Social activist succumbs to dengue in Bantwal

June 26, 2013

Bantwal, Jun 26: With dengue menace growing in the district, a social activist has reportedly succumbed to suspected dengue death in Navoor village of Bantwal taluk. The deceased is Ramanna Kottary (63).

Mr. Kottary got a blood test done at Navoor's primary health care centre on June 5 with complaints of fever. After a brief recovery, he caught fever yet again and got himself examined by a private doctor in BC Road. Following dengue report claiming to be positive, he was admitted to a private hospital in Deralakatte. He was later shifted to a hospital in Mangalore for further treatment.

Tests in Deralakatte and Mangalore had confirmed that he was suffering from dengue, Mr. Kottary's family members say. Treatment at Mangalore did not prove to be fruitful and Mr. Kottary breathed his last at the hospital on Tuesday.

Mr. Kottary is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. He had served as the honourary secretary of Allipade Sri Rama Bhajana Mandira and trustee of Kodibail Sri Mahamayi temple. Besides working for the upliftment of Popadikatte Higher Primary School, Mr. Kottary had served as the treasurer of the local Yakshagana Samithi and conducted several 'Bayalaata' performances over the years.

Padmanabha Kottary, President, DK BJP and M Thungappa Bangera, member of the State Backward Classes Commission were among the many who paid a visit to the deceased's residence and offered condolences.

Not confirmed

While the reports from private hospitals claim that Mr. Kottary had dengue, the Health Department has not confirmed it to be dengue yet.

The blood sample has been sent for testing. Confirming that the death has been caused by dengue is premature at this stage. Validation of the same will only be made after the report is ready, Dr. Arun Kumar, District Vector-borne Diseases Control Officer, has said.

Navoor highly affected

Of the 18 dengue cases detected in Bantwal Taluk, 9 have been reported from Navoor's primary health care centre. Fogging has been carried out at suspected dengue prone areas in the village. Health activists have been creating awareness about preventive measures for checking of dengue. Dengue awareness programmes are being held across the taluk, said Manjunath, Taluk Health Officer.

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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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