‘Brahmavar sugar factory to be revived if farmers in Udupi grow sugar cane in ample quantity’

coastaldigest.com web desk

September 8, 2018

Udupi, Sept 8: The State government would rejuvenate the ailing Brahmavar Cooperative Sugar Factory if the farmers in Udupi district were ready to grow sugar cane in ample quantity, said chief minister H D Kumaraswamy.

Speaking to media persons after chairing a review meeting here, the CM said water from the Varahi Irrigation Project, construction of which is ongoing, could be used to grow sugar cane. The factory shut down operations in 2004 amidst mounting losses.

“If the farmers have the inclination, we are ready to initiate steps to revive the factory,” he said. He said some fishermen in the district had suffered a lot of losses after their boats got damaged in storms. Hence, the government would provide relief to them. There were other demands from legislators like subsidized diesel. “We will try to work out a special package for fishermen,” Mr. Kumaraswamy said.

The government would promote the construction of ecofriendly industries in the coastal districts so that the educated youth from here got jobs. The government was aware of the landslips that had taken place in Kodagu district, Shiradi and Charmadi Ghats.

“We will appoint a committee of scientists to look into this issue. We are also aware of the problems in the Western Ghats and look into it with the help of experts,” he said.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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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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