Shores of Panambur set abuzz with 'Beach Utsav'

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January 25, 2013

Mangalore, January 25: Three-day Beach Utsav was inaugurated on Friday at Panambur Beach, Mangalore, as a part of Karavali Utsav 2012-13.

Speaking after inaugurating the festival, N Yogish Bhat, Deputy Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, said that although Goa has a coastline of 120 kms, it has developed its beaches in an impressive manner and a similar effort needs to be made to develop the coastline of Karnataka so as to boost tourism here. “Identifying islands in and around coastal Karnataka and developing them into dolphin parks and bird parks could be a step in the right direction,” he opined adding that tourism projects in the district such as 3D planetarium at Pilikula, Golf Course, Aqua Marine Park and water sports at Bengre are in final tender stages.

Yathish Baikampady, CEO, Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project, said that approximately 2.5 lakh people are expected to attend the Panambur Beach Festival.

Kites from Team Mangalore and others were on display. Several enthusiasts were seen trying their hand on kite flying.

Several stalls have been put up for the public. Entertainment and stage programmes will be held across all three days which will include dance and singing competitions.

N Prakash, Deputy Commissioner, DK, K Dayananda, Additional Deputy Commissioner, DK, Amitha Kala, Deputy Mayor, were among the ones present.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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