Govt has major role to play in extension of runway: Vasudeva

February 15, 2011

Mangalore, February 15: Mangalore Airport Director MR Vasudeva has said that although Mangalore Airport has all qualifications to get international status, the government has a major role to play with regard to extension of the runway.

He was speaking at “Meet the Press” programme organised by Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalist Association at Press Club here on Tuesday.

The major demand is to extend the length of runway, so that Jumbo aircrafts can land and take off. Therefore, a proposal has been sent to government authorities and talks are on regarding the same, he said.

But the surrounding land should be acquired for the purpose. 10 families should be rehabilitated. Since the income of the Airport is only Rs 32 crores, the authority is thinking how to gain the required amount of Rs 250 crores, he pointed out.

It will be helpful for the development of neighbouring districts such as Kodagu, Udupi, Uttar Kannada and Kasaragod if the demand gets fulfilled, he said. The runway should be extended to meet the standards of Chennai Airport, he said, adding that there is a need of setting up of an Aerodrome hub.

The air cargo needs to be developed in the coming years and the existing cargo has the capacity of handling only 3-4 tons of goods.

Rubbishing the allegation that table top runway was the reason for air crash he said that the pilot should be held responsible for any tragedy after he took off from the runway.

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Mangaluru: 33-year-old lecturer dies after selfless liver donation, leaves behind 4-year-old son

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September 17,2024

Mangaluru: In an act of extraordinary selflessness, a young lecturer and mother, Archana Kamath, tragically passed away just days after donating a portion of her liver to a relative. She was 33.

Archana, who had devoted her career to shaping young minds as a lecturer at Canara College and most recently at Manel Srinivasa Nayak MBA College, was a loving mother to a four-year-old boy. Her sudden passing has left her family, students, and colleagues reeling in shock and grief.

The story of her untimely demise began when a relative of her husband, CA Chethan Kumar, required a life-saving liver transplant.

With no other matching donors in sight, Archana stepped forward, her heart full of compassion. Her blood type matched, and without hesitation, she made the brave decision to donate a part of her liver—an act that would ultimately cost her life.

The surgery, performed 12 days ago in Bengaluru, seemed successful. Archana appeared to recover well and was discharged, bringing hope and relief to her loved ones.

But just days after returning home, she suddenly fell ill and passed away on September 15 in a Mangaluru hospital. The cause of her sudden decline remains a mystery, compounding the sorrow of those who knew and loved her.

Her final act of love saved a life—the relative who received her liver is said to be recovering well. But Archana’s loss is felt deeply by her husband and their young son, who are now left to navigate a world without her warmth and strength.

As family and friends grapple with this tragic turn of events, Archana’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her as a caring educator, devoted mother, and a woman whose ultimate sacrifice was made out of love.

The full story of her passing is still unfolding, and her untimely death has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of all who knew her.

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