South India's first transport hub ready for inauguration in Mangalore

December 23, 2013

Mangalore, Dec 23: Statutory approval required for laying additional pipeline for transportation of LPG for Mangalore-Bangalore via Hasan LPG pipeline project of HPCL has been received. With the clearances, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas M Veerappa Moily said that the work in this regard will begin in two months.

Speaking to reporters on his visit to the first transport hub of South India at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) premises on Monday, he said that statutory approvals like authorisation of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Ministry of Environment and Forest, State Pollution Control Board, labour licence and factory approvals are in place.

Pipeline

The length of the proposed LPG pipeline, he said is approximately 362 km and the project cost is estimated at Rs 701 crore. The project of providing spur line from Hassan to Mysore is scheduled to be completed by November 2015, he said.

The advantage of this pipeline is that once it is laid and commissioned, it is expected to cut down 50 per cent of LPG tanker movement on Mangalore-Bangalore National Highway.

Land acquisition

The possession of 2.47 acre land for receiving station at Mysore and 9.93 acre land for intermediate station at Hassan have been completed. Land acquisition process at Neriya in Belthangady taluk for IP station is in progress.

Transportation hub

South India's first transportation hub intended to cater to the needs of transportation crew is expected to be inaugurated in January, 2014. The foundation for this work was laid in March 2012, at HPCL Mangalore LPG Import facility premises.

The highlight of the hub is that it will provide facilities like dormitories (60 drivers, helpers), medical rooms with doctors available for two hours per day, book room, yoga/gym, bakery and convenience store and ATM kiosk.

The project has been taken up at a cost of Rs 1.2 crore in Mangalore on pilot basis.

Mr Moily said that the facility will be extended to other places in future based on the success of this project and as per need.

He said that the Ministry will also direct all the petroleum companies to set up transport hubs.

No ban on Areca

Clarifying that there is no such proposal before the Union Ministry for Health of banning areca, Mr Moily said that Union Minister for Health Gulam Nabi Azad has said that there is no need to worry or agitate over the matter. He said that the uproar was possibly created over the outcome of a scientific research.

Contesting from Chikballapur

Stating that he is all set to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Chikballapur, Mr Moily rubbished the rumours of him trying to launch his son Harsha Moily's political career during this elections.

“He has been working for the party since 1980. I am not recommending or promoting him. It is left up to the party to decide if he should be fielded or not,” said Mr Moily.

Charge of Environment

When asked about the additional charge of Environment Ministry that has been handed over to him by his predecessor Jayanthi Natarajan, Moily said that she has done a great job and he will only try to carry forward her good work.

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Model code of conduct enforced in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi for MLC by-election: Key details inside

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September 20,2024

Mangaluru, Sep 20: The bye-election for the MLC seat, vacated by Kota Srinivas Poojary after his election as an MP, will take place on October 21. The election covers 6,037 voters from 392 local bodies across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and election officer Mullai Muhilan provided details at a press conference held at the DC office on Thursday.

Key Election Dates:

Nomination Period: September 26 to October 3
Verification of Nominations: October 4
Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: October 7
Election Day: October 21 (Polling from 8 AM to 4 PM)
Vote Counting: October 24

Code of Conduct:

The model code of conduct came into effect on September 19 and will remain in place until October 28 in both Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. During this period, government development projects cannot be announced, and foundation stone-laying ceremonies are prohibited. Political banners and hoardings are also banned. Government officials are restricted from participating in public programs or meetings. The Election Commission will oversee all political events, and the regulations that apply to MP and MLA elections will also govern this MLC bye-election.

Election Management:

Additional DCs of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will assist as election officers. While no election-related check posts will be set up, flying squads and video surveillance teams will monitor compliance. Political party buntings and hoardings will be removed immediately.

Voter and Polling Information:

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts fall under the Dakshina Kannada local body authority. In this bye-election, eligible voters include members of gram panchayats, city corporations, city municipalities, town municipalities, town panchayats, as well as MLAs, MLCs, and MPs.

Dakshina Kannada: 3,551 voters, 234 polling booths
Udupi: 2,486 voters, 158 polling booths

Officials Present:

The press conference was attended by ZP CEO Dr. Anand, Additional DC Dr. Santhosh Kumar, Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, SP Yatheesh, MCC Commissioner Anand C L, and Assistant Commissioner Girish Nandan.

This election marks a significant political event for both districts, with voters from various local bodies participating in the process.

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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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