Mangaluru: Stock Exchange ex-president Krishna Avatar Jalan passes away

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January 24, 2019

Mangaluru, Jan 24: Reputed city based businessman and community leader Krishna Avatar Jalan (78), passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 2.15 p.m. at his residence in Kodialguthu East in the city.

He had been ailing for some time from severe lung infection and had even been admitted to a hospital. He is survived by a son Sudhir and three daughters Sangeetha, Sandhya and Seema. His wife Veena had predeceased by about two years.

Krishna Avatar Jalan was a successful entrepreneur who made a mark in the world of business in Mangalore. Hailing from North India, he had migrated to Mangalore in the year 1960 at the young age of 19 years and made the city his home. He ran a logistics company Vishnu Transport, and Vishnu Enterprises. He was also an Indianoil dealer and a bulk transporter of petroleum products for the company.

He had served as the President of the erstwhile Mangalore Stock Exchange Ltd., and also Rotary Club Mangalore. He had served as District Secretary of Rotary and was a recipient of the ‘Service Above Self Award’.

He was an active leader of the local Rajasthani community, having been a Founder member and Past President of Rajasthan Sabha. He was a managing trustee of Divya Shakthi Dham, a prayer hall which functions from close to his home.

His funeral will take place on Friday, January 25th at 2.30 p.m. Prior to that his mortal remains will be placed at his residence ‘Veena Krishna’, situated at 4th Cross, Kodialguthu East for last respects.

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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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