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. Like most of its

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in other Indian cities, this road is in the heart of the city and is one of the busiest roads in

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s, educational institutions, media houses, government offices, etc. M. G. Road starts at P. V. S. Circle and joins the Kulur Ferry Road near Lady Hill. M. G. Road was named after the

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Educational Institutions

* S. D. M. Law College *

Canara College Canara College was started in 1973 by the C.H.S. Association, which has managed educational institutions since 1891. It is affiliated with Mangalore University. The college provides three years degree courses in Arts, Science, Commerce and Co ...

* Shree Devi Education Trust

Shopping Malls/ Commercial Buildings

* Empire Mall * T. M. A. Pai International Convention Centre * Saibeen Complex * Hotel Deepa Comforts

Government offices

Mangaluru City Corporation The Mangaluru City Corporation is the municipal corporation responsible for overseeing the local administration of the Indian city of Mangaluru and it's suburbs, which are a major urban area and the most important port city of Karnataka st ...

Other Notable places

* Pabbas ice cream

Gallery

Image:MG Road in Mangalore city.jpg, M.G. Road in Mangalore city Image:MG Road traffic signal in Mangalore.jpg, M.G. Road traffic signal in Mangalore

References

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