Mangalore: A Fast-growing City - Signs of the Times

Daijiworld News Network - Mangalore (MB) - Pics Dayanand Kukkaje

Mangalore, Sep 10: The city is considered to be one of the fastest-growing cities in Karnataka, and to some extent in south India.

The rising number of high-rises, business malls, apartment condominiums, not to mention hospitals and educational institutions is a clear indication of the tempo of its progress and development. The old skyline of the city is making way for a totally metro-like picture.

A crowded shopping mall

Giant hoardings everywhere - signs of progress

Foreigners too are regularly attracted to the city

The Mahatma Gandhi Road from the PVS building in Kodialbail leading to Lal Bagh and onward to Lady Hill and Kottara gives the look of a metropolitan high street.

The arrival of Big Bazar, Food Bazar, Multiplexes, Nilgiri's superstore and other business enterprises is a clear sign of its growth potential. Giant hoardings are a common feature found on every street now. Crowded shopping malls is index to a rise in people's purchsing power. The tourist spots around the city have made it possible to attract regular foreign tourists.

Dayanand Kukkaje has captured some choicest images for our readers.

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