People to boycott voting against bus facility
Mangaluru, May 7: Condemning the apathy in beginning the KSRTC bus service from Bijai KSRTC bus stand to Bajal Padpu via Padilu-Faisal Nagar despite the facility has been sanctioned, the people of Bajal, Kallakatta Padpu have decided to boycott the voting to be held on May 12.
People have been demanding KSRTC bus facility for this region for the last many years. Following their demand, then deputy commissioner Jagadeesh had order the bus service. In view of this, one KSRTC bus started its journey as an experimental basis on March 24. As a part of a building was attached to the road at Bajal Nantur cross, the bus facility was stopped. Though the local representatives and people appealed the building owner to make way for the bus, he did not respond to their request.
Against this, the people have urged the district administration to remove the portion of the building by acquiring the land and pave way for the bus service. Otherwise, residents of more than 300 houses would boycott the election, they said.
Local leaders Mustafa, Seetarama Naik, Sirajuddin and others led the protest.
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Mangaluru’s Karavali Utsava is back; Cultural, beach events lined up, here’s the complete schedule
Mangaluru: This year’s Karavali Utsava will commence on December 20, with a wide range of cultural, adventure, and tourism-focused programs planned across Mangaluru and other parts of the Dakshina Kannada district, Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V. said.
He was speaking while presiding over a Karavali Utsava preparedness review meeting held at the District Commissioner’s office.
The main event will be held at the Karavali Utsava grounds in the city. In an effort to promote beach tourism, special programs will be organised at six beaches across the district, which include Panambur, Ullal, Someshwara, Sasihitlu, Tannirbhavi, and the Blue Flag Beach.
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Outlining the schedule, the Deputy Commissioner said adventure sports will be held at Sasihitlu Beach, while a wine, cheese, and cake festival will take place at the Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach.
A music festival and triathlon are planned at Tannirbhavi Beach. Football, volleyball and other sports events will be organised at Ullal Beach, cultural programs at Panambur Beach, and a music evening and yoga program at Someshwara Beach.
In addition, food festivals featuring a variety of local and regional cuisines will be held at all beaches. The Kala Parba program and a flower and floriculture exhibition will be organised at Kadri Park, while a film festival is also planned in Mangaluru city.
A football tournament will be held at Nehru Maidan on December 27 and 28, and special programs will be organised at Pilikula Nisargadhama. To attract tourists, helicopter joyrides have also been arranged, the Deputy Commissioner said.
The review meeting was attended by Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narvade Vinayak Karbari, Mangaluru Deputy Divisional Officer Meenakshi Arya, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun H.N., Deputy Conservator of Forests Antony Mariappa, and other officials.
