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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP Chowta pushes to boost recruitment to armed forces from Dakshina Kannada
Mangaluru: Against the backdrop of escalating tension between India and Pakistan, Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta is taking steps to boost recruitment into the armed forces from the region. In this direction, he recently met with Maj Gen Hari B Pillai, ADG (recruiting - states), HQ Recruiting Zone, Bengaluru, to discuss enhancing military recruitment and exploring the potential of establishing a military station in Dakshina the sidelines of this meeting, Capt Chowta told TOI: "I am working towards making Mangaluru more visible on the defence map. As a first step, I want to provide the Army Recruitment Office with a permanent, accessible space within the city. They are currently operating out of a rented facility in Kulur, which limits visibility and reach."Further, he said that efforts are also underway to bring a T-55 medium tank to Mangaluru. "The tank, which played a significant role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war and was a mainstay of the Indian Army since its induction in 1966, was sanctioned and will soon be placed at a prominent location in the city," he Chowta also said that the proposal for India's first Coast Guard Academy in Mangaluru is in its final stage, awaiting cabinet approval. "Our long-term goal is to create a cultural shift where more youth from Dakshina Kannada consider a career in the armed forces. While Mangalureans are patriotic, the military is not always their first career choice, often due to a lack of awareness or the abundance of other career opportunities here," he noted that while recruitment numbers may be lower than in north India, yet, Dakshina Kannada in the last decade consistently contributed to the defence forces and has a strong ex-servicemen he said that he spoke to the defence minister and is in discussions with private players about setting up a Sainik School in the region on a PPP model. "I also plan to raise awareness about career opportunities in the armed forces by actively involving NCC alumni and current cadets in outreach efforts. A conscious and sustained effort is needed to build awareness and foster a culture of service," Capt Chowta added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Agri startups drive healthy eating revolution in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The agri-startups in the coastal district are helping individuals who are embracing healthy eating, where food is clean from pesticides and other chemicals. With the introduction of healthy fresh veggies, there is an increasing trend in healthy eating, and it is revolutionising the startup farming the example of Green Monkey Farms—a homegrown venture started by two passionate entrepreneurs from a commerce background, now redefining the way Mangaluru consumes fresh greens. Specialising in hydroponically grown organic vegetables , it carved a niche for itself. Their range includes kale, microgreens, baby spinach, baby arugula, Italian basil, and a few other carefully selected greens. What sets them apart is not just the produce, but the years of research and development they invested to adapt hydroponic farming techniques to suit the Mangaluru journey began with Vijwal Vas, who trained in hydroponics for two years in Dharwad and later worked as head grower at a prominent hydroponic farm in Bengaluru. Operation Sindoor Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far 'What happened to ceasefire?' J&K CM after explosions heard across Srinagar He started small—right in his backyard—and gradually expanded operations to a larger, modern facility in Paldane. He was later joined by Rohan Raj. "We started without knowing how Mangalureans would respond," said Vijwal. "But over the years, we found great support—especially as more people are including fresh vegetables like kale and microgreens in their daily diets," he fact, most of their regular customers are above 40 years of age—a group that truly understands the value of eating right. Mangalureans found creative ways to include them in everyday meals and reach of healthy eating goes beyond households. Local cafés and restaurants are also embracing such produce in their menus, adding them to salads, smoothies, toasts, burgers, and startup, Krop AI , pioneered indoor vertical farming, achieving zero-pesticide, zero-chemical crops at 40 times the yield per square foot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Explore Spacious 2-Bedroom Rentals in Uttara Model Town – Listings Just Updated Apartments for rent | Search Ads Learn More Undo They provide a climate-controlled system that allows for year-round production, which allows even growing strawberries in the summer, while using 95% less water. It was started by engineers: Calvin Aranha and Farish Anfal, who recently delivered their first container farm to a hotel in Mangaluru. The farm will be growing the hotel's entire leafy greens and vegetable requirements. That's about 25+ varieties grown using 90% less water, producing chemical and pesticide-free produce in the city limits. All this is managed by AI individuals produce microgreens and others at their homes for personal consumption.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Time of India
Pahalgam terror attack: Mangalureans cancel J&K trips, opt for alternatives
Mangaluru: Mangalureans planning a summer trip to Jammu and Kashmir with their families and loved ones are reportedly cancelling their bookings due to a recent terror attack in Pahalgam that resulted in several fatalities. Travel operators in the city are receiving requests from people who booked Jammu and Kashmir holidays to cancel their bookings and explore alternative destinations such as Shimla and Kullu-Manali in Himachal Pradesh, or other domestic destinations with hill stations or scenic locations. Eulalia D'Souza, the proprietor of Lia Travels and Tours, expressed concern about the apprehension among travellers despite assurances that Jammu and Kashmir is now safe. She mentioned that four cancellations were already made, and one booking scheduled for May 12 is also being cancelled. D'Souza highlighted the challenges faced by tour operators, hotels, and transporters, as while full refunds may be provided, airline ticket cancellations incur significant charges, and new air tickets to alternative destinations are extremely expensive. William D'Souza, MD of Globe Travels, also received similar requests for cancellations from those who booked Jammu and Kashmir tours in the coming weeks. He stated that a total of 32 people in different slots booked the tour, but it is now cancelled. Globe Travels has received full refunds from airlines, hotels, and other operators. Some travellers are following a wait-and-watch approach to assess the situation and decide their travel plans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn How To Write Faster for Work (Find Out Now) Grammarly Learn More Undo Vikram Travels and Resorts India Pvt Ltd, with its office in Mangaluru, reported that nearly 250 people, primarily families, have cancelled their bookings. The company's regional in-charge, Subrahmanya HP, said that approximately 99% of bookings for Jammu and Kashmir have been cancelled to date. Tours and travel operators shared that many travellers prefer destinations like Kullu, Manali, and Sikkim or other hill stations. However, this shift has led to increased costs for alternative options, as many are exploring them. Travel agent Eulalia explained that rooms in Himachal Pradesh that normally cost Rs 6,500 are now charging Rs 10,000 or more. Similarly, airline ticket fares to these destinations have also skyrocketed. On the other hand, the flight fares to Jammu and Kashmir have reduced as demand has decreased.
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Mangalureans miss ‘no shadow day' phenomenon
Due to cloudy weather in the city on Thursday, Mangalureans missed the 'no shadow day' phenomenon. According to a release issued by the Pilikula Regional Science Centre, it had made all arrangements for people to experience the natural phenomenon. 'Apart from talks by experts, models were kept at the centre to explain the phenomenon. As it was cloudy around noon, this phenomenon could not be experienced,' the release stated. Observers who had come to the centre to experience the phenomenon were given solar filter fitted telescopes to look at solar spots, which are temporary dark spots found on the sun during the phenomenon, the release mentioned.
