Karnataka facing worst drought in 40 years, says?minister

March 24, 2016

Bengaluru, Mar 24: Karnataka is currently facing worst drought in the last 40 years, according to Revenue Minister V Srinivas Prasad.

Replying to charges against the government that it had failed to take measures to mitigate sufferings of the people, the minister said top-most priority had been given to drinking water supply in the wake of severe drought. “Not a single village has shortage of drinking water,” he claimed.

He said that water was being supplied through tankers to 385 villages in the State and there was shortage of funds for providing water. A sum of Rs 214 crore had been released for ensuring water and fodder supply. Every DC has a minimum of Rs 2 crore at his or her disposal.

Prasad said that the State had faced six natural calamities after the Congress came to power. The present drought has led to a loss of Rs 15,636 crore. The Centre should have sanctioned its share of Rs 3,860 crore, but parted with only Rs 1,540 towards input subsidy for agricultural activities. The money is being paid directly to 21 lakh farmers, he added.

With the northeast monsoon failing in 2015-16, 62 taluks have been declared drought-hit. This has led to a loss of Rs 6,733 crore. The Centre's share should be Rs 1,416.93 crore for which a memorandum has been submitted, the minister said.

Basavanagouda Patil Yatnal (Ind) said, “While south Karnataka districts are getting funds, the north has been neglected. Problems being faced by Vijayapura is no different from that of Kolar, which is facing huge water shortage.”

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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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