Media should give importance to cultural activities: Pramod Madhwaraj

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September 23, 2017

Udupi, Sept 23: Media should give importance to cultural activities too, said Udupi district in-charge minister Pramod Madhwaraj during the inauguration of ‘Udupi Habba’ organised by ‘Muktha TV’ in Udupi. The event was held in Jayakrishna Auditorium of Hotel Mathura Comforts.

The event was formally inaugurated through lighting the lamp by Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Sri Puthige Mutt and Vishwa Prasanna Swamiji of Sri Pejavar Mutt.

Kakkunje Nagananda Vasudev Acharya, former minister Jayaprakash Hedge, Congress leader M.A Gafoor, members of Udupi Municipal corporation, Amrutha Krishnamoorthi, Shyam Pramod Kudva, Yashpal Suvarna, B.J.P Leader Udayakumar Shetty, Gurme Suresh Shetty, former MLA Sri Raghupathi Bhat, former MLA Gopal Bhandari, the industrialist Jagadish Pai, Guruprasad Rao, Manager, Bhima Jewellers, Udupi and the former chairperson of Lioness Club Nirupama Shetty were the chief guests.

The cultural events were staged in beautiful decorated stage with traditional colours and glitters. More than 100 kids took place in “Muddu Krishna – Muddu Radhe” competition in two age groups (0-5 and 5-10). Sneha Acharya, Smt. Sumana Acharya and Smt. Shubha Bhasri were the judges for the competition.

Results: 0 to 5 years: First Prize: Amshika. Second Prize: Arush. Third Prize: Akshaj.

Results: 5 to 10 years: First Prize: Chaithali, Second Prize: Adhish. Third Prize:Gouthami

The closing and prize distribution program was blessed by Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji of Shirooru Mutt. The cultural events after the closing included “Krishna Nee Begane Baro”- a musical presentation to lord Krishna by the talented young artists and “Nrithya Neelanjana”- a dance presentation of various renowned dance groups of Udupi and around.

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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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