John Richard Lobo | |
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Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2013–2018 | |
Constituency | Mangalore City South |
Personal details | |
Born | Kolambe Village,Mangalore taluk,Karnataka | 26 March 1953
Political party | Indian National Congress |
John Richard Lobo,popularly known as J. R. Lobo,is an Indian politician with the Indian National Congress and former MLA of Mangalore South constituency in Karnataka,India. [1] [2] MLA J.R Lobo proposed the installation of musical fountain with laser show at Kadri Park,which is the largest lung space in the city. [3] [4] J.R Lobo also proposed the construction of the 3D 8K Planetarium at Pilikula in Mangalore,which was inaugurated in March 2018. [5] [6]
J.R Lobo worked for 18 years as the founding Executive Director of the Pilikula Nisargadhama in Mangalore. [7] [8] Time and again he has brought up the work of how Mangalore City Corporation has neglected the development work and put the people of Mangalore in discomfort. [9]
Lobo alleged that he lost the 2018 assembly elections due to the electronic voting machines being manipulated. [10]
J R Lobo contested once again in May 2023,but lost. [11]
J R Lobo slammed the Government of Karnataka and the then Chief Minister Bommai for a casual approach where murders are being committed in the region. The Coastal Karnataka belt has witnessed three serial murders and there have been restrictions due to it. [12]
He demanded action to be taken against MLA Vedavyas and Bharat for behaving in an uncivilized way during Gerosa School protest. [13]
Lobo is Managing director of a Mushroom Factory where locals created a stir citing foul smell of mushroom,the same was resolved over time. [14]
Mangalore,officially known as Mangaluru,is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats about 352 km (219 mi) west of Bangalore,the state capital,14 km north of Karnataka–Kerala border and 297 km south of Goa. Mangalore is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air,road,rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 according to the 2011 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves.
Dakshina Kannada district is located in the state of Karnataka in India,with its headquarters in the coastal city of Mangalore. It is part of the larger Tulu Nadu region. The district covers an area nestled in between the Western Ghats to its east and the Arabian Sea to its west. Dakshina Kannada receives abundant rainfall during the Indian monsoon. It is bordered by Udupi district to the north,Chikmagalur district to the northeast,Hassan district to the east,Kodagu to the southeast and Kasaragod district of Kerala to the south. According to the 2011 census of India,Dakshina Kannada district had a population of 2,083,625. It is the only district in Karnataka state to have all modes of transport like road,rail,water and air due to the presence of a major hub,Mangalore. This financial district is also known as the Cradle of Indian banking.
Kadri Park is a park located in Kadri Gudde. It is the largest park in Mangalore. This park contains a musical fountain and has hosted the Karavali Utsav. The park is famous for flower shows in Mangalore.
Deralakatte is a major educational,healthcare,commercial and residential locality in the south-eastern part of Mangalore City in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state. It is 9 km (5.6 mi) away from the Karnataka-Kerala state border. It is popularly known as the University Town owing to its student population and universities. The stretch from Thokottu junction to Konaje is known as the Medical corridor road due to the presence of many premium educational institutions and healthcare facilities. It is close to Mangalore University,Konaje,Mudipu Infosys,Soorya Infratech Park,Thokottu and Ullal. Ullal beach,Someshwar Beach,Pilikula Nisargadhama are some of the nearest tourist destinations. This locality houses the NITTE University,Yenepoya University,Father Muller Charitable Institutions,Fathers Mullers Homeopathic Medical college Hospital and Kanachur Groups of Institutions and Hospital. It is a largest University locality in Mangalore after Manipal university in terms of students from all over the country and other parts of the world.
Pilikula Nisargadhama is a multi-purpose tourist attraction,at Vamanjoor,eastern part of Mangalore city in Karnataka,managed by the District Administration of Dakshina Kannada. It is a major tourist attraction of Mangalore. It attracts large number of tourists due to the availability of multiple facilities.
Cricket is by far the most popular sport in Karnataka with International cricket matches attracting a sizeable number of spectators who are willing to pay more than the standard ticket price to get a chance to watch the match. The sports related infrastructure is mainly concentrated in Bangalore which also played host to the 4th National Games of India in the year 1997. Bangalore is also the location of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) which is the premier sports institute in the country. Karnataka is sometimes referred to as the cradle of Indian swimming because of high standards in swimming compared to other states.
Mangaloreans are a collection of diverse ethnic groups that hail from the historical locales of South Canara (Tulunaad) on the south western coast of Karnataka,India,particularly the residents native to Mangaluru.
Nalin Niranjan Shetty Kateel is an Indian politician who was the 9th State President of Bharatiya Janata Party of Karnataka from 20 August 2019 till 10th November 2023 and Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada constituency since from 2009.
Ullal Beach is situated on the southwestern seaboard of the Indian sub-continent,adjacent to Ullal town,10 km south of the city of Mangalore,Karnataka,India. Attractions are its picturesque stretch of Coconut trees,fishermen's lane,the ruined fort of Abbakka Devi and 16th century Jain temples. A resort is also situated nearby.
Bejai is one of the major localities in Mangalore city,Karnataka,India. The series of Bharath malls,Bharath mall &Bharath mall 2,are located here. It is one of the upscale &the busiest residential cum commercial localities of Mangalore. Bejai - Kadri belt is also regarded as the Manhattan of Mangalore with many high-rise buildings.
Bondel is a residential locality in Mangalore city,Karnataka,India. It is one of the upscale residential localities of Mangalore. Bondel along with Maryhill houses many highrise buildings and also developing rapidly as a commercial center. It lies in Airport road,which originates in KPT Junction and extends till Mangalore International Airport. Kavoor,one of the major localities of Mangalore is located nearby. This locality is close to the airport too.
Maryhill is a locality in Mangalore city,Karnataka,India. It is one of the upscale residential localities of Mangalore. Maryhill,along with Bondel houses many highrise buildings and is also developing rapidly as a commercial center. Tulu is the main language which is spoken and understood by everyone in this locality. Konkani,Kannada are the other languages that is commonly used. Maryhill is predominantly a residential area and famous for Helipad. Many people use the Helipad daily for morning and evening walk. There are around 10 to 15 youth who enthusiastically gather at Maryhill helipad every Sunday at 8 am to fly their radio controlled aircraft. Instructors in the group train their pupils to fly these aircraft and also to operate radio-controlled motor cars.
NITK Beach also known as Surathkal beach is on the Arabian Sea coast at Surathkal,16 km (9.9 mi) north of the centre of Mangalore city,in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka,India. It is a private beach that was later named after the nearby NITK.
The city of Mangalore is proclaimed as the gateway to Karnataka and lies nestled between the blue waters of the Arabian Sea and the green,towering hills of the Western Ghats. The 184 square km city is spread out over the backwaters of the two rivers,Netravati and Gurpura.
Swami Vivekananda Planetarium,also called Pilikula Planetarium,at Pilikula Nisargadhama in Mangalore is the first 3D planetarium in India. It is also only such planetarium in the country with hybrid modern technology innovations coupled with 3D technology of 8K digital and opto-mechanical (hybrid) projection system. It is a part of the Pilikula Nisargadhama,which is also named Dr Shivaram Karanth Biological Park. It is planned and built to provide the best learning experience for students and enthusiasts on Zodiacal system of planets. Its creation is attributed to Pilikula Regional Science Centre.
Saint Gerosa High School is a Catholic girls school in Mangalore city of Karnataka state in India. It is situated in the Jeppu locality of Mangalore. This school is managed by the Sisters of Charity.
Balmatta is one of the major commercial localities of Mangalore CBD region in Karnataka state of India. Balmatta Pre-University college,situated in this locality was built in 1912. It is one of the busiest localities and surrounded by Hampankatta,Kankanadi and Kadri,which are major localities of Mangalore.
D. Vedavyas Kamath is an Indian politician belonging to Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP). He was elected to the 15th Karnataka Assembly from Mangaluru City South constituency in Dakshina Kannada.
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