Mijar Temple gears up for Cross Country Monsoon Marathon

July 23, 2011

Mangalore, July 23: Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshawara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar near here will be organising the Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Cross Country Monsoon Marathon with a cash prize totaling over Rs 7 lakh on August 15.

The sandalwood stars Pooja Gandhi, Neethu and Shivadhwaj will take part in the event.

Addressing the media persons here on Saturday Vijaynath Vittal Shetty, the Chief Coordinator of the event said the marathon would be conducted in the Temple's neighbourhood.

He said separate events would be held for men and women in eight categories namely Professional Half Marathon for all ages (21kms), Professional Half Marathon for children below 16 years (6kms), Halli Marathon for children below 14 years (4kms), for children 14 to 16 years (6kms) and for 16 to 50 years (10kms), District level Halli Marathon for 16 to 50 years (10 kms), senior citizens Marathon for 50 to 60 years (10kms) and above 60 years (6kms).

He said that the multiple prizes for all categories will be distributed while the highest prize Rs 50,000 will be given for the first prize winner of Professionals Half Marathon.

Entry is free and last date for registration is August 10, 2011. Interested can confirm their entry by sending SMS to 9902965238 / 9845406569 / 9845332105 or email to [email protected].

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Siddaramaiah's camp on alert as Karnataka Congress leadership rift escalates

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is reportedly on alert as the Congress leadership tussle in the state intensifies, particularly amid speculation over the potential promotion of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah is said to be in a “wait-and-watch” mode after admitting to “confusion” earlier this week and urging the party to “put a full stop” to it.

Sources say his supporters are ready to act if senior leaders — including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi — give any indication of backing Shivakumar. If the party insists on a leadership change, Siddaramaiah’s camp has a list of alternatives, underscoring the deep rift between the two leaders. One possible candidate is Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a Siddaramaiah loyalist and influential Dalit leader.

The strategy was reportedly finalized at a meeting led by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, another Siddaramaiah supporter, who stressed that Delhi leaders need to resolve the issue. Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to meet soon, after which Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi.

Shivakumar has largely stayed non-confrontational, publicly endorsing Siddaramaiah and downplaying speculation about his own ambitions. However, he has made pointed comments emphasizing the importance of honoring promises, directed at Siddaramaiah.

The feud traces back to the 2023 state election, when Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister while Shivakumar, who led the party’s campaign, was made Deputy CM and state party chief — a departure from the Congress’ usual “one post per person” rule.

There were also hints of a prior understanding that Siddaramaiah would step down midway through the term. As the halfway mark passed last week, Shivakumar-aligned lawmakers have ramped up pressure on the party for a leadership change, with Shivakumar himself hinting at stepping down as state party chief to pursue the top job.

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