Sunil Kumar files nomination papers for bypoll

February 26, 2012

Udupi, February 26: BJP candidate for Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha bypoll Sunil Kumar filed his nomination here at DC office on Saturday.

He filed his nomination and handed over the nomination papers to DC Dr M T Reju. He was accompanied by his wife.

Speaking to media persons, Sunil Kumar informed that he filed the nomination Saturday as he felt it is an auspicious occasion. He strongly believed that if he files the nomination Saturday, it would bring success to the party, he added.

Meanwhile, electronic media and photographers were barred from covering the process of filing his nomination papers at DC Office. Hence, they argued with the DC for not allowing them to cover the process. The entire incident turned out to be mess leading to symbolic protest by the scribes before the DC office.

DC informed that he is unaware of the fact that media personnel are permitted to cover and shoot the sequence of candidates filing nomination papers. As per the rules laid down in the handbook for Returning Officer, it is said that overcrowding should be avoided.

“I asked one or two media people to shoot and take snaps, however the idea was not agreed by media people citing the reasons of competition. I have written to Election Commission to clarify the issue and I am awaiting their response. I will take the decision following Election Commission's reply,” he added.

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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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