Mangaluru is perhaps the only city in the world which has various names in many languages. It is Mangaluru in Kannada, Mangalore in English, Kudla in Tulu, Kodiyala in Konkani, Maikhal in Beary, Mangalapuram in Malayalam, Manjarur in Arabic and Manjarun in Persian. And a three-year-old child speaks in three languages – Kannada, Tulu and Konkani, sometimes Beary.
It is an ancient city. The Greek astronomer and explorer of the 2nd Century, Ptolemy makes a mention of…
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Category: Mangalore port
New Mangalore Port: Boosting Cruise Tourism
MANGALURU : The arrival of the ‘Seven Seas Navigator’ at New Mangalore Port on December 8, 2023, heralded the commencement of a new cruise season, slated to run until May. Despite the lingering effects of Covid-19, the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) reports a bustling cruise tourism season, albeit below pre-pandemic levels.
As against the 21 cruise vessels the port handled during 2019-20, it received eight vessels in the just…
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Source: https://indiashippingnews.com/new-mangalore-port-boosting-cruise-tourism/
Airport, railway and port infrastructure in Dakshina Kannada will be modernised, says Prime Minister on X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the infrastructure related to Mangaluru International Airport, the railway stations, and port sector in Mangaluru will be modernised in the coming days.In a series of Kannada and English posts on X following his roadshow in Mangaluru late on Sunday night, Mr. Modi said in the last decade the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has done several projects in Dakshina Kannada covering sectors namely transport, port, fishing, power, and…
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Boosting Cruise Tourism – News Karnataka
The arrival of the ‘Seven Seas Navigator’ at New Mangalore Port on December 8, 2023, heralded the commencement of a new cruise season, slated to run until May. Despite the lingering effects of Covid-19, the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) reports a bustling cruise tourism season, albeit below pre-pandemic levels.
Cruise Tourism Growth:
While the port handled 21 cruise vessels in 2019-20, the numbers dipped in the subsequent years, with six vessels in 2022-23. However, the fiscal…
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It’s cruise season at New Mangalore port
When the ‘Seven Seas Navigator’ called at New Mangalore port on December 8, 2023, it marked the start of a new cruise season that will continue until May.Also read: Cordelia Cruises charts expansion as India’s cruise industry gains momentumThe New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) says it’s been a busy season for cruise tourism so far this year, although it is still nowhere near the pre-Covid high. As against the 21 cruise vessels the port handled during 2019-20, it received eight…
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Ramadan 2024 and Islam in Mangaluru
Ramadan 2024 and Islam in Mangaluru
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Source: https://www.mangaloretoday.com/opinion/Ramadan-2024-and-Islam-in-Mangaluru.html
Maritime Board Proposes International Cruise and Tourism Port in Mangaluru – News Karnataka
In a significant move, the Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB) has put forth a proposal to establish an international cruise and tourism port near the Someshwar-Ullal area in Mangaluru. Jayaram Raipura, CEO of KMB, revealed that the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal is currently conducting a pre-feasibility study (PFS) for this ambitious project.
Raipura explained, “In the north of Mangaluru, we have the New Mangaluru Port Authority. In the south, we are considering…
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Mangalore port registers 10.36% growth in cargo handling
The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has registered 10.36% growth by handling 45.7 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in 2023-24 as against 41.41 MT cargo in 2022-23.NMPA has achieved a net surplus of ₹551 crore in 2023-24 as against ₹374 crore in the previous financial year. The port handled 1,476 vessels as against 1,293 vessels in 2022-23.Increased handling of both inbound and outbound dry cargo, including iron ore, coal and petrochemical products, as well as container traffic appears to…
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New Mangalore Port Authority: Nmpa Welcomes Sixth Cruise Vessel Of Season | Mangaluru News
Mangaluru: New Mangalore Port Authority announced the arrival of the sixth vessel of the cruise season and final cruise vessel of the financial year, the Seven Seas Mariner, on Sunday. Sailing under the Bahamian flag, the Seven Seas Mariner arrived, carrying 610 passengers and 440 crew members. The passengers were given a traditional welcome while disembarking from the ship. A fleet of 25 coaches, including shuttle buses and taxis were made available to transport passengers for exploring…
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New Mangalore Port receives the sixth cruise vessel of the season
The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) on Sunday, March 31, received the sixth vessel of the cruise season and the final vessel of the financial year 2023-2024, the Seven Seas Mariner.Sailing under the Bahamian flag, the Seven Seas Mariner arrived in Mangaluru with 610 guests and 440 crew members, said a release from the NMPA. The guests were given traditional welcome while disembarking from the ship and were presented various cultural attractions of the region at the cruise lounge.NMPA…
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