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KCCI, DKCA involved in spat over site for stadium

March 2, 2011

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Mangalore, March 2: The identification of land for building an international stadium here has ruffled the feathers of some people connected with the issue.

Two plots of land have been identified, one by the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the other by the Dakshina Kannada Cricket Association (DKCA).

While KCCI has identified land in Kulai, DKCA has identified land in Bangra Kuloor. About the status of the Kulai land, KCCI president Mohandas Prabhu said on Tuesday: “I met Deputy Commissioner Subodh Yadav three days ago and the matter is still on. Now, the cost and location have to be examined before accepting or rejecting it. Anil Kumble (KSCA President) is busy with the World Cup 2011 on. When it gets over in April, the matter will be pursued.”

Mr. Prabhu said the land was identified considering that an international stadium with 10 acres of parking space area alone was required. “The entire area has to be at least 35 acres of land,” he said.

Srikanth Rai, President, DKCA, said he inspected, with the Deputy Commissioner, a plot of land in Bangra Kuloor.

“A part of the land is already with the Government, with Directorate of Sports and Youth Services for cricketing purposes. More land, if required, can be acquired,” he said.

Private property

He said the Kulai land was private property.

“The Government is yet to acquire it. That is why the whole issue is in limbo and there is no clarity on the ground issue,” Mr. Rai said.

Mangalore Deputy Commissioner Subodh Yadav said: “I prefer both. Both are good. I am in no way connected with the decision. Only the KSCA should decide quickly.”

He said that in Bangra Kuloor, the land might be insufficient. Getting the land might not be easy as it was in the heart of the city. The Kulai land was sufficient for future needs of an international stadium. Both Mr. Prabhu and Mr. Rai said that they had no preferences which location is opted for.

Meanwhile, Mr. Rai alleged that there had been no communication between KCCI and DKCA on the matter of land identification. Mr. Rai said that there had been “absolutely no communication between KCCI and DKCI nor between the Convenor of DKCA Mangalore and the KCCI on the matter of selecting land for the stadium”.

Initiative

Mr. Prabhu said that the initiative was taken up only because of a letter from KSCA, which he showed to The Hindu, inviting KCCI to find land for an international stadium in Mangalore. But Mr. Rai said: “That letter was not necessary. KSCA could have gone directly to search for a land. We don't need KCCI to search for a land.”

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January 5,2020

Udupi, Jan 5: The district administration has identified 460 beneficiaries who will be allotted flats at Herga under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, informed MLA Raghupati Bhat.

Speaking to reporters here on Sunday he said the Udupi Municipal Council will construct the apartments in the 8.22 acres of land earmarked for the purpose at Herga. The flats will be ready before April 2021.

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Media Release
July 31,2020

Mangaluru, July 31: Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has unveiled a campaign both on digital media and outdoor billboards on bringing awareness on the right usage of masks, social distancing and hand washing in the fight against COVID19. The campaign has received very good response and attention on social media and with the citizens of Mangaluru.

While the numbers of Covid-19 infected people were increasing and a vaccine would take some more time it was observed that norms of social distancing and other precautionary practices were thrown to the wind. Many people in Dakshina Kannada were found using masks inappropriately. Wearing a mask in a scientific way by covering both the nose and mouth is imperative to control droplets that spread the virus. We need to rise above our inconvenience to fight the virus.

Considering this the KCCI found an immediate need to bring awareness and constant reminder to people on the right usage of masks, social distancing, washing hands and other dos and don’ts to stay ahead of the virus and beat the pandemic.

A digital campaign and an outdoor advertisement campaign were planned by the chamber to remind and encourage people to follow best practices when interacting with others. 

The theme of the Campaign was decided to be “Let’s Fight Back Together” Origin Designext a Creative Agency in Mangalore was roped in to do the creative for the campaign and a team from KCCI worked with the Agency to shape up the campaign with their inputs. In the meantime Indian Red Cross Society Dakshina Kannada and Rotary Mangaluru expressed their interest to support the Campaign. 

Mangaluru based outdoor agencies like Jyothi Advertisers, Kalkura Advertisers and Gee Dee Advertisers agreed to provide outdoor space gratis to this community service campaign. Presented both in English and Kannada, the campaign has been creating waves on social media and on the street, a sign that it is being very well received by the populace of Mangalore city. 

The creative of Half Covered or Half exposed where a model is shown with a mask that exposes the nose and KA-19 v/s COVID-19 (KA-19 being the Vehicle Registration Code for the District) have been particularly making a buzz in the community. All together 14 hoardings are currently on display with various Covid-19 awareness messages. Many business houses have shown interest to participate in this public awareness campaign.

The Chamber hopes this campaign would go a long way in the fight of the city against COVID-19 and play its role in putting the pandemic behind us. “Businesses and our economy has suffered enough, we need to work together to fight this virus, we need to rise above minor inconvenience and win this war,” says Isaac Vas the President to KCCI.

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June 5,2020

Mangaluru, June 5: A local businessman was hacked to death while two of his relatives suffered critical injuries in a broad daylight attack by a group of miscreants at Mulki on the outskirts of the city today.

The victim has been identified as Abdul Lateef (38). He was proprieter of Align Gold, Moodbidri. His wife is an advocate in Moodbidri. 

Abdul Lateef's father-in-law Muneer and latter's son Hayat suffered stab injuries. They are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mangaluru. 

The attack took place near the Vijaya Bank in Mulki. 

According to sources, a gang of miscreants stabbed all three. While Abudl Lateef succumbed to his injuries, the other two are responding to the treatment. 

Police have registered a case. Investigations are on. 

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