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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JS)

Mangaluru, Nov 7: District in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai laid foundation for new Urwa Market and Commercial Complex which is built at the cost of Rs 12 crore here at Urwa Market on November 7.

The new market cum commercial complex is jointly built by Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC).

Addressing the gathering Rai said "Elected representatives of the city corporation along with MLA are doing their best and are undertaking many developmental works in the corporation limits. The city corporation is doing a good job in implementing the projects and schemes of the government. This market should be completed at the earliest and should benefit the general public."

Mayor K Harinath said "Corporation and MUDA have jointly undertaken the work of this new market at a cost of Rs 12 crore. We want this new market to be helpful to people of this area meeting their shopping needs at a convenient and hygienic place.“

MUDA chairman Shrikanth Rao, corporators Lancelot Pinto, Kavitha Sanil, Shashidar Hegde, opposition leader of MCC Roopa D Bangera and others were present.