Gokarn temple burgled, Rs. 1 lakh stolen

August 26, 2012

Karwar, August 26: The historic Mahabaleshwara Temple in Gokarn was burgled in the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. Rs. 1 lakh was suspected to be stolen from two donation boxes.

People were surprised because Mahabaleshwara Temple has a police outpost and also private security guards. The theft took place when the police and temple security personnel were on duty Friday night.

According to sources, the burglars entered the temple veranda by removing roof tiles and then broke open the grills to enter the temple. Two donation boxes kept beside the Nandi idol were broken and money stolen.

There was no sign of tampering on the two wooden doors of the sanctum sanctorum.

The temple management said that they had switched off the CCTV cameras before closing the temple Friday night. This raised many questions why the temple authorities had switched off the cameras inside the high security temple. The police were ascertaining whether it was just Rs. 1 lakh which was stolen.

Mahabaleshwara Temple attracts thousands of people every day as it is known as 'Atmalinga' of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. Gokarn police have registered a case.

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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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