About Us Contact us Kannada

Mangaluru: Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Mangalore Centre has recognized ‘Solitaire’ residential project of Land Trades Builders & Developers with the prestigious ‘ACCE (I) MLR – ULTRA TECH AWARD 2019’. The award is instituted by ACCE (I), Mangalore Centre in association with Ultra Tech Cements to foster positive competitive spirit among engineers, builders, contractors and owners so that the best of quality, construction practices and concrete utility prevails.

The award was handed over to Land Trades during the glittering AWARDS NITE program held at Milagres Hall Complex, Mangalore on 8th of January 2020.

Land Trades ‘Solitaire’ was chosen as the winner in the “Well Built Concrete (Multistoried Building)” category in the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Shimoga. Land Trades had been honored with the same award in the year 2013 too, for its residential project ‘Sai Grandeur’. ‘Solitaire’ was also recently honored with the CREDAI-CARE Award too.

One of the tallest high rise buildings of Mangalore, ‘Solitaire’ is widely admired and hailed as a tribute to excellence and quality. It had only recently received CRISIL’s highest real estate project grading of ‘7 Stars’, indicating maximum potential of the project for being delivered as per agreed specifications and assured time. Land Trades is also the only firm of Mangalore to enjoy DA2 Real Estate Developer rating from CRISIL.

A 32-storey marvel of architecture, Solitaire is a one of its kind luxury residential development boasting of a wide array of modern comforts and facilities like Club House with Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna and Steam Room, Fully Equipped Gym and Indoor Games Room. The project is situated on Hat Hill and gives a commanding view of the Arabian Sea. Solitaire is an exclusive abode and an eco-friendly project comprising 143 apartments available in a choice of 2BHK, 3BHK, 4BHK apartments and 5 BHK Duplexes. The eco-friendly features of the project include rainwater harvesting, centralized waste segregation and sewage treatment plant and solar energy generation.

Solitaire was launched with Bhoomi Pooja which was performed on September 29, 2014. Subsequently the execution of the project was entrusted to MFAR Constructions.Land Trades has completed construction work on Solitaire as per schedule and the building was formally inaugurated on December 29, 2019.

“I am delighted to know that our project ‘Solitaire’ has been accorded the ‘ACCE (I) MLR – ULTRA TECH AWARD 2019’. This acceptance given by our professional peers and domain experts is a great endorsement of our quality standards, assuring that we are on the right path. This award strengthens our resolve to strive for excellence always,” said K. Shrinath Hebbar, proprietor of Land Trades.

OTHER PROJECTS:

HABITAT ONE54

Responding to the increasing demand for low cost housing Land Trades has launched ‘Habitat ONE54’ affordable budget homes with 60 sq. mts. carpet area in Derebail locality of Mangalore with attractive community living options.The residential development comprises of four blocks, each with Ground plus Five Floors with two basement floors for car parking.  There will be total of 154 flats, with 124 two-bedroom flats and 30 single bedroom apartments.

Residents of Habitat ONE54 will enjoy a wide range of features like continuous power with generator back-up, 24-hour water supply, security with CCTV surveillance and fire fighting system, intercom connecting flats with security, reticulated gas connection, visitors lounge, children’s play area, gym, sewage treatment plant, drinking water filtration plant, rain water harvesting system and landscaping.

Eligibility Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Scheme

Habitat ONE54 conforms to the requirements of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana ‘Housing For All’ (Urban) Scheme under Low Income Group (LIG) category. Housing loans availed under this scheme enjoy credit linked interest subsidy @Rs. 6.50% for up to 15 years and subsidy amount of Rs. 2.20 Lakhs.

MILESTONE25

Milestone25, a prestigious commercial project situated at Collector’s Gate Junction, Balmatta is a monumental structure commemorating Land Trades Silver Jubilee year. Its construction work is complete and it will be formally inaugurated soon.

EMERALD BAY

For those who love the sea, Land Trades offers ‘Emerald Bay’ at Surathkal. This spacious beachside property with resort-like features offers independent house sites best suited for villas in a choice of sizes ranging from 5.5 cents to 15 cents. With abundant greenery and uniquely designed landscaping and a fully developed park, this will be nature’s haven and a much sought after residential layout.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

Responding to the emerging needs of the market, Land Trades is all set to launch two new projects in Mangalore. ‘Nakshatra’ will be a premium residential development coming up in peaceful residential locality at 8th Cross, Gandhinagar. ‘Anantessh’ will be a modern commercial complex situated close to Flower Market, Car Street. Both project are undergoing final touches on the drawing board and will be launched soon. 

LAND TRADES BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS

Land Trades Builders & Developers is a premier property developer of Mangalore having a track record of 27 years in promoting successful projects. Founded by Mr. K. Shrinath Hebbar in the year 1992, the ISO 9001:2015 certified firm is known for the timely completion of its projects. Over the last two decades, the firm has promoted a series of mega projects such as Maurishka Palace and Atlantis which have become prominent landmarks in Mangalore’s skyline.

The firm has well streamlined systems to ensure quality at all stages of project management right from design to material selection to construction and final finishing. The company uses only the best branded products in its projects. All materials, products and processes have to meet stringent qualitative standards to find a place in buildings constructed by us. Furthermore, the company’s quality protocol includes third party authentication by Bureau Veritas for transparency and efficiency.

LAND TRADES BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS

Ist Floor, New Milagres Mansion, Falnir Road, Mangalore

Landline: 0824-2425424, 2423866

E-Mail: info@landtrades.in

www.landtrades.in

Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.

Comments

Noida: India TV editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma has drawn sharp criticism on social media following remarks he made on air attributing Delhi’s air pollution partly to its geographical location and the Aravalli hill range.

Speaking during a recent episode of his prime-time show Aaj Ki Baat, Sharma said Delhi’s geography plays a major role in trapping polluted air.

“Geographical location is the main reason. Delhi is a big city and its shape is like a bowl, surrounded by the Aravalli hills on three sides. As a result, polluted air gets trapped and cannot disperse easily. Therefore, the problem of pollution in Delhi cannot be solved in one year or in any particular season,” he said.

His comments came amid a severe deterioration in air quality in the national capital. On Sunday morning, December 21, Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of toxic smog, sharply reducing visibility and causing widespread discomfort. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 390 around 7 a.m., placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Dense fog and smog also disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). As many as 110 flights were cancelled, while over 370 flights were delayed due to poor visibility. Of the cancelled services, 59 were arriving flights and 51 were departures. Flight-tracking website Flightradar24 showed that departing flights faced an average delay of around 26 minutes.

Netizens troll Sharma

One user wrote on X, “Rajat Sharma is saying due to the Aravalli hills, there is air pollution in Delhi. He is defending mining and destroying the Aravalli hills like this. How can these people call themselves journalists?”

Another user accused him of political hypocrisy, comparing his earlier criticism of the Delhi government with his current remarks, and wrote, “In 2023 he blamed Arvind Kejriwal for Delhi air pollution. In 2025, he is blaming the Aravalli hills because BJP is in power. Hypocrisy = 100%, Journalism = 00%.”

Others termed the comments an example of the “godi media” narrative, alleging that geography was being blamed instead of governance, industrial emissions, vehicular pollution, construction dust, and stubble burning. “When they fail to question power or policy, they conveniently shift the blame to nature,” another post read.

“Friends, what can one even say about today’s godi media? According to them, the reason for Delhi’s pollution is that the Aravalli hills surround the city from three sides, trapping polluted air inside. Seriously? So now Sudhir Chaudhary and Rajat Sharma want us to believe that nature itself is to blame? When they fail to question power or policy, they conveniently shift the blame to geography. Apparently, it’s not years of environmental destruction or administrative failure—it’s the Aravalli hills! Does this explanation make any sense at all?,” wrote another.

What is the Aravali issue?

The controversy arises over the Union government’s revised definition of what constitutes the Aravalli hills.

The decision has drawn protests involving environmental activists across Haryana, Rajasthan, and parts of the Delhi-NCR region, who have raised concerns that the new definition could weaken protection for one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges.

Under the revised definition, an “Aravalli hill” is described as any landform in designated Aravalli districts with an elevation of 100 metres or more above local relief, while an “Aravalli range” is defined as a cluster of two or more such hills within 500 metres of each other. Activists fear this could open the door for mining, construction, and commercial activities in previously protected areas.

Environmentalists argue that the Aravalli range serves as a natural barrier against desertification, dust storms, and pollution, and plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance in the Delhi-NCR region.

They have demanded that the entire Aravalli range be declared a fully protected area with strict conservation measures.

Meanwhile, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has stated that the new definition, accepted by the Supreme Court based on a Centre-led panel’s recommendations, would not result in any relaxation of mining norms in the Aravalli region.

All Stories

Senior citizen duped of Rs 23.5 lakh on threat of digital arrest in Thane district
Senior citizen duped of Rs 23.5 lakh on threat of digital arrest in Thane district

 A 68-year-old man was allegedly cheated of Rs 23.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters who threatened him with digital arrest in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Monday.
Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi

Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Rupee rises 22 paise to 89.45 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee rises 22 paise to 89.45 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 22 paise to 89.45 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday supported by foreign fund inflows and a positive trend in domestic equities.

Copyright © 2025. Vartha Bharati. All rights reserved