Manjeshwar: After protests, non-Kannada teacher of Kannada school goes on leave

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August 30, 2018

Manjeshwar, Aug 30: Students and the Parent-Teacher Association of Government Higher Secondary School, Mangalpady, near Manjeshwar, finally heaved a sigh of relief after a non-Kannada mathematics teacher opted to go on leave from Wednesday following resentment over his posting to the school.

Appointment of the teacher from Malappuram as High School Assistant (Mathematics-Kannada) on July 23 as per the list furnished by the Kerala State Public Service Commission had invited the wrath of the PTA after it was found that he was not conversant in the language.

Though the students and their parents staged a protest in front of the Deputy Director of Education office here on August 3 seeking immediate resolution of the imbroglio, the teacher refused to go on leave.

The Headmistress, who took up the issue with the Higher Education Department, said that the Kannada medium students were put to great difficulty as the teacher lacked basic knowledge of Kannada.

On Wednesday, when the school reopened after the Onam recess, the teacher sought four months’ leave, the Headmistress said. “We have asked the district panchayat and Education Department to give consent to appoint a Mathematics teacher who is conversant in Kannada on daily wages till alternative arrangements are made,” she said. The local body has promised to address the issue without delay.

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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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