Book on Rani Abbakka to be released on Sep 17

September 13, 2011

Mangalore, September 13: A book with comprehensive information on Ullal Rani Abbak, who fought successfully against the Protuguese, will soon reach book stalls. Veera Rani Abbkka Utsava Samiti is all set to release the 400-page book.

Honourary Chief Editor of the book Amritha Someshwara said that the book will be used for future generation, especially for those who research Rani Abbakka.

“We collected information on her life and achievements from several scholars. Papers presented at a seminar on Rani Abbakka organised here on March 12 and 13 have been included in the book. The book also has 100 rare pictures of Abbakka” he added.

Rajya Sabha MP Dr B Jayshri will release the book while Nitte University chancellor N Vinay Hegde will preside at SDM Law College auditorium here on September 17.

Former Vice Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University B A Vivek Rai, Deputy Speaker in the Assembly N Yogish Bhat, Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik, Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy Chairman Palthady Ramakrishna Achar and Mangalore Mayor Praveen will be the guests, he said.

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Udupi’s Kamini Island set for eco-friendly development to boost tourism

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November 15,2024

Udupi: The Tourism Department is planning a major eco-friendly development initiative for Kamini Island, located near the Blue Flag-certified Padubidri End Point beach, aiming to attract more visitors while maintaining environmental sustainability.

Assistant Director Kumar CU emphasized that, given the island’s proximity to the Blue Flag beach, all development efforts will center around eco-friendly practices. “We are looking to enhance the Kamini River and the island’s surroundings by adding a hanging bridge, nature trails, and eco-friendly food courts offering traditional cuisine. Visitors will also be able to reach the island by pedal boats or kayaking,” he said.

The development project is estimated to cost between Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore. Meanwhile, the Blue Flag beach, Padubidri, continues to see a steady flow of visitors. Vijay Shetty, manager of the beach, shared that tenders for food courts and water sports have been awarded to private parties. Recently, three new coracles have been introduced, which are proving to be a hit with visitors. Additionally, three more shelters are expected to be ready by November 20.

Shetty mentioned that the beach can now accommodate between 2,500 and 3,000 visitors daily, although footfall remains lower than other district beaches due to user fees and activity restrictions. “Initially, most visitors were from Mangaluru, but now nearly 40% come from other districts, showing a shift in the visitor demographics,” Shetty noted.

To further boost tourism and promote a healthy lifestyle, a Beach Carnival is set to take place on November 23-24, featuring the National Sea Swimming Championship and a sea marathon in collaboration with the Padubidri JCI, which is celebrating its golden jubilee. Cultural events will be held at the main beach, with some sports events taking place at the Blue Flag beach. Emphasis will be placed on making all activities environmentally friendly.

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