'Even common man can venture into entrepreneurship utilizing govt schemes'

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February 4, 2017

Mangaluru, Feb 4: Even a common man can venture into entrepreneurship and succeed as union and state governments have launched several schemes to encourage and promote start-ups, said S G Hegde, former joint director of District Industries Centre, Mangaluru.

He was delivering a talk onIndustry Policy and Subsidies' at a seminar onbusiness development and entrepreneurship' organised by the Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry at IMA Hall in the city on Friday.

Calling upon the participants to shed inferiority complex, Mr Hegde pointed out that many of the multi-billionaires and business tycoons of the country too had come from humble background and they had started their businesses with a small fund.

He, however, said that proper guidance and training is must for those who venture into entrepreneurship as they would face tough competitions and challenges in every field of the business. He also called upon the youths to utilize various schemes and loans in this regard.

Nithin J Shetty, chartered accountant, spoke onTrade and Entrepreneurship'. S M Rashid Haji, president, BCCI, presided over the programme. BCCI office bearers Khasim Ahmed HK, Zameer Ambar and Imthiyaz were present among others. Hafiz Abdul Rahman, student of Zeenath Baksh Hifzul Quran College, recited verses of Quran in the beginning.

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Quite useful to organize such orientations or Seminars with the help of experts. It will boost the spirit of upcoming or new entrepreneurs.

Well done BCCI Mangalore.

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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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