Visually challenged students exhibit their talents

January 5, 2012

Mangalore, January 5: The Roman and Catherine School for the Blind celebrated its annual day on Wednesday at the school premises in the city.

The programme also marked the 202nd birth centenary of Louis Braille, the father of the braille language for the blind.

Speaking on the occasion Shivanand Bhandary, Senior manager of Canara Bank Founder's branch said, we feel like this school is like any other normal school and we cannot make out it is for the blind.

He lauded the efforts of management committee of the school which started with only two students and now has 28 students. He promised the full co-operation from the bank.

Presenting the annual report of the school, principal Calistus D Souza said that the Government of Karnataka has given permission to extend the school up to Standard 10 this year.

Recalling the effort of Louis Braille in making a script popular for blind,s she said it was a a remarkable contribution to the world. In the 19th century the condition of the visually impaired was very bad, she said.

Carmin Bosseni Lobo, Chairman of the trust was also present.

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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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