Citizens pour into Mangalore streets for a healthy heart

September 30, 2012

Mangalore, September 30: Hundreds of people in Mangalore ran for a cause on Sunday, as city based Kasturba Medical College, organised an awareness run in association with local branch of Corporation Bank.

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Joshi, the celebrity guest, was centre of attraction at the run which commenced in front of TMA Pai International Convention Centre. The runners passed through Lalbagh, PVS Circle, Bunts Hostel Circle, to reach KMC Hospital, Ambedkar Circle.

National-level sportsman Subramanya K M was the torchbearer of the run.

Attractive prizes were distributed for participants for the best corporate participation, best institution participation, best placard, best slogan shouting, and youngest and eldest participant who run or walk through the stretch.

On the occasion, Mr. Joshin and Mr Subramanya were also given a warm felicitation.

Speaking on the occasion Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said that there was a need to create massive awareness about heart diseases, which are increasing at an alarming rate. “Hospitals have a greater responsibility in this regard”, he said.

Mangalore City Police Commissioner Manish Kharbikar appreciated the enthusiastic citizens of Mangalore for participating in the awareness run.

Mangalore North MLA Krishna J Palemar, Corporation Bank Chairman and Managing Director Ajai Kumwar were also 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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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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