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'Manasa' Amusement and water park opens at Pilikula


 

Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D'Souza inaugurating the Manasa Amusement and Water Park at Pilikula on Wednesday.
 


 Mangalore, January 1: For fun lovers and tourists looking for some real amusement in the city, 'Manasa' is all set to woo visitors to Pilikula Nisargadhama, where an amusement and water park was inaugurated on Wednesday.  Located about 12 km from the city, the Manasa Amusement and Water Park could well become a sought-after tourist destination. According to the promoters, the amusement park will be extended in phases with a total investment of over Rs. 20 crore, comparable to the famous amusement centres in the South. The park will be opened for public from January 11.

Manasa Amusement Park, promoted by G. M. Amusement and Leisure Park Limited, was inaugurated by Bishop of Mangalore Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza. In his inaugural address the Bishop said such parks would help individuals to get some relaxation from their busy schedules.  Manasa is expected to be the ultimate destination for fun with the park being developed on sprawling 15 acres amidst the serene beauty of the Pilikula Nisarga Dhama, Oswald Pinto, managing director of G. M. Amusement and Leisure Park Limited, the promoters of Manasa said.

In the first phase of the project developed at an investment of Rs 10 crore, a water park and a go-karting ring has been set up. In the second phase more games will be introduced and developed in due course of time. The park would be complete with the installation of a single-track battery operated 'monorail,' the first of its kind in this part of the country.  The amusement park, supplemented by the Pilikula Nisargadhama project which will have a natural park integrating wildlife safari, rope way, boating club, golf course, museum, science centre, arboretum and aquarium among other facilities, is sure to become one of the most sought tourist destinations in the state, he added.

Managing Director of G. M. Amusement and Leisure Park Limited, John D'Souza delivered a keynote address. Deputy Commissioner A. K. Monnappa, Mangalore Mayor K. Shashidhar Hegde, Mangalore City Corporation Commissioner J. R. Lobo, South Kanara Zilla Panchayat President Jyothi R. Salian, District Congress Committee president Blasius M. D'Souza, Moodushedde Grama Panchayath president Mamatha, Baikadi Janardan Achar and others were present. MLA Vijay Kumar Shetty presided over the function.

 

Red alert in coastal area
 


 Mangalore, January 1: A red alert has been sounded by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Customs, Coast Guard and the Intelligence Department following reports on transport of contraband goods including weapons of mass destruction on the West coast. The alert has been sounded also in the background of indications of possible terrorist strikes in the region.  The Intelligence Department has expressed the possibility of violent incidents by terrorist organisations in Goa and smuggling of items like fake currency, narcotics and sophisticated weapons in Konkan and Malabar coast.

According to highly placed sources, the Customs Department was maintaining special vigil in several coastal centres both in Kerala and Karnataka.  Additional forces have been deployed in Kozhikode, Kannur, Badagara, Bekal and Kasargod in Kerala and Mangalore, Udupi, Kundapur, Bhatkal, Honnavar as well as Karwar in Karnataka, the sources said.

In border areas like Kasargod and Manjeshwar, the Intelligence Department has been keeping strict vigil for the last one month following reports of illegal stay of certain Pakistani nationals and possible dumping of arms and ammunition in these communally sensitive areas. Even Customs and Coast Guard have tightened the vigil since last Wednesday, it is learnt.

The Kannur, Kasargod and Dakshina Kannada district administrations have received directions from central intelligence regarding the matter, according to the sources. The Coast Guard authorities confirmed receiving intelligence reports about 10 days ago regarding possible dumping of illegal ammunition in the coastal region.  The alert has been continued even though nothing untoward happened during new year celebrations.

 

Crowd swings to Oscar's tune
 


 Udupi, January 1: When Oscar Fernandes, MP and general secretary, All India Congress Committee (AICC), out of special inspiration sang "Honge Kamiyaab" and "We shall overcome" on his mouth organ, students thronged the Sharada Kalyan Mantap, under the NSUI banner. They not only responded by swinging to the rhythm, the entire crowd of Congressmen wondered about the hidden talents of their leaders.

Oscar Fernandes, who was the chief guest at the inauguration of the NSUI Udupi Block unit, after the inaugural address, received a New Year's gift from Youth Congress leader Murali Shetty, a mouth organ, which Shetty knew was dear to Oscar.  While inaugurating the NSUI meet, Oscar called on the student community take up constructive work and fight AIDS. Oscar said students and youth played a major role in the Independence movement.

Oscar said that Rajiv Gandhi, who realised the strength of youth in the country, felt that responsibility needs to be handed over to the youth and he reduced the voting age to 18 years.  Oscar added that the present crisis in the country is unemployment among the youth and hit out at the NDA Government saying they were more interested in reducing employment than generating them by closing down PSUs through their disinvestment policy.  Vinay Kumar Sorake, Udupi MP, Prathapchandra Shetty, vice-president, KPCC, Murali Shetty and M. A. Gafoor participated.

 

 

365 houses distributed to homeless
 


 Belthangady, January 1: As many as 1,474 houses have been built at a cost of Rs. 289.8 lakh in 81 villages in Belthangady taluk under various housing schemes, said MLA K. Prabhakar Bangera. He was speaking after inaugurating the taluk Janabimba programme organised by the South Kanara Information Department at Belthangady Taluk Panchayath auditorium recently. The legislator said a total number of 365 housing sites were distributed among the homeless class of the society during the last three years. He lauded the efforts of the officials in achieving this target.

Speaking as chief guest, South Kanara Zilla Panchayath Standing Committee on Social Justice president K. Narayana suggested the Information Department to conduct the Janabimba programmes at Grama Panchayath level.  Belthangady Taluk Panchayath Executive Officer S. Rajayya presented a report on various development schemes implemented in the taluk. Belthangady Taluk Panchayath President Srinivas Rao presided over the function. District Information Officer H. P. Ramalinge Gowda spoke.
 

Mela for women entrepreneurs from Jan 23
 


 Mangalore, January 1: A three-day long exhibition cum sale mela for women entrepreneurs will be held here from January 23 to 25.  A press release by Prajna Counselling Centre said that the mela would be organised under the joint auspices of Central Social Welfare Board and State Social Welfare Counselling Board to support women entrepreneurs.

Women entrepreneurs from South Kanara, Udupi, North Kanara, Mysore, Chamarajnagar and Madikeri could participate in the mela, the release added.  Interested can submit an application to the Director, Prajna Councelling Centre, Falnir Road, Kankanady, Mangalore- 575 002 (phone- 0824- 432682) or Karnataka State Social Welfare Councelling Board, Bangalore (phone-080-3441592).

 

 

Website on Churches of South India
 


 Mangalore, January 1: An exclusive website for Churches of South India (CSI), Karnataka Diocese was launched recently during the Christmas Eve service at the CSI Shanthi Cathedral, Balmatta near here by CSI Bishop Rev C. L. Furtado.  On the occasion, the Bishop said that in the fast changing world due to advances on in information technology, the communication network was just a click away through the Internet.  Religious, educational, technical and other information on Karnataka Diocese of the CSI can be obtained through the site www.csi-ksd.org.
 

Apoline Lasrado - Grama Panchayat President

 

Belthangady, January 1: Ms. Apoline Lasrado has been elected as the Grama Panchayat President of Malady Grama in Belthangady Taluk.  Elections were held recently their meeting of local elected officials.

 

Rationalists meet on Jan 19
 


 Mangalore, January 1: A State level convention of rationalists and secular organisations will be held in Mangalore on January 19.  A press release said that the meeting was intended to encourage interaction and initiate the process of building up a strong movement at the national level to promote scientific temper.  Those interested in the convention can avail the details from Dr. Narendra Nayak, 101, Noel Park, Microwave Station Road, Mangalore -575 006.

 

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