More trouble for common man as rice rates shoot up

July 3, 2012

Mangalore, July 3: In another blow to the common man already reeling under the burden of price rise, rates of rice have shot up not just in Mangalore but other parts of the state too.

Under normal circumstances, prices would increase owing to hike in petrol prices and transportation charges. But this time, rates of rice have shot up owing to lack of food grain supply to mills.

A month ago, Sona Masuri (steam) rice costed Rs. 29 per kilo. On Friday it increased to Rs. 33. The Sona Masuri (raw) rice used to cost Rs. 33 but now costs Rs. 37.

The cost of Red rice was Rs. 27 per kilo and now stands at Rs.30 per kilo. Similarly, the cost of Dosa rice has increased from Rs. 20 to Rs. 24.

People are not happy with the increased rates but the shop owners are stating on the other hand that they are receiving rice at a higher price in the first place.

Some are of the opinion that export of rice and reduced supply of rice from neighboring states like Kerala and other places within the state such as Shimoga, Sirsi, Hanagal etc, have contributed in the price rise.

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Demand for Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight gains momentum

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September 13,2024

NRI professionals hailing from the coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, now based in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Australia, have been urging the Indian government and airlines to introduce a direct flight between Mangalore International Airport (MIA) and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

These professionals argue that Singapore’s strategic location as a hub connecting India with East Asia makes this flight essential. They highlight that this route would serve over 12 million people from the coastal and hill regions of southern India, fostering stronger ties with East Asian economies.

The group, consisting of individuals from Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Hassan, is spearheaded by Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore, and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community. Acharya emphasized the significance of the Indian government’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen relationships between India and ASEAN, East Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

“This flight will open new doors for cultural, trade, tourism, and technological exchanges between these regions,” Acharya said.

The Mangalore Chapter of IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) has also proposed positioning the region as the 'Silicon Beach of India.' A direct flight would provide greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors from both Singapore and Mangaluru, boosting business exchanges.

Moreover, Singapore’s Changi Airport could see increased tourism from the Karnataka coast, while Coastal Karnataka would benefit from a surge in visitors from ASEAN countries, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the US West Coast.

While a similar attempt in 2017 did not succeed, Acharya and his team are hopeful that this time their appeal will be taken seriously, tapping into the immense growth potential of the eastern half of the globe.

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