State level intercollegiate badminton tourney begins

February 22, 2011

Mangalore, February 22: Former international player Ashok Poovaiah on Tuesday inaugurated a state level indoor intercollegiate shuttle badminton tournament for men and women in the city.

The event is being organised by Shree Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, Mangalore in association with SDM Law College & Centre for Post Graduate Studies in Law, Hubli at Srinivas Mallya Indoor Stadium here.

Speaking on the occasion BK Ravindra, Principal, SDM Law College, opined that sport is an inseparable part of human life. “Involvement in some kind of physical exercise or sports is very much necessary for a sound body and a sound mind,” he opined.

He also called upon the youth to lead a tension free life by cultivating a friendly character.

Khalid B Khan, Director, Physical Education, Karnataka State Law University, lamented the declining interest among students in sports. “It is very sad to know that despite prior information only five girls' teams and seven boys' teams have come here to participate in the tournament,” he said.

“Academic education and sports should go hand in hand. If you neglect sports during your student days, you miss a lot in your life” he said.

Shashiprasad, Physical Director, SDM Law College introduced the players to the guests. Jayarajan, Controller of Examination, Yenepoya University was also present. Ujwala welcomed the gathering and Prakriti Kalyani compered the programme.

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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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