Air cargo complex in Mangalore to be ready by mid-May

February 3, 2012

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Mangalore, February 3: The much awaited air cargo complex at Mangalore Airport is all set to become a reality. Mangalore Airport Director M R Vasudeva has said that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) headquarters has approved the civil works design for the proposed complex that would be set up in the old terminal building at Bajpe.

He said that the AAI has invited tender for the civil construction, which is likely to be finalised by the end of this month and the construction at an estimated cost of Rs 35 lakh finished by end of March.

“The cargo terminal in Mangalore airport is likely to become functional by mid-May”, he added.

The exporters in the coastal Karnataka and north Karnataka, Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Kodagu, Mysore, and Kasaragod will be able to send the goods from Mangalore airport once the cargo terminal becomes functional, according to G.G. Mohandas Prabhu, the former president of the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has approved Rs. 35.33 lakh for construction of the terminal, and the existing building is worth Rs. 4.5 crore.

The tenders will be opened on February 27, Mr. Vasudeva said. The civil works will be taken up to provide partitions, cold storage section, space for customs officials for handling cargo and dangerous goods, and screening of goods. The construction will be on an area of 4,000 sq feet, which will divided equally for the exports and imports.

However, it will take some more time for the complex to become functional as the issue of custodianship is yet to be resolved. Barracks that are being built at a cost of Rs. 25 lakh for an additional 30 personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be completed by March-end.

The barracks provide bachelor accommodation to the personnel for 1 to 2 years.

Mr. Vasudeva said that Rs. 1 crore has already been spent on the construction of accommodation of CISF personnel.

The airport has also called for tenders for taking up construction of kennels for dogs used in bomb detection and security. The cost of the kennel construction is Rs. 40 lakh. The work will be completed by June, he said.

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Udupi: Private bus owners seek DC's nod to resume service

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May 12,2020

Udupi, May 12: The Coastal Bus Owner’s Association members have approached Deputy Commissioner to permit them to run bus service in the District.

Nearly 80 buses coming under the Coastal Bus Association and they are prepared to run the buses as per the guidelines set by the government. They have also requested RTO officials for permission to operate and are awaiting approval. If the bus service starts operating, many workers like drivers, conductors, cleaners, mechanics will get employment.

Coastal Bus Owners Association President Raghavendra Bhat said that the bus owners must provide services to the public as per regulations set by Deputy Commissioner.

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Mosques in Karnataka lead fight against Corona; caution through loudspeakers four times a day

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March 29,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 29: Mosques across Karnataka are now turning into centers to create awareness against deadly coronavirus that cause Covid-19.

The state government's board of auqaf has issued a notification to the administrations of all mosques to use their loud speakers to create awareness against the virus.

All the mosques in the state have already suspended congregational prayers to prevent the spread of the virus.

As per the decision of the state board of auqaf, now all mosques have to play the audio clips that creates awareness against the virus in three languages.

The clips will be played at 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. everyday.

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Also need to make call on all prayer places temples and churches to live with humanity without violence.

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Udupi: Two including lady doctor held for using fake documents to avail loan

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July 26,2020

Udupi, Jul 26: Two persons including a lady doctor have been arrested by the Kaup police in Udupi district for trying to use fake salary documents to avail loan from a bank to buy a car.

According to police, on July 24, the doctor had visited Bank of Baroda's branch office at Kaup Moodabettu. She had approached the branch manager for a car loan for herself and her brother. She claimed that her monthly salary is Rs 2.66 lakh.

The bank verified the details furnished along with the loan application. The bank found that even though the doctor had furnished salary slips of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, she was presently not employed there.

The bank manager has filed a complaint at Kaup police station, accusing the doctor of trying to cheat the bank by availing loan on the basis of fake documents.

The police registered a case and nabbed her when she visited the Katapady branch of the same bank today. The police also arrested a man, who according to the doctor, created fake documents for her.

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