I am not a criminal; not scared of investigation; will manage everything: DKS

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September 9, 2018

Bengaluru, Sept 9: Congress stalwart and Water Resource Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said that he was ready to face any probe as he was not a criminal.

“It’s now an open secret that the BJP is targeting me through central agencies. But I am not scared of being investigated. I will manage everything,” said the minister speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence.

Shivakumar, who is gearing up to get anticipatory bail, following threats of his arrest, later left for New Delhi to meet with senior counsels.

Accusing the BJP and the media of trying to "malign" his name, Shivakumar stated that he was a seasoned politician and ready to handle any curveball that comes his way.

"Politics is not football. It's chess, and I'm well versed in it. Why should I be scared when I haven't done anything wrong? I'm clean, honest and dedicated. I'm being hounded by the media, which has been repeatedly broadcasting that I will be arrested. I'm not a criminal. I don't possess any ill-gotten wealth. But this doesn't mean that I am naive. I came to Bengaluru to be in politics. I entered Vidhana Soudha at the age of 27," he added.

Shivakumar, also stated that he would cooperate with Central investigation agencies, as he had nothing to hide. He claimed that he neither had offshore accounts nor properties abroad.

"But yes, I have two properties in New Delhi. However, I haven't stashed any money there. I have declared all my assets and filed the Income Tax returns. So far, I haven't got any notice from the Income Tax department. In case I do, I am willing to face any probe," he declared.

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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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