MANGALORE

Mangalore’s Kalasha Monument to Be Reinstalled After 7 Years

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1 year ago

January 17, 2025

Mangaluru: The iconic Kalasha monument, which once stood as a significant landmark at Mahaveer Circle (previously Pumpwell Circle) in Mangaluru, is set to return after seven years. The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) and Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL), in collaboration with the Jain community, have finalized plans for its reinstallation at a new location near the Pumpwell flyover.

The Kalasha, which was originally installed by the Jain community in 2003 during the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak festival, was removed in 2016 to facilitate the construction of the flyover on National Highway-66. Weighing nearly 30 tonnes and standing 18 feet tall, the monument became a well-known city entrance landmark along with its surrounding garden.

After years of request from the Jain community, the MCC and MSCL have identified a traffic island near the flyover for the reinstallation of the Kalasha. A pedestal will be constructed for the monument, and the surrounding area will be beautified. The Jain society, led by Pushparaj Jain, president of the Mangaluru Jain Society, will take charge of the reinstallation process.

The refurbishment of the Kalasha will be completed before the monument is reinstalled, and the work is expected to conclude by February 15, 2025. The initiative is a joint effort by the MCC, MSCL, and the Jain community to restore the historical landmark while enhancing the aesthetics of the area.

MANGALORE

93 Students of Alva’s High School Score Above 95%

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3 weeks ago

April 24, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has announced the SSLC results for this year. Alva’s High School has achieved excellent results.

Dr. M. Mohan Alva, President of Alva’s Education Foundation, shared the details at a press conference on Thursday. He said that 75 students scored more than 600 marks out of 625.

Several students achieved top scores. Sadhvi P.V. scored 622 marks. Prithviraj Reddy scored 621. Adarsh scored 620. Lakshmi and Pavan Kumar scored 619 each. Shambhavi scored 618. Anvita B scored 617. Shankar Gowda also scored 617. Shreya and Sushmita scored 616 each. Dileep, Keshav, Priyanka, Swati, and Veeresh scored 615 marks each.

A total of 93 students scored above 95 percent. Around 184 students scored above 90 percent. Also, 247 students scored above 85 percent.

Five students scored full marks in four subjects. Thirteen students scored full marks in three subjects. Thirty-seven students scored full marks in two subjects. Eighty-five students scored full marks in one subject.

In total, 139 students of the school scored above 95 percent in the final exam.

The press conference was attended by Prashanth B, Headmaster of Alva’s Kannada Medium School. Vijaya T. Murthy, Headmistress of Alva’s English Medium School, was also present. Administrative Officer Preetham Kunder and Assistant Administrative Officer Rajesh Kumar Shetty were also present.

MANGALORE

Antique Jewellery Show Begins at Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Mangaluru

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4 weeks ago

April 20, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: An antique jewellery exhibition has started at the Malabar Gold & Diamonds showroom in Mangaluru. The event will be held from April 18 to April 27.

The exhibition was inaugurated on April 19. The chief guests were educational trainer, leadership coach, and motivational speaker U. T. Farzana and entrepreneur Vidya Jitendra Kottari. They officially opened the show and welcomed visitors.

Speaking at the event, U. T. Farzana said she has admired Malabar Gold & Diamonds since her childhood. She said the exhibition has a rich collection of antique jewellery. She added that the designs reflect history and skilled craftsmanship. She also said the brand is known for traditional and modern jewellery styles.

Vidya Jitendra Kottari said the showroom offers good customer service. She appreciated the friendly staff and the wide range of designs. She said visiting the showroom is a pleasant experience.

Several officials from the showroom were present at the event. These included Store Head Hafeez Rahman, Branch Manager Raghuram C. S., Marketing Manager Sheikh Farhan, Sales Manager Girish Shetty, and Deputy Sales Manager Sameer.

The antique jewellery show will continue for 10 days. Visitors can see and buy jewellery inspired by ancient designs and traditional styles.

MANGALORE

MRPL Celebrates 136th Birth Anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar

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1 month ago

April 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: The 136th birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar was celebrated at the MRPL premises with respect and dignity.

On the occasion, Managing Director M. Shyamprasad Kamath, Director (Refinery) Nandakumar V. Pillai, and Director (Finance) Devendra Kumar offered floral tributes to the statue of Dr Ambedkar.

Members and office bearers of MSSEWA were present during the event. Senior officials, employees, and their family members also attended the programme.

The gathering paid homage to Dr Ambedkar and remembered his contributions to the nation. The event was held in a peaceful and respectful manner.