MCC chalks out proposal for cricket stadium, sports complex in Mangalore

October 28, 2014

Mangalore, Oct 28: Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) has chalked a major proposal to build a cricket stadium and sports complex of international standards in Mangalore, which if accepted and implemented swiftly, will open a new chapter in the sports arena in the state.

At the moment, there are only two existing places – Mangala Stadium and Nehru Maidan for conducting major sports events in Mangalore, both of which have few limitations. The Mangala Stadium cannot accommodate events other than those associated with athletics, while there is no proper stadium or ground in the city for conducting cricket matches and tournaments.

Keeping in mind these issues along with a long-time demand of cricket lovers in the district, the MCC has sent a proposal to the state government at a time when there is a demand to promote sports and athletics in Karnataka.

Proposed stadium at Kenjar

Since there is lack of sufficient land required for the construction of a cricket stadium and sports complex in city corporation limits, the state government has been asked to reserve the required amount of land in the neighbouring region on the outskirts of city limits.

There is a minimum requirement of 30 acres of land for a cricket stadium and 80 acres for a sports complex. Since there is no availability of the entire requirement of land at one place in city limits, the MCC has proposed the construction in the outer limits where land is available.

If the Greater Mangalore proposal is implemented, then the zone presently on the outer edge of the city will be brought under the limits of the city corporation. Presently, it has been proposed to the state government to reserve the land procured for Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) at Kenjar and Thokur villages for the cricket stadium and sports complex.

According to MCC Mayor Mahabala Marla, over 500 acres of land procured for industrial use by KIADB is available on the outer limits of the city, which can be used for the construction of a full-fledged stadium and sports complex. The proposal for reservation of land has been sent to the state government and awaits approval, he said.

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From malls to highways, Kannada signboards to be enforced in Dakshina Kannada

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February 4,2026

Mangaluru: Urban local bodies and gram panchayats should make the use of Kannada on signboards mandatory while issuing trade licences to commercial establishments, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Darshan HV said. He also called for regular inspections to ensure compliance.

Presiding over the District Kannada Awareness Committee meeting at the deputy commissioner’s office, Darshan said the city corporation would be directed to ensure that shops operating in malls prominently display their names in Kannada. “All commercial establishments, including shops, companies, offices and hotels, must mandatorily display their names in Kannada on signboards,” he said.

The deputy commissioner added that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would be instructed to include Kannada on signboards along national highways. Banks, he said, would be directed through committee meetings to provide application forms in Kannada.

“Even if English-medium schools and colleges impart education in English, their signboards must display the institution’s name in Kannada. Steps will also be taken to ensure that private buses display place names in Kannada,” Darshan said.

During the meeting, committee members raised concerns over the closure of Kannada-medium schools in rural areas due to a shortage of teachers and stressed the need for immediate corrective measures. They also pointed out that several industries employ workers from other states while overlooking local candidates.

Members further demanded that nationalised banks provide deposit and withdrawal slips in Kannada. It was brought to the deputy commissioner’s notice that the presence of staff without knowledge of Kannada in rural branches of nationalised banks is causing hardship to local customers.

Meanwhile, MP Srinath, president of the District Kannada Sahitya Parishat, urged the district administration to allot land for the construction of a district Kannada Bhavana in Mangaluru.

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