We will oppose any act of Talibans in the State: CT Ravi

July 30, 2012

Mangalore, July 30: Condemning the Mangalore homestay attack, Dakshina Kannada District-in-Charge Minister C T Ravi has said that district administration and the police have been directed to initiate stringent action against the culprits without favouring anyone.

Speaking to media persons after holding meeting with the senior officials on Sunday evening, he said: “I have been in touch with the Home Minister and Chief Minister. As many as eight individuals who were part of the attack have been arrested. The remaining three persons who were part of the team will be nabbed soon.

The government will not allow anyone to take law into their hand. Whatever may be the situation, one should have belief in the system. “All of us have a responsibility to adhere to the rules and regulations. One should not go beyond a limit. We will oppose any act of Talibans in the State. The police department has been directed to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the State,” he told mediapersons.

“We have a responsibility to ensure that peace is not marred in the district,” he said and added that the district administration has been directed to take all precautionary measures.

Home Minister has promised to provide helping hand in case of necessity, he added. Ravi said that he has directed the authorities concerned to collect information on homestays, permission for running the homestay and the persons who maintain it.

“We will probe into the incident. There is no question of defending the accused. However, no innocent will be harmed. No accused will be allowed to go scotfree from the clutches of law. After a thorough investigation, we will come to know the failure. We cannot tell now itself. As per the available information, it was a spontaneous incident,” he said.

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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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