Mangaluru: Rich tributes paid to valiant heroes

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October 21, 2016

Mangaluru, Oct 21: The sacrifices of policemen in the line of duty were marked with solemnity at the Police Commemoration Day held here on Friday morning.

A floral tribute was paid by district police officials for nearly 473 policemen who lost their lives over the past year, and the police flag was lowered as a silent prayer was held at the City Reserve Police grounds.

After receiving guard of honour K S Bilagi, principal district and sessions court judge, and Dr KG Jagadeesha, deputy commissioner led the floral tribute ceremony along with M Chandra Sekhar, Commissioner of Mangaluru City Police and Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, SP of Dakshina Kannada. Later all names of all the 473 martyrs were read out.

The day marks the ambush by Chinese forces of a police team patrolling in Ladakh in 1959. Though armed only with rifles, ten policemen were killed and nine captured by the Chinese troops; since then, the day marks the sacrifices of the men in khakhi.

Calling it a moral duty to honour policemen, who often maintain law and order with little regard for their personal safety, Mr Bilagi, said, “Not only must we salute policemen for their work, we must also ensure they get monetary support and other benefits even after their retirement.”

He said that people should always be indebted to police as the latter play crucial role in maintaining law and order that are necessary for leading a peaceful life.

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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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