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10-day cultural extravaganza in Mangaluru to mark Karavali Utsav

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December 19, 2017

Mangaluru, Dec 19: A variety of cultural pragrammes are scheduled between December 22 and 31 on the occasion of Karavali Utsav being organized by the Dakshina Kannada District administration at the stage of exhibition ground and Kadri Park which will be held every day from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The cultural programmes will be presented by the budding local artists of Dakshina Kannada district, other parts of Karnataka and nationally and internationally acclaimed artistes. They include Carnatic Classical Music, Hindustani Classical Music, Light Music, Bharatanatyam, Dance Drama, Magic Show, Yakshagana, Talamaddale and Tulu Drama.

The programme will begin with a cultural procession from Nehru Maidan at 3.30 pm on December 22 followed by inauguration at Karavali Utsav Maidan at 6 p.m. on that day.

The programme details are as follows

Saturday, 23/12/2017 - 6.00 pm-7.00pm there will be a  Saxophone play by Dr.Machchendranath and Team from Mangalore. From 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm ‘Shambhavi Vilasa’ Yakshagana by Satvik Teja Kalakendra ® from Odiyur by women artistes.

Sunday, 24/12/2017 - 6.00 pm-7.30 pm Bhavageeta and folk songs by Swarashree Sangeetha Vidyalaya, Mangalore. From 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm Bharath Natyam by Saurabha Sangeetha Kala Parishath ®, Yeyyadi, Mangalore.

Monday, 25/12/2017-6.00 pm to 7.30 pm Sugama Sangeetha by Sri Chandrashekhara Hedge and Team from Puttur. From 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, Yakshagana by Shree Vinayaka Yakshagana Mandali, Suratkal.

Tuesday, 26/12/2017- 6.00 pm-8.00pm, Talamaddale by Sri Jabbar Samo and team. From 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm, Karavali Samskritika Vaibhava by Media Friends, Mangalore.

Wednesday, 27/12/2017-6.00 pm -7.00pm – Bahubhasha Kavigoshti  by Kannada Balaga. From 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm a Tulu Comedy Drama ‘Kode Budpale’ directed by Sri Devadar Kapikad, Mangalore.

Thursday, 28/12/2017 - 6.00 pm-7.30 pm a Dance Metaphor ‘Nenapadalu Shakunthale’ by Nada Nrutya Institution, Mangalore. From 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm Dakshina Kannada Cultural Variety Entertainment Programme by Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy.

Friday, 29/12/2017 - 6.00pm-7.00pm Cultural Extravaganza  by CARDTS Samvedana Manemakkalu, Mangalore. From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Dakshina Kannada Konkani Cultural Programme by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy.

Saturday, 30/12/2017 - 6.00 pm-7.00 pm, ‘Bharathanatya Sambrama’  by  Vidushi Kumari Annapoorna Shetty and Team, Kinnigoli.  From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Dakshina Kannada Tulu Cultural  Programme by Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.

Sunday,  31/12/2017 - 6.00pm-7.00pm, ‘Sangeetha Saurabha’ by State Awardee Blind Artiste Kumari Kasturi and Team.   From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Kannada Drama ‘Rudrabheema’ by Sri Gururaj Marpalli and Team from Udupi.

Kadri Park Stage programmes:

Friday, 22/12/2017 - 6.00pm-7.15pm Carnatic Classic Singing by Vidushi Shankari Murthy Balila and Team, Puttur. From 7.15 pm to 9.00 pm ‘Vismaya Jadoo’ by Mega Magic Star Kudroli Ganesh and Team, Mangalore.

Saturday, 23/12/2017 - 6.00pm-7.45 pm - Dance Glory - ‘Shivam’  by Sri Vaibhav Arekar and Team, Mumbai. From 7.45 pm to 9.30 pm Sitar Instrumental by Padmashree Awardee Ustad Shahid Parvez, Pune.

Sunday, 24/12/2017 - 6.00am-7.30am ‘Udayaraga’ – Dasa Kirthanegalu by Kumari Yashaswini and Team, Moodbidri From 7.30 am to 8.30 am- Yoga Show and Meditation by Yogaratna Gopalkrishna Delampady and Team, Mangalore. From 6.00 pm to 7.15 pm Violin Jugalbandhi by Sri Tejas Manjunath and Sri Pranav Manjunath, Bangalore. From 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm –‘Raga Ondu, Bhava Halavu’ by Smt. Keerthana Rao and Team,  Mangalore.

Monday, 25/12/2017 - 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm, Devotional Songs by Dr. Vidyabhushana and Team, Bangalore. From 7.45 pm to 9.30 pm Dance Metaphor  by Natyalaya, Urwa, Mangalore.

Tuesday, 26/12/2017 - 6.00 pm–7.15 pm, Hindustani Classical Singing and Dasavani by Sri Dhananjay Hegde and Team, Mumbai.  From 7.15 pm to 9.00 pm Hindustani Classical Singing, Dasavani and Songs by Vidushi Sangeetha Katti and Team, Bangalore.

Wednesday, 27/12/2017 - 6.00pm–7.30 pm  ‘Carnatic Flute Singing’ by Sri Prapancham S. Balachandran and Team, Chennai.  From 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm ‘Carnatic Classical Singing’ by Naiveli Santana Gopalan and Team, Chennai.

Thursday, 28/12/2017 - 5.00 pm–9.00 pm ‘Yuva Utsav’ by the students of various colleges of the district.

Friday, 29/12/2017 - 5.00 pm–9.00 pm ‘Yuva Utsav’ by the students of various colleges of the district.

Saturday, 30/12/2017 - 6.00 pm–7.00 pm ‘Dasavani’ by Sri Uttam Kumar and Team, Mangalore. From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm “Sangeeta Rasamanjari” by Voice of Music, Mangalore.   10am to 6pm-‘Karavali Cartoon Fest’.

Sunday, 31/12/2017 - 6.00 am–8.00 am– Udayaraga-Hindustani Classical Singing by Pt. Balachandra Nakod and Team, Hubli. From 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm ‘Santoor Jugalbandhi’ Padmashree Awardee Pt. Bhajan Sopori, Abhay Rustum Sopori and Team, New Delhi.  From 8.00 pm to 9.15 pm, ‘Gotipuva  Nrutya Vaibhav’ by Abhinna Sundar Gotipuva Nrutya Parishat, Puri, Orissa. 10am to 6pm-‘Karavali Cartoon Fest  ‘

These events are open to all art lovers. You are requested to attend and enjoy these events with friends and family.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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