Platinum jubilee fete at Bethany

Mangaluru: The Bethany Educational Society will hold hold the closing celebration of the Platinum Jubilee on Monday. Established on September 4, 1948, under the visionary leadership and patronage of Servant of God Raymond Francis Camillus Mascarenhas, and guided by its first president, Mother Petra BS, alongside the first council of management, BES has played a vital role in shaping education and social progress in Mangaluru and beyond. The culminating event of the Platinum Jubilee celebration of BES will commence with a thanksgiving mass, presided over by Most Rev Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of diocese of Mangalore. It will be followed by a cultural programme. Most Rev Peter Machado, archbishop of the archdiocese of Bangalore, will be chief guest.

GMC platinum jubilee event advanced for Prez visit, row erupts

The rescheduling of the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Government Medical College (GMC) in Nagpur has caused an outcry among alumni groups, some of which are based in the US, UK, Australia, and European countries. The organizing committee initially changed the dates to accommodate the President's schedule, but later modified the schedule due to the controversy. The committee decided to hold a curtain raiser on December 1 during the President's visit, and some celebrations will still take place on the original dates of December 22-24 for overseas alumni who have already made travel plans.

Mangaluru's Cordel Church celebrates 150th anniversary

The Holy Cross Church in Mangaluru, also known as Cordel Church, is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary. The church will hold a Thanksgiving mass on September 14 and September 17 to commemorate this milestone. The church was established on September 14, 1873, by Fr Alexander Dubois, who was affectionately known as Frad Swamy. The church previously celebrated its centenary in 1973 and its post-centenary silver jubilee in 1998.

Mangaluru IT park under PPP mode gets government nod

The government has given approval to set up an IT park in Derebail, Mangaluru. The project will be implemented under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, on more than three acres of land. A request for proposal (RFP) will be prepared within two months. The government is also considering extending the PPP term from 30 years to 60 years. Additionally, the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) will study and finalize the proposed zonal regulations for the city's Master Plan. New tenders will also be floated for the development of shops on Kadri Park Road.