Martyrs remembered on Vijay Diwas

December 16, 2011

Mangalore, December 16: A heartfelt tribute was paid to the martyrs during 'Vijay Diwas' commemorating India's victory over Pakistan in December 16, 1971 Indo-Pak war at War Memorial of Kadri Park on Friday.

In a meaningful programme organised by the Dakshina Kannada District Ex Servicemen Association to honour the soldiers who laid down their lives while on duty, the dignitaries including NCC Cadets of various colleges.

Nitte University chancellor Dr N Vinaya Hegde, District Home Guards Commandant Dr Nidarsh Hegde Brigadier Ichlampadi Najappa Rai, Retired Colonel Nitteguttu Sharath Bhandary, M B Sadashiv and former president of Association Warrant Officer R K Shetty and others were present.

Speaking on the occasion Brigadier Ichlampadi Najappa Rai lamented people of Mangalore lack the awareness of armed men and their sacrifice. He also unraveled his own experience during the war.

Air Vice-Marshal K Ramesh Karnik felt that there should motive to present generation to join armed forces.

He appreciated the Indian military force for its commendable job in protecting the nation and assured of working towards the rehabilitation of ex-servicemen.

It could be recalled that Vijay Diwas is observed to mark the India's military victory over its rival Pakistan achieved in 1971, drawing an end to the nine month long Bangla Liberation War.

A large number of ex-servicemen from Dakshina Kannada were present. Colonel Nitteguttu Sharath Bhandary welcomed the gathered.

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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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