MLC urges teachers not to observe black day on Sep 5

September 4, 2011

Mangalore, September 4: In the backdrop of the High School teachers and the Pre University lecturers contemplating to observe September 5 (Teachers' Day) as the black day, MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik who is also the State Organising Secretary of Karnataka Secondary Teachers' Association has requested them to step back from their decision.

Speaking to the media persons at BJP office on Saturday, Karnik said that the State government is very much concerned about the demands of the teachers and steps will be taken to ensure their demands.

“The demand of the high school and PU teachers to revise the wages is understandable and it is for the same reason that the State government is contemplating to introduce 'Academic Grade Pay' which would help in overthrowing the wage discrimination. Teachers' Day being an auspicious Day, should not be observed as the black day as it would give a wrong message to the society,” said Karnik. He promised the teachers fraternity of extending all support to fulfil their demands.

Meanwhile, he informed that a memorandum has been sent to the Chief Minister requesting him to make few announcements on the occasion of Teachers' Day. Few of the requests include, granting 'aided' status to the school/colleges which were opened between 1987 and 1995, as per the announcement made in the 2007-08 budget.

To extend automated promotion to the aided institute teachers who have completed 10, 15 and 20 years of service, in the same lines of government school teachers.

In the memorandum, he has asked to implement recruitment policy to the physical teachers based on Prof Vaidyanathan report.

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Mangaluru Tees Off Big: Golf Excellence Academy to Open at Pilikula

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February 1,2026

The coastal city of Mangaluru is gearing up for a major sporting milestone with the launch of a Golf Excellence Academy at the Pilikula Golf Club (PGC), scheduled to open on May 31. The initiative aims to position Mangaluru firmly on India’s national golfing map.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday during PGC’s first-ever floodlit Pro-Am tournament, club captain Manoj Kumar Shetty said the project is being funded by UAE-based philanthropist Michael D’Souza and is currently in the design phase. Experts from leading golf academies across the country are expected to visit Mangaluru to help shape the training programme and infrastructure.

The academy will train 20 young golfers at a time, with a long-term vision of producing national-level players from the region. Until now, PGC relied on an in-house coach, but the recent renovation of the course and the introduction of floodlights have opened new possibilities for expanding the sport.

Shetty said discussions are underway with two reputed coaching academies, whose heads are expected to visit PGC shortly. “A dormitory for trainers is already under construction. We are inviting academies to assess the facilities and suggest changes so we can build a truly world-class Golf Excellence Academy,” he said.

Professional golfer Aryan Roopa Anand noted that the floodlit course would be a game-changer for young players. “Students can now practise after school hours, even up to 8 or 9 pm, without compromising on academics,” he said.

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