'Govt is scripting it’s own downfall'

DHNS

June 30, 2018

Bengaluru, Jun 30: BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa on Friday predicted that the H D Kumaraswamy government will not last long due to differences between the coalition partners, the Congress and the JD(S).

Addressing BJP’s first state executive committee meeting after the Assembly elections, Yeddyurappa said that the JD(S)-Congress coalition was showing signs of instability.

Calling upon his party leaders to “welcome” ruling party MLAs to the BJP camp, Yeddyurappa appealed to them to forego their heartburn in case of such defections.

“This unholy alliance will not last long. There is a lot of infighting between the coalition partners. But let us not talk about the government - it is scripting it’s own downfall. Many Congress and JD(S) leaders are willing to join the BJP. I appeal to you (MLAs) - keep your insecurities aside and bring those MLAs who are able and honest to the BJP. Many of them are interested to jump camps - do what you have to. Go to their homes and coax them. Bring them to the party and strengthen it,” he said.

He cautioned his party leaders against making controversial statements before the media. “We have to be careful while making any statements before the media. First understand the party’s stand properly and then make statements. Don’t create confusions by issuing controversial statements,” he added.

‘Minority budget’

Terming the budget to be presented by Kumaraswamy as a “minority budget,” Yeddyurappa said that the budget would lack sanctity, as it didn’t have Congress’ support. “This is a budget of 37 MLAs. It does not have Congress’ support,” he added.

Lok Sabha polls

Yeddyurappa said that the Karnataka unit of the BJP should do everything in its capacity to ensure that the party came back to power at the Centre. He also asked the party leaders to start preparations for the Lok Sabha elections immediately. “The BJP should win at least 25 Parliamentary seats in Karnataka to take forward Narendra Modi’s vision,” he added.

Resolution

The BJP executive committee resolved to give a call to the people to reject the “unholy” coalition government; highlight the achievements of the Modi government; finalise action plan

for running the 8-point campaign on four years of Modi government and launch massive protests if the state government doesn’t start ensuring governance.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

News Network

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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