Mangalore: Forum Fiza Mall opens to the public

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May 28, 2014

Mangalore, May 28: The Forum Fiza Mall, Mangalore – a joint venture of the Prestige Group, Fiza Group and Capita Malls Asia Limited, threw open its doors to the public with a pre-launch event at the shopping mall located in Pandeshwar on Wednesday.

Several prominent dignitaries such as Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology Ramanath Rai, former minister B A Moideen, MLA of Mangalore North Moideen Bava, MLA of Shantinagar (Bangalore) N A Haris, former MLA of Turuvekere (Tumkur) Lakshminarayana, Mayor of Mangalore City Corporation Mahabala Marla, Chancellor of Yenepoya University Y Abdullah Kunhi, Y Mohammed Kunhi, President of A J Institute of Medical Sciences A J Shetty, Chairman and Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S M Arshad and others were present.

Addressing the gathering, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group Irfan Razaq said that building a shopping mall was an investment and a huge responsibility, which would bring success only with the blessings of the Almighty and well-wishers.

Today is the day to applaud the toil and success of those hundreds who have put their efforts into the project. This structure is the space created for Mangaloreans, he said, dedicating the mall to the city.

Speaking on the occasion, senior vice-president at Capita Malls Asia Limited Kevin Chee said that with the dream to set up a mall, the company wished to create a landmark in the city of Mangalore which would be known and liked by all.

Chairman and Managing Director of Fiza Group B M Farooq welcomed the guests and gathering.

The management of the yet-to-be-furnished mall such as MD of Fiza Group Rizwan Razaq, Director Nouman Razaq, company head of Capita Malls Asia Limited Vincent Wong and others were present.

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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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