Exporters say shipments of cashew kernels and coffee from New Mangalore Port rose sharply in September, led by demand from West Asia and Europe.
Mangaluru: Exporters say shipments of cashew kernels and coffee from New Mangalore Port rose sharply in September, led by demand from West Asia and Europe.
Officials said the decision follows months of consultation with elected representatives, resident welfare associations and technical experts, and that detailed timelines will be published on the government's website.
Residents in Mangaluru have long raised concerns about uneven service delivery, especially in newly developed areas on the city's periphery. The new plan prioritises those areas in its first phase.
We have tried to design this in a way that the benefits are visible within the first year, and not just at the end of the project, a senior official involved in the planning said.
Opposition members welcomed the move but sought a third-party audit of the work and quarterly progress reports. The administration said both suggestions would be considered.
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Excellent coverage as always, DBNEWS team.
Will this also cover the new areas near Whitefield?