Mangaluru: Over 700 athletes to vie for 47 gold medals at Mangala Stadium

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April 22, 2015

Mangaluru, Apr 20: Over 700 athletes from the country will compete for a total of 47 gold medals in the 19th Federation Cup – National Senior Athletics Championship 2015, which will be hosted for the first time in Mangaluru from April 30 to May 4.

The event will see tough competition between athletes in 47 competitive events – 24 for men and 23 for women – over a period of five days at Mangala Stadium in the city.

The 19th Federation Cup is being organised jointly by Dakshina Kannada Athletic Association and Karnataka Amateur Athletic Association along with Dakshina Kannada district administration. This championship will act as selection for the participants to be selected to represent the nation in international competitions.

In this year’s edition of the championship, there will be 100-metre, 200-metre, 400-metre, 800-metre, 1,500-metre, 5,000-metre and 10,000-metre races, 100-metre, 110-metre and 400-metre hurdle races, long jump, high-jump, pole-vault, triple-jump, Shot-put, discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw, 4x100 metre relay race, 4x400 metre relay race, 10,000-metre walk, heptathlon and decathlon competitions.

Out of the above mentioned events, the 10,000-metre walk will not be held for women.

Around 700 athletes are expected to participate in the championship and the final list of the participating athletes will be finalised on April 23. Athletes representing several organisations including railways, banking sector, ONGC, LIC, public sector, Sai Bengaluru, Fusion, Alva’s, DKDAA, CTF, BSC, MDAA, DYSS Mysuru and Arjun Track and Field are also expected to participate in the five-day sports event.

According to the organising officials, sporting equipment of international standards required for high jump, pole vault, shot-put, discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw and other events have already been transported to Mangaluru. Meanwhile, efforts are also being made to prepare the city’s Mangala Stadium for the championship.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to inaugurate the national-level championship on April 30, in the presence of several national and international-level athletes.

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Puttur's Healthcare Dream Cleared: State Finance Gives Nod for 300-Bed Hospital

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December 2,2025

Puttur: The long-cherished dream of a government medical college in Puttur has moved a decisive step closer to reality, with the Karnataka State Finance Department granting its official approval for the construction of a new 300-bed hospital.

Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai announced the crucial development to reporters on Monday, confirming that the official communication from the finance department was issued on November 27. This 300-bed facility is intended to be the cornerstone for the establishment of the government medical college, a project announced in the state budget.

Fast-Track Implementation

The MLA outlined an aggressive timeline for the project:

• A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the hospital is expected to be ready within 45 days.

• The tender process for the construction will be completed within two months.

Following the completion of the tender process, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the project.

"Setting up a medical college in Puttur is a historical decision by the Congress government in Karnataka," Rai stated. The project has an estimated budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for the medical college.

Focus on Medical Education Department

The MLA highlighted a key strategic move: requesting the government to implement the hospital construction through the Medical Education Department instead of the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is intended to streamline the entire process of establishing the full medical college, ensuring the facilities—including labs, operation theatres, and other necessary infrastructure—adhere to the strict guidelines set by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The proposed site for the project is in Bannur.

Rai also took the opportunity to address political criticism, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise despite "apprehensions" and "mocking and criticising" from opposition parties who had failed to take similar initiatives when they were in power. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has kept his word," he added.

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Saudi-Kerala AIE flight diverted to Mangaluru for medical emergency

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December 2,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport responded to a medical emergency late on Monday night. Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late 30s experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs.

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said.

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