Mechanised fishing boats from Gujarat arrive in Malpe

executive@coastaldigest.com (CD Network)
November 23, 2014

Malpe, Nov 23: Hi-tech boats manufactured in Gujarat, which are highly beneficial for fishermen, have arrived at Malpe docks recently.

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Specially designed with high mileage and several advantages over local fishing boats, the boats will prove beneficial for the local fishermen in and around Malpe. With new advances in technology and engineering, these boats have additional advantages over the local fishing boats.

With special more features than other boats, Anna Maria' and Aashirvad' had captured the attention of locals and roused their curiosity.

For the first time, a fiberglass manufacturing institute has constructed the two mechanised fishing boats on an experimental basis.

These boats, with advanced gear and equipment, will give priority to the needs and requirements of the future. Since most parts of the mechanised boats including the diesel tanks are made from fiber, their maintenance is easier as well as economical. As compared to normal fishing boats, the external fiber in these boats is thicker with 23 mats, which will be more durable.

Since the layout of the stern (back), bow (front) and hull of the ship are built with a special streamlined design, it makes it easier to travel faster in the water.

Normally which would cost about Rs 1.05 crore, the boats were built at a cost of Rs 82 lakh each. The boat owners have expressed confidence about the manufacturer's assurance of saving 500-1,000 litres of diesel on an average.

Having arrived at Malpe, the two boats have already acquired a catch of fish on the way from Gujarat. The boats have an added advantage of being able to maneuver in the limited space at the docks at Malpe.

With a lot of demand for mechanised boats with advanced features, their number could raise in the nearby fishing docks in Mangalalur and Malpe in the near future, source said.

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May 2,2025

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district has secured the top position in Karnataka in the SSLC (Class 10) results for the academic year 2024–25, with a pass percentage of 91.12%, as announced on Friday.

In the previous academic year (2023–24), the district had ranked second in the state with a higher pass percentage of 92.12%. Despite a 1% drop in the pass rate this year, the district has risen to the top position. In 2022–23, it had ranked 17th with 89.52%.

Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) Venkatesh S Patagar attributed the district’s improved rank to several focused initiatives. Among them were the timely completion of the syllabus by December 2024 and subject-wise special classes.

Special attention was given to slow learners through dedicated support classes. The department also organized fortnightly parent meetings to track students' academic progress.

To instill discipline and a consistent study routine, schools made regular wake-up calls to students in the mornings and evenings. Other initiatives included model question paper practice, the 'Jnana Sinchana' live YouTube series, online doubt-clearing sessions, and interactive radio phone-in programs.

Students were also encouraged to attempt the 'Vijayeebhava' question paper series, developed and published by the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Udupi.

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May 13,2025

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The project, spearheaded by Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL), involves laying synthetic turf across the 90,000 sq ft ground at a cost of ₹2.5 crore. Equipped with efficient drainage systems, the revamped ground will support uninterrupted play throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions.

“This is a long-pending demand of the football community here,” said D.M. Aslam of the Dakshina Kannada District Football Association. “We expect the turf work to be completed in the next two weeks. Currently, around 150 children practice regularly at the ground, and we anticipate that number to rise once the new surface is open.”

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With the inauguration expected soon after the final touches are completed, the new astro turf is set to elevate the city’s football infrastructure and serve as a springboard for talent development across the district.

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