Renuka promises 'illicit liquor free Karnataka' in two months

September 1, 2012

Mangalore, September 1: Excise Minister M P Renukacharya on Saturday promised to completely eliminate illicit liquor centres from Karnataka within two months.

Addressing media persons after holding a meeting with divisional level excise officers in the city, he said that the number of illicit liquor centres have been reduced from 2000 to 93 during his tenure.

BSY inevitable to BJP

Demanding State BJP chief post for former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, Renukacharya reiterated that former is inevitable to the party and not vice versa.

The staunch loyalist of Lingayat leader said that it would be difficult even to imagine strengthening the party without Yeddyurappa. “He is a mass leader because of whom the BJP came to power in the State,” he claimed.

He said that a team of loyalists of Yeddyurappa would soon meet central leaders of BJP and convince them to take immediate steps to elevate their beloved leader to the post of Karnataka BJP president.

He also came down heavily on opposition leader Siddiramaiah for his remarks against Yeddyurappa.

“Being the opposition leader of the state he should undertake tour of draught-hit areas at this critical juncture instead of criticising a mass leader and former CM”, 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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