Mangaluru’s Town Hall named after Kudmul Ranga Rao

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August 29, 2018

Mangaluru, Aug 29: Mangaluru’s historic Town Hall was today formally named after social reformer Kudmul Ranga Rao, who had worked for the welfare of the downtrodden in the coastal district.

U T Khader, Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge, launched the new name ‘Kudmul Ranga Rao Purabhavana’ at a programme organised by the Mangaluru City Corporation at the same hall. Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath presided over the function.

Constructed in 1964 the Town Hall was renovated by giving a facelift to it with new chairs, a central AC, lighting, permanent sound system, eco-proof walls and ceiling, three years ago. It has been a prominent platform for all major social, political and cultural events in the city for past five decades.

Kudmul Ranga Rao was a social reformer from Kudmul village in Dakshina Kannada district who established the Depressed Classes Mission in 1897 to empower the backward classes socially.

Various Dalit organisations and BJP SC Morcha have been demanding that the Town Hall should be named after social reformer Kudmul Ranga Rao.

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DC urges faster land acquisition for industrial growth in Udupi

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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