Mangaluru: Bunts Hostel road thrown open for vehicles

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February 24, 2015

Mangaluru, Feb 23: The newly-concretised stretch of road from Ambedkar Circle to Bunts Hostel Circle was inaugurated by Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Ramanath Rai on Monday and declared it open for public use.

Speaking to reporters after the inauguration, he said that being one of the main roads in the city, the concretisation was completed well in advance in order to reduce the inconvenience caused to daily commuters. Works to construct a footpath, underground drain and street lamps will be shortly implemented along this road. In the coming days, the concretisation of other roads will also be undertaken, he said.

Mangaluru South MLA J R Lobo said that the concretisation of the road had been undertaken with funds from the special Rs 100 crore grant released in the second stage. The road work was completed within four months at a total cost of Rs 1.96 crore. Shortly, the concretisation of Kadri and Car Street main roads will also be taken up as part of making Mangaluru into a model city, he said.

Mangaluru Mayor Mahabala Marla said that works on the 424-metre long road, which had begun in November last year, had been completed within four months, although a period of six months had been allotted for its concretisation.

Deputy Mayor Kavita, Mangalore City Corporation Commissioner Hepsiba Rani Korlapati and other corporators were present during the inauguration.

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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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