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Beyond Bengaluru, Tumakuru and Mangaluru_ What FM Sitharaman said about tier-2 cities' growth

The launch of the vessel "Hansa Anholt" (C312) at the Chowgule Shipbuilding Division in Mangalore

K-Combinator is being built in collaboration with TiE Mangaluru, IT BT Department, Karnataka, and WrkWrk

ಗಂಜಿಮಠ ಪ್ಲಾಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ಗೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಾರಂಭ, ಉದ್ಯೋಗಾವಕಾಶದ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ

ಎರಡು ಪ್ಯಾಕೇಜ್ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ಅನುಷ್ಠಾನಗೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಕಟ್ಟಡ ಪ್ಯಾಕೇಜ್ ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆರು ಕಟ್ಟಡಗಳು ಇರಲಿವೆ. ಇವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಐದು ಕಟ್ಟಡಗಳು ಮುಕ್ತಾಯ ಹಂತದಲ್ಲಿವೆ. ಪ್ಲಾಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ನ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಭಾಗ ಸೆಂಟ್ರಲ್ ಇನ್ಸ್ಟಿಟ್ಯೂಟ್ ಆಫ್ ಪೆಟ್ರೊಕೆಮಿಕಲ್ಸ್ ಎಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್ ಆ್ಯಂಡ್ ಟೆಕ್ನಾಲಜಿ (ಸಿಪೆಟ್). ಈ ಕಟ್ಟಡ ಹಾಗೂ ಆಡಳಿತ ಕಚೇರಿ ಕಟ್ಟಡ ವಿನ್ಯಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊಂಚ ಮಾರ್ಪಾಡು ಆದ ಕಾರಣ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿ ವಿಳಂಬವಾಯಿತು. ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ಗೆ ತೆರಳುವ ರಸ್ತೆ, ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ, ನೀರು ಸರಬರಾಜು ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ, ನೀರು ಸಂಸ್ಕರಣಾ ಘಟಕ... ಮುಂತಾದವು ಬಹುತೇಕ ಪೂರ್ಣಗೊಂಡಿವೆ ಎಂದು ಕೆಐಎಡಿಬಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಯೊಬ್ಬರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟೇ ಬರಬೇಕಿದೆ ಅರ್ಜಿ: ‘ಈ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಘಟಕವನ್ನು ತೆರೆಯಲು 42 ಕಂಪನಿಗಳು ಆಸಕ್ತಿ ತೋರಿವೆ. ಹೀಗಾಗಿ ಶೀಘ್ರ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿ ಪೂರ್ಣಗೊಳಿಸಬೇಕು’ ಎಂದು ಸಂಸದ ಕ್ಯಾ. ಬ್ರಿಜೇಶ್ ಚೌಟ, ಒಂದೂವರೆ ವರ್ಷದ ಹಿಂದೆ ನಡೆದ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಸಮನ್ವಯ ಮತ್ತು ಉಸ್ತುವಾರಿ ಸಮಿತಿ (ದಿಶಾ) ಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸೂಚಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಆದರೆ, ಕಾಮಗಾರಿ ವಿಳಂಬವಾದ ಕಾರಣ ಈ ಕಂಪನಿಗಳು ಕೈತಪ್ಪಿ ಹೋಗಿವೆ. ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಆಹ್ವಾನಿಸಿ ಪ್ರಕಟಣೆ ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದ್ದರೂ, ಇನ್ನೂ ಯಾವುದೇ ಕಂಪನಿ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿಲ್ಲ’ ಎಂದು ಮೂಲಗಳು ತಿಳಿಸಿವೆ.

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಬಿಟ್ರೆ ಹೂಡಿಕೆಗೆ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಈ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯೇ ಈಗ ನಂಬರ್ 1! ಇದರ ಅದ್ಭುತ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ ಹಿಂದಿರುವ ಅಸಲಿ ಕಾರಣಗಳಿವು!

ಎಂಆರ್_ಪಿಎಲ್_ ಎಥೆನಾಲ್_ ಘಟಕ ಯೋಜನೆ ಸ್ಥಗಿತ

Summa: MRPL may drop proposed Rs. 1,341 crore bio-aviation turbine fuel (Bio-ATF/SAF) project in Harihar, Davangere in favour of proposed Rs. 350 crore Bio-ATF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel or SAF & green diesel based on palm oil, waste/used cooking oil & tree oils) at its Mangaluru premises.

When are we going to have ocean farms of seaweed, microalgae & mangrove for biodiesel? Is there any startup in Silicon Beach working on ocean farming? Integrating ocean farming (such as seaweed aquaculture and fish farming) with offshore wind and solar farms creates highly efficient multi-use ocean platforms. This synergy maximizes the use of marine space, shares costly grid infrastructure, and fosters thriving, protected marine ecosystems. ~The first offshore solar and seaweed farm in the North Sea, How Offshore Solar Could be the Future of Energy. May be we have to restrict waves by constructing breakwaters which also protect shores from coastal erosion. Or may be we have to break & harvest wave energy far away from shores.

There is also option of growing bamboo for biofuel as in North East India - Explained: How Japanese Investment is boosting Assam’s Bamboo Ethanol Industry. There were a few attempts earlier to promote bamboo economy of the region as quoted below. I think Tulunadu, UK, Coorg & Malenadu are suitable for bamboo cultivation.

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SJEC launches Sustainable Engineering Club in collaboration with Bamboo Society of India

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As per Hosadigantha (20-02-2025) Gramajanya FPO 2 3 is also producing banana & jackfruit pulps (for halwas? & other desserts, beverages & medicinal usages?). They have sold 40 tonnes of jackfruits to chips manufacturing companies. And targeting to achieve 100 tonnes with various value added products of tender & matured jackfruits. They are also encouraging bamboo cultivation in the region (supplying to paper industries?). How about exporting bamboo furnitures?

A taste of Italy in the heart of Mangaluru_ The family business behind the tiramisu craze

Can packaged tiramisu 1 2 3 of this be made available in surrounding districts also?

Beluvai: ರಂಬುಟಾನ್_ಗೆ ವರವಾದ ಮಳೆ ಕೊರತೆ!

A sales engineer’s leap from boardroom to exotic fruit farming

"ಕಂಪೆನಿಯೊಂದು ಬೈಲು ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಜಾಗ ಖರೀದಿಸಿ ಮಣ್ಣು ತುಂಬಿಸಿದ್ದರಿಂದ ಈ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ"

Which is this unconcerned company?

Karnataka records 44% surge in marine fish catch in 2025: CMFRI

Is Andhra Pradesh developing Machilipatnam along with Vizag & Amaravati as data hub while Karnataka is struggling to go beyond the monstrous city? - Submarine Cabel landing station at Machilipatnam! 2

ಕರಾವಳಿಯ ಉಭಯ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಳೆ ಕೊಂಚ ಚುರುಕು, ಕೃಷಿ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗೆ ವೇಗ

ವ್ಯಾಪಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಯಾವ ಹಣ್ಣು? ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳೆಸಲು ಯಾವ ಹಣ್ಣು? ಪೂರ್ವ ಏಷ್ಯಾದ ಹಲವು ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳು ಸುಳ್ಯದ ಬೆಳ್ಳಾರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ

Below is the Udayavani news on Karnataka's Districts as Export Hubs (DEH). I think Hassan/Hasana is paired with Dakshina Kannada or Mangaluru port & Belgaum/Belagavi is paired with Goa port. Probably Goa-Belagavi corridor will be extended to the other monstrous city namely Hyderabad. And DK-Hasana corridor will be an extension of the two monstrous cities in the east through Kolar. Probably Tumkur/Tumakuru will also be a part of this corridor in the future. As such the central government plan is to promote all districts of the country as export hubs hence Udupi & Kasargod will also be parts of this corridor in the near future.



Residents of Bajpe Shanthigudde Urge MLA Ivan D'Souza to Include Their Area in MRPL and MSEZL Green Belt Land Acquisition

What if MRPL use additional 27 acres for greenbelt by shifting boundary and diverting earlier greenbelt land for an industrial unit? Will pollution spread to other surrounding places after this acquistion?

Karnataka to offer higher FAR in tier-2, tier-3 cities to attract industries, curb migration: CM DK Shivakumar

Does this mean more floors to Westline Cubix if AAI gives Height Clearance NOC?

Deficit rainfall likely to increase whitefly menace in coconut, nut shedding in arecanut

ONGC का बड़ा फैसला: देश में बनेगा नया 'तेल बैंक'! इस शहर में तैयार होगा 1.75 MMT स्ट्रैटेजिक पेट्रोलियम रिजर्व
ONGC gets board approval to build new strategic crude oil reserve in Mangaluru
MRPL Shares Jump 6% After ONGC Announces 1.75 MT Strategic Oil Reserve In Mangaluru
MRPL shares jump 9% as ONGC approves strategic oil reserve in Mangaluru
ONGC’s Mangaluru Strategic Petroleum Reserve Expansion Explained

Site selection for cavern-based SPR facilities also depends on proximity to existing pipeline infrastructure, coastal access for crude import logistics, and the depth of suitable rock formations. Mangaluru scores well across all three criteria, which is a major reason the site is being selected for the Phase-I Extension rather than a greenfield location.

From urban vulnerability point of view, Visakhapatnam is widely considered the more secure and strategically protected port against enemy attacks compared to Mangalore. Visakhapatnam Port is naturally protected and landlocked, making it inherently shielded from direct sea attacks and extreme weather. But the reserach paper here, considering all kinds of risks, puts New Mangalore port in the medium-risk category by identifying it as the seventh riskiest port whereas Visakhapatnam is the fourth riskiest port in India. Goa & Kamarajar are least riskiest ports in India. Although Goa may be having suitable rock formations it doesn't have crude oil refinery. Karwar with naval base & natural protection may be a better option to have crude oil storage & refinery facility.

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Below is an old news article.

Eight maritime clusters in India: Key port-led development zones for investors

Is Reliance Industries Ltd investing in Petroleum & Petrochemicals sector or Renewable Energy sector including Green Hydrogen & Offshore Solar/Wind Farms or Data Park & IT sector or totally new ESDM sector?

I don't expect Reliance Industries Ltd to invest in crude oil storage here in Mangaluru but they may try to store LPG & Natural Gas (with LNG terminal?).

Is proposed Plastic Park (one more may be coming up in Adyapady) going to use LNG (or Green Hydrogen) as a chemical feedstock (the raw material for creating plastics) or as a clean-burning thermal fuel? As per earlier intimation main feedstock for Ganjimutt Plastic Park is polypropylene from MRPL. Using Green Hydrogen will be equivalent to using water along with electricity.

Mangaluru can become Karnataka's second-largest tech cluster, says KDEM CEO
630 senior technology professionals (many with over 10 years of experience, 300 have more than 15 years experience) keen to return to Mangaluru region under Silicon Beach Programme’s HomeComing initiative
Mangaluru Tech Ecosystem Needs Innovation Strategy To Drive Digital Growth

... The regional framework currently boasts over 300 active tech firms supporting a local IT workforce of 35,000 active professionals, alongside a remote footprint of approximately 22,000 people working from home. Furthermore, the HomeComing initiative has already drawn 630 interest registrations from senior professionals eyeing regional relocation, with a highly experienced talent core of more than 300 registrants bringing over 15 years of experience to the local ecosystem.

AI Readiness and Multinational Corporate Expansions
The region’s unique blend of lower operating costs, high retention rates, and tech-ready infrastructure has already caught the attention of global tech conglomerates. Highlighting this trend, Deepak Satya, Executive Managing Director of Cloud and Security (India Head) at NTT DATA Group, officially labeled Mangaluru as an “AI-ready city.”

"Mangaluru is an AI-ready city."

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Startup Kudla: Education, Research & Innovations

GTTC logs around 65% admissions, calls applications for pending 50 seats

Strange! Aren't Tuluvas aware of GTTC?

Dakshina Kannada: 80.48% target achieved in school enrollments

Govt. withdraws recognition to two Excel Pre-University Colleges in Dakshina Kannada

No takers yet for MU’s international hostel

DCR trains 100 farmers on cashew production, post-harvest technologies

MU’s two constituent colleges may shut next academic year over fund crunch

Aloysius gets UGC category-I status

DK expands bilingual medium to all govt primary schools

ಪರಿಷ್ಕರಣೆಯಾಗದ ಸರಕಾರಿ ಅನುದಾನ; ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ  ದರ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ; ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಮೇಲೆ 'ಮೊಟ್ಟೆ  ಹೊರೆ'

ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ನಿರಾಸಕ್ತಿ: ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿವಿ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯ 3 ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ BA ಕೋರ್ಸ್ ರದ್ದು!
Academic council allows three govt. degree colleges to close B.A. programmes
PG hopefuls get a boost: Mangalore University relaxes norms, adds new course

The council also approved the introduction of an MSc in earth sciences and asked the dean of the science faculty to examine qualifications prescribed for teaching environmental studies at the undergraduate level.

Several new programmes proposed by autonomous colleges for 2026-27 were also approved. These include BCA in AI and ML and new BSc combinations at SDM College, Ujire; PG courses in biostatistics, bioinformatics, climate science, and public policy at St Agnes College; and BCom in professional accounting at St Philomena College, Puttur.

To address the shortage of senior faculty, the university will establish Schools of Studies at the Mangalagangothri campus and introduce a common curriculum for PG programmes across departments.

ಬೆಳ್ತಂಗಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕರಾವಳಿಯ ಮೊದಲ ಏಕಲವ್ಯ ಮಾದರಿ ವಸತಿ ಶಾಲೆ

ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಕಾಶಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸರಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರೌಢ ಶಾಲೆಯೇ ಇಲ್ಲ!

The The Avatar Hotel and Aerodynamiks Academy Collaborate on ‘Art of Hospitality’

VLSI Design & Tech dept launched at St Joseph Engineering College to power innovation

The department also emphasizes research and innovation. Faculty members with strong academic backgrounds and industry experience will guide students in exploring emerging areas such as low-power VLSI design, system-on-chip (SoC) architecture, and internet of things (IoT) integration. The institution plans to establish research collaborations with leading technology companies and academic institutions to provide students with exposure to global advancements in semiconductor technology.

The VLSI labs are equipped with modern tools and software platforms used in the semiconductor industry, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in designing, simulating, and testing integrated circuits. These facilities will allow learners to work on real-time projects, enhancing their problem-solving abilities and technical expertise.

Pleased to have met our Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri @sarbanandsonwal in Delhi this evening.

Discussed the proposal for establishing a campus of the Indian Maritime University in Mangaluru and the need to further strengthen Mangaluru’s place in Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ’s vision for India’s maritime future.

~CaptBrijesh

We also met Shri Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, and and reiterated our request for an Indian Maritime University campus in Mangaluru while discussing the city’s larger role in India’s maritime growth story.

With its strategic location and immense maritime potential, Mangaluru is well positioned to emerge as one of India’s leading maritime hubs.

~CaptBrijesh

Why is DK MP not pursuing NIELIT project? No further news on Indian Coast Guard Academy (ICGA). And forget even about Sainik School.

On positive side, there is some progress in CIPET.

Two Mangaluru-Udupi startups took the stage today.

Singularity Automobiles brought fresh ambition to the mobility space, adding to the coast's growing startup story.

Anmaya Technologies pitched indigenous FPGA silicon and wireless products for India's defense, drone, and telecom sectors, cutting reliance on imported electronics. Backed by ELEVATE 2024, NIDHI PRAYAS, and DPIIT recognition.

Same signal, different products: this ecosystem is building real deep-tech capability, not just services.

~itssiliconbeach

Which are startups in Silicon Beach working on VLSI (FPGA/ASIC) area other than Anmaya (VLSI design services), KarMic (VLSI design services), Sophrosyne (Healthcare AI) & Panama (Hydroponics AI)?

We have university/college-based incubation hubs providing VLSI incubation facilities like MUTBI, NITK-STEP, NMAMIT-IIC, MITE, SCEM-SHINE, SJEC-IC. Even Mangalore University's AI Centre for Excellence will be having chip design capabilities - ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿ.ವಿ.ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಎಐ ಲ್ಯಾಬ್! - ರಾಜ್ಯದ ವಿ.ವಿ.ಗಳಲ್ಲೇ ಮೊದಲ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಚಾಲನೆ, ವರ್ಷದೊಳಗೆ ಪೂರ್ಣ. Other than these we have also independent incubation hubs like Manipal Dot Net, K-tech providing VLSI chip design capabilities. Not sure whether VTU Extension Centre at AJIET (as such VTU doesn't have a lab in Mangaluru) or K-Combinator Startup Accelerator at wrkwrk is having VLSI design facilities. Also not sure how many from the above are or will be having physical VLSI chip fabrication (foundries) & packaging (assembly) facilities.

‘Skill development centre for medical students, specialists will have great impact’

VISTARA 2026 Sparks Innovation and Growth for Startups at Sahyadri Campus
55 startups, industry leaders converge in Mangaluru to boost K’taka’s innovation

Udupi Education: ಹೆಬ್ರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ಮನೋಭಾವ, ಸೃಜನಾತ್ಮಕತೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಾಗಾರ ಸಮಾರೋಪ

NIT-K proposes Research, Innovation, and Technology Enterprise Park on campus

The National Institute of Technology-Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal, has proposed setting up a research, innovation, and technology enterprise (RITE) park on its campus, its Director B. Ravi said on Friday.

Speaking at the Silicon Beach Dialogue Series, organised by Silicon Beach Program, an initiative aimed at transforming coastal Karnataka into a major technology and innovation hub, the director said the park had been proposed on 1.5 lakh sq. ft. at a cost of ₹440 crore.

Meanwhile, the proceedings of the 66th meeting of the Finance Committee of NIT-K held on April 6, 2026, stated: “The committee resolved to direct the institute to review its lease deed with NITK-Science, Technology and Entrepreneur’s Park (STEP) Society and amend the deed, with the consent of the STEP board, to enable repossessing of the land for RITE Park and other purposes of the institute.”

NIT-K had leased 20 acres of land on the western side of the campus to NITK-STEP in 1994 for 50 years to establish STEP, which was registered as a society. So far, less than five acres have been utilised for STEP, it said.

NIT-K Unveils ₹440 Crore Tech Park to Ignite Karnataka's Innovation Beyond Bengaluru

He announced the intent to set up a 1.5 lakh sft NITK RITE Park on campus (to promote tech-led research, innovation & entrepreneurship) that will house 100 collaborative startups. This is a unique initiative and will further boost the entrepreneurial spirit among NITKians!

~Ramesh Hande

I think he also mentioned that the RITE park will cater to all the institutions in the region, promoting innovation among a huge engineering community and also encourage partnerships with nearby MSMEs. Really appreciate the initiative and proud to be an alumnus.

~Dinesh Kagathi (comment)

Summa: NITK proposes Rs 440 crore RITE Park (Research, Innovation, and Technology Enterprise Park) & also sends a proposal for 1000 acres University Township.`

The Union Budget proposes creating five major university townships near key industrial and logistics corridors to directly link higher education, skill development, and employment. These academic zones feature multiple universities, research institutions, and residential complexes.

~google1 2

Where is 1000 acres land? What happened to NITK second campus proposal?

What about Adani University planned as a part of 500 acres Aerocity in the vacant land belonging to MIA? My advice to Adani Group is to have a mega Business Park as a part of Aerocity & shift Adani University to Universtiy Township if it materializes.

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DK sees more men than women opt for sterilisation

Construction of critical care block at Govt. Wenlock Hospital to be completed in a month: MP

ತಾಯಿ-ಮಗು ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ ಇಡೀ ರಾಜ್ಯಕ್ಕೇ ಮಾದರಿ: ತೀವ್ರ ಇಳಿಕೆ ಕಂಡ ಶಿಶು-ಮಾತೃ ಮರಣ ಪ್ರಮಾಣ!

ಕಾಟಿಪಳ್ಳದಲ್ಲಿ 50 ಹಾಸಿಗೆ ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯದ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಲು NMPAಗೆ ಮನವಿ

Over 80 per cent births in Dakshina Kannada occur in private hospitals, nearly double the national average
Rural doctor recruitment drive in DK draws only 9 applicants

With lowest C-section rates, Dakshina Kannada defies state’s surgery surge

KMC Hospital Attavar Performs Rare Keyhole Surgery to Repair Lung Herniation

Tulunadu & Malenadu MPs & MLAs, especially DK, Kodagu & Hasana political representatives, should support the proposal of Kasargod for AIIMS & lobby for it - Kasaragod to figure in new AIIMS proposal, MP tells collective. I hope social media will mobilize the support & write to political representatives. The proposed site Periya lies within boundaries of Tulunadu but can lobby for Manjeshwara or Uppala.

ಕುಕ್ಕೆಗೆ ಸಿಗುವುದೇ 24x7 ತುರ್ತು ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ಕೇಂದ್ರ?

First edition of CII Mangaluru Healthcare Summit on July 11
Health minister to inaugurate first edition of CII healthcare summit in city

Bansal (Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mangaluru chairperson Abhinav Bansal) said that the summit aims to provide a collaborative platform to deliberate on strengthening the region as a future-ready healthcare ecosystem, and will bring together healthcare leaders, hospital administrators, policymakers, MedTech innovators, academia, investors, technology providers, doctors, and other industry stakeholders.

According to a release, coastal Karnataka is emerging as a key healthcare destination, backed by strong institutions, expertise and infrastructure, with growing potential in medical value travel, and the summit will build on these strengths and explore opportunities for growth, innovation and investment.

Father Muller launches region's first STRYKER–USA MAKO SmartRobotics™ System

Trust Key to Positioning Coastal Karnataka as Global Healthcare Hub: MAHE VC

Highlighting the role of innovation, he stressed integrating academia with healthcare research and cited the use of ICU data analytics to predict and prevent lung infections. He noted that healthcare services are increasingly shifting to Tier-II cities because of their quality, affordability and patient-friendly environment.

Dr Rao said coastal Karnataka produces nearly 2,000 medical graduates, 700–800 specialists and around 200 super-specialists annually, making it one of India’s strongest healthcare talent pools. He called for centres of excellence to enhance skills and urged greater use of artificial intelligence in preventive, predictive and personalised healthcare.

Trust foundation to making coastal Karnataka a global healthcare hub: VC

He (Dr Vijay Bhaskaran, COO of Kauvery Hospitals and convener CII Karnataka Healthcare taskforce) identified three priorities, building an integrated healthcare ecosystem spanning preventive, curative, wellness and alternative care, investing in talent to address retention, and strengthening trust in non-metro healthcare systems. Bhaskaran also stressed the need for technology adoption across the patient journey and effective branding to position the region globally. He said the summit must move beyond a one-day event to deliver actionable outcomes and policy recommendations.

ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಸಂಶೋಧನೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿ– ವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಗಳಿಸಿ: ಡಾ.ಕೆ.ಶರತ್ ರಾವ್

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Govt may tie up with pvt hosps: MLC Ivan

Has our dear MLC finalized the deal with the pristine health minister to have satellite branches of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research and Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Mangaluru?

₹27 Crore Advanced Radiation Therapy Machine Reaches Mangalore | Game-Changer - EP - 39

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Will they concretize NH-169 Mangaluru-Karkala stretch before upgrading to sixlane highway in next 10 to 20 years?

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ಮಾಣಿ-ಸಂಪಾಜೆ ರಾ.ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿ ಚತುಷ್ಪಥ ಯೋಜನೆ

ಮಾಣಿ-ಸಂಪಾಜೆ ರಾ. ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿ ಚತುಷ್ಪಥ ಯೋಜನೆಯ ಡಿಪಿಆರ್ ಸಿದ್ದಪಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ, ಇದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಸುಮಾರು 3.19 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ. ಅನುದಾನವನ್ನು ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರಕಾರ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರಕಾರದಿಂದ ಈ ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಆಗಬೇಕಾದ ಕೆಲಸಗಳು ನಡೆದಿದೆ. ನಾವು ಸಿದ್ದಪಡಿಸಿದ ಯೋಜನಾ ವರದಿಯನ್ನು ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಕಳುಹಿಸಿ ಅದಕ್ಕೆ ಅಪ್ರೂವಲ್ ಪಡೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕಿದೆ. ...

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NH 169 National Highway Gurupura Bridge

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Did they plant grass on cut parts of hillocks? To avoid direct sunlight, I think, camera should be turned 180° backwards.

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ಶಿರಾಡಿ ಘಾಟ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಟನಲ್ಗೆ ಸಂಕಷ್ಟ; ರಸ್ತೆ-ರೈಲು ಜಂಟಿ ಸುರಂಗ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣಕ್ಕೆ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ಅಡ್ಡಿ! ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಜಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ರಸ್ತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಹಳಿ

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I think drainage works are still pending in a few places. As far as road itself is concerned the video is showing landslide only in one place.

Encroachments, traffic a menace for pedestrians

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ತೂಗು ಸೇತುವೆಗಳ ಸರದಾರ, ಪದ್ಮಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತ ಡಾ. ಗಿರೀಶ್ ಭಾರದ್ವಾಜ್ ನಿಧನ

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Met with the Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Shri V. Umashankar, to follow up on key road infrastructure projects concerning Dakshina Kannada.

Happy to share that the Alignment Approval Committee has approved the alignment for the Shiradi Ghat section of NH-75. With the DPR for the Mangaluru–Bengaluru Expressway already awarded and under preparation, the next stage, including environmental, forest and wildlife clearances, will now move forward.

Also discussed the proposed upgradation of the Mani–Sampaje stretch of NH-275 and sought early approval of the alignment and project sanction. Meanwhile, ₹49.2 crore has been sanctioned for repair works on the existing stretch.

~CaptBrijesh
ಮಾಣಿ-ಸಂಪಾಜೆ ರಸ್ತೆ ದುರಸ್ತಿಗೆ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸರ್ಕಾರದಿಂದ 49.22 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ. ವಿಶೇಷ ಅನುದಾನ ಮಂಜೂರು - ದ.ಕ.ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳ ತ್ವರಿತ ಅನುಷ್ಠಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಭೇಟಿಯಾದ ದ.ಕ. ಸಂಸದ ಕ್ಯಾ.ಚೌಟ
NH-275: ಧರ್ಮಸ್ಥಳ-ಕುಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರಿಗೆ ಗುಡ್ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಟನ್; ಕರಾವಳಿ ಜನರ ಬಹುದಿನದ ಕನಸು ನನಸಾಗುತ್ತಾ?

ಇದು ಬರೀ ಪ್ಯಾಚ್ವರ್ಕ್ ಅಲ್ಲ!

ರಸ್ತೆಗೆ ಹಣ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆಯಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದಾಕ್ಷಣ, ಎಲ್ಲೋ ಒಂದೆರಡು ಗುಂಡಿ ಮುಚ್ಚಿ ಸುಮ್ಮನಾಗಬಹುದು ಅಂತ ನೀವು ಅಂದುಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರೆ ಅದು ತಪ್ಪು. ಮಂಜೂರಾಗಿರುವ ಈ 49 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂಪಾಯಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಣಿಯಿಂದ ಸಂಪಾಜೆವರೆಗಿನ ಒಟ್ಟು 71.60 ಕಿ.ಮೀ ರಸ್ತೆಗೆ ಮೇಜರ್ ಸರ್ಜರಿ ನಡೆಯಲಿದೆ. ಇಡೀ ರಸ್ತೆಗೆ 40 ಮಿ.ಮೀ ದಪ್ಪದ ಡಾಂಬರು (ಬಿಟುಮಿನಸ್), ರಸ್ತೆ ಇಕ್ಕೆಲಗಳ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ, ಹೊಸ ಸಂಚಾರ ಸೂಚಕ ಫಲಕಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ರೋಡ್ ಮಾರ್ಕಿಂಗ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಮಂಜೂರಾತಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕ ತಕ್ಷಣವೇ ಟೆಂಡರ್ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಶುರುವಾಗಲಿದೆ.

Centre sanctions Rs 49.22 crore for NH-275 repairs; Chowta pushes for four-laning
ಮಂಗಳೂರು: ದ.ಕ. ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳ ತ್ವರಿತ ಅನುಷ್ಠಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಭೇಟಿಯಾದ ಸಂಸದ ಕ್ಯಾ. ಚೌಟ
Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta Pushes for Accelerated Implementation of Key Highway Projects
Rs 49.22 cr sanctioned for Mani–Sampaje highway repairs; MP Chowta pushes for four-laning
Centre sanctions Rs 49.22 crore for repairs on 71.60 km Mani-Sampaje Road in Dakshina Kannada

Chowta also requested the Centre to expedite the administrative approval process for upgrading NH-275 (Mani-Sampaje stretch) into a four-lane highway with paved shoulders.

He informed the Secretary that the project has already been included in the 2026-27 annual plan. ...

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The MP also discussed the Mangaluru-Bengaluru Expressway project with the Secretary. He welcomed the Alignment Approval Committee’s nod for the new alignment in the critical Shiradi Ghat section.

The project is currently at the DPR preparation stage, with parallel progress on environmental, forest, and wildlife clearances, Chowta said in a statement.

Wayanad Gets a Tunnel, Mangaluru Gets a Wall | DBL ಕಂಪನಿಯಿಂದ ಮಂಗಳೂರಲ್ಲೂ ಅವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿ!

I think, NHAI should acquire more land and decrease the cut slope ratio.

The video here talks about Agumbe Tunnel Road consatruction issues in relevance to Wayanad landslide - 2000 ಕೋಟಿ ವೆಚ್ಚ, 9 KM ಉದ್ಧ, ವಯನಾಡಲ್ಲಿ ದೇಶದ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಸುರಂಗ ಮಾರ್ಗ, ಕುಸಿತವಾಗಿದ್ದೇಕೆ? | Vijay Karnataka. If at all environmental clearance is obtained for Agumbe Tunnel then please use the muck (excavated rock & soil) to fill the valley for MIA runway extrension.

google "how to avoid water drainage out from tunnel road & affecting forest trees"

To protect forest trees from tunnel road drainage, the primary goal is to manage, treat, and slow down runoff rather than letting concentrated water erode tree root zones or introduce harmful pollutants (like oil or de-icing salts) into the forest ecosystem.

1. Intercept and Control Runoff Volume
   • Seepage Control: Ensure the tunnel interior features an effective waterproof membrane and peripheral drainage system to control the ingress of rock and groundwater. This prevents unnatural depletions or overflows that can dry out or waterlog the surrounding forest.
   • Energy Dissipaters & Check Dams: Do not let tunnel water discharge directly onto bare slopes. Install rock rip-rap or concrete velocity dissipaters at discharge points to slow the water and prevent deep gully erosion.
   • Level Spreaders: Use level spreaders at the mouth of the tunnel to convert concentrated, high-velocity pipe flows into shallow, slow-moving "sheet flow" that safely percolates through the forest floor.
2. Filter and Treat Contaminants
   • Vegetated Swales & Filter Strips: Route tunnel drainage into bio-retention swales (shallow channels filled with native vegetation and sandy soil). The plants and soil naturally filter out pollutants, heavy metals, and oils before the water reaches deep forest roots.
   • Sediment Basins: Build sedimentation or oil-grit interceptors near the tunnel portals to catch debris, silt, and chemicals before they are dispersed into the forest soil.
3. Protect Tree Root Zones
   • Perforated French Drains: If you need to route drainage lines through the forest floor near trees, use perforated pipes wrapped in geotextile fabric. This allows water to slowly seep into the soil at a manageable rate.
   • Root Barriers: Install physical root barriers (vertical high-density polyethylene, or HDPE, panels) along concrete drainage trenches to stop tree roots from clogging or damaging the drainage system.
4. Directing to Natural Channels
   • Cross-Drainage Systems: Use cross drains and culverts to guide surface water safely away from the tunnel crown and discharge it into established natural gullies or streams, preventing unnatural flooding of localized tree stands.

google "Shiradi Ghat proposed tunnel: how to avoid water drainage out from tunnel road & affecting forest trees"

To prevent water drainage from the proposed Shiradi Ghat tunnel from adversely affecting the local forest trees and groundwater table, engineering designs must incorporate watertight tunnel lining and controlled subterranean water redirection. These methods ensure the hydrology of the Western Ghats remains balanced. ~Deccan Chronicle

Specific and localized techniques to achieve this include:

• Watertight Concrete Lining: Employing high-performance, impermeable concrete segments (precast) and waterproofing membranes to seal the tunnel walls completely. This prevents groundwater from seeping into the tunnel cavity and keeps the local aquifers intact.
• Grouting and Cavity Sealing: Pre-injection grouting (injecting cement or chemical grout into the rock mass before excavation) fills existing fractures and fissures in the bedrock, stopping water from draining out of the mountain.
• Controlled Infiltration/Regulated Drainage: If minor seepage occurs, it should be collected via closed, engineered drainage channels along the tunnel edges, rather than allowing it to run along the roadbed.
• Subsurface Water Recharging: Instead of discharging the collected tunnel water far away into surface streams, it can be directed to specialized retention and recharge basins built near the tunnel portals. This safely distributes the water back to the soil, ensuring forest tree roots and flora in the upper regions of the Ghats continue to receive natural moisture.
• Detailed Hydrogeological Mapping: Conducting rigorous geological surveys prior to blasting to locate natural underground water pockets. Tunnels can then be aligned or constructed using specific tunneling methods (like the New Austrian Tunneling Method 2 3 4 5) that support the roof while minimizing the disturbance to the local water table.

Has NHAI incorporated these preventive measures in their proposal? What would be the total cost of tunnel road construction if these measures are incorporated?

google says there there is no singular 'National Institute' for tunneling, but several premier organizations and universities have established dedicated research and training hubs across the country like MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, Tunnelling Excellence Academy (TEA), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Academy, New Delhi have tunneling experts. I think google ignored George Fernandes Institute of Tunnel Technology (GFITT). By the way, Mangaluru lost one more Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) project (Germany’s Herrenknecht AG) to Chennai recently due to lethergic state government. As such Mangaluru has lost many of heavy engineering projects to Chennai-Tiruvallur belt in recent years due to the state government's lethargy.

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