Tipu Sultan is national hero of India, says Karnataka Governor

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January 16, 2013

Mangalore, Jan 16: Describing Tipu Sultan, who fought against British occupation and laid down his life in the battlefield, as India's national hero, Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj on Wednesday lashed out at those who opposed giving land for the proposed Tipu Minority University to be set up by the Centre in the State.

Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a function in the city, Dr Bhardwaj said he welcomed the decision of the Union Government which had decided to set up four other such Universities in the country and one at Srirangapatna in the state.

Earlier, BJP spokesperson G Madhusudhan had said earlier in the day in Mysore that the state government will not allot 2000 acres for the proposed University as it was a political game played by the Congress to keep its 'vote bank' happy. He had alleged that such a University will be a breeding ground for extremist elements including terrorists.

Responding to a question, Dr Bhardwaj said that he would not hesitate to take necessary action against government if opposition parties prove that Jagadish Shettar led government reduced to minority in the state.

The governor held corrupt politicians of ruling BJP in the state for delay in appointing Lokayukta.

Stating that most of the government Ministers and MLAs are indulging in corruption in the State, he said that that is the reason government is delaying the appointment of Lokayukta.

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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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