Hold Kambala as per govt order:?HC

Bengaluru, Mar 3: The High Court on Wednesday held that Kambala could be held subject to conditions mentioned in the notification issued by the State government on December 17, 2015.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice S K Mukherjee and Justice Ravi Malimath said Kambala organisers have to strictly follow conditions on safety measures. The bench also allowed an impleading application filed by Kambala organisers who had sought directions to hold the event as per the notification.

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India had moved the Court seeking to quash the notification dated December 17, 2015 issued by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries.

It had contended that the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) recorded 65 complaints of non-cognisable offence during three Kambala events held between December 2014 and January 2015. Gross cruelty towards animals was amply clear in all three events, the petitioner had contended.

The petitioner said the committee constituted by the State had submitted a report on the basis of inspecting only one Kambala event and ignored cruel practices which were pointed out by AWBI. The committee comprising of three doctors was not competent to arrive at a finding regarding cruelty to animals.

The petition says that despite numerous representations of the State government and letters of the AWBI, Kambala events continue to be held in the State in clear contravention of law and the orders of the Supreme Court. The bench adjourned the matter for two weeks to file amended petition.

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nobody cant stop kambala, its our nature festival.

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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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