Shivaji's 385th birth anniversary celebrated in city

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April 23, 2012

Mangalore, April 23: The 385th birth anniversary of Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shivaji was formally celebrated in Mangalore on Monday under the joint auspices of Dakhsina Kannada district administration, Department of Kannada and Culture and Karnataka Kshatria Maratha Parishat, Dakshina Kannada.

In his inaugural address Yogish Bhat, MLA, said that from this year the Government of Karnataka has initiated official celebration of Shivaji's birthday.

Shedding light on the qualities of Shivaji, Mr. Bhat said that he was an able administrator and practiced religious tolerance. “He handled areas of civil administration, defence and internal intelligence ably, all three areas which have great significance in our administration today. He was an expert at guerilla warfare and self-defense”, Mr. Bhat said, adding that today's India is has a stronger defence thanks to measures taken by Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr. Manmohan Singh under whose reign, the nation has witnessed a successful launch of the Agni V missile.

Mundod Dharmapal Jadhav, the chief speaker of the day, sharing his observations about Shivaji said that he dreamt of building a 'Hindu Samrajya'. Mr. Jadhav said that Shivaji's popularity has scaled greater heights today and appealed to the government to declare his birthday a holiday.

Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP, Dr. N S Channappa Gowda, Deputy Commissioner, DK, Gulzar Banu, Mayor, Mangalore City Corporation, Dr. Harish Kumar, Commissioner, Mangalore City Corporation, Nagaraj Shetty, Chairman, Coastal Development Authority, were present among others.

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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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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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