National Consumer Fair opens on Sunday

September 6, 2012

Mangalore, September 6: NCF, one of India's leading organiser of exhibitions and trade fairs, will be organising National Consumer Fair for the fifth consecutive year in Mangalore at Karavali Utsav Grounds.

Considered as the country's biggest shopping and amusement exhibition, the fair will have over 100 stalls including those related to automobiles, home and kitchen appliances, solar products, health and fitness equipments, handlooms, handicrafts, chimneys, fashion and dress materials, food products, toys, books, stationery, footwear and various other products.

In the entertainment section, the exhibition will include an artificial boating pool, and amusement rides such as Dragon train, Italian Tora-Tora, Dashing cars, Merry-go-rounds and Jumping frog. The more adventurous types could try the Rodeo bull and Gyroscope.

Entry will be only through tickets. Students could avail concessional rates and special package tickets at the entrance. Free entry will be allowed for the general public on September 7 and 8.

The exhibition will be inaugurated by J Krishna Palemar, MLA, Mangalore (North), on September 9 at 5 pm at the same venue. The cine stars of Tulu movie 'Sompa' will be the special guests on the occasion.

The exhibition will be open on all the days of the week from 4 pm to 9 pm.

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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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