Karnataka government to unveil its policies Monday

Bangalore, Jun 2: The three-week-old Congress government in Karnataka faces the state legislature for the first time Monday with Governor H.R. Bharadwaj outlining its policies for the year.

Bharadwaj would address the joint session of the assembly and the legislative council at the majestic Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat building in the state capital. Shortly after the address, the two houses would begin their separate sessions which are scheduled to end June 7.

The governor's speech is expected to touch upon the state's financial position, the government's plan to shore it up, and policies to promote social justice, official sources said

The Congress, which wrested power from the Bharatiya Janata Party in the May 5 assembly polls, has been accusing the previous government of mismanaging the state's finances, resulting in "bankruptcy".

The Congress is expected to face some embarrassing times in the legislature, as one of its ambitious plans - cheap rice for the poor - did not take off on June 1, as announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah May 13.

The first announcement of Siddaramaiah, who alone had taken oath May 13, was that his government would provide 30kg rice at Re.1 a kg for the BPL (Below Poverty Line) card holders from June 1. This was a promise the party had made in its election manifesto.

The scheme would now be implemented from July 1, Siddaramaiah promised on June 1. He said the expected supply of rice from the central government did not come in time, causing the delay.

With the Congress heading the central government, this development is handy for the two major opposition parties, the Janata Dal-Secular and BJP, to taunt Siddaramaiah and the treasury benches.

Both these parties have been accusing the Congress-led central government of "discriminating" against Karnataka in providing funds, power from central grid and ensuring justice in sharing the waters of inter-state rivers.

The Congress, having won 122 seats in the May 5 election, is in a comfortable position in the 225-member assembly that includes one nominated member.

The JDS and BJP have 40 seats each. The remaining 22 seats are shared by smaller parties and Independents.

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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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