Tourism department urged to speed up pending projects

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February 4, 2014

Mangalore, Feb 4: The construction of a cable-suspension bridge across the Gurupur river from Sultan Battery to Thannirbavi came under scrutiny at the progress review meeting of developmental projects coming under the purview of tourism department, chaired by the deputy commissioner here on Tuesday.

During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim issued clear-cut instructions to the District Tourism Development Committee (DTDC) to begin the works on the proposed 410 metre-long suspension bridge, for which the foundation stone had been laid in 2010.

Officials from the tourism department informed that a total of 36 tourism projects had been sanctioned since the year 2009-10, out of which ten projects had been completed while 12 were pending. The remaining 14 were on-going projects such as upgradation of Kadri Park, Kukku Subrahmanya temple, Kateel temple, Pilikula Eco-tourism park and others, they said.

The DC directed the officials of tourism department and Nirmiti Kendra to sort out the issues hindering the projects and bring them to completion within specific time-frames.

The meeting took cognizance of the suggestions to print and make available comprehensive booklets in the district giving specific details and information for tourists including a map of places of tourist importance in the district.

The DC requested the private stakeholders to prepare a blueprint of immediate short-term and long-term plans to expand the district as a tourist hub and submit to the district administration. He said that the approval of Coastal Development Authority (CDA) would be required to implement proposals placed before it.

Mangalore South MLA J R Lobo said that he had sent a proposal to upgrade the CDA so that a dedicated tourism cell could be formed in the district.

With regard to illegal homestays operating in the district due to long delays in obtaining licenses, the DC said that applicants looking to obtain a license to run a homestay or guesthouse would henceforth be given a provision certificate from local authorities within 15 days, while waiting for a valid license from higher authorities in the state capital.

Additional deputy commissioner K Dayanand, MCC Commissioner S Ajith Kumar, CEO of Panambur Beach Tourism Development Board Yathish Baikampady, additional director of tourism department Jithendra and others were present.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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