Traditional dishes spice up Billava Sangha's 'Atidonji Dina'

July 17, 2011

Mangalore, July 17: Atidonji Dina, an annual ritual was celebrated under the auspices of Billava Sangha, Urwa-Ashoknagar, here, on Sunday with traditional vigor.

Githa Nayak, Deputy Mayor, Mangalore City Corporation and Chandrashekhar Suvarna of Suvarna Arts, Mulky, together inaugurated the special event by lighting the lamp and making noodles using 'seme mane' or traditional noodles making machine.

They also tasted the special dishes prepared by the women members of Billava Sangha.

Little children enthralled the gathering through their marvelous cultural performance on the occasion.

Dr B G Suvarna and B P Harish Kumar, both Honorary Presidents of Sangha, K Ishwar Salian, President, and other office bearers including Nagesh Karkera, Shailesh Kumar, B Shrinivas, Ishwar Poojary were present among others.

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Concerns raised over Toll Plaza construction near Sooralpady Masjid

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September 9,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 9: An action committee has voiced concerns about the construction of a new toll plaza near Sooralpady Masjid on the Mangaluru-Moodbidri-Karkala National Highway 169, 17 km from Nanthoor. Amidst ongoing construction, the Action Committee Against Surathkal Toll Gate claims irregularities and poor site selection.

Committee convener Muneer Katipalla noted that only 50% of the Nanthoor-Moodbidri-Karkala highway upgrade is complete after seven to eight years. The Nanthoor-Vamanjoor stretch remains unfinished, causing traffic issues, while dangerous hillside cutting near Kettikal has forced residents to relocate. Additionally, a flyover near Kaikamba threatens a local market.

Katipalla also criticized the construction of a bypass road, alleging it benefits real estate investors and inflates the project cost, which could increase toll fees. The proposed toll plaza, situated 36 km from Talapady toll gate and 35 km from Brahmarakotlu toll gate, violates distance regulations and is too close to local amenities, raising public objections.

There is growing concern that toll collection might begin before the project's completion, with locals frustrated by unaddressed grievances. Social activist Bava Padarangi, DYFI leader Srinath Kulal, and other community leaders attended the site visit.

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