Govt asks MRPL to comply with green clearance terms

April 21, 2016

Bengaluru, Apr 21: The state government on Wednesday directed Mangalore Refineries and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) to take measures to comply with environmental clearance conditions within a stipulated time.

The Commerce and Industries department in an order, has directed the MRPL to acquire necessary land between the MRPL and the affected Jokatte village for the development of a green belt and buffer zone.

The company has also been asked to immediately stop storage of sulphur in an open yard and provide a covered shed for this purpose before June, 2017, the order stated.

The residents of Jokatte village and the surrounding areas had been complaining suspension of black dust powder, leading to water and air pollution. The government had in September last year set up a committee under the chairmanship of the deputy commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district to look into the matter. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board had also formed a separate technical committee to examine the complaint.

Both the committees had prepared an action plan after inspecting the affected places, and holding several rounds of discussions with the MRPL officials. The MRPL had agreed to implement the action plan prepared jointly by the committee to mitigate pollution. The government has issued an order based on the action plan.

Besides, the MRPL has been asked to provide a closed overhead diverter system at the top of coke drum to avoid accidental coke dust carry over. The company will have to shift the pet coke storage silos on the northern side of the delayed coker unit and heavy slop tanks to a new location away from habitation, as per the order

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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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