Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Sep 18: Chief minister D K Shivakumar visited the historic Kadri Manjunatha Temple on Friday ahead of the Karnataka Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru.

The chief minister offered prayers and sought the blessings of Lord Manjunatha at the temple.

Cabinet ministers also visited the temple and offered prayers before proceeding to the Cabinet meeting at Praja Soudha in Padil.

The Cabinet meeting is the first to be held in Mangaluru and is expected to focus on development issues concerning the coastal region, including tourism and other regional priorities.

CM meets Mangaluru-based social media influencers

Earlier, Shivakumar also interacted with Mangaluru-based social media influencers at a café during a breakfast meet.

The discussion focused on tourism and the development of Mangaluru. He highlighted Mangaluru’s potential as a major tourism destination. He pointed out the lack of five-star hotels in the city and the need for better hospitality infrastructure. He said Mangaluru’s tourism potential should be properly showcased and promoted.

Shivakumar said Mangaluru becomes a ‘dead city’ after 7 pm. He said social media influencers can play an important role in exposing and promoting Mangaluru to a wider audience.

He also discussed the importance of education and opportunities for the younger generation.