Eight killed in?lorry-MUV collision near Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi, Jul 20: Eight people, including two children and four women, were killed on the spot in a head-on collision between a lorry and multi-utility vehicle (Cruiser) near Doginala in Aland taluk on Tuesday. Fourteen people were injured in the accident.

The victims are Gajabai Ingale, 59, Swapnil Dogale, 4, Krishna Ingale, 4, Phoolchand Dharme, 52, Varsha Dogale, 28, Sanjay Ingale, 34, Kanthabai Ingale and Sagajabai Aland, both 55. All of them were residents of Panchamahal, Paadoli and Kanagara villages in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra.

As many as 22 people were travelling in the Cruiser and were on their way to the Dattatreya temple in Devala Ganagapura in Afzalpur taluk from Panchamahal, to take part in the Guru Poornima celebrations when the accident occurred. The lorry was on its way to Aland from Kalaburagi, said Superintendent of Police N Shashikumar. Among the 14 injured, five have been admitted to the district hospital for treatment, while nine others have been admitted to private hospitals in Aland. The condition of two is said to be critical. District incharge Minister Sharanprakash Patil visited the district hospital and enquired about the condition of the injured.

Speaking to mediapersons, he said doctors had been directed to provide proper treatment to the injured. The government will also foot the medical bills of those who have been admitted to private hospitals. Since the victims and the injured are from Maharashtra, a decision on giving compensation will be taken as per law, he added.

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The news conference less than five hours after the crash was held because It was important to provide information sooner rather than later, Getting said. From a public health standpoint, we wanted to put people s minds at ease that there was not an ongoing risk. The prosecutor acknowledged that the mass-casualty incident, coming 3 months after six people were killed in the Kalamazoo shootings , was hard on the community.

Very sad RIP..... Condolences to the relatives and friends

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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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