract travellers from other parts of India and abroad to Mangaluru, given the city’s existing infrastructure and facilities.
Stating that passenger occupancy would not be a concern for these services, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the proposal reflects the aspirations of both the Karnataka government and the people of coastal Karnataka. He expressed hope for a positive response from the Union Railway Ministry.
