Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Politics & Administration news and updates from Dakshina Kannada district.
Santhosh Kumar Shetty has taken charge as the new chairperson of the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), announcing that implementing the city's Master Plan is his top priority. He outlined plans to extend urban growth beyond traditional boundaries toward the Surathkal-Baikampady-Mulki corridor.
The district's Disha committee has urged the state government to rename Dakshina Kannada as Mangaluru district.
Safety trials for the proposed Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express have begun on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section of the Western Ghats, marking a crucial step towards operating the semi-high speed train on this route. The trials are assessing the train's performance, including its automatic emergency braking system, across steep gradients and sharp curves.
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved ₹151.31 crore to purchase ballot boxes and enable live webcasting for upcoming local body elections. The decision prepares the state administration to conduct long-overdue panchayat raj polls by December 2026.
The Deputy Commissioner has directed departments to ensure skill development programmes reach youth across the district effectively.
The district administration extended the school holiday to August 4 across all taluks following IMD and KSNDMC heavy-rain forecasts.