Campaigners create kidney health awareness in Mulki

February 12, 2015

Mangaluru, Feb 12: A ‘kidney health awareness’ rally was held at Mulki, on the outskirts of the city, recently as a part of Dakshina Kannada dist level Kidney Health Campaign (Jan 13-March 12, 2015) initiated by Mangalore Nephro-Urology Charitable Trust along with a few social NGOs of district.

Former President of Kannada Sahithya Parishath Hari Krishna Punarooru inaugurated the rally and said that health is wealth; only healthy people can build a healthy nation. “We all should be aware of diseases and should try to prevent it,” he said.

Kidney Health Campaign Organizing Committee President S. Ganesh Rao dictated the oath, Dr. Mohammed Saleem Chairman Mangalore Nephro-Urology Charitable Trust, Eric C. Lobo, Chairman, St. Ann’s Group of Institutions, Deva Prasad, President Lions club Mulki, Meenakshi Bangera, President, Mulki Nagara Panchayath, Iqbal Ahmed Mulki, President, Kendra Juma Masjid, Mulki, Abdullah, President, Juma Masjid, Soorije, Vijaya Kumar Kubevooru, Former President, Yuvavahini Kendra Samithi, Prof. K. R. Shankar,Principal, Vijaya College, Prof. Vishnu Murthy, Principal, Govt. P U College, Raveendra Poojary, Administrator, Sri Narayana Guru Group of Institutions, Sunil Alva, President Sthayi Samithi, Mulki Nagara Panchayath, Vani Alva, Chief Officer, Mulki Panchayath, Harish Puthran, Zonal President, Lions Club were present on the occasion.

The awareness rally started from Karnad Gandhi Maidan and culminated at Mulki Bus stand, with the volunteers handing out water bottles and pamphlets containing essential information about the kidney and its ailments to the public. Students from St. Ann’s Nursing & Paramedical College, Vijaya College, Sri Narayana Guru School, CSI School and Govt. PU College are participated in the rally.

After the rally a talk on kidney diseases and its preventions was delivered at St. Ann’s Campus hall by Dr. Pradeep, HOD, Nephrology, Indiana Hospital, Mangaluru. Umar U.H. General Secretary Kindney Health Campaign Organising Committee welcomed the gathering and compared the programme.

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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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