26.41 crore works in Mangaluru Municipal Corporation
Mayor inspects ongoing works
Mangaluru, July 12: A team led by Mayor Bhaskar Moily on Thursday held an inspection of Rs. 2,641.15 crore developmental works that include roads widening, concretisation, bridge construction and footpath developments in the limits of the Municipal Corporation.
Deputy Mayor Muhammad, Standing Committee President Praveen Chandra Alva, Shashidhar Hegde, Opposition Leader Premanand Shetty, Commissioner Muhammad Nazeer and senior officials examined the work at various parts of the city.
Widening of Vamanjoor - Bondel connectivity road
“About four km road that connects Vamanjoor to Mangaluru via Bondel has been widened. The main road that goes to Panchanadi and other places has been widened for 11 meters up to Bondel. The road has already been developed at the cost of Rs 3.69 crore, including the construction of the Pacchanadi Bridge. Additional Rs 3.5 crore will be required for the complete development of this road,” Mayor Bhaskar Moily said.
While this is the closest road to reach Mangaluru from Gurupura via Vamanjoor, this road can be used as an alternate road for Mangaluru if developed more. Besides, traffic congestion can be reduced at Gurupura-Vamanjoor-Bikarnakatte-Nantur route.
Bridge built in the record period
“The 12-meter wide bridge built near Pacchanadi has been constructed in two months and opened for the public. The bridge was constructed at the cost of Rs 150 lakh,” Mayor Bhaskar Moily informed.
Development of Kadri Park under the Amruth project
Speaking after inspecting the public toilets constructed at the cost of Rs. 12 lakh in Kadri Park, the mayor informed that under Amruta project various developmental works have been taken up at the cost of Rs. 1.16 crore in Kadri Park. “Development of a gym located in the park, repair of walking track, and the special arrangement for children will be made,” he added.
Green footpaths!
The 680 m long road from Ballalbag to Durga Mahal is widened; drainage and footpaths have also been developed at the cost of Rs. 117 lakh. The footpaths of this road have been beautified by planting saplings with the help of forest department. Meanwhile, roads widening and supplementary work of around 600 meters on Mishangori Road at the cost of Rs. 70 lakh has been taken up.
Widening of Padil-Bajal road
The Padil-Bajal Road from Bajal Convent to Bolol is being widened at the cost of Rs 148.42 lakh. This is a major road connecting the national highway through the padil to jeppinamogaru.
Road widening at Kankanady Railway Station
Kankanady Railway Station Road is being widened at the cost of Rs. 205 lakh and additional works have been taken up with it. Two e-toilets have been constructed at the expense of nearly Rs 7 lakh per block near Pakkaladka KHB ground.
“Indira Canteen building construction at Pumpwell Junction, Jeppu Kud Padi road widening and supplementary works worth Rs 43.27 lakh has been taken up along with the widening of SL Mathias road, and the construction of drainage and footpath at the cost of Rs 442.56 lakhs. Upgradation of Appar Bendur road from Balmatta circle has been completed at the cost of Rs. 250 lakh,” Mayor Bhaskar Moily informed.
Corporators Jayanti Achar, Roopa D. Bangera, Jesintha Vijaya Alfred and others were present during the inspection.
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How Indian AI Is Booming with GEOX AI Leading the Next Wave of Geolocation Intelligence
TraceX Labs has announced the launch of GEOX AI, an advanced artificial intelligence platform capable of identifying the real-world location where a photograph or video was taken using only the visual content within the media.
Positioned as an enterprise-grade intelligence solution, GEOX AI leverages advanced computer vision and multi-agent AI to analyze pixel-level details such as architecture, road patterns, vegetation, signage, lighting, and environmental context. By interpreting these visual clues, the system can estimate—and in many cases precisely determine—the origin of an image or video.
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Marketed under the concept of “Locate Anywhere From Any Image,” GEOX AI is designed for intelligence operations where speed, accuracy, and reliability are critical. The platform currently supports:
- 400+ analyses available
- <10 seconds average response time
- Up to 99% accuracy on landmark-based identification
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Agencies are allocated credits, with each analysis consuming one credit. Additional credits can be requested directly.
Speed Meets Intelligence
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The platform follows a simple and efficient workflow:
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A Breakthrough for Investigations
GEOX AI is expected to have wide-ranging applications across multiple domains:
- Tracking the origin of images from social media and open sources
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- Assisting law enforcement and intelligence operations
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Enterprise Access and Deployment
GEOX AI is available to verified law enforcement agencies, intelligence organizations, and authorized enterprises. Access is provided through a structured system where organizations can request credentials and define their operational use cases.
Interested users can request access via tracexlabs.com or contact contact@tracexlabs.com, with response times typically within 24–48 hours.
Privacy Debate Intensifies
The launch of GEOX AI has also sparked renewed discussion around digital privacy. By demonstrating how location data can be extracted purely from visible elements within images, the platform highlights the potential risks associated with sharing photos online without considering what those visuals may reveal.
Conclusion
With GEOX AI, TraceX Labs is entering the rapidly evolving geolocation intelligence space with a platform that combines speed, precision, and real-world usability. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, tools like GEOX AI are expected to play a critical role in shaping the future of investigations, security, and digital intelligence.
